Photo: Comedian Bovi Shares Throwback Picture, Says He Dated Hunger

The comedian posted this on his Instagram page;

'the devil i've seen/ in her full glory/ hunger i dated/penury squatted me/ betrayal hugged me/worwor bail up me/ history is pregnant with my story but it's still only the first trimester/

Pakistani Education Activist, Malala Writes Touching Letter to the Missing Chibok Girls

17 yr old Pakistani education activist and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai, wrote a touching letter to missing Chibok girls to commemorate their 1 year in captivity.

 
In the letter, Malala who was in Nigeria in July 2014, said she will never forget them and called on Nigerian and World leaders to do more towards the rescue of the kidnapped girls. Full text of her letter below…

To my brave sisters, the kidnapped schoolgirls of Chibok, On this first anniversary of your captivity, I write to you with a message of solidarity, love and hope. My name is Malala. I am a Pakistani girl your age. I am one of the millions of people around the world who keep you and your families foremost in our thoughts and prayers. We cannot imagine the full extent of the horrors you have endured. But please know this: we will never forget you. We will always stand with you.

Today and every day, we call on the Nigerian authorities and the international community to do more to bring you home. We will not rest until you have been reunited with your families.

Like you, I was a target of militants who did not want girls to go to school. Gunmen shot me and two of my friends on a school bus. All three of us survived and are back in school. Now we speak out on behalf of all girls about the right to get a proper education. Our campaign will continue until you and all girls and boys around the world are able to access a free, safe and quality secondary education.

Last July, I spent my 17th birthday in Nigeria with some of your parents and five of your classmates who escaped the kidnapping. Your parents are grief-stricken. They love you, and they miss you. My father and I wept and prayed with your parents – and they touched our hearts.

The escapee schoolgirls my father and I met impressed us with their resolve to overcome their challenges and to complete their high school education. My father and I promised your parents and the girls who had escaped that we would do all we could to help them. I met Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and urged him to work harder for your freedom. I also asked President Jonathan to meet your parents and the girls who escaped the kidnapping, which he did a few days later. Still, in my opinion, Nigerian leaders and the international community have not done enough to help you. They must do much more to help secure your release. I am among many people pressuring them to make sure you are freed.

There are reasons for hope and optimism. Nigerian forces are re-gaining territory and protecting more schools. Nigeria’s newly-elected president, Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed to make securing your freedom a top priority and promised his government will not tolerate violence against women and girls.

You will have the opportunity to receive the education you want and deserve. The Malala Fund and other organizations offered all your classmates who escaped the kidnapping full scholarships to complete their secondary education. Most of the escapee girls accepted this scholarship and are now continuing their studies at a safe boarding school and with the support they need. We hope to someday extend that same scholarship to all 219 of you, when you return home.

Remember that one day your tragic ordeal will end, you will be reunited with your families and friends, and you will have the chance to finish the education you courageously sought. I look forward to the day I can hug each one of you, pray with you, and celebrate your freedom with your families. Until then, stay strong, and never lose hope. You are my heroes.

Your sister,
Malala

We can’t cancel Rivers, Akwa Ibom results –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it has no power to cancel the results of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.

 
It made this known a few hours after the European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria on Monday called for a probe of   the “severe problems” that characterized the polls in the two states.

The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu, said those calling on the commission to cancel  the results were misdirecting their request.

He  explained that once results had been announced by INEC , only election petition tribunals had the power to cancel and order fresh elections.

Idowu said, “The law does not allow us to cancel any result after it has been announced. Everyone knows this.

“It is only the election petition tribunals that can order that or even cancelled the elections. We would advice anyone who is aggrieved to go to the court. “

Also in Abuja on Monday, EU EOM said the elections in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states needed to be probed because of accusations of rigging, intimidation and violence by opponents of the winners.

Udom Emmanuel won the governorship in election in Akwa Ibom while a former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, triumphed in Rivers.

The Chief Observer of the EU EOM,   Santiago Fisas, said at a news conference     that even though the   elections witnessed “more efficient polling, “there were “increased incidents of violence and interference.”

He added,   “On April 12, INEC referred to 66 reports of violent incidents targeting polling units, INEC officials, voters and election materials in 19 states in all geopolitical zones except for the North-East.

“Both the main parties made many accusations of rigging, intimidation and violence by opponents. Problems were most pronounced in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states where there are multiple credible reports of violence and interference, which warrant further investigation.”

Fisas however encouraged those with grievances to address them through official channels.
The Chief observer also commended President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat before the last result was read.

Suspense as Supreme Court decides Fayose’s fate today

There is an anxiety in Ekiti State as the Supreme Court in Abuja prepared to deliver judgment on Tuesday (today) in the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress against the victory of Governor Ayodele Fayose in the June 21, 2014 governorship election.

 

Fayose, in a state-wide broadcast on Monday, asked residents to maintain the peace and go about their lawful duties.

The governor, who thanked the people for voting overwhelmingly for all the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidates in the Saturday House of Assembly elections, said the victory had confirmed that he had a genuine mandate of the people.

He said that he was sure that he would be vindicated at the end of the day and triumph over whatever plot being hatched to truncate his tenure.

A commercial driver, Ade Bamidele, expressed confidence that the governor would win the case.
A trader, Esther Orji, said the Ekiti people required peace, saying the judgment would remove the tension associated with the election.

