The opposition party All Progressives Congress (APC) has today staged street protests by marching to the headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Maitama District of Abuja.
They are demanding cancellation of the controversial governorship election in the Anambra State that took place November 16. The protesters also submitted a formal petition with their request.
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Soldiers have been drafted to the HQ of the INEC as part of a heavy security build-up to stop the march.
Earlier, November 27, the APC leaders announced their intension to march in protest against INEC’s plan to hold a supplementary election in Anambra State. The polices, however, rejected the APC’s application to organize a protest, citing security reasons.
Guess who Mavin Records diva singer, Tiwa Savage, ran into when she went shopping with her mum for her unborn baby? 
The heavily pregnant singer and her mum ran into former professional English football player, David Beckham.
According to Tiwa, Beckham was also at the high end departmental store, Selfridges, with his daughter. Tiwa’s mum who was definitely star-struck asked to take a picture with him while Tiwa feeling like a celeb refused to snap with the football hero.
Tiwa Savage’s Mum Takes Picture With David Beckham
Tiwa shared the unforgettable experience with her fans on Instagram, she wrote:
“Flash back Friday to just a few days ago …. Mummy and I are in selfridges baby shopping (you never stop buying BTW) and all of a sudden she shouts BECKHAM. Low and behold David Beckham was on the same floor shopping with this daughter. I was beyond embarrassed. She then proceeds to ask for a pic even though it was obvious he was trying to stay low key but he was kind enough to agree to take a pic with my tiny embarrassing mama. Then all of a sudden she didn’t wanna leave the store after she has been complaining that we had bought enough LOL … Ok fine make I confess me sef wan take pic but fear dey catch me besides my fat swollen face didn’t really encourage me…ssshhh pls don’t tell my mum. I told her I didn’t take a pic because I was feeling like a fellow celeb as well #InMyMind #benditlikebeckham #hewasthereason#ibecameamanUfan #lovemymama #sheisthecutest #lookatherhappyface#prayingtobeagreatmomlikeyou #SavageSoldiers #BBHMM”
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Tiwa Savage is expecting her first child, a boy, any moment from now with her husband, Tee Billz. She had a sailor themed baby shower some weeks back and will be dropping her  second album on the day of delivery.


Yemi Alade is obviously on top of her games even as she relentlessly serve her fans with hot music videos from time to time. 
NEW VIDEO: Yemi Alade – Pose Feat. Mugeez (R2Bees)
A couple days ago, Yemi Alade released behind the scenes photos and video from the shoot of her new video – “Pose” and now she serves up the visuals.
NEW VIDEO: Yemi Alade – Pose Feat. Mugeez (R2Bees)NEW VIDEO: Yemi Alade – Pose Feat. Mugeez (R2Bees)
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The video which features Ghanaian duo R2Bees, was directed by Paul Gambit and the song is off her debut album ‘King of Queens’.
The Paul Gambit directed music video was shot in Nigeria and Ghana.


Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has promised to ride his bike from Nigeria to China in solidarity with president-elect, Mohammadu Buhari, if he is able to equal the value of the naira and the dollar.
Charly Boy Vows To Ride Bike From Abuja To China If...
The controversial singer posted this on his Facebook page following the growing solidarity by Nigerians who are now trekking and cycling from different parts of the country to congratulate Buhari.
Una remember D guy wey trek from Lagos to Abuja? Another Malam wan ride bicycle from Sokoto to Abuja. All for General Buhari, hummmmmmm! Makachukwu, if Buhari fit make 1Naira become 1Dollar, In the next four years. I go ride my Bike from Abuja to China I swear”.
Below is his post:
Recall that Suleiman Hashimu trekked from Lagos to Abuja in celebration of Buhari’s victory.
On Thursday a 45-year-old man from Borno State Mallam Adamu Abdullahi started a trek of 868 kilometres from Maiduguri to Abuja to plead with the president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to end the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast.
What do you think, is Charly Boy serious or is he simply playing pranks?


