Nigerian presidential poll has been won by Muhammadu Buhari, in the country's first election victory by the opposition.
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins
By Philip Otuo,
His opponent, Goodluck Jonathan, has conceded defeat and called Gen Buhari to congratulate him on his victory.
WATCH LIVE: Declaration of Nigeria election results
By Philip Otuo,
Watch
the declaration of the Nigeria election results live as West Africa's
most populous country awaits its next president between Goodluck
Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari of the PDP and APC, respectively.
#Nigeriadecides: Live election results and breaking news
#Nigeriadecides: Live election results and breaking news
Follow
happenings in Nigeria as the populous West African country awaits
results from its close presidential elections between Goodluck Jonathan
and Muhammadu Buhari of the PDP and APC respectively.
What are the citizens saying on social media as against the traditional
media. Get the latest here:
- The PUNCH: The attempt of the PDP agent, Mr. Godsday Orubebe, to stop the announcement of the presidential election results seems to have been foiled as the results announcement has resumed with Ebonyi State taking the floor with Collation Officer, Prof. Michael Amalekwu, presenting. Orubebe had sought the stoppage of the release of the results, citing alleged partisanship against the INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega.
he also refused to allow Jega to respond to his allegation, almost throwing the entire hall of International Conference Centre into confusion. - According to This Day Live: The PDP says it was leading by the highest votes cast. PDP also said it is satisfied with the performance of the party at the Saturday presidential election. According to PDP, “On account of result released so far, we congratulate our president. “We are not interested in who won in the states but 25 percent recorded in the states,” it said.
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2 hours ago ... Opposition candidate opens up lead over Goodluck Jonathan based on returns from 18 out of Nigeria's 36 states and capital city Abuja. - Nigerian election: Opposition candidate leads - CNN.com
9 hours ago ... Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) With partial results reported in the Nigerian presidential election, it appears opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari is ... - Nigeria election: 7 bizarre moments - CNN.com
Now, as people in Africa's most populous country prepare to head to the polls Saturday, in what is set to be a tightly contested race, CNN takes a look at some of the most talked-about -- and somewhat bizarre -- Nigerians Campaign ... In Ghana moments of the campaign. - Nigeria Election: U.S., U.K. Warn of 'Disturbing Signs' of Interference ...
20 hours ago ... Nigeria postponed an election to crush Boko Haram. With polls opening Saturday , data provided exclusively to NBC News shows that the ... - Managing Nigeria's Election Tensions | Crisis Group
Nnamdi Obasi, Senior Analyst, Nigeria, discusses possible outcomes of the general elections rescheduled for 28 March and 11 April, and how the international community should prepare for post-election unrest that looks increasingly likely. Crisis Group: What impact has postponing these elections from February had on Nigeria? - Card readers in action at Oshodi Street, Lagos Island. #NigeriaDecides
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Naa Ashorkor, Bola Ray, Nadia Buari others in new gripping movie ‘Atrocity’
By Philip Otuo,
When
18-year-old Nandi (South African) and her Ghanaian boyfriend Chief
Bansah, 21, decided to elope from prying parents and siblings to start a
life together and build a kingdom for themselves, they didn’t know they
would be hit with some devastating surprises that would quickly make
their lives spiral out of control in a brutal manner.
Jackie Appiah looks adorable
By Philip Otuo,
She is beautiful, talking about Jackie Appiah, who is looking adorable in her latest photo that she shared with her fans.
She is beautiful, talking about Jackie Appiah, who is looking adorable in her latest photo that she shared with her fans.
Rich men in London still deciding Africa’s future
By Philip Otuo,
Source : Colin Todhunter, Global Research
Some £600 million in UK aid money courtesy of the taxpayer is helping big business increase its profits in Africa via the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition. In return for receiving aid money and corporate investment, African countries have to change their laws, making it easier for corporations to acquire farmland, control seed supplies and export produce.
