Photos From President Jonathan's Campaign In Lagos

The was massive turn up Today at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos for the flag-off of PDP re-election campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan.
Nollywood topshots were there to lend their support to the president, PDP state governor's, former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo amongst others.
The president also paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Oba of Lagos.
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Buhari's "Scratch Card" Selling So Fast, N3m Worth Sold In 24hrs

A shortage of scratch card for donations to APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari's campaign has hit Adamawa.

According to reports, the first batch of N3 million worth of scratch cards that arrived the state capital, Yola last week sold out in less than 24 hours.

Chairman of Buhari's campaign organization in the state,  Alhaji Ibrahim Waziri confirmed this while addressing reporters in Yola on Thursday. He also said fresh supply is now on its way and will be available on Friday. And that as soon as the cards arrived, the organization will announce the designated selling points for interested members of the public.
The price of the card ranges from N100 to N10,000.

France Observes National Day Of Mourning To Honour Attack Victims

France observed a minute of silence Thursday, broken only by church bells in honor of the 12 people killed by Jihadists at a French publication.

In front of the offices of the Satrical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" where the Wednesday massacre took place, citizens have assembled all morning, leaving flowers as hundreds crowded the streets.

Meanwhile, search for the attackers is still on. One suspect turned himself in, Wednesday night and at least six others have been arrested. 

David Oyelowo Joins Oprah Winfrey To Grace The Cover Of Variety Magazine

Nigerian-born british actor, David Oyelowo is still getting a lot of Oscar buzz for his role as Martin Luther King Jr. in the history making film, Selma.

The film's director, Ava DuVernay, David Oyelowo, and Oprah Winfrey covers the February 2015 issue of VARIETY Magazine.

In the feature, the cast sat down with the magazine to discuss the film and today's racism issues. Ava dishes 

on the long road to making the film, the $20m
budget. David opened up about his role in the movie
and the connection he feels for MLK.

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Incredible! Bride Leaves Groom Stranded At The Altar

A final year student of Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra state, did the unthinkable when she left her groom stranded at the altar on their wedding day.
After several hours of waiting, the bride-to-be reportedly sent a message to the officiating priest , Rev. Father Lawrence Maduagwu that she was no longer interested and asked him to cancel the wedding.

The wedding was to take place on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Umuchu in Agwata LGA of Anambra state and invited guests were shocked when the bride, Ifunanya Igwebuike refused to show up to tie the knot with Ekene Uzoigwe.

Ifunanya said she couldn't go ahead with the wedding because, she was a graduate unlike her fiancé, who she claimed was a school drop-out.
After the wedding was canceled, it caused uproar in the church as guests who expressed shock, started trooping out.

Narating what happened Uzoigwe said he proposed to Ifunanya and she agreed on the condition that he would send her to school, which he agreed. He financed her education and they agreed to wed after
graduation.

He said he paid her bride price and even gave her parents N160,000 to prepare for the wedding, not including other arrangements and expenses incurred on the wedding and reception.

Uzoigwe said she didn't show any signs and did not not inform him about her backing out of the wedding until the he got to church, only for the priest to inform him and the guests that the wedding is cancelled.

"If she had informed me, I would not have made arrangements. We had already cooked food and bought drinks for the wedding,” he said.

Uzoigwe who is still in shock at what happened, said he did not quarrel with Ifunanya before the wedding day. When he contacted her parents, they said they would not force her and and he should come take back the money he gave them to prepare for the wedding.

Yemi Alade Becomes The First Female To Grace The Cover Of Blingz Magazine

"King of Queens" diva, Yemi Alade started the New Year on a good note as she becomes the first female Celeb to grace the cover of Blingz Magazine, following the likes of Davido, Ice Prince Zamani, Eldee etc.

In the feature, the Close-Up ambassador opened up and tells a tale of her rising beyond life's challenges.

Traffic In Lagos As President Jonathan Flag-Off Campaign

Thousands of PDP party members across South West converged on the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos this morning, for the flag-off of South-West re-election campaign of president Goodluck Jonathan/Namadi Sambo.

As expected, there's heavy traffic in some parts of Lagos. Traffic wardens are seen in some locations diverting motorists to take alternative routes.

The choice of Tafawa Balewa Square as venue, PDP sources said was because it hosted the ceremonies of Nigeria's Independent as well as being in Lagos where the largest number of voters reside in the country.

Mo Abudu Emerges Forbes Africa's Most Successful Woman Of The Year

Media personality and CEO of Ebony Life TV, Africa's first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle Networks, Mo Abudu was announced early this week by Forbes as Africa's Most Successful Woman of the Year.

