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Despite the fact that the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and top members of the party have been congratulating Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress APC) since yesterday when it became obvious that he was going to be declared the winner, having leading with clear margin in the polls, PDP has said it will challenge the outcome of the final results at the Tribunal.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to all its members and supporters across Nigeria to remain calm and peaceful, and to resist all acts of provocation as they await the results of the presidential elections.

The last has obviously not been heard about the rift between the son of the Chairman of Obat Oil, Prince Yomi Akinruntan’s wife, Lamide and her erstwhile friend, Laide Badmus, who the former accused of dating her husband.

As Nigerians anxiously await the official declaration of presidential election results by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), the seem to have shifted to the social media.

There is no doubt that in few hours time the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will officially announce results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Though the elections couldn't be completed in some parts of the country due to little, little hiccups that occurred yesterday.

Tweets News: As voting continues in some parts of the country today, to determine who wins in the 2015 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu has warned party supporters to desist from joining some elements he described as 'propagandists' in their attempt to over heat the polity by announcing unconfirmed results. 

It was indeed an unfavourable news across the Lagos and beyond yesterday, as death was announced of the All Progressive Congress (APC)'s chairmanship candidate, Muheez Olayinka Bello.

Arewa as she is popularly known, Princess Folasade Adeyemi is contesting the Atiba constituency seat to the Oyo State House of Assembly in the February 28 elections. In an encounter recently, Folasade reinstated her commitment to bring about good and credible representation to her constituency. In what she described as 'Transformation Agenda and Mission', which include:

The much talked about single of Laolu Ayefele (La Flexy) entitled ‘Living’ has finally being released, under Ayefele Records. Living, since it release online (http://kobsznation.com/music-la-flexy-living-ft-oga-jojo-prod-by-mc-iam_laflexy/)  we heard has been enjoying massive patronage.

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The eligibility suit instituted by a group of lawyers against the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of the coming presidential election, has been postponed. 

Ahead of the coming general elections in the country, president of the United States, Barack Obama has lend his piece of advice to Nigerians and their leaders. In his advice, he called on those involved to embrace peace to conduct free, fair, and credible polls.

Few months after losing her twin sister Taiwo to the cold hand of death, Kehinde Oshadipe has released a tribute single entitled 'My Reflections' in memory of her dear sister.

Mr. Segun Fayose, a United Kingdom-based accountant and elder brother of the executive governor of Ekiti State, Gov. Ayodele Fayose, has lambasted his brother for his uncultured behaviour. Segun made this powerful statement while speaking with some journalists in Ekiti State some days ago, thereby pleaded with the governor to stop embarrassing their family name. 

It was earlier reported today that the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Eng. Tele Ikuru has dumped his party the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). As expected, Tele Ikuru has attacked his former party real hard, by describing in ti as a party 'clothed in robes of pretence and deceit. Ikuru stated all these in his defection speech today in Rivers State. Below is the full text of his speech.

Report reaching us has it that the Deputy of the Rivers State governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, Tele Ikuru is set to decamp to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tomorrow. 

Barr. Kayode Oduoye, the Osun PDP's candidate to contest House of Reps in Ifelodun/Odo-Otin/Boripe Federal Constituency, was again conferred upon with  the 'Honorary Doctorate Degree of Business Administration', yesterday by the Bradley University, Illinois, U.S.A. The award ceremony took place inside the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG). This will be part of many awards and honour Kayode has received in the recent time. He is one of the prominent Nigerians who were honoured at the Global Excellence International Awards last week.

Chairman, Association of Online and Social Media Practitioners of Nigeria, (AMPON), Mr. Wole Arisekola on Saturday advices journalists to be sure of final election result by INEC before reporting news on the forthcoming elections.

Ahead of the coming general elections, some security measures have been put in place by the Nigerian security agencies across the country to ensure maximum security and give give way for peace before, during and after elections.  As it is being scheduled by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), the presidential election and that of National Assembly comes on March 28th, 2015. While governorship and state assembly holds on April 11th, 2015.

Today makes it a year that Senator Simeon Olasunkanmi Oduoye AIG (Rtd) left this world. The former Administrator of Niger and Ebonyi states and former senator who represented Osun Central between 2007-2011, died on March 21st, 2014, after a brief illness at the age of 69.