The Ekiti Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal had on December 19, 2014 upheld Fayose’s victory and dismissed the APC petition for lack of merit.

Dissatisfied, the APC had gone to the appellate court on the grounds that Fayose was not qualified to stand for the election as a candidate because of his impeachment on October 16, 2006 during his first tenure as governor.

The APC also alleged that the governor forged his academic certificates and violated the Code of Conduct rules.

The five- member panel, chaired by Justice Abdul Aboki, in its judgment on February 16 had upheld the judgment of the Tribunal, which affirmed Fayose as the winner of the June 21, 2014 poll.

Though the Justice Abdul Aboki-led five-man panel dismissed the appeal filed by the APC, it found merit in the appellant’s complaints that the military was used to harass and intimidate its supporters and leaders during the polls.

Dissatisfied still, the APC had gone to the Supreme Court.

The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared that Fayose polled 203,090 votes to defeat the then incumbent governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 120,433 votes in the election.

Checkout Yvonne Nelson stunning new low cut look at the GMAs (Photos)

Ghana Music Awards held on Sunday and various celebrities graced the event including Yvonne Nelson. The gorgeous Ghanaian actress shaved her hair for the occasion.

She rocked a crop top on an ankle length skirt which she styled herself according to her.

Photos after the cut:

Waoh: Pregnant Omawumi shows off Birthday Look (Photos)

The singer who had her baby shower yesterday showed off her birthday look yesterday evening..So cute!
 

North West: Getting Baptized in Israel!

The Kardashians have officially invaded the Middle East, and unlike George Bush circa 2001, they totally have a strategy in mind.

Kim arrived in Armenia last week and was greeted with open arms. She was later joined by her sister Khloe, and the Kardashians met with the Prime Minister for a photo op that we hope will make its way into the Armenian history books.

Kanye and North West joined with Kim and Khloe for what was supposed to be an eight-day visit to Armenia, but the trip was cut short in favor of a jaunt to Israel, and sources are saying the Wests plan to baptize little Nori in Jerusalem.

Kim, Kanye and North are reportedly in Israel for one day only, for the sole purpose of giving North the best baptism of all time!
After that, the Wests tour of the East continues with a brief visit to Jordan.
North was baptized shortly after her birth, but she'll be dunked again in the Holy Land...just to make extra sure, we guess.

Naturally, a Keeping Up With the Kardashians camera crew will be on hand to capture the moment.

General Buhari Will Reduce Petrol From N87 to N40 Per Litre- Prof David West

Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof Tamunoemi David-West said when Muhammadu Buhari gets on seat, he will reduce the price of fuel from N87 to N40 per litre.

In a telephone interview with Vanguard, David-West said “I want to assure you that by the time he takes over, petrol will be dispensed at N40 per litre. This is possible and he has the credibility to make it work,”
 
David-West served as Minister of Petroleum and energy under Buhari’s regime from 1984-1985. He also said that “The major assignment of the president-elect when he is eventually inaugurated is to restore confidence to the industry,” 

David also stressed that Buhari will do everything to ensure the industry is back to normal. He said Buhari is capable since he’s familiar with the petroleum industry.

According to him, “As military head of state, he dealt with the Federal Executive Council with the tenets of democracy. Buhari will build new refineries to make petroleum products available for the masses. No responsible government will allow the masses to suffer.

“He will strengthen the refineries within a year. It is possible as we won’t spend any amount in setting up a green field refinery.

“We already have a blueprint as we shall use what we have to get what we want,” 

On Buhari’s stance on fuel subsidy, David said the people’s general has always said that the subsidy is a scam.

65-Year Old Mother of 13: Pregnant with Quadruplets!

According Germany's Bild newspaper, this 65-year old is over five months into a pregnancy that will yield her four children, a fact that would be stunning enough on its own... until one considers:
Raunigk is already the mother of 13 children!!!


Raunigk is also a grandmother of seven kids and gave birth at age 55 to her now-youngest daughter.
Thus far, the expecting mother of quadruplets is progressing at a normal and healthy rate.

"Any pregnancy of a woman over age 45 has to be considered a high-risk pregnancy; over 60, this is naturally extreme," Dr. Holger Stepan, head of obstetrics at the University of Leipzig said, tells to The Associated Press.

Stepan adds that the 65-year-old body is definitely not designed to carry a pregnancy, not of one child and certainly not of quadruplets," but Raunigk is defiant:

"How does one have to be at 65? One must apparently always fit some cliches, which I find rather tiring. I think, one must decide that for oneself," she told a German publication.

AFP reports that Raunigk is due this summer, which will reportedly make her the oldest mother to ever give birth to quadruplets.

Let's hope everyone comes out of it happy and healthy.

President Jonathan’s Aide Oronto Douglas Dies

Top presidential aide and confidant of President Goodluck Jonathan; Oronto Douglas is dead. Mr. Douglas died early this morning, April 9, 2015 at the State House Clinic, a close family source told Sahara Reporters.

The source stated that Mr. Douglas died from cancer-related complications.Mr. Douglas was an environmental activist on behalf of the oil-producing communities of the Niger Delta before he came to national and international prominence.

Source added that Mr. Douglas had been sick for several years. Even so, associates of President Jonathan said he continued to work over the last few weeks for Mr. Jonathan’s re-election.

Mr. Douglas is survived by a wife and children.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.....Amen!