Some £600 million in UK aid money courtesy of the taxpayer is helping big business increase its profits in Africa via the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition. In return for receiving aid money and corporate investment, African countries have to change their laws, making it easier for corporations to acquire farmland, control seed supplies and export produce.
Buhari extends lead in tight Nigerian election
By Philip Otuo,
Nigerian
opposition contender Muhammadu Buhari built a lead of over 2.5 million
votes with only six states uncounted on Monday, raising the prospect of a
stunning ballot box victory for a man who first came to power three
decades ago via a military coup.
The 72-year-old general who has campaigned as a born-again democrat intent on cleaning up the corrupt politics of Africa's most populous nation notched up 12.9 million votes, according to a tally collated by Reuters from 30 of Nigeria's 36 states.
The 72-year-old general who has campaigned as a born-again democrat intent on cleaning up the corrupt politics of Africa's most populous nation notched up 12.9 million votes, according to a tally collated by Reuters from 30 of Nigeria's 36 states.
Video 4ft 4in Bodybuilder Finds Love With 6ft 3in Transgen
Saturday, 28 March 2015
Wiyaala invited to perform at Queen Elizabeth II's birthday party
By Philip Otuo,
Ghanaian Afropop musician, Noella Wiyaala, has been confirmed to perform at the 89th birthday party of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 2015 in the United Kingdom (UK).
This was announced on Thursday by the British High Commission through its official Twitter handle.
The British High Commission also expressed their delight in hosting the sensational musician at the upcoming event.
Wiyaala’s gig comes 5 years after popular Ghanaian group, Osibisa, also performed for the Queen live in The Front Room of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on February 27, 2010.
- See more at: http://www.viasat1.com.gh/news/entertainment/article.php?postId=3273#sthash.rza13yqu.qWKvAlx2.dpuf
Ghanaian Afropop musician, Noella
Wiyaala, has been confirmed to perform at the 89th birthday party of
Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 2015 in the United Kingdom (UK).
This was announced on Thursday by
the British High Commission through its official Twitter handle.
The British High Commission also
expressed their delight in hosting the sensational musician at the upcoming
event.
Wiyaala’s gig comes 5 years after
popular Ghanaian group, Osibisa, also performed for the Queen live in The Front
Room of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on February 27, 2010.
Ghanaian Afropop musician, Noella Wiyaala, has been confirmed to perform at the 89th birthday party of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 2015 in the United Kingdom (UK).
This was announced on Thursday by the British High Commission through its official Twitter handle.
The British High Commission also expressed their delight in hosting the sensational musician at the upcoming event.
Wiyaala’s gig comes 5 years after popular Ghanaian group, Osibisa, also performed for the Queen live in The Front Room of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on February 27, 2010.
- See more at: http://www.viasat1.com.gh/news/entertainment/article.php?postId=3273#sthash.rza13yqu.qWKvAlx2.dpuf
Russia keeper Akinfeev hit by flare in abandoned Montenegro match
By Philip Otuo,
Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was struck on the back of the head by a
flare as their Euro 2016 qualifier with Montenegro in Podgorica was
abandoned.
Akinfeev, 28, was hit in the first minute of the Group G
clash at the Gradski Stadion and was taken off on a stretcher and then
substituted.8 natural ways to increase the size of your penis
By Philip Otuo,
Just keep in mind that all of these have been proven to work for others, and they can very easily work for you too.
1. Stretching It Out
A worthwhile tactic for increasing your “inches” involves simply stretching your flaccid “little buddy” out. This is done in a very simple manner:
• Firstly, grasp firmly the head of your phallus (glans). Pay attention to not to cut off too much of a circulation (you should not feel any discomfort).
Friday, 27 March 2015
Netherlands Suffers Its Share Of Power Cut 'Dumsor'
Nigeria election: Jonathan and Buhari sign peace deal
By Philip Otuo,
Nigeria's
two main presidential candidates have signed an agreement to prevent
violence in tightly contested elections due on Saturday.