 Former Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) president, Charles Oputa (Jnr) also known as Charly Boy has bared his mind on the recently conclude general elections. In a piece published on Linda Ikeji’s blog, Charly Boy reserved praises for the major actors in the electioneering process.
I must first congratulate Mr. President, Goodluck Joanatan for his maturity, magnanimity and statesmanship by being the first to congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari on his win at the polls, e no easy sha. Accepting defeat. This is a sign of a shift in the right direction. Nigerians should be proud of the freest and the fairest election ever! Elections in Africa, over time, have come to be a time of despair for contesting candidates, and for the citizenry whose energies at seeking decent leadership for their  countries have always been a worthless effort.
It is also a time for the opposition to endure all that comes with an uneven political playing field such as harassment of opposition leaders and their members as well as the abuse of state machinery to further intimidate opposition supporters and retain government. For the electorate, it is again, a time when they have to be fed on a diet of lies, misconceptions and falsehood, those similar to folktales. In short, tales by moonlight.
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 Since the birth of our democracy, it has never been said that incumbent administration lost presidential spot; even though we have seen a few States like Oyo where incumbents have never returned to that seat.
In the same vein, elections have always been marred with clear signs of malpractices until the 2011 polls that saw the installment of Jega as the Electoral Boss. For the first time, we had an election that was adjudged by all as free and fair, as was evident that the people’s choice emerged. This year again, history has been repeated and made even better. These elections have been ruled by not a few to be free and fair; which might, for the first time in history, change the history of oppositions and power of incumbency.
I should probably say that this man Jega is a man of many firsts, besides his obvious qualities of courage and tenacity.
I have never been into Nigerian politics but when it comes to identifying and celebrating deviants (in a good way), I really do for obvious reasons: I am one myself. This time around we need to give it to this man Jega. He deserves our standing or sitting ovation.
I wish that our youth can learn a thing or two from his administration, his willingness and ability to take in pressure, not break, stay focused and deliver on set task not minding whose ass is fucked.
I want to now see a Nigeria where our youth will rise up and take the challenge to do things right even in the face of great opposition and going outside the norm. A nation where the youth are driven by the desire to do what is right and not what is normal, bearing in mind that the annals of history have no space to feature men who repeat history, rather, men who deemed it worthwhile to go out of their way, break protocols, create new realms and standards.
Jega is a lesson in calmness, a brilliant Professor and am very proud of him. Today, the International Community is full of accolades for Nigeria because of this achievement.
 Everybody, including the super powers, has one thing or the other to learn from this to better their own. Now, that’s unbelievable as commendable!
Say what you may about Jega, failed card readers, lateness of INEC officials to polling units, late accreditation, late night voting, announcing of election results in series as in soap operas, whatever; this man is a moving train. He knows what he’s doing and Nigerians better know that.
In my opinion, and I think I speak for many, the success of the 2015 presidential  elections is a vote for Jega.
Once again, I salute your courage Attahiru Jega, history, I am sure, has a place for men like you. Once again our young democracy seems maturing as elections can be said to reflect the will of the people. I can’t judge if that ‘will‘ however, is the best alternative to our young democracy but we sure have joined the rest of some other African countries like South Africa, Benin Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Ghana, who have taken the courage to move away from the ruling party syndrome.
So fellow Nigerians, with a standing ovation wherever you’re reading this, raise your glasses, let’s doff our hats as I propose a toast to the focused, undeterred, visionary,  tenacious, resilient and outstandingly brilliant Professor, Atahiru Jega!!
Meanwhile, after emerging winner of the presidential elections, Buhari spoke in an interview with the BBC’s Peter Okwoche, in which he discussed his plans on how he will tackle Boko Haram.

