How Goodluck Lost The Nigerian Election-UK GUardian

For the first time ever a Nigerian president has failed to win the popular vote. It’s a landmark for democracy, but where did it all go wrong for Jonathan?


The UK Guardian, Published an article written by Max Siollun where he enumerated on the five major reasons President Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential elections. Find the article below,...

Goodluck Jonathan has earned the dubious distinction of being the first president in Nigerian history to lose an election. In many ways, Jonathan was the architect of his own downfall. He made critical mistakes that turned the public and allies against him, and led them to gravitate towards the opposition. Here’s where it all went wrong: Continue...

1. Don’t cross the boss
When Nigeria emerged from 15 years of military rule in 1999, Jonathan’s Peoples Democratic party (PDP) was formed by wealthy retired generals to inherit power from the military. One of the godfathers was General Olusegun Obasanjo, who has governed Nigeria twice (between 1976-1979 and 1999-2007). Jonathan made the mistake of alienating Obasanjo; leading the general to write a public 18-page letter containing lacerating criticism of the president in December 2013. A party member likened Obasanjo’s hectoring of Jonathan to a father’s disappointment with his son.
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Buhari Receives Certificate of Return From INEC + Full Text of Acceptance Speech

Full text of the acceptance speech by Rtd General Muhammadu Buhari below...

Speech given by President -elect, General Buhari after he was declared winner of the 2015 elections
Your Excellency, the Vice President elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, your Excellency, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, the Director General of APC Presidential Campaign, 2015, your Excellency, the former Governor of Edo State and National Chairman of our great party, your Excellency the Governor Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, your Excellency, the former Governor of Imo State, Dr Ogbonaya Onu, Your Excellency, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Oni, your Excellency the former Governor of Kwara, Bokola Saraki, your Excellency, the Speaker of the House of Representative, Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, Please, let me stand on existing protocol.

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Statement By President Goodluck Jonathan On the Presidential Election 2015

This is the official statement by president Jonathan after the announcement of the results of presidential election yesterday,


Fellow Nigerians,

I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure.

Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.

As I have always affirmed, nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else.
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There is no Time to Gloat Says Reno Omokri

This is what Reno Omokri said after Gen Buhari won...


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April Showers Lovelies!

May the showers of April wash away our tears
May the new rain bring forth growth in body and spirit,
let our newness not vanish with the rain.
let the land be ever green and prosperous for us.
Amen

Happy New Month
April Showers Lovely!

Election Result For Benue, bauchi and Yobe State, Nigeria

BENUE STATE
Registered Voters-1,893,596
Accredited Voters-754,634

AA-315
AD-254
KOWA-105
HOPE-115
APC-373,961
CPP-567
PDP-303,737

BAUCHI
Registered Voters-2,053,484
Accredited Voters-1,094,069
APC-931,598
PDP-86,085

YOBE STATE
APC-446,265
CPP-329
PDP-25,526

It is remaining 5 states Sokoto, Delta, Edo, Taraba, Borno states. The Opposition is leading far ahead with about 3million Votes can PDP still win This?

Election Results For Adamawa, Zamfara, Kebbi State Nigeria

ADAMAWA STATE
Registered Voters-1,581,823
Accredited Voters- 709,993

AD-595
ADC-1012
CPP-811
APC-374,701
HOPE-267
APA-1549
PDP-251,664

ZAMFARA STATE
I was not listening so much but the results;
APA-1310
APC-612,202
PDP-144,833

KEBBI STATE
APA-2685
CPP-1794
APC-567883
HOPE-213
NCP_519
PDP-100972

We are waiting for 2 states to collate their results.

Election Results for Lagos, Gombe, Niger, Ebonyi and Cross River States, Nigeria

Election results called out by the different collation officers this morning.
EBONYI STATE
Registered voters-1,071,226
ACPN-1214
AD-1133
ADC-2704
APC-19518
CPP-2345
PDP-323653
NIGER STATE
ACPN-441
AD-403
APC-657678
PDP-149222
LAGOS STATE
APC-792460
PDP-632327
BAYELSA STATE
Registered Voters-605637
Accredited Voters-384789
AA-45
ACPN-38
AD-69
APC-5194
ADC-116
PDP-361209
GOMBE STATE
Registered Voters-1,110,105
Accredited Voters-515,828
KOWA-97
CPP-407
AD-169
APA-773
APC-361245
HOPE-46
PDP-96873
CROSS RIVER STATE
REGISTERED VOTERS-1,144,288
ACCREDITED VOTERS-500577
APC-28368
APA-532
CPP-381
KOWA-312
PDP-414,863
Others are underway
The Rivers state collation officer didnt make it easy for us he couldnt see, but here is the result
APC-69238
PDP-1,487,485
They are on break now and will return by 1:30pm.

