Bukola Saraki, Nigeria’s senate president, has lost his re-election bid to APC’s candidate Ibrahim Oloriegbe, in Kwara State, according to INEC‘s official declaration.
Saraki lost to his challenger in all the 4 local government areas in the district as he polled 68,994 votes against Oloriegbe’s 123,808.
The photo of an INEC Staff, who lost her life in the Election Violence which occured in Rivers state has surfaced online.
Mrs Ibisika Amachree who served as an INEC adhoc staff during the elections in Rivers state, was killed by a stray bullet while returning home after the elections in Degema.
She died before she could receive medical attention. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
See photo below ;
Adesola Omidina, the first son of ailing Yoruba actor, Baba Suwe has written an open letter to Nigerians to thank them for coming to his father’s aid.
See the full letter below…
Dear Sir/Ma,
It gives me great pleasure to express the gratitude of our family to every Nigerian/Baba Suwe’s fans, Non-Nigerians home and abroad. Starting with my mother, His Excellency Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (Ori idobale ni mo wa sir), TAMPAN President & Members, Movie Marketers, Late Barrister Aturu & his wife, Mr. & Mrs Segun Rasco, Mr. & Mrs. Whesu (Awokoya) Pittsburgh, Mr. Kola Olotu, Mr. Yomi Fabiyi, Jamaica Hospital New York, Federal Ministry of Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital(LUTH) staff, Nollywood Colleagues, Media Houses, Journalists, bloggers, Human Rights NGOs, clergymen and so on. Kindly pardon me if any ommission.
On behalf of Omidina family, I like to deeply thank everyone for your countless support, financially, morally and otherwise. The love shown to my father Babatunde Omidina (a.k.a Baba Suwe) is so enormous and extra-ordinary especially in the last 6days. The contributions and those still contributing to my father’s road to recovery are unimaginable and unthinkable. This is simply Pure Love.
I can see the favor and grace of God in my dad’s life. It is our prayers that in few months time, with your continued prayers and support, he will return fit, healthy again and back to the screen. He sends his deepest appreciation and will of course do personally later.
The family will never forget this unique love, care and acceptance. God bless all the hands that giveth, they SHALL NOT LACK. Our family wish everyone the best of sound health and prosperity.
With sincere humility and gratitude.
SIGNED:
Adesola Omidina (@twenty2ndstudios)
For: OMIDINA FAMILY.
23/02/2019
Nigerian Singer, Reekado Banks, yesterday performed his civic responsibility when joined other Nigerians to vote at yesterday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The well-established singer then took to his social media page to swipe aim at those who were vocal prior to the election but became a no-show on the day itself
Reekado tweeted ;
Many of his followers however believe Reekado Banks’ tweet is a direct shot at Davido who campaigned vigorously for youths to vote but he was in South Africa during the election.
See their reaction below ;
Just five days into 2019, South Africa’s Keabetswe Jan posted a Tweet that reads, ‘O jewa ke eng?’, little did she know that she would be helping thousands of users to vent, heal and even get help.
Almost two months after, the South African phrase (O jewa ke eng) which translates to “What’s eating you?” or “What’s bothering your spirit?” is still trending globally.
According to Keabetswe Jan, ‘to be honest, it’s sad seeing that we all have something that is bothering us and that there are so many issues we are facing as a nation and so little is being done about it” .
The 18-year-old nursing student admits that people’s responses are therapeutic and says it’s good to see them support one another. “It’s so good to see people going out of their way to help others, either with finance, emotional support, advice and guidance, or just being an ear that listens to hearts that are crying.”
The tweet has now inspired her to start the ‘O jewa ke eng’ foundation to help people deal with what’s eating them up in their soul.
Straight out from DM Record’s camp is a joint from King Perryy titled ‘Work ‘N’ Grind‘. This comes after his previous single, ‘Murder’ which he dropped early this year.
The Continental Boy preaches hard work and devotion to the hustle as the way to make that money.
The Headquarters Nigerian Army (NA) says troops of 6 Division killed six alleged political thugs and lost an officer, lieutenant Luka Ishaya Kurmi, in an encounter with the hoodlums during election duty in Abonnema, Akuku Toru Local Government Area (LGA) Rivers State on Saturday.
