CJN swears-in Buhari as President

President Muhammadu Buhari
Thirty one years after being ousted in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, as the new civilian President of Nigeria.
The inauguration of Buhari, a retired General, who won the March 28 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, brought to an end the 16-year reign of the Peoples Democratic Party on the political landscape of the nation and the five-year Presidency of Goodluck Jonathan, who became President in May, 2010.
Mahmud swore-in Buhari, who became the Head of State in a December 31, 1983 coup that ended three-month second term reign of Second Republic President, Shehu Shagari, at 10.51am on Friday, marking the beginning of his four-year tenure.
The new President took his oath of office and oath of allegiance, watched closely by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who was stepping out of office, about 12 minutes after Prof. Yemi Osinbajo took his oath as the new Vice President.
Osinbajo replaces Namadi Sambo, who became the Vice President to Jonathan in May, 2010.
Jonathan and Buhari subsequently performed the official handing over ceremony by receiving and releasing the National Flag and the Defence Flag, to give authority to the new President’s office as the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
Several foreign Presidents and representatives of governments graced the occasion, held under the scorching sun at the Eagle Square, Abuja, which was filled to capacity. Some guests had to watch the ceremony standing.
Secretary of State John Kerry led the US delegation while notable African Presidents include Jacob Zuma of South Africa; Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe; John Mahama of Ghana; Yayaha Djameh of Gambia among several others.
Details later…

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A defining moment for Nigeria that America shouldn’t miss

Last month, Nigeria completed a competitive national election in a peaceful and transparent manner. While the United States lent a hand as the democratic process played out, its participation
cannot conclude with it applauding Nigeria’s success from afar. In fact, in some ways, its involvement is only beginning, which is why I strongly urge President Obama to attend the inauguration of President-elect Muhammadu Buhari on May 29.


Obama’s presence at this historic event would send the right signal at the right time. This election was a landmark victory for democracy in Africa and for struggling people everywhere, and the U.S. president’s participation would make a powerful statement of hope and renewal. Nigeria is at a crossroads. While it faces a brutal terrorism campaign in the north, and multiple other development challenges elsewhere across the country, it remains the largest economy in an extremely important part of the world and is poised to achieve much more in the years ahead.

Nigerians are well aware that Obama bypassed their country during two previous visits to Africa. Many excused this, believing his decision was based on the fact that Nigeria had not shown sufficient progress on its democratic processes. They were also mindful of concerns about corruption, along with the fierce security threats posed by Boko Haram.


But conditions on the ground have changed dramatically. There is a new, hopeful landscape in Nigeria that could be broadcast loudly to the world by Obama’s presence at the inauguration. His attendance could also provide the spark needed to reenergize and refocus U.S-Nigeria relations, a partnership that appears to have stumbled recently.

The United States has an enormous stake in what happens in Nigeria. Credit for the successful elections rightly belongs to the Nigerian people, but they are the first to admit that the United States provided strong support to the electoral process. This explains why Buhari, in his victory speech, promptly expressed the gratitude of the Nigerian people to the United States and other international partners. He also pledged to engage the governments of partners such as the United States in tackling Nigeria’s numerous challenges.


The inauguration ceremony will be a defining moment for Nigeria’s maturing democracy. The day will be a call for Nigerians and their foreign friends and partners to demonstrate the strength and promise of their collective commitment to democracy.

Who better to embrace and validate this new budding freedom in Nigeria than the leader of the world’s most prestigious democracy, the United States?

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Aww, check out what Kanye West did for wife, Kim K...so romantic!

Awww, how sweet of Kanye!

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Ifeanyi Ubah escapes assassination, one aide killed

According to a report by Sun News, billionaire business man, politician and founder/CEO of Transformation Am­bassadors of Nigeria (TAN), Ifeanyi Ubah, es­caped suspected assassins recently. According to reports, the chairman of Capital Oil Lim­ited, was supposed to go inspect one of his lands situated in an area after Apo mechanic village in Abuja but changed his mind last minute and instead asked his TAN directors to go at the last minute.

When the people he sent arrived the site, they were shot by gunmen who were already laying in wait for them at the site. One of his aides, identified as Mbanefo was killed while the other named Barrister Chuman was abducted.


A top security source dis­closed to Daily Sun that the incident occurred on Wednes­day and ransom of about N10 million was paid the next day before Chuma was released.

The source said the person­nel of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) have arrested the kidnappers, with their loot at a hotel in Marara­ba, another densely populated area in Nasarawa State not far from Abuja city centre.

