General Elections: Boko Haram Kills 25, Injures Others

25 people have been killed, while 5 others were injured
when Boko Haram insurgents invaded Buratai village of Biu local area of Borno state on Saturday . A resident of the area who fled to Biu, Garba Buratai said the insurgents came at about 4:00 am Saturday morning and unleashed their terror.

Card Reader Failure: Buhari Warns Against Elections Cancellation

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, General Mohammadu Buhari has warned of an cancellation of the on-going elections, following hiccups with the Card Readers.

Military Stops Amaechi From Inspecting Polling Units

The Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has been stopped from moving around different polling units in the state by the military. Correspondent in Port Harcourt, the state capital, said

APC Woman Leader Caught With Thumb Printed Ballot Boxes

Eagle-eyed security operatives have arrested an All Progressive Congress, APC, Woman Leader, Chief Mrs. Basirat Olayinka Ojugbele, with boxes of thumb-printed electoral materials.
The APC Woman leader,

Apple boss Tim Cook 'to donate millions' to charity

The chief executive of Apple, Tim Cook, has announced he is donating most of his wealth to charity before he dies.

The head of the world's most profitable company is worth over $800m (£537m).

Talks on Iran's nuclear programme have entered their "endgame", Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said.

Negotiators from six world powers are attempting to strike a deal with Iran to restrict its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.
The parties have set a deadline of the end of March to reach an agreement.

The Germanwings co-pilot thought to have deliberately crashed his Airbus in the French Alps, killing 150 people, predicted "one day everyone will know my name", his ex-girlfriend says.

In an interview with Germany's Bild newspaper, she recalled a comment Andreas Lubitz made last year.
"One day I'm going to do something that will change the whole system, and everyone will know my name and remember," he told her.

INEC Postpones Elections In 11 Federal Constituencies In Jigawa

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has postponed elections into the House of representatives in eleven federal constituencies in Jigawa State.

Underage Being Accredited To Vote In Northern Nigeria

In Polling Units visited in Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa and Gombe States, some

One killed as violence erupts in Osun

One person was murdered in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun state in the early hours of Saturday by an unknown gunmen.

Nigeria Votes in Sharply Contested Presidential Election

KANO, Nigeria — The most sharply contested election in Nigeria’s post-independence history wound down to a tense conclusion on Saturday amid fears that a polarized electorate would clash regardless of the outcome in a country split on religious, ethnic and sectional lines.

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Kim Kardashian puts every curve on display in skintight crop top and yoga leggings as she endures gruelling three-hour workout

Kim Kardashian isn't solely relying on wearing a waist trainer to keep her famous curves.

The 34-year-old is also dedicating her time to gruelling exercise routines.

She was spotted out near her home in West Hollywood on Friday afternoon after putting herself through a tiresome three-hour work out. More pics after the jump

Didn’t we warn you about staying away from election? – Boko Haram

Nigerians headed to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president in a knife-edge vote against a backdrop of security fears but new technology delayed the process, affecting even the outgoing president.

Boko Haram appeared to carry through their pledge to try to disrupt the vote, attacking two polling stations in the northeastern state of Gombe, leaving at least two voters dead.

One election official said after the shootings in Birin Bolawa and Birin Fulani: “We could hear the gunmen shouting, ‘Didn’t we warn you about staying away from (the) election?'” 

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INEC website hacked

The website of the Independent National Electoral Commission has been hacked. The website is hacked by a group that parade itself as Nigerian Cyber Army. The hacking was confirmed by INEC on its Twitter handle,  @inecnigeria

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Panic In Kaduna As News Of Police Summon Of El-rufai Spreads

Some residents of Kaduna, Friday evening, were seen scampering home when they heard of the invitation sent by the police to the governorship candidate of  the All Progressives Congress in the state, Nasir El-Rufai, and other party bigwigs.

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Shredded sick notes found in co-pilot's apt., probe looks at possible 'life crisis'

CO-PILOT ANDREAS LUBITZ, who authorities say deliberately crashed a Germanwings plane into the French Alps, killing all 150 aboard, reportedly was receiving medical treatment that he hid from his employer and may have just gone through a breakup with his girlfriend.

Banky W Releases New Pictures to Mark Birthday

Looking good is serious business. Ask Banky 'Wellington'. Mr Capable as fondly called shared these lovely pictures as he turned 34 today.

Car Knocks Down Man Who Was Wearing Head Phones at Ojota Today

This man was knocked down at Ojota this morning for having his ear piece on both ears. Apparently he wanted to cross and never heard the car’s horn due to the ear piece.

Yul Edochie Denies Dating Ini Edo And Crashing Her Marriage

In a recent interview with Entertainment Express, the actor said:
    “Ini Edo is my very good colleague and close friend. We often meet at movie locations. And when she’s not shooting yet, we relax together inside my car. The gossip

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Evander Holyfield Believes Manny Pacquiao Vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight Will Be Fixed So Pac Man Wins

 

Former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield has a very interesting opinion on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. He believes Pacquiao will win, but not necessarily because he's the better fighter.

Two Al Jazeera journalists detained in Nigeria

 

Two Al Jazeera journalists covering the upcoming Nigerian presidential elections have been detained by government forces in the city of Maiduguri in Borno state.
Ahmed Idris and Ali Mustafa, both Nigerian nationals, remain confined in their hotel room and their equipment confiscated after being questioned by the military officials on Tuesday.

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Sami Khedira Confirms Madrid Exit

 

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has confirmed he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Breaking news: Mimiko’s deputy defects to APC

By Dayo Johnson

Ondo State Deputy Governor Alhaji Ali Olanusi has defected to the All Progressives Congress(APC).

Details later.

 

Saudi Jets Strike Yemen in Bid to Halt Houthis

 

CAIRO — More than 100 Saudi Arabian jets pounded Yemeni targets early Thursday in a drive to stop the Houthi advance through the country, and the Saudi news media declared that the first night of the offensive had fully disabled the Houthi-aligned air force.

 

Mom's 'Flabby' Bikini Picture Inspires Other Women To Flaunt Their Bodies With Pride

 

While mom of three Rachel Hollis was vacationing with her husband in Cancun this weekend, she asked him to take a photo of her wearing a monogrammed bikini top. Though she noticed the picture showed her stretch marks, Hollis -- who runs the popular lifestyle blog The Chic Site -- decided to share the picture with her readers, along with a powerful caption about postpartum body image.

You Can't Understand Why People Join ISIS Without Understanding Relative Deprivation

 

The rise of ISIS and particularly the question of why young Muslims from all over the world join this entity have once again ignited a polarized and familiar debate. In one camp, there are those who believe ideology, culture and religion are the main drivers. Radical Islam, jihadism and the clash of civilizations are all integral parts of this camp's narrative. The view that the real clash should be within Islam -- between radicals and moderates -- represents a more nuanced version of the same argument prioritizing ideological factors.