Photos: Dr Ujam, PDP House of Rep Aspirant Allegedly caught with 4000 PVC's in Enugu

A former commissioner for Land in Enugu state, who was an aspirant for the Nkanu East/West House of Representative under the PDP has being arrested with 4000 PVC's.
Dr Chukwuemeka Ujam pictured above was allegedly caught with 4000 PVC's in Enugu yesterday by the military.
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My Personal Findings and Thoughts on the Election

Before the election results are announced and court trial begins, I want to share my thoughts and findings about the voting process and other election matters.
Generally, I believe this election was one of the best in terms of orderliness and Nigerians being cooperative at the polling booths, though there were hiccups here and there but good.
The biggest blow I received this morning was how Mr. President lost in the Aso-Villa. It came as a shocker I felt he should have won at home but this also goes to prove that INEC was independent in some ways.
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Photos of INEC AD-HOC Staff Who was Killed in a Bike Accident in Benue State

On Saturday, it was reported that a female INEC ad-hoc staff was invovled in a bike accident on her way to her polling unit and died instantly in Benue state. New details about the young lady has surfaced. Her name is Blessing Agidi Ode (pictured above) a 200l student of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

The Bike rider who took her was also an INEC Ad-Hoc-staff, he was severely injured and in critical condition at the hospital. Report says the neck handle of the bike removed while on top speed. See some pictures from the accident scene and the survivor in the hospital after the cut......

Inspiration: Morning Smiles

A smile is so much more than just a show of teeth. A smile is a prelude to laughter. A smile is a spreader of joy. A smile is a messenger of peace. A smile is a sharer of happiness. A smile is a giver of love. Smiles help to heal the heart. Smiles help to nourish the soul. Smiles help to build a better world one grin at a time.

The truth is you don’t smile because you feel good; you feel good because you smile. Don’t be stingy with your smiles then. Share them with joy. Let everyone see your smiling face. Let Heaven see your smiling soul. Let God’s love flow through your smile until like the morning sun you light up the world.

Morning lovelies.
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Read President Jonathan's Broadcast to all Nigerians

 

 This is President Jonathan's last speech before the elections tomorrow. He called on everyone to vote and avoid any violence. Read the speech below;

Dear Compatriots,
1. As we prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I have come before you this morning to express my immense appreciation for the opportunity you gave me to lead this great nation of ours in the past four years.
2. I also wish to place on record, once again, my sincere gratitude for the support you have given my administration without which the significant progress we have made in recent years would not have been possible.

3. In spite of the many challenges we have had to contend with since 1999, our present democratic dispensation continues to endure and grow stronger in keeping with the yearnings and aspirations of our people.
 

Bloody Thursday: Robbers Raid 4 Banks in Owo-Ondo State, Set bank on Fire, Killed 4, Injured many.

It was a bloody Thursday 26th March 2015 as, armed robbers numbering about 10 stormed Owo town in Ondo state and robbed about four commercial banks including First bank, Wema bank and Skye Bank.
The armed men were said to have dressed in military uniform and came into Owo through the Abuja-Owo express road and blocked the entire road.
The robbers killed a number of people including a bank manager and another staff at one of the banks. Many people were said to be injured according to reports. One of the commercial banks was set ablaze by the robbers as seen in the picture above.
Continue below to see more pictures but be warned that the photos are bloody....

Photo: Happy Friday!!!

Hello Lovelies, Happy Friday. Remember always smile it keeps the wrinkles away. And if you are in Nigeria , March 28th is the day. Please Vote, Don't Fight.

Happy Weekend.

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Photo: Osinbanjo Campaigns with Groundnut oil and Rice.

Even Prof Yemi Osinbanjo has learnt the rudiments of Nigerian politics. New ideas of campaigning everyday.

One Direction Splits: Zayn Malik Quits Band On a World Tour

I totally Love the One Direction band, why did you split(wailing).
The famous boy band in the UK One direction(1D) has spilt. Zayn Malik quit the band in the middle of a World Tour. Zayn in a statement released today said he wanted to be a normal 22 years old. Read the statement below;

"After five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and look forward to the forthcoming concerts of their world tour and recording their fifth album, due to be released later this year."

Photos: Nigerian Military(Soldiers) Don Show For Lagos

Though I culled this pictures from LIB, these are pictures of the soldiers matching at Lekki. But here in Ikoyi about 5 military troops just passed by, don't get scared. I think they are headed for the nearby barracks.
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Injustice: Man Killed in Kwara State because of 50Naira(N50) Village Due

One Suleman Muritala has been killed in Pampo Village, Afon area, Kwara state on 16th March, 2015 for not paying a N50 village due.
It is reported that a youth group of the village armed with sticks and cutlasses stormed Muritala's  home asking for the 50Naira(N50) village due. An argument ensued between the youth and Muritala, which led to his refusal to pay the due. The argument led to a fight between the victim  and the youth, they beat him mercilessly and left him in a pool of blood and dead. The youths are reported to have fled the community.

According to Punchnews, It was also learnt that the miscreants had acted on the order of a leader of the community, identified as Kareem Magaji.
The attack was said to have been reported at the Afon Police Division the following day by a resident. Continue reading......

They are Planning to Send me to Prison- Patience Jonathan Cries Out

Mama Peace, the wife of the Nigerian President in a rally in Oyo State said Muhammed Buhari will send her to prison if he wins the presidential election. She went further to pour the Holy Ghost fire on them. She entreated Oyo women to vote for President Jonathan for a second term. See excerpt from her speech in Oyo;

“I want to warn you not to listen to the All Progressives Congress. The APC does not have materials to match what the PDP has on (the) ground. Their candidate was there in governance initially. What did he do? They only sent your fathers to prison.
“They are planning to even send me to prison. Holy Ghost fire! Holy Ghost fire! Holy Ghost fire! They have nothing to offer. They only say ‘I will’, ‘I will’.

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