EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Buhari's Masterplan On Governing Nigeria

An NGO which believes in empowering deprived and voiceless Nigerians and also does financially support youth growth and development; took time out to speak to the General (the president elect) in an exclusive interview.

Discussions was focused on youth empowerment, insurgency, security and more. Malama Hafsatu Shinkafi, founder of 'I am change' got a rare one on one with the General and this is what he had to say:

READ: President Jonathan Addresses The Nation Ahead of Tomorrow's Election.

As Nigeria returns to the polls again tomorrow, I urge all registered voters to come out in mass and exercise their civic duty/civil right to vote.

I have instructed our security agents to fully facilitate the right of Nigerians to choose leaders of their choice at various state and local assembly levels by putting away devotion to a particular party or group but ensuring that we all vote in a secure environment. It is the sacrifice and mandate of our security agents to secure our nation, so we can all be confident to come out and vote our conscience all over the federation.

I urge contestants to respect the will of the people as we promote a new Nigeria that is a pacesetter and light bearer in the practice of democratic politics without bitterness.
 May God bless Nigeria.

President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan

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You Should Rather Use Your Votes to Push The APC into the Atlantic Ocean by Voting Massively for the PDP Tomorrow - Jimi Agbaje

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, in the person of "Mr. Jimi Agbaje", has encouraged Igbos across the state to push the All Progressives Congress ‘into the lagoon’ by voting for him tomorrow (Saturday).

This was said tho be Agbaje's words while addressing Igbo traders at the Alaba International Market on Thursday.. PUNCH reports.

The PDP governorship candidate has encouraged them to put aside the threats made by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, that if they do not vote for the APC governorship candidate on Saturday, they would die in the lagoon. Read his very words below:

“Nobody can push you into the Atlantic Ocean. Rather, you should use your votes to push the APC into the Atlantic Ocean by voting massively for the PDP on Saturday,” Agbaje said.

Nanny Demands N15m for Kidnapped Orekoya Children

The heart twisted nanny by the name "Mary Akinloye", who allegedly kidnapped three kids from the Orekoya family in the Surulere area of Lagos State has demanded N15m from the victims' parents.

The family was contacted on Thursday by the suspect and others, who are suspected to be members of her group. They were said to have demanded a sum of N15m as ransom.

You recall that the Orekoya family had posted information on OLX, an online sales portal, seeking the service of a nanny. Akinloye indicated interest and gave the Orekoyas the contacts of two people
who she said were her relatives and that sealed the deal for her to start.

Dollar Price Falls! With The New Price Of N185 Per $1

The currency exchange drop in Dollars to Naira is now obvious and the Bureau De Change operators in the country have attributed the fall in the dollar to release of the foreign currency by hoarders who had stored it pending the outcome of the nation’s general elections.

A dollar over the weekend was sold for the soum of N185 against the usual N220-N240 which it sold for in the last few weeks. Some of them however said the Dollar crash could also be attributed to the fact that politicians have stopped campaigning for elections, which has made the demand for the currency to drop.

All well and good; as of now the rate of US Dollars to our Naira currency is N185, its goin down gradually and we sure want more of that.

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PHOTOS: Igbo Market Leaders in Lagos Meet with Ambode, Assures Him of Their Support

the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate; "Akinwunmi Ambode" meets with the leaders of Igbo Town Unions and markets in Lagos State, to iron things out and make sure that peace is made to reign between all asundry.

He told them not to hold in any esteem the statement of the Oba of lagos; Rilwan Akiolu,  "he was just being over zealous, he did mean a word.. he said.

The Igbo leaders at the occassion hence reassured him and the APC of their support in the upcoming state election. See more photos from the occassion after the cut...

Vote For Ambode, Buhari Canvasses To Lagosians

Nigeria’s president-elect, Major General. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has said he will never neglect Lagos but the best way his government and that of Lagos will work hand in hand is if Lagosians vote for Ambode, a candidate he knows is capable of carry out his duties rightly as a Governor.

He said Governor Fashola has told him how Federal Government infrastructures in the State have been neglected, but that will never be in his own case, and therefore asked that Ambode be voted in.
“Defy all elements, whatever it may be, and vote for APC from top to bottom’’ Buhari canvasses to the crowd in Orile, Lagos.