Charly Boy Says He Needs Help

Controversial music veteran Charly Boy is on the verge of ‘losing it’.
Charly Boy Says He Needs Help
Charly Boy
The musician, who looks like he is in need of words of relief, took to his Facebook page lamenting the unremarkable state of the Nation. He said that it might just make him crazy. He talked about the controversy surrounding his endorsement of Buhari. He said that on the preferred man for the job of president in Nigeria, he will rather sidon dey look. Here is the post below:
“Since the past two weeks my phone has been ringing off the hook. My associates and friends are shocked at what was purported as a Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement by The Brand, Charly Boy. Haba, who dash them? Looking at the campaign so far, I am so pained and ashamed of how low we have sunk. It’s no more about the issues that threaten the future of our youths and our country but the obnoxious, petty, childish mudslinging of the parties trying to outdo themselves. Kai!
In the article that I personally posted on my Facebook, I talked about a benevolent dictator, one who would come and kick some ass of all the people responsible for our pitiful situation because quite frankly, we the followers are weak with fear and guilty of inaction. Even though I’m aware of Buhari’s antecedents, I don’t believe he can pull this off. Obviously I believe that age will lead him to compromise on many fronts and that’s not what is needed at this time, aside the fact that some wolves are in bed with him. Will he become the sheep?
As for Goodluck, I know he is a jolly good fellow who really doesn’t want stress but has allowed himself to be surrounded by very funny characters who have no interest of the country at heart but their own bottomless pockets. Is Luck running out on him or this is another government magic in making? As for me Charly Boy, these are very miserable choices and for that reason for once in my life, out of deep frustration, I prefer to sit on the fence. It is called Sidon look.
I no go lie, I tire. Hoping that the favour of God will see us through all this. My heart goes out to the suffering masses and the youths of this country, who have no dreams to dream anymore, no leaders to follow and no values to aspire to. The youths of this country are dying in the quicksand of hopelessness and frustration. The few good people left are finding it extremely difficult to hang on to the values they grew up with that defined their character, because this is a country where honesty is looked at as stupidity and integrity, as being mumu-rized.
See how greed, selfishness and corruption have eaten up every sense of reason; every sense of responsibility. Many young people have been abandoned by fathers who are madly engaged in the losing battle of survival; many mothers have been pulled away from their natural hearts of compassion, family values and love in confusion. They wonder constantly, tempted by promises made by heartless and ruthless men drunk on blood money.
Oh God, who will bail the cat? This is all a bad dream; I wish I could wake up! OhhhhNaija! It is hard to imagine the level of deception and power drunkenness within our government and leadership. Round after round of unimaginable afflictions poured out on the people like vials from hell’s darkest parts. No compassion on the poor, suffering masses. Jesus!
Where we dey go? Untold poverty from the south to the north, through the east to the west, even in this poverty, we stand disunited, why? What proof do we still need to ask questions about our destination and to start to remedy the mistakes we have made through our insane greed, as we sing, clap and dance for those riffraff’s responsible for this iniquity? God go punish dem.
Kai! Naija, where nobody send anybody! Government chop alone, masses on their own.
My God, I need to wake up from this nightmare that has held me paralyzed in my dream!
What can take this pain away, what can sanitize our decayed minds, what can make it well for us again? Which way Naija?
Someone, please say something before I craze….
Charly boy, also called Area father, has been a man with plenty ‘shades of controversies’. Just recently, he shared new photos on his Instagram page and he shared a new post on his Facebook page saying he is a lucifer.


 Controversial music veteran Charly Boy has taken his controversies to another level!
The musician shared new photos on his Instagram page and he shared a new post on his Facebook page titled ‘I Am, Lucifer’. See the photos below:
Charly Boy Shares New Photos, Says He's A Proud LuciferCharly Boy Shares New Photos, Says He's A Proud LuciferCharly Boy Shares New Photos, Says He's A Proud LuciferCharly Boy Shares New Photos, Says He's A Proud LuciferCharly Boy Shares New Photos, Says He's A Proud Lucifer
Here’s what he posted on his Facebook, saying he is Lucifer…
”I Am, Lucifer. No come dey frown face as if you be winche. As you don hear Lucifer now, e dey be you like make you take off? Sometimes I wonder, What’s really is in a name.
Yea! Sometimes a name could be such a big deal. Am sure you’ve heard the phase “As pious as a Pope”, but sometimes some of the Popes ain’t all that, abi? As gentle and peaceful as Jesus, who really thought his followers Love and tolerance. Now,when you hear the name Lucifer nko? All negative things come to mind, like demons, Satan, evil, wickedness, name it. However, such mindset is as laughable as it is ridiculous and nonsensical.
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Now, let me bring light to the hidden things of darkness. The task is a laborious one but it is neither impracticable nor useless, just a way of sharing this Truth on somethings hidden by the darkness of prejudice and ignorance. The ignorant erroneously believes that Lucifer = Satan, has struck its roots too deep in the soil of blind faith, to allow many people to bravely, boldly, and unashamedly accept the true origins and true nature of what the so-called Lucifer actually is. Those who attempt to do so are always bound to be immediately labelled as “satanists” and “devil worshippers” like Us, by a certain class of Christian, those whose trademark characteristics invariably tend to be wilful ignorance and mental laziness.
It has indeed become a “branded name,” one which still automatically conjures up the image of an anthropomorphic devil even in the minds of the most hardened atheists. Haba, e don do.
Consider these few points. “Lucifer” literally means Lightbringer, Lightbearer, Bringer of Dawn, Shining One, or Morning Star. The word has no other meaning. Historically and astronomically. The word “Lucifer” occurs only once in the entire Bible. This is in Isaiah 14:12, which says: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!” Those who read this verse in its actual context will clearly see that the sentence is applied specifically to a certain Babylonian king who was an enemy in war of the Israelites. Christianity does not have a monopoly on the term “Lucifer” nor on its definition. The Christian concept and definition of the term “Lucifer” is merely the latest in a long line of definitions and interpretations of this pre-Christian-term
All of this, so f*ing what Charly?
Christians who claim that Lucifer is the devil actually have no Biblical basis or authority for such a belief. Though they may claim to be “Bible believing Christians” whose faith is built solely on “the Word of God” they are actually followers – in this and many other respects – of Christian religious tradition and not of the Christian Bible. Or have they quietly conferred divine infallibility upon their Pastors, Prayer warriors, and Man of God.
Yes, I am Lucifer and am Proud.”
Recall that just recently, the controversial Nigerian entertainer advised young people to go and look for work following the bizzare messages he was getting from them.