President Mahama : Dumsor TICO to add 330MW by June
By Philip Otuo,
330
Megawatts of power will come on stream from the combined turbines of
the TICO plant by the end of June this year, the plant’s Managing
Director Nana Osafo Kantanka announced Thursday during a working visit
by President John Mahama.
PHOTOS : Only In Africa!!! Passengers Standing On A Plane
By Philip Otuo,
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Diplomatic Passport Fraud: 6 Ghanaians Arrested In Germany
Murder : Church Elder kills pregnant wife
By Philip Otuo,
The Kasoa District Police Command is on the
heels of a 40-year-old Elder of the Christian Assembly Church, Maxwell
Opoku, for allegedly killing his wife, who was six months pregnant.
The deceased, Mary Adjei, 21, was said to have met her death at the hands of the caretaker-mason over a misunderstanding that ensued between them.
The deceased, Mary Adjei, 21, was said to have met her death at the hands of the caretaker-mason over a misunderstanding that ensued between them.
News : Pupils walk barefooted through snake-infested bushes to school
By Philip Otuo,
Many
School Pupils of Ntanoam D/A Primary School in the Fanteakwa district
of the Eastern Region walk barefooted to school every day.
Parents are unable to afford school sandals and uniforms for their children due to abject poverty in the area.
Parents are unable to afford school sandals and uniforms for their children due to abject poverty in the area.
John Terry deserves this new deal, says Jose Mourinho as Chelsea captain signs one-year extension to end of 2015-16
By Philip Otuo,
Chelsea
manager Jose Mourinho insists John Terry's 12-month contract extension
is not a sentimental gesture after the club confirmed their captain's
new deal on Thursday.
The
34-year-old central defender has penned fresh terms, worth in the
region of £150,000 per week, which expire at the end of next season
after another sterling campaign for the Stamford Bridge club.
The
new deal does not include an option for a further year, but the
Barclays Premier League leaders will provide Terry with another
extension next season if he continues to play regularly.
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Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until the end of next season
Audley Harrison suffering from traumatic brain injuries and facing bankruptcy as he struggles to come to terms with retirement.
Philip Otuo,
Audley
Harrison has revealed he is suffering from traumatic brain injuries and
is facing bankruptcy after announcing his decision to retire from
boxing.
The heavyweight, who won Olympic gold in 2000, has not fought since he was knocked out by Deontay Wilder in 2013.
And he aborted his latest comeback attempt after undergoing a battery of tests which produced some concerning results.
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Audley Harrison is suffering from traumatic brain injuries and is facing bankruptcy after retiring from boxing
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Harrison says he has tried to focus and turn back the clock to get himself into fighting condition
Over 20 Ghanaian Women Detained In Kuwait, Used As Sex Slaves
By Philip Otuo,
Reports indicate that over twenty Ghanaians in Kuwait have been detained and thereafter abandoned at a detention centre.
A Ghanaian woman among the 20 stranded people who managed to hide her mobile phone in her private parts called Adom News said they fear they might be killed.
Reports indicate that over twenty Ghanaians in Kuwait have been detained and thereafter abandoned at a detention centre.
A Ghanaian woman among the 20 stranded people who managed to hide her mobile phone in her private parts called Adom News said they fear they might be killed.
Man Pours Super Glue On Wife’s Private Part To Stop Her Infidelity
By Philip Otuo,
A 40 year old South African woman says she may never have sex again after her husband put superglue on to her private part.
The woman, whose named is withheld, to protect her dignity, lives in Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
A 40 year old South African woman says she may never have sex again after her husband put superglue on to her private part.
