Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Peace Committee Visits & Congratulates President Jonathan For Accepting Buhari's Victory
The Peace Accord Committee, headed by former Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat and congratulating the APC candidate, Muhammadu Buhari. According to PremiumTimes, the chairman of the committee and former Head of State, Abdusalami Abubakar, said the committee was spellbound when Mr. Buhari informed them that Mr. Jonathan had called to congratulate him.
He spoke with State House correspondents shortly after leading members of the National Peace Committee for the 2015 general elections to a closed-door meeting with Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read his speech below...
Buhari Thanks GEJ & All Nigerians, Urges For Peaceful Celebrations
The president elect Rtd General Muhammadu Buhari is said to have accepted the mandate of the people! After he received a congratulatory phone call from the incumbent president, the APC candidate took to his official Facebook page to thank Nigerians as seen above.
Putting his time as military head of state behind him, Buhari has made history in Nigeria as being the first candidate of an opposition party to defeat an incumbent president, and is also winning his first election as a democratic candidate after he has contested unsuccessfully in 2003, 2007, and 2011.
He Who Laughs Last! Dangote, Amaechi, Saraki, Fayemi, Ngige, Tambuwal, Celebrate #SaiBuhari
#SaiBuhari is currently trending online as is #BuhariWins. though INEC is yet to announce the final results and the winner of the elections. In the APC camp in Abuja, the mood is also a celebratory one as the party stalwarts have gathered in very high spirits as they await the conclusion of the matter. Among those at the meet include Aliko Dangote, Rotimi Amaechi, Bukola Saraki, Kayode Fayemi, Chris Ngige, Aminu Tambuwal, and more APC officials. Photos below...
Aisha Buhari Congratulates Husband, Prepares For APC Victory Party [Photos]
Aisha Buhari, Nigeria's first lady in waiting has tweeted her congratulatory message to her husband, President elect, Muhammadu Buhari, and also to those who made the victory possible.
“I am so proud of my husband and the team who have worked hard to make this happen. Nigerians are aware now more than ever that the people have the power to sway the fate of a nation. We must see this as a triumphant show of democracy, a change for the better. I am excited for the future of this nation as We now have a mandate for Change.I too have watched with bated breath as the results have been announced. It has been a gripping day for democracy in Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, the soon to be first lady is getting in some practice as the APC office in Abuja prepares to host a victory party soon. Photos below...
#NigeriaHasDecided #SaiBuhari - Fayose Urges Acceptance, Atiku Celebrates
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With just one more state to go – that is Borno - APC candidate Rtd General Muhammadu Buhari is in the lead with a margin of almost 2Million. Since initial reports say Borno massively voted APC, it is safe to say that all roads lead to a new president come May 29, less than 2 months from today!
As news filtered out that the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan has called Buhari already to congratulate him, other PDP supporters have also toed the same line. Governor Fayose urged Nigerians to respect the outcome of the elections. On the APC side, Atiku Abubakar congratulated Buhari, but also thanked President Goodluck. Check out their statements below...
President Jonathan Congratulates Buhari, Concedes 2015 Elections! #NigeriaHasDecided
According to recent tweets by a current minister in the present administration, President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly conceded defeat and has congratulated Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress on his victory in the presidential elections.
Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka also added that he will address the nation with his concession speech after meeting with other PDP stalwarts. If this information is correct, GEJ is an example of a politician that truly understands the meaning of democracy! I look forward to his concession speech and a smooth transition.
Top 5 Best & 5 Worst Pranks for April Fools’ Day
By Winifred Ariaroo
On the first of April every year, people around the world celebrate April Fool’s Day. It is a day of light-hearted jokes and pranks on friends and loved ones. Before you play victim to one of your friends pranks, here are five of the best pranks for you to play and five of the worst pranks so you know what to expect. Once a year you get to play a prank and get away with it so make the best of this friendly holiday and try one of our best...or worst pranks.
5 Reasons Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Towering roles imposed on women by society, as well as traditionally-defined roles, almost make being male more enviable than being female. Yet, the same woman who works twice as hard as the man is said to have a longer life span. In this edition, we take a look at some reasons women live longer than men.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Watch Live - 2015 Election Results Currently Being Collated #NigeriaDecides
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The Chairman of INEC, Attahiru Jega, is presiding over the process of collating the results of the 2015 elections conducted this past weekend. The INEC chairman and other officials started the LIVE collations by 3PM Nigerian time and will resume 8PM Nigerian time. So far, 8 states and Abuuja results have been announced. APC took Kogi, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo, while PDP took Ekiti, Enugu, FCT, Nasarawa. However, Jega has asked all to note that it could take up to 24 hours for the final results for all states to be revealed. I'm watching the result announcements on youtube via Channels TV. Watch below...
World's Strongest Dwarf & 6ft Tall Transgender Girlfriend Reveal Why They Love Each Other
Anton Kraft claims to be "the strongest man in the world" and this at only 4ft 4in tall! Anton Kraft broke records for weightlifting by being able to lift four times his own weight, according to him, "I am one of the five strongest guys in the world, regardless of height and weight. And I am the only guy in the world who has ever benched four-times his body weight." And now finally, the 52-year-old thinks it's time to settle down.
Mirror UK reports that the dwarf has revealed he hopes to break down further barriers by marrying his 6ft 3in transgender girlfriend. The bodybuilder, who is originally from Denmark but now lives in Florida, said he instantly fell for China Bell, despite the fact she was originally born a man.
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