Charly boy once again has released new photos but this time around there is something spectacular about the images.
Charly Boy Releases Lovely Pictures
Charly boy, who released these photos on his instagram page this morning got Yes from some fans and No from others. An amazing fan, Venussbay, who decided to stand out kept commenting on almost all the pictures and told him to start a clothing line, saying she is sure he is gifted in that.
READ ALSO: Charly Boy Reveals Things About Himself
Charly Boy Releases Lovely Pictures
She said;  ‘We think you should start a fashion label. In fact. Venussbay is telling you that you have a calling for such endorsements and branding. We r sure u r feeling ds’.
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The 63-year-old music veteran had some weeks back shared amazing photos of him and his wife Diane.


Beautiful Gwendolyn Okutele, who is the current Miss Nollywood Nigeria, got a surprise proposal from her beloved, Malcolm Tagbarha.
Okutele’s boyfriend popped the question at the Fashion For Breast Cancer Awareness Celebrities Charity Visitation 2015, held on May 16 at Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja.
The man, who is a speaker, author and businessman, proposed to a shocked Gwendolyn with a diamond encrusted ring in front of guests at the event. The happy woman could not control her emotions and broke into tears.
See the pictures below:
Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise Marriage Proposal
Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise Marriage Proposal
Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise Marriage Proposal
Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise Marriage Proposal
Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise Marriage Proposal
Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise Marriage Proposal
Gwendolyn is an actress and a student of the department of Business Administration at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. She is also a former Miss ‘Face of the Niger Delta’.
One way to get noticed at a traditional event in Nigeria is a gorgeous ‘gele’ style.
“Gele” is a Yoruba (Nigeria, West Africa) word for a female head-wraps usually worn at occasions such as weddings and other traditional events.
Head wraps have been part of Africa’s History and different Cultures for years. Starting as early as 1700.  They come in many shapes and sizes.
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The art of gele is marked by a sense of dynamic form, in which eloquent and elegant creases, vertical stretching, horizontal elongation, perpendicular balance, spiral twists, among other design configurations, are used to create a structure out of cloth, a structure that acts as a crown for the head.
Below are 5 types of gele styles you can rock this weekend.
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All the above 'gele' fits for any traditional occasion, however, which would you prefer?


Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been asked to as a matter of urgency, rename the aso rock presidential villa after late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.
This was the resolve of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the Lagos State University (LASU) during a walk in memory of the adjudged winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in Ojota area of Lagos on Thursday, June 11.
"Buhari Must Name Aso-Rock After MKO Abiola"
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President of the union, Wasiu Adeyemi, who led the group of students from Maryland to the freedom park in Ojota, noted that the late MKO Abiola remains a hero of Nigeria’s democracy, who has become a reference point for politicians of this generation.
In a chat with Naij.com early Friday, the students’ union leader, popularly called ‘Awo’, noted that: we are saying that the late MKO Abiola is a hero of Nigerian democracy, who deserves more than we are doing to appreciate him.
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“The federal government must recognise June 12 as a public holiday and ensure that it is celebrated as Nigeria’s democracy day instead of the May 29 that is nationally acknowledged for that occasion.”
Speaking on the renaming of the aso rock villa after the late politician, Adeyemi reiterated the stand of the LASU students, noting that: “the new administration has to rename the aso rock villa after MKO Abiola because he truly deserves it as a national icon.”
Just yesterday, national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, opened up on Abiola, regarded as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of yorubaland.


Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election which the late business mogul, entrepreneur par excellence, philanthropist, sport enthusiast and astute politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, was widely regarded as the presumed winner.
On that day, something very unusual happened as Nigerians of all hues openly showed a shared common dream for a new Nigeria when they voted en masse for the late Abiola. That day is now generally accepted as a symbolism of the sovereignty of the people of Nigeria and embodiment of the invulnerability of their collective vision for a strong and viable united nation.
READ ALSO: MKO Abiola Is A Living Icon – Kalu
However, Ibrahim Babangida, the then military ruler annulled the elections which led to the crisis that ended with Sani Abacha heading a coup later in the year.
JUNE 12: Nigerians Pour Encomiums On Abiola
Late Chief MKO Abiola
22 years on, Nigerians have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late politician.
Chief MKO Abiola died in 1998, after being denied victory in the 1993 presidential election when the entire election results were dubiously annulled by the preceding military president Ibrahim Babangida, because of alleged evidence that they were corrupt and unfair.


Nigerians should jealously guide the historic June 12 general elections of 1993 which would have brought late MKO Abiola to power as president of Nigeria.
This was the submission of national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who noted also that the June 12 struggle challenges Nigerians to guard the hard won democratic freedom and prevent any hijack or abuse of the very principles of constitutional democracy.
June 12: Tinubu Opens Up On Late MKO Abiola
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A report on PM News quoted Tinubu to have said that: “this anniversary offers us another reminder that this country is one set for greatness. Chief Moshood Abiola the symbol of June 12 struggle is one of the greatest Nigerian to ever live.
“Through his life, we glean selfless service and commitment to people. Through his political struggle, we glean courage and incorrigible commitment to principles of the just, free and humane society.
“Today our democracy thrives on the selfless sacrifices he made. His politics was without bitterness and rancor. His patriotism was devoid of tribal marks and nepotism. It will be said, here lies a man who did his duty on earth; it is what we should all strive for.
READ ALSO: MKO Abiola Is A Living Icon – Kalu
“We owe it to Abiola and all the fallen patriots of the June 12 struggle to make sure our democracy never falters and this current government succeeds. We must also make sure that the People remain the focus of our policy and politics.
“This is the commitment the new APC government has made to the people of this great country and by God’s grace we intend to keep it under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari”.
The Lagos state government had on Thursday, June 11, declared a public holiday to commemorate the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.


Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state, has lauded the virtues of the late chief MKO Abiola.
He described the late politician as a living icon that Nigerians will never forget.
MKO Abiola Is A Living Icon - Kalu
The late MKO Abiola
The former governor disclosed this in Abuja, while answering questions from newsmen  in commemoration of 22 years of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
He added that the goodwill the late icon enjoyed in his lifetime and even in death, irrespective of ethnic and political class is a clear testament to his commitment to humanity.
Kalu also noted that, the June 12, 1993, presidential election is still the freest and fairest  in the history of the country.
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M. K. O. Abiola, was a popular businessman, publisher, politician and aristocrat of the Yoruba Egba clan. He ran for the presidency in 1993, and is widely regarded as the presumed winner of the inconclusive election since no official final results were announced.
However, Ibrahim Babangida, the then military ruler annulled the elections which led to the crisis that ended with Sani Abacha heading a coup later in the year.
Meanwhile, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos state governor has declared Friday, June 12 as public holiday to celebrate the annulment of the June 12, 1993 elections.