PHOTOS: Bank Owners Disappear with Customers' Deposit in Kwara State

One Ayonitemi Cooperative Business Finance bank located at Oniyangi, near the Emir Road, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital is alledgly reported to have defrauded its customers.

Scores of people in Kwara State who claimed to be customers of this finance bank, on Tuesday as early as 7am, surrounded the premises of the bank alleging that they had been defrauded by the firm.

Most of the customers were in a very sad mood; shedding tears and some weeping seriously. PUNCH Metro interviewed some of them and they claimed to have lost substantial amount of money which they deposited in the finance house. They mentioned that they had been promised mouth watering financial offers if they made deposit in the bank.

''Forgive The Oba Of Lagos and Move On'', Buhari Tell Igbos

It is only logical and reasonable, to do the needful now. Let us put aside our differences. The President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged the Ndigbo and other non-indigenes in Lagos State to forgive all that has been said against them and move on for the sake of peace and order all around us.

Buhari said this during a rally in Lagos to address the comments made by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu. Akiolu has been under fire since Monday when he reportedly threatened the Ndigbo in Lagos to either vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, or perish in the lagoon.

PHOTOS: Firebug Sets Baptist Church Ablaze, Pastor's Daughter Killed In The Act

Barely one week after an attack on a branch of Living Faith Church popularly called Winners Chapel in Giwa, Headquarters of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State by two unidentified arsonists, the Baptist Church at Gidan Maso village in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State has been set ablaze and the residence of the Pastor, Rev Habila Garba, burnt by irate youths.

During the incident which happened on April 1 at about 7:30 pm, one of the Pastor's daughters died of suffocation and most parts of the house destroyed as a result of the fire.

Presidency Goes Silent on Patience Jonathan’s Whereabouts

The absence of madam Patience Jonathan from the public has been so obvious, as alot of us have missed her constant and promptly talks at various occassions since President Goodluck Jonathan lost  to Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the March 28 presidential election.

Last week Tuesday, the presidency conceded defeat and called Buhari on the telephone when it became clear from the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission that he had lost his re-election bid.

15 year old South African Girl Caught Trying to Join The ISIS

A 15-year-old South African girl was on Sunday was prevented from flying abroad the country with the aim to join the Islamic State jihadists (ISIS).

According to AFP, the girl was reported missing by her grandparents. On sunday morning when she disappeared from her "Cape Town" home. She was found on a British Airways flight bound for Johannesburg later that very day. The girl was reportedly heading for Turkey, where she was allegedly planning to fly and have a ccross of border into Syria.

Bad is Bad Irrespective Of Where It Comes From - APC Condemns Oba's Statement

The APC has finally spoken up against the statement made by the Oba of Lagos (Oba Rilwan Akiolu) against the igbos in thhe state... The All Progressive Party (APC) has condemned the Oba's statement through their official Twitter handle... See some of their tweets below:

PHOTOS: See The New Version of the Bible That Replaces Every Mention of "God" with "Kanye West"

"The Book of Yeezus" is a hardcover bible that has the replacement of every mention of God with Kanye West's name. As blasphemous and offensive this book may appear to be, the creators argue that it’s only an “editorial art piece.” According to them:

INEC Insists That Card Readers Alone Will Be Used For Governorship & House of Assembly Elections On Saturday

PVC card reader mandated for Governorship Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that only Card Readers would be used for Saturday’s governorship and house of assembly elections across the country for transparency sake. This was made known this morning by the Secretary to the commission, Augusta Ogakwu in a statement released earlier today.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission wishes to inform all Nigerians that Card Readers will be used for the April 11, 2015 Elections.

“The provision of the Guidelines for the conduct of the 2015 General Elections which outlined what is to be done if a Card Reader fails and cannot be replaced by the Commission within a specified time frame (i.e. Reschedule the election to the next day) will be enforced.

Photos: First 3 Contestants For Nigerian Idol Top 12 Emerge

Here is the famous Nigerian Idol musical reality show during its eviction show for top 30 Batch1. The contestants has pictured above includes; Franchesca, Blue C,  Dolu and Paradise with Presenter, Illrhymz.