The late officer was set to wed a lady identified as Alheri Ganya Bissa on Saturday, April 20th in Kebbi State.
The Army in a statement by Sagir Musa, its spokesperson, said the attack which it claimed was pre-planned, occurred in between Charles and Bob-Manuel’s compounds in Abonnema Town at about 1:00am on the 23rd February 2019.
“The attackers barricaded a major road into the town and laid an ambush in the adjoining built-up areas from where they opened fire on our unsuspecting troops when they attempted to remove the barricade.
“The gallant troops fought their way through the siege and in the process killed six of the assailants.However, we lost a lieutenant in the encounter.
“ Preliminary investigation indicated that one Roland Sekibo, – the Chairman Akuku Toru LGA, Omodo – the CSO Akuku Toru LGA and Kenneth of Kula currently at large were the masterminds of the unexpected/ unprovoked attack.
“To this end, the NA strongly hereby states that perpetrators of this ambush will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” the Army spokesperson said in the statement.
Nigerian superstar singer, Davido has been one of the very few vocal celebrities urging young people to go out and vote during the Presidential and National Assembly elections that took place yesterday.
He was however in South Africa for an event and not in the country to participate in the voting and when people started calling him out, he blamed it on the re-scheduling of the polls.
See his reply and reactions from Nigerians below :
The Nigerian Police on Saturday, arrested one Mansur Ahmed along Birnin Kudu to Chiyeku Road, in Jigawa State, with sensitive customised as well as face caps and jackets bearing the inscription: ‘Domestic Election Observer’. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tags, two vehicle plate numbers, chunk of money and ballot papers in his possession.
Auwal D. Sankara (Fica), Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State on New Media, revealed that the suspect was caught during the police raid with the sensitive materials which he held in order to gain easy access to restricted areas meant for personnel with due accreditation.
Ahmed, who is a native of Jahun Local Government was caught in an area not close to his polling unit.
More photos below ;
Legendary Nigerian Musician, 2face has shown his support for Nigerian Internet Fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys.
He made this known after replying to a comment on his page by @larfiddydigital.
Read their Conversation below
“Oya @official2baba advice all the yahoo boiz following you to learn Forex Trading… Let’s make some legit money hence forth. The cleansing after election go madt gon ni.”
He replied
“@larfiddydigital nwannem gbagbue that tin. we are trying 2 recover our forefathers money.”
See screenshot below;
A female National Youth Service Corps member was reportedly caught destroying ballot papers in a bush in Imo State.
According to Facebook user, Oke Tunde, who shared photos of the incident, she was allegedly caught destroying ballot papers after yesterday’s election in Ndiuloukwu Umuowere, Imo State.
Results from Kwara really shows that Kwarans are not smiling at all. The Kwarans have succeeded in cutting off the Saraki’s from power as the “#Otooge” movement has brought an end to the reign of Bukola Saraki.
The election results are gradually being released by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and it shows that Saraki has lost his senatorial seat to APC’s candidate, Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe.
Kwara Central final result is;
Bukola Saraki (PDP): 87, 032 votes
Ibrahim Oloriegbe (APC): 151,763 votes
See Video of Kwarans jubilating after the result was annouced ;
Vigilant residents of Sokale area of Abuja, has raised alarm after some “INEC” officials were spotted exchanging ballot boxes into a private car.
The officials were spotted exchanging ballot boxes which had votes for presidential and national assembly elections on Saturday, into a private car. A police officer supervised the exchange.
Facebook user Lewis Chikeluba Omike who shared a video from the scene of the incident, said residents of the area wanted to lynch the officials but got restrained.
He wrote;
Dear Channels Television We want this to be Investigated.
The Citizens wanted to attack them but had to be civilized to Act with Morals. You Ordered Shot At Sight But this is not what your promised us.
I can see why the people were against your sentimental statement.
This Happened at Abuja by dutse Shokale by the chief palace Shokale…we have not been able to vote since morning
Nollywood’s 16-year-old sensation, Regina Daniels, apparently could not participate in the election because of her age and she instead resorted to blessing her fans on Instagram with beautiful photos.