Source: The Sun

Update: Ifeanyi Ubah media aides have released a statement denying this reports. Read below...

Fake News about Ifeanyi Ubah Assasination is not true.
Just early this morning, news of an assassination attempt on the life of the founder of Transformation Ambassador of Nigeria (TAN) Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi was all over social media and we have reason to debunk this as it is not true but a figment of the imagination of mischief makers. They even reported that one of his aides was killed in the assassination attempt.

Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah is hale and hearty. He was in Taraba just yesterday as he went to watch his football club, Ifeanyi Ubah FC. He is in high spirit and enjoying himself. He was even interviewed by the AIT crew on ground at the stadium.

The story is not true and should be disregarded. I spoke with him just now and he has asked me to make these clarifications. Thank you.

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More of Kim's mother's day present from Kanye + Pic of North with her great grandma

Kim K spent mothers day in Brazil to promote her clothing line and was spoilt my her husband Kanye, who was in the US. Right is North West with her great grandmother

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Non-indigenes in Lagos must respect their hosts - Oba of Lagos

In an exclusive interview with Punch, the Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, says there is a need for non-indigenes in Lagos State to respect the tradition and culture of their host.

“Eze Odimegwu, who is a former CEO of Nigerian Breweries, is still my best friend as well as many others. The Obi of Onitsha came to visit me here a few days ago. When you go to a place, you have to respect the host leaders, particularly the traditional leaders there because you are coming to benefit from their success. The people of Lagos are the friendliest and most accommodating people in Nigeria.”

He said the video which showed him issuing threats to Igbo leaders was a misrepresentation of what truly transpired. He said the issue was twisted by those who wanted to gain political advantage ahead of the governorship election but God put them to shame.

“Those who orchestrated the entire incident know themselves and I tell you, those (Igbo leaders) who came here on that day understand me a lot and have even been coming since then,” he said.

Source: Punch

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Reasons women fall out of love

10 reasons women fall out of love 
Understanding why she broke up with you 
Your girlfriend broke your heart and now you’re left picking up the pieces of your old relationship. One way to help heal your heart and ensure your next relationship is a success is to figure out why she may have broken up with you. Here we show you 10 reasons why women fall out of love.


Her family did not like you
For women, other people’s opinions matter, and although she might have been pleased that her family did not like her boyfriend when she was a teenager, now she’s grown up she values their thoughts on the guys she dates. If her family, or even her friends, did not like you then this may have influenced the way she felt about you.

She did not feel like a priority

If you missed her birthday or always put your sports team in front of your girlfriend and her needs then chances are she fell out of love because she felt neglected. When in a relationship everyone likes to feel appreciated, so next time you date a girl make sure you’re ready to commit and make her a priority before you get serious.

There was a breakdown in trust
We’ve all heard it a million times, but trust really is the foundation to a strong relationship. If the trust in your relationship was broken for whatever reason, then this will have almost certainly contributed to your break up in some form. To avoid making the same mistake again make sure you work hard towards protecting the trust in your next relationship.

You don’t have a lot to offer
Although it sounds very old-fashioned, studies have found that women still rate wealth and status as being important when it comes to dating. If you don’t have your life together and you’re out of work or still living with your parents, then she might have fallen out of love with you because you couldn’t offer her the things she wanted in life.

You both grew apart
Time can do funny things to people and the person you dated five years ago may not be the same person you were dating one month ago. Sometime these changes that are caused by time can mean that a couple are no longer compatible, and this might have been the reason why she broke up with you.

She wants a different life
If you’ve been dating for some time, chances are you’ve built a life together; whether that’s a metropolitan life based around work and post-work cocktails, or a life spent adventuring and trekking around the world. If your girlfriend changes her mind and decides she wants a different life then this might have been why she broke up with you.

You had no fun together
Fun is something a lot of long-term couples lack in their relationships. If you both started to spend most of your evenings sat in front of the TV and spent your weekends doing DIY and food shopping, then she might have forgotten how good you are to be around.

You didn’t make her feel special
In a relationship everyone needs to feel loved, whether you’re a woman or a man. If you didn’t make your girlfriend feel special or loved then she might have fallen out of love with you. Next time you are in a relationship remember that love is a verb and that you need to take action if you don’t want to end up broken hearted again. 

You wanted different things
Some people want babies, some people want expensive cars and others just want to have a quiet life. A lot of relationships end when one person has a life plan that does not match up to their partner’s. If this sounds familiar and you both wanted different things from life then this may have been one reason why she stopped loving you.