June 12, 1993 to this moment seem just like yesterday, but it is not just another calendar day in Nigeria; because in progressive ideological circles, today is regarded as the authentic ‘Democracy Day’ as against the ‘May 29′ popularly celebrated by the federal government. 12 Facts You Need To Know About M.K.O Abiola And June 12
Here are twelve important facts you need to know about this date.
1. The date is celebrated in honour of an annulled presidential election in June 12, 1993.
Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, often referred to as M. K. O. Abiola, ran for the presidency in 1993, and is widely regarded as the presumed winner of the inconclusive election since no official final results were announced till date.
READ ALSO: “Buhari Must Name Aso-Rock After MKO Abiola”
2. The election was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida, because of alleged evidence that they were corrupt and unfair, a development that ushered in a political crisis that led to General Sani Abacha seizing power later that year.
3. In 1994, Abiola declared himself the lawful president of Nigeria in the Epetedo area of Lagos island, an area mainly dominated by Lagos Indigenes, after he returned from a trip to solicit the support of the international community for his mandate. After declaring himself president he was declared wanted and was accused of treason and arrested on the orders of military President General Sani Abacha, who sent 200 police vehicles to bring him into custody.
12 Facts You Need To Know About M.K.O Abiola And June 12
Moshood Abiola leaving a Black Maria van under heavy armed guard
4. Moshood Abiola was detained for four years, largely in solitary confinement with a Bible, Qur’an, and fourteen guards as companions.
5. Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua is said to have predicted the annulment to Abiola and warned him against contesting.
READ ALSO: MKO Abiola Is A Living Icon – Kalu
6. Abiola’s involvement in politics started at a young age. He was  19-years-old when he joined the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) in 1979.
7. For the June 12, 1993 presidential elections, Abiola’s running mate was Baba Gana Kingibe. He overwhelmingly defeated his rival, Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention.
8. Abiola died on July 7, 1998 on the day he was due to be released from incarceration under suspicious circumstances shortly after the death of General Abacha. The official autopsy stated that Abiola died of natural causes, but Abacha’s chief security officer, Al-Mustapha alleged he was beaten to death.
9. MKO Abiola used a ‘Hope’ campaign which President Barrack Obama also used.
12 Facts You Need To Know About M.K.O Abiola And June 12
Moshood Abiola’s Hope ’93 political manifesto
Many people may have paid attention to the word ‘Hope’ being used to convey a message of possibility during Obama’s 2008 election in America, but 15 years before then in Africa’s most populous nation, MKO Abiola became a rallying figure for many Nigerians with his ‘Hope’ campaign.
10. MKO Abiola died for the June 12 mandate but he was not the only June 12 casualty as General Sani Abacha also died in mysterious circumstances on June 8, 1998.
READ ALSO: June 12: Tinubu Opens Up On Late MKO Abiola
11. Chief MKO Abiola’s memory is celebrated in Nigeria and internationally. June 12, remains a public holiday in Lagos and Ogun states and other All progressive Congress party states. MKO Abiola Stadium was named in his honour.
12. The election was declared Nigeria’s freest and fairest presidential election by national and international observers, with Abiola even winning in his Northern opponent’s home state.
June 12 is thus a day to remember chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as well as other democracy martyrs.


Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election which the late business mogul, entrepreneur par excellence, philanthropist, sport enthusiast and astute politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, was widely regarded as the presumed winner.
On that day, something very unusual happened as Nigerians of all hues openly showed a shared common dream for a new Nigeria when they voted en masse for the late Abiola. That day is now generally accepted as a symbolism of the sovereignty of the people of Nigeria and embodiment of the invulnerability of their collective vision for a strong and viable united nation.
READ ALSO: MKO Abiola Is A Living Icon – Kalu
However, Ibrahim Babangida, the then military ruler annulled the elections which led to the crisis that ended with Sani Abacha heading a coup later in the year.
JUNE 12: Nigerians Pour Encomiums On Abiola
Late Chief MKO Abiola
22 years on, Nigerians have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late politician.
Chief MKO Abiola died in 1998, after being denied victory in the 1993 presidential election when the entire election results were dubiously annulled by the preceding military president Ibrahim Babangida, because of alleged evidence that they were corrupt and unfair.


