Did Mama Peace Really Speak This Badly At A PDP Rally?

The Nigerian First Lady Patience Jonathan is alleged to have made some very bad grammatical mistakes at the PDP campaign rally for Nyesom Wike in Okrika, Rivers state yesterday. Someone on Twitter who said they watchedMama Peace speak at the rally on TV shared some of the bad parts of her speech. But since the user is called GMB, I'm thinking it's just negative politricking from the APC camp. Read below and share your thoughts...

President Goodluck Jonathan Has A PhD Certificate But No Thesis?

APC presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari may have presented his WASC photostat and statement of result but some PDP champions are not satisfied. Some say the want the original certificate, while others point to the name disparity. Others say Buhari perjured himself by saying his credentials were with the army.

Now, APC supporters are shifting the qualification issue to president Goodluck Jonathan though his certificate has been notarized by INEC. Some of them have taken to twitter, asking that GEJ also present his doctorate thesis, this is after former President Obasanjo allegedly referred to the inconclusive nature of the PhD. Below is what Obasanjo said, and some of the tweets:

Katsina College Releases Buhari's WASC Results [Photos]

Let us be clear, this statement of result is NOT the original certificate or statement of result of the WASC that Buhari took in 1961. The secondary school certificate examination results of Gen. Buhari from the Government College, formerly Provincial Secondary School, Katsina, are probably lost or destroyed which is not too surprising after over 50 years.

What you see above is the statement of result as signed by the current principal of Katsina College, and dated January 21, 2015. The principal is able to issue this because Buhari’s took the exams under the aegis of the University of Cambridge West African School Certificate Examinations and their data has been computeristed.

A Cambridge/WAEC photostat, which Premium Times also exclusively obtained, confirms that the APC presidential candidate obtained five credits in English Language, Geography, Hausa Language, History, and Health Science. He failed at both Maths and Wood work. See below...

Buhari To Address Missing Certificate Tomorrow

Rtd. Gen. Mohammadu Buhari has said he will address the controversy surrounding his missing academic certificates at a press conference tomorrow, January 21st by 9am in Kano. The APC presidential candidate made this known through the Director of the APC's Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

INEC, the body in charge of the elections listed Buhari as having a West African School Certificate (WASC), but have said they do not have the physical copy of the certificate. Buhari earlier said the Army would have a copy since he submitted the forms before being signed on to the military. The army however also insists they do not have a copy.

Fani Kayode And Jonathan's Campaign Team Speak On Fayose's Death Advert

I noticed this advert by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose causing a lot of ruckus online yesterday, but is it really different from the dirty campaigns we've seen so far from PDP, even going as far as forging a medical report indicating that Buhari has cancer?

Anyways, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign organisation led by the Director of Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has spoken out to say they did not endorse the advert. Fani Kayode said the views expressed in the publication were personal to Fayose, even as the message was on point as to the PDP's worry with Buhari's age. Read his statement below...

Miss Lebanon Rejects Miss Isreal Selfie At Miss Universe Pageant

Miss Lebanon, Saly Greige, is representing her country at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant, and because she wants their support for the voting aspect, she's being careful with the other contestants she associates with. One of those is Miss Isreal, since both neighbouring countries are not exactly on very good terms.

However, Miss Israel, Doron Matalon wants to bury the hatchet, at least at the event and between them as personal friends. She took a selfie in which Miss Lebanon appears and posted it on social media. While Miss Lebanon did not protest at the time, she has now written an apology to her fans explaining she did not consent to the picture, and also cropped out Miss Isreal in the contentious photo.

US Army War College Confirms Buhari's Diploma + Fashola, Oshiomhole as Potential Ministers

General Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, graduated from the United States Army War College in 1980, the college confirmed on Thursday. The confirmation is contained in an email response to Sunday Iwalaiye, a US-based Nigerian who contacted the institution in view of the controversy about the General’s academic credentials.

Carrol Kerr, the school’s Public Affairs Officer, said that Buhari earned a diploma. He was at that time a colonel. She made it clear it was not a masters course as the college only began to award Masters degrees with the class of 2000.

Oby Ezekwesili Slams President Jonathan For Campaign Visit to Maiduguri

President Goodluck Jonathan made a surprise call at a military base in Maiduguri yesterday as a way to boost the morale of the soldiers for the Armed Forces Rememberance Day. But not everyone is empressed. On my FB where I shared the news, someone called it "campaingning and not caring."

Former minister of education and Oby Ezekwesili seems to agree, as she expressed her anger and disgust on Twitter. She also reminds the president of the promises he made and failed to the Chibok parents after the #BringBackOurGirls online activism.

Whose side are you on, all I can say is 'at least he finally visited.'

INEC Releases Educational Qualifications of all 14 Presidential and VP Candidates

INEC yesterday released this spreadsheet detailing the educational qualifications of all 14 presidential aspirants and their vice presidential running mates.

Buhari is listed as having a WASC, comparable to a WAEC/SSCE certificate. He however is said to have other military diplomas and certificates with the army. Prof Yemi Osinbajo has an LLB Law degree and a BL.

Nigerian Military On The War Path With CNN - Calls Report On Soldiers Satanic

The Nigerian military has condemned what they called an 'Ultra-biased' and 'Satanic' CNN report, saying the interviews it featured could not be possible, and are orchestrated by Nigeria's enemies. CNN aired the interview and published an article by Nic Robertson alongside, which references the low morale of Nigerian soldiers and why the war against Boko Haram is largely unsuccessful.

The soldiers say they have to buy their own uniforms, have only 60 bullets to fight Boko Haram and when they get injured in the line of duty, the army does not pay their medical bills. The widows also face a grim and neglected future, the article adds. Read below...