You had a stressful time
Life is full of stressful situations and after a particular scarring event some couples prefer to call it a day. If you both experienced a death, an illness or a family breakdown whilst together then your girlfriend may have broken up with you because that stressful event damaged your relationship and you both couldn’t move past the difficulty you witnessed together

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10 Definitive Ways To Tell You’re In Love WithThe Right Someone

Falling in love is one of the most exciting, rewarding and scariest things you could ever do. Once you’re in love with someone, it’s hard to remember how you lived without him or her. Of course, you were alive before you met this person, but you really didn’t start “living” until the two of you met. I remember when I first fell in love with my girlfriend; it was a very scary feeling, as I had managed to elude love for the entirety of my life before her. I specifically remember the transition from when I liked Vanessa to when I began to love her. Vanessa went from being someone who made me smile to being the greatest catalyst of the happiness and joy in my life. She went from a gorgeous girl I met to the most beautiful girl I know. She went from my crush to the love of my life. Everyone experiences love differently, and at different times. Even the meaning of love is extremely subjective, but I say for certain that anyone who’s experienced it knows it’s the best feeling ever. Here are 10 ways to know if you might be in love — rather than in like — with someone:


1. The best part of your day As Childish Gambino said, “When I’m alone, I’d rather be with you.” Seeing my girlfriend is always the highlight of my day. If you really love someone, you never truly get tired of him or her. No matter how great your day might be going, your special person will make it better. When you just like someone, he or she might make your day better, but probably isn’t the best part.

2. The first person you think about Your love will be the first person you think about when you wake up and the last person you think about before you go to sleep. When something good happens to you, this is the first person you want to tell. When something bad happens to you, you look to this person for support.

 3. Prioritize above your own needs Love is selfless. I was the most important person in my world until I met my girlfriend. Once I fell in love with her, her needs became much more important than my own. This is just how love is. Your needs always seem trivial in comparison to your significant other’s needs.
 4. You’d do anything If I tried to construct a list of things I wouldn’t do for my girlfriend, the list would be pretty empty. When you’re in love with someone, you do whatever you can to make the person happy. When you like someone, you may feel like there is a lot you would do for the person, but you have your limits. True love knows no limits.

 5. You are never afraid to express your feelings in public I have this semi-bad habit of telling the world how in love I am with my girlfriend. When you’re truly in love, you want everyone to know. You are not bashful about your feelings by any means. When you like someone, there is a lot of holding back on how you feel.

 6. You love the imperfections My girlfriend is the most beautiful girl I know, but she does have some imperfections. But, to me, they’re not imperfections — they’re unique qualities and things I love. When I tease her about them, she thinks I am making fun of her, but I am truly just admiring them. Love is the ability to know and accept someone’s faults. You may know the imperfections of a person you like, but having the capacity to embrace them likely won’t happen unless you fall in love.

 7. You think long-term When you’re in love with someone, it’s hard to imagine a future without the person in it. For this reason, you will think long-term about how you can build a life with this person. You won’t give in to short-term temptations that might mess up your long-term goals. When you just like someone, thinking long-term can be pretty scary.

 8. You become a better person No one is perfect; we all have room for improvement. But, being in love will force you to work on these things. You want to become the best version of yourself for the person you love. I am a better person now than I was before I met my girlfriend.

 9. Your feelings are unconditional When you love someone unconditionally, it means that your love knows no conditions and is absolute. I don’t actually like the term “unconditional love” because I think it’s redundant — I believe all true love is unconditional. When you like someone, your feelings change depending on the condition.

 10. Your love is your best friend Sometime along the way, my girlfriend became my best friend. I believe this to be true for most people who fall in love. Your significant other becomes your partner in crime. You feel like, together, you can take on the world

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How to Develop a Close Relationship with Someone you just met

Whether you're looking to start a new friendship, business relationship, or romantic relationship, learning how to develop a close relation with someone new can be challenging.Luckily, it's actually very, very easy to do.

1.
Figure Out Who You Want to Build a Relationship With
2.
Start the Conversation -- whether in a group setting or one-on-one -- on a light-hearted, surface level note.When you first meet someone, you want the interaction to be:Jokes and interesting stories are the best. Remember the old adage, "Be Interested, and Be Interesting."