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One of the daughters of MKO Abiola, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, has hailed her dad’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy as Nigerians mark the 22nd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election which  Abiola, was widely regarded as the presumed winner.
According to Premium Times, Hafsat said her father’s democratic experience taught Nigerians and the world that power does not just belong to a cabal.
June 12: Abiola's Daughter Advises Nigerian Politicians
Hafsat Abiola
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This was contained in her speech posted on her Facebook wall in commemoration of  June 12. She went on to say her father’s victory at the election, which was later annulled, united Nigeria.
“On June 12, 1993, Nigerians united behind presidential candidate MKO Abiola. 22 years on, we are on the march again to end poverty in Nigeria. If the June 12 struggle has taught us anything, it is that power belongs to us all, not just to a small group, most of whom, in the pursuit of their own interests, will abuse the public trust.
“As difficult as it is to sustain, the spirit of agitation that union leaders, activists, market women and youth demonstrated during June 12 must become our default mode. A mobilized population is the only way to ensure our political system delivers the change we want, irrespective of which party is in power. May the labours of June 12 heroes not have been in vain,” she said.
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She also said a mobilized population remains the only way to ensure that the nation’s political system delivers the change we want , irrespective of which party is in power. She then advised the current politicians in power not to allow the labour of June 12 heroes be in vain.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, has been asked to as a matter of urgency, rename the Aso Rock presidential villa after late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.
In a related development, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state, has lauded the virtues of the late Abiola describing the late politician as a living icon that Nigerians will never forget.
READ ALSO: What Was Done In President Buhari’s First Week In Office
Appointing them early also gives the public and the media time to scrutinise their records before they go to the Senate to defend their jobs.
Buhari has not said it publicly, but there have been reports that a list of ministers sent by state governors was rejected as he insisted no one could dictate to him and he was capable of choosing the best hands himself.
These disagreements may be behind the prolonged delays of appointing ministers and other heads of Parastatals. No matter what, these issues should be soon resolved for Nigerians to have a clear idea of where they are headed, many say. That’s the first issue Buhari would need to resolve as soon as possible.
The second issue is as important as the first. Although Buhari has said in statements that he would be ready to work with any leadership at the National Assembly, it seems Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his partner in the Yoruba region, would want the Spearkership of the House of Representatives to go to the South West.
Many people in the region already argue that if the President comes from the North, and the Senate President goes to the North as planned, what was the whole Southwest – North coalition for if the Speakership also goes to North?
Although, a Speakership will not bring any money or development to impoverished folks in the region, it would convince millions of people in the West that the coalition was worth it, some people argue. It will also give Bola Tinubu, they say, something to cheer about. That’s the second issue Buhari would have to resolve behind the scene as soon as possible.
READ ALSO: OPC Leader Urges Buhari’s Media Aide To Protect Press Freedom
The third issue Buhari will have to resolve is a clarification of his statement on inauguration day. On that day, Buhari declared in a speech “I belong to nobody, and I belong to everybody “.  That statement went viral on Facebook and many people around the world cheered it as they saw it as coming from a man who will not be pushed around or who would lead from behind.
But feelers have it that his political associates who ensured he became President with their resources and platforms were left confused.  Some people even argued that the statement was directed at Tinubu who might have thought that he would play a bigger role in the APC central administration, having invested all he had to chase Jonathan out of Aso Rock. Buhari will need to assure his partners that he would carry them along in decision making and will not discard them now that he has become president. Doing that would ensure the survival of his coalition and dimish attacks from the opposition party that may see cracks in the coalition right from the day one.
The fourth issue has to do with relocating the military command from Abuja to Maiduguri until Boko Haram is defeated. Although many cheered the move at the Eagle Square in Abuja, senior officers have told journalists that it wasn’t a great move to relocate the command centre to the heart of insurgency. Many who read their reservations wondered why did Buhari not consult them before announcing such a strategic decision. Many argue that Buhari would need to sit down with senior officers and take the best decision together. After all, Buhari left the army 30 years ago and many things might have changed between 1985 and 2015.
The last immediate challenge Buhari will need to resolve is to visit Maiduguri and Yola where more than 100 people have been killed by Boko Haram in the one week that he has been president.
President Buhari needs to show that he would be different from Goodluck Jonathan who spent years before travelling to Maiduguri even as thousands of people were being killed there by those Buhari describes as the “mindless, godless ” militants.
READ ALSO: “President Muhammadu Buhari Is Failing Already”
Failure to do that, Buhari may appear as an uncaring president who talks tough but acts slow.

Buhari: Second Week, 5 Major Challenges

Editor’s note: Journalist, Simon Ateba in this article ,focuses on the challenges President Muhammadu Buhari will face in his second week in office as the president of Africa’s largest economy. 
Article Highlights
– Between 31 May and today 6 June, Buhari has not made any other appointments, except for the list of 15 advisers approved by the Senate this week
– Buhari would need to appoint ministers as soon as possible to give Nigerians and international observers a hint into the kind of government he is trying to lead
– Buhari will need to assure his partners that he would carry them along in decision making and will not discard them now that he has become president
This article expresses the author’s opinion only. The views and opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of Naij.com or its editors.
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, began his second week in office on Saturday with at least five pressing issues to resolve.
READ ALSO: Will Bola Ahmed Tinubu Let APC Succeed?
Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan on 28 March and had to wait for two months and a day before he was sworn into office on 29 May, but more than a week after he was put in charge, and two months after he knew he would form a cabinet,  he has only made three appointments.
On Sunday 31 May, three days after he was sworn in, Buhari appointed Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as his spokesmen.
While Femi Adesina serves as Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu is the Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity). The same day, the President also appointed Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure as the State Chief of Protocol.
Between 31 May and today 6 June, Buhari has not made any other appointments, except for the list of 15 advisers approved by the Senate this week.
Buhari would need to appoint ministers as soon as possible to give Nigerians and international observers a hint into the kind of government he is trying to lead, observers say. The president promised during campaign and after winning the election to form a small cabinet and many argue that it should not take too long to appoint few people.