In a recent interview with Forbes, she recounts her entrepreneurial journey and reflects on the lessons she has learned.

     "This kind of afro-pessimism simply fuelled a burning, deep-seated desire in my subconscious to one day help to rewrite the African story; to get people to talk about the issues that affect our society and to tell the African narrative in a contemporary and interesting way; to change the perception the world had of us; to let the world know that in spite of our challenges as a developing continent, Africans are not a bunch of savages but mostly a breed of gifted and remarkable people"

Other women who have been listed in the past include Divine Ndhlukula, founder and managing director of SECURICO, one of Zimbabwe largest security companies, Khanyi Dhlomo, a 36-year-old South African media mogul and unconventional visionary.

Nigerian Aruna Quadri Emerges World's Table Tennis Player Of The Year

Aruna Quadri made history, as he emerged the International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF) star player of the year 2014, at the award ceremony which held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
He's the first African to win this award.

At the colorful award ceremony which held at the Armani Hotel, 26-year-old Quadri scooped two awards ahead of players from Asia and Europe to get a standing ovation from guests at the occasion.

An elated Quadri described his award as the best in his career, while acknowledging the support of his fans across the world.

        " This is the best day of my career and I want to thank the organizers for considering me for this. I also want to thank all my fans all over the world for their support because this is unbelievable for me and I promise to continue to work hard,”   

Sad! ex-Beauty Queen And Model, Esther Kanu Dies At 24

Former beauty queen and model, Esther Kanu passed away a few days into the New Year. 

She is said to have died on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.  According to reports, she suddenly slumped and was rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead.

24-year-old Esther won the "Queen of Aso" beauty pageant in 2012. In 2013, she contested in Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria(MBGN), representing Abia state.

Desmond Agboola, the director of Queen of Aso beauty pageant confirmed the sad news.

May her soul RIP!

Tragedy Hits Dayo 'D1' As Teenager Dies In His Hotel

This is not the best of time for popular media personality turned politician, Dayo Adeney(D-One) as an unidentified teenager was confirmed dead in the swimming pool of his hotel, DC Bar & Suites, located at Owode-Ajegunle in Ikorodu area of Lagos.

According to reports, the sad incidence occurred on Tuesday, January 6, barely a year after the the hotel began operations.

The death of the teenager(male) generated a lot of attention in the neighborhood and attracted passers-by.

This is a sad turn of events for D1 who is still celebrating his new appointment, as part of Media and Publicity Committee for Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun. 

Police PRO, Kenneth Nwosu confirmed the incident adding that investigations are still ongoing.

Ibinabo Fiberesima Shows Off Her Lovely Family In New Pics

Nollywood actress and AGN president, Ibinabo Fiberesima shared photos of her family - her new husband, 6 children between them and her father on her Instagram page.

Lovely family!

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12 Killed, 10 Wounded As Gunmen Storm French Magazine Office

Masked gunmen stormed the offices of a French anti-Islamic publication killing at least 12 and wounding 10 people before escaping, Police said.

The weekly as previously drawn condemnation from Muslims and it is believed to ba terrorist attack.

According to reports, the attack is supposedly in revenge for the magazine's mockery of the Holy Prophet Mohammed in a cartoon. 

The masked attackers, clad in black with hoods burst into the Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris Today, opening fire on staff and shouting "We are from the Al Qaeda, the prophet has been avenged, Allahu Akbar!" according to witnesses. 

Atiku, Tinubu, Fashola, Others Emerge Buhari's Campaign Members [Full List]

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, ex-Lagos state governor and APC national leader, Bola Tinubu were among those listed as top campaign officials for the campaign of APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

It would be recalled that Atiku was a presidential aspirant of the party, but lost out to Buhari at the party's primaries.

While Tinubu will oversee the campaign activities of the party in South, Atiku will take care of campaign in the North.

See the full list below:

1. Chairman – General Muhammadu Buhari

2. Alternate Chairman – Prof Yemi Osinbanjo 

3. Deputy Chairman – Chief John Oyegun 

4. Vice Chairman North- Alh Atiku Abubakar 

5. Vice Chairman South – Sen. Bola Tunubu 

6. Secretary/ Director General – Governor Chibuike Amaechi

7. Council Members – 

Gen M. Buhari, Prof Y. Osinbanjo. Alh A. Abubakar, Mr. S.N Isaiah, Dr. S Jaja, Prince T. Momoh, Chief B. Akande, Chief O. Onu, Chief A. Ogbegie, Chief J. Oyegun, Alh M. Buni, Alh B. Gwagwarwa, Sen O. Izunaso, Sen L. Shuaibu, Chief S. Oni. Gov R. Amaechi, Gov R. Aregbesola, Gov B. Fashola, Gov T. Al Makura, Gov A. Wamakko, Gov. R Kwakwanso, Gov. I Geidam, Gov. K. Shettima, Gov. A. Oshiomhole, Gov. A. Ahmed, Gov A. Ajimobi, Gov I. Amosun, Gov. R. Okorocha, Gov. A Yari, Gov K. Fayemi, Chief O. Oyo kola, Sen Chris Ngige, Sen. A Ibrahim, Sen. K. Gaya, Sen. G Akume, Sen. B. Saraki, Sen A. Adamu, Prince A. Audi, Sen D. Goje, Sen A. Yarima, Alh K. Baraje, Hajia Ramatu Tijjani, Jasper Azutalam, Sharon Ikeazor, Hon A Dabiri Eruwa, Rt. Hon A Tambuwal, Hon F. Gbajabiamila, Hon Temi Harriman 

8. Deputy Director Operations – Sen O. Mamora 

9. Deputy Director Coordination – Chief Audu 

Ogbeh 

10. Zonal Coordinators – 

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole – South South 

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola – South West

Senator Chris Ngige – South East

Alh Al Makura – North Central 

Alh Kashim Shettima – North East 

Gov Aliyu Wamakko – North West 

11. DIRECTORS 

Media and Publicity – Garba Shehu 

Admin & Finance – Hon Sokonte Davies 

Contact & Mobilisation – Boss Mustapha 

Election Planning & Monitoring – T. O. E Ekechi 

Policy Research & Strategy – H. E Dr. John 

Fayemi 

Security – General Dambazau 

Legal – Chukwuma Ume 

Youth Mobilisation – Dasuki Jalo 

Woman Mobilisation – Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani 

Fund Raising – H. E, Barr Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN. 

Tiwa Savage, Toolz, Banky W And Zainab Balogun Graces The Cover Of Blanck Magazine

UK publication Blank magazine has given us a sneak peek of their latest publication tagged "Homeland Issue". This edition features Tiwa Savage, Toolz, Banky W and Zainab Balogun as their cover stars.

The issue profiles inspiring individuals who have returned home after their stay abroad and are doing well in their homeland at their respective fields.  

In the feature, the cover stars opened up on life after moving back amongst other things.

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Beyonce's Father, Mathew Knowles Is Planning A Destiny's Child Movie

Mathew Knowles is in the news again, well this time it's not about one of his babies or being broke, but about his plans to release a Destiny's Child movie.

In a recent interview with Wall Street Journal, Beyonce's father said;

"“I would like the ladies of Destiny’s Child to be involved and engaged with it, and get their support. That would be important as well. That story is very special to us, and we want to ensure that we get the right writers, screenwriter, that we build the right team around it, and that we have the right network.”

Dele Momodu Clinches New Endorsement Deal As Glo Ambassador

Publisher of Ovation magazine and respected columnist, Dele Momodu has announced himself as a Glo ambassador.

Dele Momodu featured in the latest Glo TV commercial alongside other Glo ambassadors like Richard Mofe Damijo and Sammie Okposo.

He took to his Instagram to announce his new deal with the telecoms giant saying;

"We are proud Glo Ambassadors..... checkout our amazing advert on NTA, CHANNELS, CNN, and YouTube." 

Justin Bieber Strips Down As The New Face Of Calvin Klein Underwear

Justin Bieber is kicking of 2015 in his underwear!
The 20-year-old pop star announced his new Calvin Klein modeling gig on social media, sharing racy photos from the upcoming campaign, some of which showed Bieber with nothing but tight white boxer briefs with his abs and tattoos on full display.
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I'm Not Getting Married To A 17-year-old Girl - Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has debunked the media speculations that he was planning to  take a 17-year-old daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa as his fourth wife. 

The former CBN boss while responding to inquiries by SaharaReporters via text message said it was untrue and baseless.

The monarch stated that he fully supports the right of children not to get forcibly married before attaining the age of 18. He further stated that he has not and will not contract a marriage with any woman under 18.

Corrupt Politicians WIll End Up In Kirikiri When I Assume Office - Buhari

Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC) General Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged that all corrupt politicians will face the full wrath of the law if he becomes Nigeria's president.

Buhari disclosed this while speaking on Tuesday in Uyo, at APC rally and presentation of the party's flag to Umana Umana, the Akwa Ibom governorship candidate.

"When we come into power, anyone who steals Nigerian money will end up in Kirikiri Maximum Prisons. We are going to make sure that Nigeria’s wealth belongs only to Nigerians,” Buhari said.

The former head of state also assured Nigerians that his government would  create over 3million jobs yearly, to take care of the jobless youths.