* Positive
* Interesting
* Fun
3.
Isolate.
* It is hard to develop a deep relationship in a group. Find a way to logistically move the person you want to build a relationship with into a one-on-one setting.
* You can do this the same day you meet them or by scheduling a follow up.
4.
Go Deeper.
* Ask F.O.R.D. questions.
* F - Family
* O - Occupation
* R - Recreation
* D - Dreams
5.
Go Even Deeper - Share Past Victories and Past Pain.
* Childhood
* Values
* Fears and Insecurities
* Past Crisis
6.
Validate.
* Let the person you are with know that you are exactly like them.
* "What makes you cool is that you value most people feel like we should value . I'm the same way and it's rare for me to meet someone who feels the same way as me. You're awesome!
* -
* Recognize their strengths. Make sure you're being authentic.
* "Has anybody ever told you that you are .
* The key here is that everyone has qualities about themselves that they pride themselves on. 99% of people feel that these qualities are under-recognized and under-appreciated.


Tips

* Be authentic. Nobody likes a fake.
* Every time you ask them a question, share part of your story with them.
* Be vulnerable, but not whiny. Vulnerability is the first thing we look for in others and the last thing we want to share of ourselves. Learn to be emotionally honest. But don't stay on negativity; always move back to a positive topic.

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Pics: Kanye West stops smiling as soon as he spots paparazzi..lol

Kanye West was caught smiling while watching a basketball game in Chicago on Sunday night (right), but as soon as he noticed cameras capturing the moment, that smile turned into a frown immediately (left). Lol. More photos after the cut.

He also gave an impromptu performance to the audience at the game.

Photo credit: vine video..

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President Jonathan should not be scared of persecution - APC

Read the APC press statement below...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the incoming Buhari Administration will not persecute anyone, contrary to statements credited to President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said, however, that those who have played poker with the nation’s destiny must be willing and eager to clear their conscience before man and God.

"That the President-elect is a man of integrity is not an issue for debate, and he has made it clear that he will not be bogged down by endless probes.

"However, the hands of the incoming government will not be tied by those who have chosen to play the victim and exhibit a persecution mentality. Whoever has any reason to be afraid must lay bare such reason before Nigerians,” the party said. It said that under the climate of change that Nigerians have ushered in with their votes, only the guilty needs to be afraid, and those with a guilty conscience, on account of their actions in the public sphere, must clear such so they can be at peace with themselves.

"The last time we checked, this does not fit the definition of persecution,” APC said. The party wondered why the President chose a public forum to express his fears when he could have done so privately during his meetings with the President-elect.

"Since the presidential election was won and lost, the President and the President-elect have met privately a number of times. Why didn’t President Jonathan express his apprehensions during these meetings? ”Even if the two have not met, the President could have reached out to the President-elect over any fears that he may be nursing, instead of engaging in an action that seems like he was being preemptive and seeking to curry public sympathy,” it said

APC insisted that the priority of the incoming government will be the welfare and security of the long-suffering people of Nigeria, and enjoined all citizens to support the Administration in charting a new path for the country – away from the rapaciousness and impunity of the past years.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed
National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC) Abuja,
May 11th 2015

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Huddah Monroe shares pic from her private party in Banana Island

The former BBA star shared the photo above which she says it's from a private party she attended in Banana Island, Lagos. She later deleted the one with the dollar bills scattered all over the place. 

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Pics from the sit down protest in Jos this morning for non-payment of salaries

There was a sit down protest in Jos this morning by youths in the state for non-payment of salaries, insecurity, etc. They are protesting on Yakubu Gowon way all the way to the Old Airport Junction. More pics after the cut...

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Do men wish for the same thing for their daughters as they wish for their wives?

Saw this on twitter. A chart indicating the standards some men expect their daughters to attain, that they don't expect for their wives. And vice versa. Perfect standards sometimes for their daughters to become independent women but not for their wives who are also daughters of other men.

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Beautiful photos of basketball player Chris Bosh and his family...

NBA Player, Chris  Bosh and his wife, Adrienne Bosh shared beautiful new pictures of their family in honour of Mother's day yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

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OJB's kidney reportedly collapses again

Popular Nigerian music producer and singer, Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known as OJB is reportedly on admission at the General Hospital, Lagos following a relapse of his kidney ailment.

OJB, who had a successful kidney transplant in India last year, had a relapse two weeks ago, this is according to a report by Yes! International magazine.

A source at the hospital who spoke to the magazine said

"The medical experts who attended to OJB at the Lagos Hospital were shocked at the sudden relapse despite last year's successful kidney transplant. They chided him for not going back to India for post-surgery check-ups as specified by the team of Indian doctors in the medical report given to him". 