See @Zahra_3 - Buhari's Daughter Whose Beauty Broke Nigerian Twitter

When Obama saw pretty Zahra Buhari, above, he joined APC, LOL... So, Nigerian twitter has been agog after APC supporters put it out there that beautiful @Zahra_3 is one of the daughters of Gen Muhammadu Buhari, the APC presidential candidate.

I found it a bit surprising that some commentators I respect joined in the juvenile fun. But Zahra Buhari took it in good faith. She's based in the UK studying Microbiology at the University of Surrey in her 4th year. See more pics and the hilarious tweets and memes below...

Remi Sonaiya Is Ready To Lead And Not Rule - KOWA Party's Female Presidential Candidate

Professor Mrs Oluremi Sonaiya representing KOWA party is the only female Nigerian presidential aspirant, up against President Goodluck Jonathan of PDP and Gen Buhari of the APC Party. She has expressed her wish to change the face of politics in Nigeria, by becoming President with no help from god-fathers, and with no millions of Naira to waste on campaigns.

During a Q&A with Nigerians on Twitter, Remi explained the difference between being ready lead Nigeria as opposed to ruling Nigeria. See her tweets below...

Was Charlie Hebdo Racist? Cover With Kidnapped Chibok Girls Causes Controversy

Charlie Hebdo is the satirical magazine whose Paris offices were stormed on 7 January 2015 by Chef and Said Kouachi who killed 12 people - four of those dead were targeted as cartoonists for the french publication. The gun men shoulted that they had avenged Muhammed and Allah after the killings.

But while solidarity with the staff of the magazine has prevailed, with most condemning totally the actions of the Kouachi brothers, some voices have pointed out the perceived faults of the magazine in their politics. One of the accusations that stand out is that of racism, and many have used the above cover to illustrate the supposed heartlessness of Charlie Hebdo cartoonists.

Nollywood Supports President Jonathan At Lagos Rally + Full Transcript Of Speech

A lot of Nollywood celebrities including AGN president Ibinabo Fiberisima, along with Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze, Joseph Benjamin, Onyeka Owenu, Monalisa Chinda, Fidelis Duker and more showed their support as they attended and were on stage during the PDP rally featuring President Goodluck Jonathan in Lagos yesterday.

The rally also flagged off the president's campaign, and held at the Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos yesterday January 8th. More photos and full transcript of GEJ's speech at the event below....

Female Presidential Candidate for 2015, Professor Remi Sonaiya Sure Can Rap!

Prof. Comfort Remi Sonaiya is the only woman contesting for the presidency in the forthcoming Nigerian elections in February 2015. Unfortunately, not many of us have heard of her, her running mate, Saidu Bobboi or her party, Kowa.

I say unfortunately, not because she's a woman like me, but because watching this video of her I found on Youtube, I get her, and she feels so much more capable, approachable and qualified than both Goodluck and GMB. The prof is an intellectual and in 2008, she was named an International Ambassador Scientist of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Sonaiya became the National Public Relations Officer of KOWA Party soon after she resigned as Professor of Foreign Languages at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife. In the video, is a speech made at the 2013 TedexIfe where she speaks the language of the youth which included singing and rapping. Check on it!

Buhari Visits Olu Of Warri’s Palace In Delta State Campaign [Photos]

General Mohammadu Buhari is definitely being as comprehensive as he can be in his camapign in the south of the country. After the APC rally in Rivers the other day, Buhari also made a stopover at the palace of Olu of Warri yesterday, while in Delta State for APC’s presidential rally in the State. More photos below.

Buhari Steals GEJ’s Signature Look For APC’s Port Harcourt Mega Rally

General Mohammadu Buhari was the main draw for attendees to the currently ongoing APC mega rally in Portharcourt and most people screamed when he appeared at the venue in a GEJ signature look. The APC presidential candidate had previously showed off the South-South dress attire in his campaign photos, see here, but then, he wore it in cream and not in blue like President Jonathan usually does.

Muhammadu Buhari also recorded a video message to young Nigerians this morning before setting out for the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Rivers State. See it below and his tweets, and more pictures

Emir of Kano, Sanusi, Denies Plans To Marry 17-Year-Old

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido, was earlier reported to be planning to marry the 17 year old daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa. The Emire has now denied those reports though he did not entirely say that he's not planning to marry a fourth wife. The Emir, who already has three wives, denied the report to Sahara Reporters via one of his aides.

The Emir said "that he fully supports the right of children not to get forcibly married before attaining the constitutionally stipulated age of 18 years". Sparking speculations there's still the possibility of his marrying a fourth wife, the Emir was said to have advised people to wait to see the real age of his wife if he decides to marry again.

Buhari With Pastor Adeboye, Fashola And Osinbajo At Lagos State 2015 Thanksgiving Service

The Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates of the APC party, General Mohammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, attended the 2015 Lagos State Annual Thanksgiving service at the State House Arena in Lagos today.

The service was presided over by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Church, Pastor EA Adoboye. His wife was in attendance also, as well as other officials of the church and the APC party including National Chairman John Oyegun, and Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.

Buhari's Response To 1999 Letter By Dora Akunyili Returning £12000 PTF Money Is Heartwarming

Back in 1998, Dora Akunyili was the South-east Zonal Secretary of the Petroleum Trust Fund [PTF], when she had to travel to the United States for health reasons. Since her death in June 2014, it has emerged that she went to the US back then to get a cancer treatment surgery.

A letter has just been released which Akunyili wrote in 1999 thanking Gen. Buhari who was then the PTF Chairman, and who had approved £17,100 for her medical treatment. In the letter, she also returns some part of the money which she did not use, and Buhari was jubilant about her honesty and personal integrity.