From the photos shared, it seems she was having a good time cooling off by a swimming pool while Nigerians Nationwide decided on the leadership for the next four years.
See photos below ;
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has given her reports over the day’s election.
The mother of three lamented that the sun almost turned her colour upside down as she stepped out to vote, in the afternoon.
Sharing photos from her polling unit, she wrote ;
” Melanin is no longer popping biko,i was under the sun ehhhh ..my brain don reset but i am so glad i voted…plus it was a peaceful process,how was you day Friends?#nigeriadecides2019#”
The founder and General Overseer of Christ Mercy land Deliverance Ministry, Effurun, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has revealed how his prophecy concerning the 2019 presidential election and National Assembly elections came to past.
“Truly we have prophets and true prophets of God, so what a true prophet of God says must surely come to pass,” he told Vanguard.
“I gave this prophecy twice on February 7th and 8th that the elections will not hold that day (February 16th) and the prophecy came to pass.
“A lot of politicians called me and praised me as a true man of God. Above all, the prophecy makes people to believe that I am truly of God and also believe that the living God is working at Mercy City.
“This shows it is good to serve God; and even some prophets called me, saying they marveled at my prophecy that actually came to pass. How do you see the conduct of the general elections?
“This is a trying moment for Christians, especially the clergy and, it behoves on all of us as Christians to pray and seek the face of God for a peaceful and crisis-free exercise.
“We don’t have power of our own and, God Almighty is the ultimate and we should always draw closer to God in everything that we do.
“Don’t forget that God is the Alpha and Omega, he is the beginning and the end; he sees things differently from the way we see things too. God Almighty should come and assist us because he is the saviour of mankind.
“However, I detest unnecessary shedding of blood; in fact, there is no need we should be killing each other because of election because God Almighty in his throne of grace already knows those that will emerge victorious at the end of the exercise; so, we should stop killing ourselves for nothing: God created all of us to prosper and live together like brothers and sisters, so, why should we kill each other because it is in the Bible that we should allow brotherly love to continue and, also the Ten Commandment, says that: ‘Thou shall not kill,’ above all, we should stop the unwholesome attitude.”
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh savagely replied a social media bully who called her a ‘witch’ to show that she’s not one to be disrespected.
The actress had taken to her IG page to share stunning images of herself prompting many to like and compliment her.
However, a troll felt the need to slam her calling her a witch.
Tonto of course responded in no time with these words ;
When i’m broke too i look for people to throw my frustration at/on!!!!
I totally understand, it’s aiit son, you go dey okay las las.
Read their exchange below;
A Christian preacher was arrested yesterday afternoon by the police at Southgate station London N14 for preaching about Jesus Christ.
The man who is believed to be a Nigerian – was told by the police that the public had said he was being Islamophobic and that he should stop his preaching.
The man said he can be arrested and no matter what is done to him, he will not stop preaching. He also told the officers to give their lives to Christ as he said he won’t go away because he needs to tell people the truth.
An officer told him he doesn’t want to listen to his preaching. The Nigerian replied by telling him he will listen to the gospel when he’s dead.
That was the moment the officer placed handcuffs on him and arrested him.
Watch the video below;
Rapper, Soulja Boy who broke up with Blac Chyna after dating her for only two weeks and then taking to Twitter to write that ‘he just wanted to see what her p***y felt like’, has gotten himself a stunning new girlfriend.
Soulja Boy, 28, took to Instagram to share a photo of his new boo Tiona Fernan posing in sexy lingerie and wrote: ‘I love u so much babe @xttiona
In a video going viral on Social media, a father is seen lashing her daughter for uploading a video of herself twerking in a white pant and bra on her Whatsapp status.
The angry father after watching the explicit video took his belt off and dragged her daughter to his room for the severe beatings to serve as a lesson.
We are certain she wouldn’t try that thing again in her life and some have praised the father for teaching her a lesson as girls of today are messing up too much on Social media these days.
Watch Video Below:
Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he can do whatever he pleases with his money after the uproar generated by the bullion vans seen at his residence.