The woman, whose named is withheld, to protect her dignity, lives in Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
Ghana's Lawson still UNDEFEATED
By Philip Otuo,
Ghanaian Welterweight Fredrick Lawson (24-0, 20 KO), 146 ¼, of Chicago, Illinois, went the distance for the third time in four fights and got a stiff challenge from 31-year old
British woman found dead in hotel
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Ex Ghana captain Stephen Appiah visits Juventus to invite them to his testimonial match
By Philip Otuo,
The 34-year-old is on an European tour to raise awareness about a game being organized to honour him for his selfless dedication to the Black Stars in Accra.
Stephen Appiah with his former Juventus teammate Pavel Nedved
The 34-year-old is on an European tour to raise awareness about a game being organized to honour him for his selfless dedication to the Black Stars in Accra.
Rawlings and Konadu attend Namibia president's inauguration
By Philip Otuo,
Accra, March 25, GNA - Former President
Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
were special guests at the inauguration of Dr. Hage Geingob as the third
President of Namibia.The colourful ceremony, which coincided
with the 25th anniversary of Namibia's independence from South Africa,
took place on Saturday March 21, and saw several African heads of state
converge in the Namibian capital.
Parliament approves £33m loan for military aircraft
By Philip Otuo,
Parliament
has approved a £33,325,126-million loan facility with Airbus Defence
and Space SAU to purchase a C-295 CASA aircraft and other related
equipment for the Ghana Armed Forces.
The facility also has a $300 million component for Peace Keeping efforts for the Ghana Armed forces.
Earlier, the Minority Leader of Parliament Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu had asked the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament to ensure that due diligence was done on the loan agreement for the purchase of the aircraft.
According to him, similar loan agreements that were approved by Parliament have not benefitted the state.
He charged the speaker to get the committee to ensure the deal is in the interest of the state.
However, Starr News’ Kobby Mensah Gomez who was in Parliament today, Wednesday March 25, reports that all outstanding issues had been resolved prior to the approval of the loan by the House.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
The facility also has a $300 million component for Peace Keeping efforts for the Ghana Armed forces.
Earlier, the Minority Leader of Parliament Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu had asked the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament to ensure that due diligence was done on the loan agreement for the purchase of the aircraft.
According to him, similar loan agreements that were approved by Parliament have not benefitted the state.
He charged the speaker to get the committee to ensure the deal is in the interest of the state.
However, Starr News’ Kobby Mensah Gomez who was in Parliament today, Wednesday March 25, reports that all outstanding issues had been resolved prior to the approval of the loan by the House.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
Inkoom threatens to sue Ghanaian journalists
By Philip Otuo,
Ghana
defender Samuel Inkoom has served notice he will take legal action
against Ghanaian football websites and journalists who reported he has
been sacked by Houston Dynamo.
According to the right-back, he did not sign for Houston Dynamo after he disagreed with the terms put forward by the Major League Soccer club during negotiations.
According to the right-back, he did not sign for Houston Dynamo after he disagreed with the terms put forward by the Major League Soccer club during negotiations.
US warns Ghana: Our money is not Father Christmas
By Philip Otuo,
USAID Mission Director for Ghana, James A.
Bever says Ghanaians should not see financial aid from America as a
give-away but treat it with the same radicalism and rigour as the rest
of state spending.
“The monies we dole out to Ghana belong to
American taxpayers and we expect to see dividend anytime such monies are
given out to Ghana. We expect the aid to help boost trade, as well as
help produce more healthy and educated Ghanaians,” Mr. Bever warned when
interacting with journalists at the USAID's office in Accra last week.
Arnold Schwarzenegger inspires 19-year-old Redditor who was bullied at the gym
By Philip Otuo,
The young man recently shared his story of being laughed at by strangers at the gym when he stumbled during his new weightlifting routine.
Schwarzenegger speaks on stage during the Arnold Classic Australia in Melbourne. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty …
When you’ve had a bad day at the gym, sometimes you just need a little pep talk from an action hero.
And that’s just what 19-year-old Reddit user GnashBrowns got.The young man recently shared his story of being laughed at by strangers at the gym when he stumbled during his new weightlifting routine.
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