KADUNA: El-Rufai in massive early lead

The results trickling in from Kaduna State gubernatorial election show that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Malam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai is leading at major polling units in Kaduna metropolis.

According to results announced at various polling units by polling units covered by our correspondent El-Rufai may take the day as results are much different from that of presidential elections.

Nollywood star, Desmond Elliot wins House of Assembly seat

Nollywood star, Desmond Olusola Elliot has won his bid to represent the people of Surulere constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, defeating the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bayo Smith. This is according to tweets by the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate.

Ambode Of APC Wins Governorship Race

Akinwunmi Ambode voting during Lagos governorship election on SaturdayWith over 90% of votes collated across Lagos state Saharareporters can conclusively state that Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won majority of votes cast during Saturday's gubernatorial election in Lagos state. See results after the cut....

Ambode Of APC Leads In Lagos Governorship Race

Based on results announced from 55% of polling units across Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is leading Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by more than 80,000 votes. Figures obtained as at 9.30 p.m. (Nigerian time) revealed that Mr. Ambode had received 325,026 votes as opposed to 240, 467 votes for Mr. Agbaje.APC guber candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode

The APC and PDP are seen as the main rivals in the race for the Lagos State governorship. Both parties campaigned heavily over the last week in the state that was carried by the APC’s presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.

Jimi Agbaje defeated by APC in his polling unit

The All Progressives Congress, APC has defeated PDP's Jimi Agbaje in both Governorship and the House of Assembly election in his polling unit


Governorship election result at Jimi Agbaje's polling unit:
APC - 124 PDP - 88

APC polled 89 votes while PDP polled 82 in the House of Assembly election

Updated Lagos poll results

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the units of National Leader of the party, Alausa, Ikeja and Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State in Surulere, emerged winners with landslide victory.

Governorship result as read out by official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at Tinubu’s Polling Unit 047, Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja, shows; APC poll 230 while PDP poll 62.

Young Moroccan Athletes burnt to death in bus crash

A head-on collision between a petrol tanker and a bus carrying a delegation of young Moroccan athletes said to be around 14/15 years old resulted in the death of 31 people with about 9 people seriously injured after the tanker exploded and spread fire. 

South Africa set to return $15m arms money

A South African newspaper, The Mail & Guardian, reported on Friday that South Africa had begun to work out the process of returning more than R100-million in Nigerian money that it confiscated last year, or clearing the way to sell arms to the West African country.

The Mail and Guardian through diplomatic sources informed that South Africa has begun talks to work out a process to return the money in an effort to start off on a clean slate with the recently elected government of the Nigerian president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

Latest on nanny who kidnapped 3 children: 'Pay N13m ransom in two days or lose your kids'

One evil nanny identified as Mary Akinloye who kidnapped three children in Surulere area of Lagos State has given the victims’ family two days to produce N13m ransom or lose the children.

She was said to have issued the ultimatum through a man who used her telephone to communicate with the family.

WIND OF CHANGE: Top Politicians Who Dumped PDP For APC After Buhari Emerged President-elect

The popular saying "No permanent friends of enemies in politics, but permanent interests" was further exemplified in the Nigerian political circuit in the last few days.

Since the 'wind of change' blew away the PDP's dominance in Nigeria, especially with the emergence of Gen Muhammadu Buhari as the president-elect after 16 years of PDP rule, many top politicians are beginning to dump the PDP for the newly elected APC.

Below are some of the politicians that defected to the All Progressive Congress after the victory of its presidential candidate Gen Muhammadu Buhari

Nanny who kidnapped Lagos children demands N15m ransom

A nanny, Mary Akinloye, who allegedly kidnapped three kids in the Surulere area of Lagos State has demanded N15m from the victim’s parents.

Our correspondent learnt that the family was contacted on Thursday by the suspect and others, who were suspected to be members of her group. They were said to have demanded the N15m as ransom.



It was reported on Wednesday that the Orekoya family had posted information on OLX, an online sales portal, seeking the service of a nanny.

Jimi Agbaje's Closing Statement

A closing statement from PDP Gubernatorial candidate, Jimi Agbaje...

To the good people of Lagos: As today winds down and our campaign officially comes to a close, let me be the first to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers, support and well-wishes throughout the course of this campaign.

A little over 3-months ago, I set out on a bold journey to CHANGE how government works not just for a few elites but for ordinary people.