•3 More Expected This Week as Voting Lines Open
•TVC  Joins NTA, STV, Others for Idol Broadcastz

The first three contestants for the top 12 stage of the on-going season five of the Nigerian Idol TV reality show have emerged following the conclusion of votes last Wednesday. Show anchor, Illrhymz, announced the winners during the Eviction Show held at the OMG Dream Studios last week. The contestants are Preye, Dolu and Prime. Those who dropped out of the race include Nana, Aisy, Tobore, Paradise, Blue C,   Franchesca and Play P.

VIDEO: What Nigerians Face In Malaysia.. So Sad - You Need To See This

This is piece posted on facebook and is rather going viral, it reveals some acts practised against Nigerian over there in Malaysia. It is alleged that lives of Nigerian citizens arean't of any importance to them. This very story is really touching and sad, continue reading below.

This Facebook video shows a man allegedly in a Malaysian hospital,  that looked like he was dead. He was surrounded by his friends who were complaining in Igbo language about how he was neglected and left to die, because he was black and a Nigerian.. You could also hear a man shouting in Igbo language, saying:

"Wickedness upon wickedness... That is what we are facing here, in Malaysia... we were playing football and he fell.. We brought him to the hospital, and they just ignored us" At a point, the man started pleading with the dead man saying: "My brother, please get up... you know we do not have anybody here in this country, but ourselves"

VIDEO: Vote Jimi Agbaje And Die Within 7 Days - Oba of Lagos Tells Igbos

The Oba of Lagos, in the person of "Rilwan Akiolu", has read the public violence act to Igbo lead­ers and crowned heads in Lagos State, warning that he will make life unbearable for them if they disrupt efforts that has being made to ensure that the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr. Akinwunmi Am­bode, emerges as the next governor of the state.

He said:

“On Saturday, if anyone of you goes against Ambode, who I picked, that is your end. If it does not happen within seven days, just know that I am a bastard and it is not my father who gave birth to me.

I Told Jonathan He Would Lose The Presidential Election- T.B Joshua

The founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SOAN); "Prophet T.B Joshua" on Sunday has said he has already told President Goodluck Jonathan, before the date of presidential election (March 28) that he would be losing out. The cleric said he sent his message to the President several weeks before the election.

“I want to use this moment to congratulate Nigerians in our midst here,” Mr. Joshua began in a message to his multi-national congregation, televised live via his Christian Cable Network (Emmanuel TV).

In allude to his prediction a week to the election that the dark cloud he saw covering Nigeria was lifting, he said that a bloody ‘war’ would have ensued if not for the prompt grant of power by President Jonathan.

SHOCKING VIDEO: Bayelsa Governor Leads Thugs To Attack Court Sitting In Yenagoa

This is absolutely incredible and saddening. It will leave you in a state of tears for Bayelsa and Nigeria as a whole. Here’s how Premium Times reports it. Too sad.

The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Monday led a gang of thugs to attack a Federal High court in Bayelsa, a video obtained by Premium Times has shown. The video shows the governor, dressed in traditional Ijaw blazers, as he steps into the court premises, accompanied by his police guards and tagalong, before hooligans, including rifle wielding police officers, invaded and attacked the court.

Presidency to Investigate Audio Leak of Jonathan's Congratulatory Phone Call to Buhari

Listening to the release of the audio of President Jonathan congratulating Gen buhari on the phone, its normal to think that it was leaked by the presidency to make Pres. Jonathan look good but according to new reports, the presidency is embarrassed by the leak and has commenced a discreet investigation into how the phone conversation was leaked.

The presidency is now trying to find out if the leak came from his team or rather from Gen. Buhari's camp. A source told Saturday Sun; “Definitely, unauthorised release of a raw recording of the President’s telephone conversation, if from our (Presidency’s) end is a security breach that cannot go without being investigated,” the source said.

The source said if they find out the audio, which went viral two days ago, was from the Presidency, then further investigation would be conducted to fish out the brain behind it in order to determine appropriate punishment.

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Why Celebrate a Child Who’s About to Write his Exams... Such Should Come When he Has Written and Passed - Etcetera Writes In Respect to Buhari

Why are we in any way dancing and joyous? Why do we keep rolling out the drums each time we have a new government, only for us to start crying few months down the line again? Is it that we are too quick to forget or we just love to dance? Do you celebrate a child who’s about to write his exams or the one who has written and passed? What is this jubilation for? Because I really don’t understand. Is it that the election of Buhari in itself has suddenly alleviated our sufferings? I am really confused here, hearing how six bikers lost their lives in Zaria celebrating Buhari’s victory.