When contacted, his third wife, Korede said

"I don't want to say anything about it unless he talks about it himself. Have you called him? Because I have not seen the story and he has even warned me about it. So please I don't want to have anything to do with it unless he talks about it himself. He warned me and I have to respect and obey my husband" she said

His first wife, Mabel donated one of her kidneys to him last year and he was believed to be doing well until this recent development.

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Footballer Emmanuel Adebayor's brother begs for forgiveness

Emmanuel Adebayor's brother, Rotimi Adebayor, who the Togo and Tottenham Hotspur striker has put on blast in two posts on Facebook recently, is begging his brother and other family members for forgiveness for the mistakes he has made.

Rotimi Adebayor told the BBC that he's "on his knees" asking for the family to be together again.

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Mother shot while pregnant shares a powerful, inspiring story on Mother's Day

Be inspired & marvel at God's work. This mother shared her inspiring story on Facebook on Mother's Day. The screen shot above has been trending on twitter.

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Photos: Actress Eniola Badmus shares lovely new photos of herself

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus shared these new lovely pics of herself on Instagram. See more photos after the cut...

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'She's not progressing at all': Bobbi Kristina's grandmother gives sad update on her condition

Bobbi Kristina Brown's grandmother, Cissy Houston has given a sad update on her condition, saying the 22 year old who was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her home in Georgia on January 31, has made no improvement.

'She's the same, she's not progressing at all. She's not gone yet, but you know, whatever the Lord decides, I'm ready for her... I have nothing to do with that. That's His job. It's His territory, you know? And I understand it.' the 81-year-old said told ET

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Can you guess the mother & daughter? (photo)

Can you guys tell who the mum is and who the daughter is?

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Comedian I Go Dye says he will miss First Lady Patience Jonathan

Don't ask me, I don't know...lol. All I know is that he says he will miss her. ‎The comedian at an event yesterday in Abuja said he will miss Nigeria's First lady after May 29. He made this statement at the marriage ceremony of the President's Special Adviser on Niger Delta affairs, Mr George Tunner ‎

"A great woman who redefined the phenomenon and strength in womanhood, that leadership virtues abound in African women. We shall miss you after may 29th". he said

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9 US police officers fired over death of young Nigerian man in their custody

We carried this story a few months ago. Handsome 22 year old Nigerian college student and artist Matthew Ajibade, was found dead in restraints in an isolation cell after he was booked into a county jail in Georgia on January 1st. Ajibade had been arrested on domestic violence charges following a fight with his girlfriend. If you missed the story, read here. 

Police said they were called to a home and when they arrived, they saw Ajibade holding his girlfriend down under a blanket and refused to release her. They claim the gilr had bruises on her face and her nose was bleeding and when they tried to arrest Ajibade, he became combative and had to restrained. His family lawyer has since said Ajibade was bipolar. The update now is that 9 police officers have been fired in connection with his death.

From UK Daily Mail 

The sheriff released no findings from the investigations into Ajibade's death, which is still considered an open case as prosecutors weigh possible criminal charges. However, the sheriff's office did provide a February 9 memo reminding deputies that they were prohibited from using stun guns on detainees already in restraints.

'Do not utilize any conducted electrical weapon to gain control of a detainee who is in full restraints while in a restraint chair,' the memo said, noting that detainees with both their hands and feet bound were to be considered fully restrained.

Sheriff's officials have previously said Ajibade was placed in a restraining chair in an isolation cell after he became combative during booking and injured three deputies. One deputy suffered a concussion and a broken nose, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities have declined to publicly release the report on Ajibade's autopsy, citing the open investigation.

The fired deputies include two supervisors — Cpl. Maxine Evans and Cpl. Jason Kenny — who were suspended after Ajibade died. The Associated Press could not find a phone number for either deputy Friday evening.

The sheriff deeply regrets the death of Mr. Ajibade,' said a statement released by the sheriff's office Friday. It said new policies implemented since Ajibade's death include security measures to audit the use of stun guns at the jail as well as booking procedures to ensure jail medical staff are notified immediately when a detainee requiring medication arrives.

The police officers fired below

Fired: Chatham County Sheriff Al St. Lawrence fired (from left to right) Frederick Burke, Jason Kenny, and Maxine Evans (below). Kenny and Evans were both supervisors 

Also fired were (from left to right) Eric Vinson, Christopher Reed, and Burt Ambrose (below)

Among the fired deputies were (from left to right) Paul Folsome, Abram Burns, and Andrew Evans-Martinez

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