Despite police warning, Bayelsans storm streets to protest election results
Aggrieved men and women in Bayelsa state defied the warning from the Nigerian police and staged a protest outside the INEC office in the state to protest against the Saturday Dec. 6th governorship election. They claim that the results to be read by INEC officials have been falsified as no election held in some parts of Southern Ijaw. Continue to see more photos
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First Photos from the new Oni of Ife's coronation
The Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan is being crowned as the 51st Ooni of Ife in Ile-Ife Osun state today December 7th. These are the first pics from the ceremony. Continue to see more photos...
Paul Okoye, wife & son cover Motherhood In-Style magazine
P-Square's Paul Okoye, his gorgeous wife Anita and their handsome son Andre cover the latest issue of Motherhood In-Style magazine. More photos after the cut...
Barrack & Michelle Obama hold hands as they arrived looking great at White House reception
President Obama in tux and First Lady Michelle Obama in a dazzling sleeveless black dress with blue overlay held hands and smiled as they as they arrived at the State Department Dinner in the East Room of the White House on Saturday night for the Kennedy Center Honors, which paid tribute to five of the most illustrious American artists ..Seiji Ozawa, Rita Moreno, Carole King, George Lucas and Cicely Tyson. More photos after the cut...
The honorees: From L to R: Seiji Ozawa, Rita Moreno, Carole King, George Lucas and Cicely Tyson...
Photo: Appeal court nullifies Senator Uche Ekwunife's election
In response to the appeal filed by Victor Umeh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), a Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has nullified the election of Uche Ekwunife of PDP. The judgement read by Justice Datijo Yhaya stated that the March 28 election of Mrs Ekwunife did not meet the prescription of the electoral act and therefore ordered a fresh election to be held within 90 days in the Anambra State Central Senatorial District.
Reacting to the judgement, Mrs. Ekwunife called on her supporters and the people of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone to remain calm. She expressed optimism that she will win election into the senatorial zone anytime any day further sued for peace, describing the judgement as fatal to principles of democracy.
She further called on the people of Anambra Central senatorial zone to remain calm in the face of the judgment, adding that with the overwhelming support they gave her during the election, she will still emerge victorious when the election is conducted.
"The judgement is a judgement of man. The court acted as a father Christmas by awarding to Chief Victor Umeh what he did not ask. But I take the judgement in good faith believing that my victory at the polls was an act of God. I assure my supporters that we will emerge victorious even as I thank Ndi Anambra central for their supports so far".
Social Media Bill: Cartoonist depicts the hypocrisy of APC politicians
The cartoon has been shared several times on twitter. Photo credit: facebook
December 31 deadline to destroy Boko Haram can be modified - Buhari
President Buhari has said the December 31st deadline he gave the military to destroy Boko Haram can be modified if their are reasons to do so. Buhari said this through his Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2015 annual conference of the Chief of Army Staff in Dutse, Jigawa state today December 7th.
"Let me emphasise that the timeframe given should serve as a guide and if exigencies of multiple operations across the country requires modification, the Federal Government will not hesitate to do so in order to address the flash points that are emerging in parts of the country. The Nigerian Army must, therefore, develop strategies to address the current challenges facing the country and ensure total elimination of the insurgents.".
On August 13th, President Buhari while swearing in the new service chiefs, charged them to defeat the insurgents before the end of the year.
Man U players arrive in Germany looking classy in suits ahead of Champions League clash
Manchester United’s players arrived in Germany for Tuesday night’s Champions League clash with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. They all arrived the country looking dapper in suits. Louis Van Gal's men must ensure his players win this match and guarantee passage to the knockout stage. More pics...
Photos: Tinubu arrive in newly bought Lagos state helicopters to Ooni of Ife's coronation
Former Lagos state governor Bola Tinubu and former Osun state governor Bisi Akande pictured arriving the venue for the Coronation of the new Ooni of Ife in Ile-Ife today...
INEC declares Bayelsa Governorship election inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the December 5th governorship election in Bayelsa state inconclusive following the cancellation of the voting in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State.
The electoral body decided to cancel the election in this particular Local government area because of violence, abduction of electoral officials and ballot box snatching during the election. A new date for a rerun is yet to be announced by INEC.
Bayelsa: Nigeria under Buhari is becoming a shame - Fayose
Press statement from Ekiti State Governor...
Mr Ayodele Fayose has raised the alarm that Nigeria under President Buhari was fast becoming a shame, describing the failed attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the Bayelsa State governorship election as clear invitation to anarchy. The governor, who said it was shameful that the two elections conducted by INEC under Buhari’s kinsman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu were inconclusive, called on all well-meaning Nigerians and the international community to rise up in condemnation of the APC government’s plot to destroy democracy in the country.
Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose who said everything under Buhari was becoming inconclusive, added that; “If in three days, INEC could not conduct credible election in Bayelsa State of just eight local governments, one wonders what will happen during the general elections in 2019.