One would think that a people who have been short-changed for so long by past presidents will know better to be calm and take every word of the new president with a pinch of salt until he proves to be different. This process is becoming an unending circle, again and again we’ve danced and again and again, we’ve cursed and cried at the end.

President Jonathan And Family Starts Packing Lugagges Out of Aso Rock

Punch has it that President Jonathan and his family members have started moving their personal belongings out of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. One of the newspaper's reporters said he saw some buses loaded with travel bags moving out of the President’s official residence yesterday afternoon Friday April 3rd.

It is now obvious that the president and his family will return to Otuoke, Bayelsa, once his tenure ends on 29th of May.

There are also reports that the reason for the early removal of personal belongings of the First Family is to allow for renovation work of the residence to commence before Buhari comes into power come May.

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Ayo Fayose Served Impeachment Notice

Legislators at Ekiti Assembly have served Governor Ayo Fayose (Ekiti state governor) an impeachment notice and have given him seven days to respond.

At least 18 members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly have agreed to commence investigations into allegations of grave misconduct against the governor. One of the legislators in Ekiti told Sahara Reporters that... “We are going to look at the allegations against Governor Fayose in a responsible manner and make our decision in line with the rule of law and the overall interest of the people of the state.”

Ayo Fayose inturn responds to impeachment threat from APC members in the State House of Assembly in a statement see below:

"I Will Be Leaving Office in June.. I No Longer Have Interest Continuing as INEC Chairman" - Attahiru Jega

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega has refused to continue any further in his office, says he will be leaving office in June this year when his tenure as Chairman of the electoral body ends.

In a brief interview with BBC Hausa, Professor Jega said even if he is asked to continue in office, he will refuse. See his very words after the cut...

"GRAGHIC PHOTO": Update on Kenya University Attack - 147 Students Killed

Members of Somali Islamic sect, Al-Shabab, stormed Kenyan's Garissa University College very early this morning and incurred mass murder of students and staff of the school. According to the latest report, 147 people had lost their lives in the dreadful incident which is so far the deadliest terrorist attack in Kenya. People with severe injure are about 79.

According to Kenyan security forces, of the 815 students in the college, 500 were rescued, 147 were killed and the rest - 166 - have not been properly accounted for. Some are believed to have been taken hostage. Kenya government claim they killed four of the terrorists.

Still On Buhari’s Victory: 10 More Persons Die Celebrating In Borno

At least ten persons have recently being reported died in Borno State with several others badly injured while celebrating the victory of General Mohammadu Buhari at the March 28, 2015 Presidential elections.

Reports have it that corpses and victims from different locations in the state were taken to the Specialists Hospital on Wednesday. One Bulama Gana who addressed members of the Borno state vigilante group popularly called Civilian JTF on the occurence of death arising from INEC's election victory announcement, said that some of the victims were taken to the specialists hospital.

Photos From Severe Accident In Abuja This Morning

A fatal accident happened earlier today along Gwagwalada-Kwali Abuja. It happened that two cars had a forceful collision and the impact immediately burst into flames. The two cars were burnt beyond recognition and some casualties recorded. Some others were badly injured. Road safety has promptly arrived to deal with the situation. See more photos after the cut...

Kano State INEC resident officer, Wife And Entire Family Burnt to Death Last Night

The Kano Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Abdullahi Minkaila, his wife and two children were burnt to death in a mysterious fire outbreak at their home within kano metropolis last night being 2nd of April..

Confirming the incident, Kano Police Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Magaji Musa Majia told our correspondent on phone this morning that the victims, Abdullahi and his family, were immediately rushed to the hospital when the incident was discovered, but could not make it as they were confirmed dead this morning by the doctors.

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU... From All Of Us At Duisaf's Blog!!

"Easter is a time of reflection and joy. When we emerge from our cocoon of doubt to fly freely on the wings of faith. May you be renewed and strengthened... in the promise of our Lord (Jesus Christ)".

May the spirit of hope that Easter brings, Help you find contentment in little things, And restore your faith in the Lord above, Who gave His life for the ones He loves. A Very Happy Easter to you from all of us at Duisaf's Blog!!

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