Kaduna State Governor,  Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has disclosed that some of the appointees of the ex-president,  Goodluck  Jonathan, has started returning some of the stolen funds they carted away while serving in the government.
El-Rufai who made the disclosure in an interview with selected journalists yesterday said many of them have agreed to do so in the interest of the country.
READ ALSO: Governor Nasir El-Rufai Of Kaduna State Gives First Speech
El-Rufai, however refused to disclosed the identity of those who he claimed are returning the money and how much was so far been returned.
According to Premium Times, he said it was not right for the government with its good intentions to expose them because according to him, their actions shows they are patriotic.
On his own part, to cut costs in his state, El-Rufai has reduced the number of ministries in the state from 19 to 13, aiming to reduce the cost of governance.
Earlier this week El-Rufai banned the allocation of fertilizers to traditional rulers and politicians in all local government areas of the state.
READ ALSO: President Buhari Plans To Cut His Own Salary And Allowances
During his swearing-in ceremony, El-Rufai had announced that he would cut his and his deputy‘s salaries by 50%.
Sticking to his promise to fight corruption, Buhari on his part, recently ordered the re-opening of the widely publicized Halliburton bribery case.
The president has also issued a warning to his incoming ministers to stay away from approving payments for contractors.


President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday arrived to Germany for the G7 Summit.
G7 Summit: Buhari Pictured Together With World Leaders
G7 Summit. Credits: The Telegraph

The G-7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and the United States. The newly elected Nigerian president was invited by world leaders to attend the summit, with insecurity being the main agenda of the meeting.
READ ALSO: President Buhari Chats With UN Secretary, German Minister
On June 8, Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warmly welcomed the Nigerian politician. G7 leaders held a special session on countering extremism in Africa and the Middle East, BBC reports.
Merkel is expected to hold a news conference on the meeting outcome at 13:30 (Nigerian time).
Buhari has been pictured together with world top leaders, including US President Barack Obama, UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron and others.
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G7 Summit: Buhari Pictured Together With World Leaders
G7 Summit: Buhari Pictured Together With World Leaders
G7 Summit: Buhari Pictured Together With World Leaders
G7 Summit: Buhari Pictured Together With World Leaders
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President Muhammadu Buhari has finally reacted to the outcome of the National Assembly leadership election.
President Buhari Reacts To Saraki's, Dogara's Election
Muhammadu Buhari

On June 9 Bukola Saraki was elected the Senate president and Yakubu Dogara was voted speaker of the House of Representatives.
The All Progressives Congress, which had Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as preferred candidates, categorically rejected the results in an official post-election statement. The APC defined this election as “unacceptable” and  vowed to sanction members who disobeyed its directives.
President Buhari’s reaction was also not long in arriving.  Speaking through his media aide Femi Adesina, the president simply said he “noted the outcome of the just-concluded election of leaders of the National Assembly”, Premium Times reports.
READ ALSO: Saraki Delivers Acceptance Speech
Buhari added, however, that it was important for the process of leaders election to be duly followed as initiated by the party. Nonetheless, the president took the view that a constitutional process had somewhat occurred.
“President Buhari had said in an earlier statement that he did not have any preferred candidate for the Senate and the House of Representatives, and that he was willing to work with whoever the lawmakers elected.
“That sentiment still stands. Though he would have preferred the new leaders to have emerged through the process established by the party.”
In conclusion, Buhari urged all the elected representatives to focus on bringing the positive change to the lives of Nigerians.
Earlier today Saraki in his acceptance speech thanked his colleagues for choosing him and promised to protect the independence of the legislature. In particular, he hailed President Buhari for remaining steadfast in his defence of the right of the National Assembly to choose its own leadership.
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