The simple reality is that INEC under this Buhari’s kinsman, Prof Yakubu, who is fast becoming the classical example of incompetence cannot guarantee free and fair elections in this country.” He saluted the courage of the people of Bayelsa State, describing them as “worthy heroes of democracy that stood their ground against agents of darkness that were prepared to short-change them by imposing a governor they do not want on them.”
Governor Fayose also congratulated the Bayelsa State Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Seriake Dickson for having the people of Bayelsa behind him, adding that “the people of Bayelsa have shown that their power is more than that of the Abuja political oppressors.”
He urged the governor and Bayelsa people not to lose their guard, saying; “Now that they have failed in their bid to use one local government to rig themselves to power, they will surely go back to their evil drawing board to plan fresh assaults.
“Therefore, Bayelsa people must henceforth sleep with their two eyes opened because the APC thieves come not only to steal, but to kill and that can be seen in the way and manner they murdered over 20 people just because they wanted power at all cost.”
While warning on the consequences of destruction of the legacy of free, fair and credible electoral process bequeathed on Nigeria by Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Fayose said; “Nigerians, especially we in Ekiti State are already taking a cue from the Kogi and Bayelsa States experience and are getting prepared for future elections.”
Six Ways to Burn 100 Calories in 10 Minutes
Written December 10, 2014
By Mariam Jehangir
One of the most common excuses for not exercising is not having enough time — especially during the holidays. Between work, family and social responsibility, it’s easy to let the gym take a back seat.
But no matter how busy you are, we’re willing to bet you can find intervals of 10 minutes throughout your day to burn some calories. A Boston University study found that even short bursts of ten minutes spread out throughout the day can be as beneficial as longer hours spent at the gym.
With that, we rounded up a few of our favorite 10-minute workouts that burn around 100 calories each (estimate based on a 150-pound woman). Do these in the morning while the kids are getting ready, on your lunch break, or a few hours before bed and you’ll find getting your workout in is way easier than you thought.
(1):Jump rope at a moderate intensity
(2):One mile run
(3):Bike ride (12 + mph)
(4):Elliptical
(5):Jumping Jacks
(6):Brisk jog up the stairs
In addition to these easy workouts, make sure you stay active through out your day: Walk over to your boss’ office instead of calling her, make a few trips to the water cooler, and take the stairs instead of the elevator. Small changes can make a big overall difference in not just your weight, but also your mood and health.
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Nigeria finally has her first couple to attain the same military rank
Pictured above are Brigadier General Cecilia Akagu and Brigadier General Clifford Wanda. They are officially the first couple in the Nigerian army to attain the same rank. The person at the front is the wife while the one at the back is the husband
But as for me oooh, I see both to be men cause I don't want them to start saying mgbatibati
Nicki Minaj's brother arrested on child rape charges
Nicki Minaj's older brother has been accused of raping a child younger than 13 several times between April and November. Jelani Maraj, 37, of Baldwin, was arraigned on Thursday in a Long Island hospital on charges of first-degree rape and first-degree sexual conduct against a child, a Nassau County court official said. He was arrested on Tuesday but suffered an unknown medical condition that required him to be arraigned two days later at Nassau University Medical Center.
It was not immediately clear if Maraj entered a plea, but he was released on $100 000 bail. His New York City attorney
did not return repeated telephone calls seeking comment on Friday.
Investigators wrote in court documents that the victim was younger than 13 and that Maraj raped the child several times. Some details in the court documents were blacked- out by a judge. A spokesperson for the district attorney's office declined to
comment on the allegations. Minaj, who won two American Music Awards last month for favorite artist and album-rap/hip-hop, did not immediately comment through a representative.
Minaj, who was raised in nearby Queens, attended her brother's wedding last summer on Long Island, according to numerous media reports .
Bayelsa Guber: Dickson Rejects Conduct Of Election In Southern Ijaw
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Governor Seriake Dickson has gone on state Radio to reject the conduct of election in Southern Ijaw local government area of the state.
The decision of the State Governor is coming few minutes before the commencement of the declaration of result by INEC.
According to Governor Dickson,the people of the state should rise and reject the planned imposition of a Governor not wanted by the people.
Governor Dickson alleged that the members of the APC were elements assisting the Federal APC to hijack the state and conquered the people.
He said the state was under attack from elements outside the state.
Photos: Footballer Salami Gbolahan and wife welcome their son
Super Eagles striker, Gbolahan Fuad Salami and his wife Lolade welcomed their first child, a boy, yesterday December 6th. The couple got married December 2014. Congrats to them. More pics after the cut...
Photo: Man caught trying to steal a generator from a church
A man was caught trying to steal a generator from a church in the early hours Sunday morning, December 6, in Centuriom,South Africa. The man was apprehended by a members of a security outfit after he allegedly broke into Shalom Centurion in Johann Avenue.
Marcé Bester from OrangeFox Security said a resident staying near the church grounds alerted security. "He said he saw suspects in his yard and alerted security." A reaction team responded immediately and caught a man at the church. They recovered the generator which the man, and supposedly others, tried to steal. Nothing else was taken from the church.
Source: Centurion Rekord