Singer 9ice appointed Special Adviser to Oyo state governor

Music star, 9ice, who dabbled into politics a few months ago has been appointed Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajumobi. Congrats to him...

Fashola's Letter to Lagosians ahead of Saturday's Elections

First let me thank you all for turning out to vote on the 28th March 2015 and for doing so peacefully to make history by electing the All Progressives Congress candidates in the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Once again, I must address you as we approach Saturday’s elections, when you will be electing a Governor who will continue after me and consolidate on the progress we have built together.

You will also be electing members of the State House of Assembly who will make laws on your behalf to assist the Governor and his team in the Executive arm.

Chibok girls have not been killed - FG says

In a bid to dowse speculations in some quarters that the missing Chibok girls have been killed following the recent recapture of most of the strong territories Boko Haram occupied with no sign of the girls, the Federal Government has come out to state that the girls are still alive and that hopes for their rescue must be kept alive.

Oba of Lagos not APC’s spokesman - Tinubu

Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has finally reacted to the anti-Igbo comments made by Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu. Tinubu said the Oba is not a member of APC and so can't speak on behalf of the party. Speaking to Punch at a rally in Iganmu today, Tinubu said;

Graphic: Baby found dead by a gutter in Benin

A baby was found near a gutter opposite Ogba Zoo, Airport road in Benin today already dead. Too sad. See the photo after the divide...

Jonathan faults ‘negative’ celebration of Buhari’s victory

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday condemned what he called “negative triumphalism” which he said had been put on display by some unnamed persons since March 31, when he lost the presidential election to Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress.

He said the action flies in the face of his personal commitment to post-election peace, unity and national stability.

Pictures: Igbo market leaders in Lagos meet with Ambode, assures him of their support

Leaders of Igbo Town Unions and Markets in Lagos State met with Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos APC governorship candidate,  today April 7th where they reassured him and APC of their support in the upcoming election. 

The Igbos in Lagos were able to show in the presidential elections that they are a force to reckon with in Lagos politics. More pics after the devide

Question marks over Patience Jonathan’s whereabouts

The wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has not been seen in public since President Goodluck Jonathan lost the March 28 presidential election to Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress.

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

Whoever wants to impeach me will have to impeach God - Fayose

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state says for anyone to successfully impeach him, they would have to impeach God first. Gov. Fayose said this during an audience participatory programme; 'Meet Your Governor' aired on the State Television, EKTV, Ekiti Radio, Progress FM and NTA, Ado Ekiti today April 6th.

"I’m like Israel that is in the midst of enemies but will always prevail. Whoever wants to remove me will first have to impeach God. They are doing all these just to get at me because of my support for President Jonathan and I have no regret for supporting the president. Let me say it again, I have not been served any impeachment notice. The House of Assembly is also on recess and Dr Adewale Omirin is not the speaker of the State House of Assembly. Omirin is in court, challenging his impeachment and he can’t be challenging his impeachment in court and at the same time laying claim to being Speaker.” he said.

The video of Oba of Lagos threatening Igbos is out! Watch...

For those who say that was not his voice. Watch the video...

Pics: Kenyans donate blood for survivors of Garissa university attack

Hundreds of Kenyans have started donating blood to those who survived the Garrisa University massacre by Somali terrorist sect, Al Shabaab on April 2nd. More photos after the cut...

Two suicide bombers nabbed in Borno

Two would-be suicide bombers were on Sunday arrested in Biu town of Borno State, as they closed in on their target for attacks, security sources and witnesses said. 

One of the suicide bombers was killed after he was intercepted as he was about to enter a crowded mosque where worshippers were observing their 2p.m. prayer. 

Kenya pounds al-Shabab in Somalia after varsity massacre

Kenya’s military has launched air strikes against al-Shabab bases in Somalia following an attack on a Kenyan university that killed 148 people last week.

Colonel David Obonyo, a military spokesman, said on Monday that warplanes had attacked positions of the al-Shabab group on Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning.

Fani-Kayode blasts Oba Akiolu over threat to Igbos in Lagos

The Oba of Lagos’ threat against the igbos in Lagos that if they do not vote for the APC in the governorship elections on saturday they should be ready for the consequences and that if they don’t vote for Ambode they should be ready to perish in the lagoon is ominous and unacceptable.

The truth is that we were threatened with ethnic cleansing and religious carnage in the north had Buhari not won the election on march 28th and had Jonathan not quickly conceded defeat and now our traditional supporters are being threatened in Lagos and in many other states.