Just a day before the election, viral pictures on social media showed two bullion vans driving into Tinubu’s residence, as many people looked on — just outside the residence.
After voting in Alausa on Saturday, Tinubu was asked about the vans, in relation to the ongoing elections, and he said: “Bullion vans? Are those ballot paper?”
“Excuse me, is it my money or government money? I don’t work for the government, I am not in [any] agency of government. Let anybody come out to say I have taken any contract from the government of President Muhammadu Buhari in the last five years,” he said.
“They should prove it. I am on my own, and I am committed to my party. So, even if I have money to spend in my premises, what is your headache?
“Excuse me, if I don’t represent any agency of government and I have money to spend, if I have money, if I like, I give it to the people free of charge. As long as not to buy votes.
“So, who are those watching my house and looking at Bullion vans? They must be mischief makers, they report falsehood, their lies are numerous, and it’s because they are jobless.”
Weeks before the election, the former Lagos State governor was caught on tape telling supporters of the APC that they would be handsomely rewarded if they delivered their wards.
The police has yet to react to the presence of bullion vans at his home even as Nigerians took to social media to slate the Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, for colluding with the ruling APC.
See video below:
Former BBN star, Leo Dasilva, has called out celebrities who now want to identify with Banky W because of his big win yesterday as revealed in early poll results.
Leo Dasilva who called out these celebrities who now want to identify with Banky W, stated that the singer turned politician who is also a pioneer in the music industry should have gotten a very vocal support from everyone in the industry. He further added that it shows there is no real love in the Industry.
He tweeted;
All Celebrities will now come out to celebrate with Banky if he wins. Banky a pioneer in the music industry should have gotten a very vocal support from everyone in the industry. Just goes to show you why celebrities have to broadcast their need for medical help. No real love.
All Celebrities will now come out to celebrate with Banky if he wins. Banky a pioneer in the music industry should have gotten a very vocal support from everyone in the industry.
Just goes to show you why celebrities have to broadcast their need for medical help. No real love.— Leo Babarinde Dasilva (@SirLeoBDasilva) February 23, 2019
Nigerian comedian says he wasn’t able to buy himself a house under Jonathan administration, but now has a house under Buhari’s.
Seyi Law who reacted to a comment by a follower who claimed that he is supporting looters in the 2019 elections, disclosed that he didn’t buy a house under Jonathan, but did under Buhari.
According to Comedian he has never advocated for a party and won’t. Seyi Law in his rhetoric asked which government paid him more, as he disclosed that he didn’t buy a house under Jonathan, but did under Buhari. Here is a screenshot of the exchange below;
U.S-based Nigerian athlete, Divine Oduduru, presently has the fastest time in the world for 2019 in the Men’s 200m event.
He achieved this big feat at the weekend while competing for his school, Texas Tech, at the Big 12 indoor championships in which top schools in the United States were present to rub shoulders.
Oduduru, who ran a time of 20.08 seconds, became the second collegian ever to break 20.10, according to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association.
Before his heroics in the 200m, he had also emerged tops in the 60m race; winning with a new Personal Best (PB) of 6.52s, the time posted by Oduduru is a new School Record for Texas Tech.
Watch the video below;
Kazeem Abimbola, popularly called Jigan Babaoja, has explained why he uploaded a photo that showed him giving ailing actor, Baba Suwe, some money.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the veteran actor had a stroke and needed urgent medical attention. Since the story broke, his colleagues in Nollywood have been paying him visits. Jigan also visited him in his Ikorodu residence in Lagos but decided to post the picture of him giving Baba Suwe some money, an action which many found ‘disrespectful’.
In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Jigan stated that the money donated to Baba Suwe was contributed by members of the public and he wanted to be transparent with it. He said, “When you are running a foundation, you must be as transparent as possible since it is not your money. I run the Jigan Baba Oja Foundation. I am only contributing my time and what I am doing is from my heart.”
Read full chat here Punchng.com
Yesterday, several blogs and media houses reported that a certain Demola of OPC was burnt to death after he allegedly led thugs to disrupts the election process in Okota.