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Richard Grenell,  a former spokesman for four United States Ambassadors to the United Nations and most recently Ambassador Zal Khalilzad. He has these to say concerning the coming general elections in Nigeria.

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Government of the State of Osun is fully prepared to hold what it called 'Peace/Awareness Concert', Operation Show Your Voters Card. It is also to campaign for the electorate to vote massively for All Progressive Congress (APC)'s presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, as well as all APC candidates  in the coming elections and to sensitize eligible voters to safeguard their voters' card.

C hairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attairu Jega while reacting to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Sulaiman Abbah's 'vote and go home' order on a T.V program on Friday, had said there is nothing wrong in voters monitoring their votes.

An unconfirmed reports reaching us now have it that Professor Attairu Jega, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is likely to be removed before this coming Saturday. 

The Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s candidate for House of Representatives in Odo-Otin\Boripe\Ifelodun federal constituency, Barr. Kayode Oduoye, was amongst eminent personalities that were honoured at this year Global Excellence Magazine Awards.

Fresh facts have emerged as to what actually made the spokesperson of Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode left the opposition party APC. These facts were contained in the press release made available to journalists on Monday by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's media aide, Sunday Dare.

Dr. Ayuba Wabba, the newly emerged Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, while addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, has said that the #18,000 minimum wage earlier agreed upon is longer realistic.

Barrister Kayode Ajulo has carved a niche for himself in his chosen profession, Law. He is the Principal Partner at Kayode Ajulo and Co, a Law firm in Abuja, with contacts in about 5 countries. With his status as an orator, a unionist and a civil rights activist, Ajulo had no difficulty fitting into the political world. He is presently the National Secretary of the Labour Party which adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as it’s presidential candidate recently. In this interview, Ajulo spoke on why his party chose to align with Jonathan and why Nigerians will regret voting for General Muhammadu Buhari, if they do so. Excerpts:

All is set for the fourth edition of the annual YES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE LECTURE/COCKTAIL PARTY to hold. The A-Class event which is known for bringing together top players in the society, under one roof comes up on Friday, June 19, 2015. The high profile lecture series which made its debut in 2012 has Mr. Lolu Akinwunmi, Group CEO, Prima Garnet, one of the leading advertising agencies in Africa, as the Guest Speaker for this year; Mr. Biodun Shobanjo, czar of advertising and Chairman, Troyka Holdings, will be the Chairman while Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa, Secretary to the Ogun State Government is the Guest of Honour.

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As you read this, family of the former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo are presently in what could be best described as a messy fight. The story flipped in at the early hour of yesterday when the ex-gov's daughter, Kemi Olunloyo took to the twitter, claiming to have taken dad hostage for planning to evict her, her sibling and the mother from their Molete home.

Photo News: Today, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan finally met with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Ogbagba 11, at his palace in Ijebu-Ode. On his visits to traditional rulers across the South-West, which has been on for sometime now.

Reports reaching us has it that three students of the Bishop David Oyedepo's Covenant University have been expelled over sex-related activities.

Breaking: Senator Musliu Obanikoro,the former Minister of State for Defence has been confirmed again as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  Details soon.

MultiChoice Nigeria few weeks ago announced its plans to increase DSTV subscription fees . The company  blamed the current inflation for this new tarrif increase. As the premium bouquet will now go for (thirteen thousand nine hundred and eighty naira). This new increase according to MultiChoice Nigeria takes effect from April 1st, 2015. 

T ungba/Gospel Maestro, Dr. Yinka Ayefele M.O.N, has recorded yet another great feat, as he launches new record label 'Ayefele Records'. Ayefele, on his arrival from Canada, where he had gone on holiday, two weeks ago, announced the motives behind his determination to float a new label. While speaking on the label, Ayefele said "today, we are witnessing a new history in Nigeria's Music Industry. Ayefele Records has been giving birth to and it has come to change the face of entertainment in Nigeria”.

The People’s Democratic Party has stated that the President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and the Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu are in very good terms contrary to insinuations that the relationship between the duo has gone frosty. This was made known by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Olisa Metuh, on Monday. Below is the text of the statement:

T atsuhiko Hirano, 40, has been arrested in connection with the stabbing attacks that led to the death of five people in the early hour of today in the western Japanese city of Somoto, Japan, on Awaji Island. Hirano, an unemployed man, who reports say live in the same neighbourhood with his father, attacked his victims on a farmstead this morning.