Some blogs even tagged him as a ‘suspected ballot box snatcher’.
But in a video YabaLeftOnline obtained, and a few sources we spoke to in the state, it was revealed that no one was burnt, but Demola was lynched and brutally stoned by voters.
Watch the full video below;
Apparently, the burning that took place was his bike, which was mistaken to be Demola.
According to several sources, some guys took Demola to the hospital for treatment where he is currently recuperating.
Turns out Ballot destroying Demola of the OPC did not die. Igbo guys rescued him. pic.twitter.com/fnZHgOfT3z
— Desmond Joyce (@natubabe1) February 24, 2019
A man identified as Anietie Okon Etim, was captured by voters in Abak area of Akwa Ibom state, after he allegedly hijacked election results and ballot papers at Otoro Ward 3 collation center on Saturday, after the Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
Mr. Okon who came in a white Toyota Hilux with plate number “Akwa Ibom – PNG 294 AA”, confessed on interrogation that he had orders to bring the hijacked election results from Otoro Ward 3 to Ukana, the country home of Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The man who was initially dressed in police uniform confessed that Mr. Nsentip Akpabio, brother to Senator Akpabio gave them the police uniform and sent them to go around snatching ballot boxes.
US-based Nigerian actress Georgina Onuoha has berated media giant CNN for not covering Nigerian elections, which held across the country yesterday.
The actress accused the American Media outfit of being biased as they obviously covered the recent elections held in America’s Venezuela, while they ignored that of Nigeria, an African country, which obviously was marred by violent in some regions.
She wrote:
CNN why are you guys not covering the elections in Nigeria where innocent citizens trying to exercise their civic rights are be gunned down?
Nigeria ?? is the biggest democracy in Africa with almost 200 million people, yet you guys have no decorum and are only interested in Valenzuela. It’s a shame. Is it because we are Africans? Or you have selected democracies you cover? This is morally wrong.
A judge in the US has set bail at $1m (£760,000) for R Kelly who is charged with 10 counts of sex abuse.
The R&B singer is accused of the aggravated sexual assault of four women between 1998 and 2010. His alleged victims include three who were aged between 13 and 17 at the time.
If found guilty, the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ singer who turned himself in to Chicago police on Friday after an arrest warrant was issued against him could face up to 70 years in prison.
In a Chicago court on Saturday, Cook County judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr who presided over last week’s bail hearing for actor Jussie Smollett said the bail amount represents $250,000 for each of the people he is charged with abusing.
The judge called the allegations “disturbing.”
Sunday Orisaguna, last week in an interview alleged that his relationship with his baby mama, Olajumoke Orisaguna, a bread seller turned model is in crisis, as she talks to him anyhow and whatnot.
The interview went viral.
In the viral interview, Sudnay was quoted to have said that his union with Olajumoke is currently in crisis as she no longer respects him, keeps late night and has no regard for their home.
Olajumoke shot into limelight in 2016 after she unknowningly “photobombed” a photo shoot celebrity photographer, TY Bello was having with London-based rapper, Tinie Tempah, in Lagos. Many Nigerians took to her after the photos surfaced online.
Well, Olajumoke, has reacted to the controversial interview Sunday granted. In a fresh interview with Punchng.com, she denied claims that they are no longer together. She insinuated that their differences is not unconnected with the fact that she no longer gives all her money to him. She added that she leaves Sunday to God.
“Anybody can say whatever pleases them with their mouth. He is the one that has been spreading such stories. When a man knows everything about you, he can choose to do whatever with that information. As for me, I am okay and there is nothing wrong with me.” she said
Denying that there was any rift in their union, Olajumoke said,
“Whatever is going on is known to God. We are still together. He has never discussed all what he has been saying outside with me, so I don’t understand what he is driving at because we sleep in the same house. Well, he can continue saying whatever pleases him but I will not say anything bad about him. There is nobody I will discuss his matter with; I just leave him to God. God will judge between us.”
Asked if Sunday was displeased because she no longer gave him money, Olajumoke said,
“Now you understand what I have been saying. I do not need to break it down beyond that; you already know what I mean. I will not say anything bad about him. I have handed him to God.”
