Pics of Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his new bride

Checkout First Pictures From Oshiomhole's Wedding

The wedding ceremony of the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his new bride, Miss Lara Fortes has commenced.

Oshiomhole tied the knot with Miss Lara Fortes in the Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.
The reception is to take place at Oshiomhole’s country home in Iyamho.
Lara Forte, a Cape Verde national, and former air hostess at Emirate Airlines, is in her early thirties, aides of the governor say.
Check out pictures from the wedding below.

The officiating minister hands the marriage certificate to the Comrade Governor.

I am here to pledge my support to your administration:Benin President told Muhammadu Buhari

The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has warmly welcomed the president of neighbouring Benin Republic, Boni Yayi.

The president of Benin promised his support and collaboration to the incoming government.
He said: “I am here to pledge my support to your administration because of your integrity and respect for your anti-corruption campaign slogan, and the fact revealed that you were voted by Nigerians because of these purposes.”

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Burundi's President Returns, Gunfire Erupts

Earlier today gunfire erupted in Bujumbura, the capital, following the coup attempt. Troops of the president claim that they continue to remain in control of the city.

 
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza African Spotlight Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi, has returned to the country according to an announcement he made on Twitter.

Emulate Mandela - PDP Advice General Muhammadu Buhari

Amid crisis rocking its camp, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sent a word of advice to General Muhammadu Buhari as all is now set for the president elect’s inauguration on May 29.
Speaking with journalists yesterday, the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus advised the president-elect to be a father on issues brought before him and avoid taking sides with any party, This day reports.
Citing one of Africa’s foremost leaders, the PDP urged Buhari to always adopt the principles of the Late Nelson Mandela.
Mr. Secondus said the president-elect should emulate the nature of the former President of South Africa and deal with them with passion of a father.

General Muhammadu Buhari and Late Nelson Mandela

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Boko Haram Insurgents Burnt Down Borno Village

Suspected Boko Haram fighters have reportedly attacked Gur, a village in Biu local government area of Borno state on Thursday, May 14.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed at least six people in an attack on Gur, a village in Biu local government area of Borno State.

— Nigeria Newsdesk (@NigeriaNewsdesk) May 15, 2015

The locals informed that the insurgents burnt down the village and killed six people while several others sustained gunshot injuries.
According to Daily Post, several others sustained gunshot wounds.

Boko Haram Attack Around Kayamla: 60 Fear dead

At least 27 civilians and 35 Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed in the course of the recent Borno attack.

The clash between the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army and the militants took place around Kayamula village. The situation was not initially clear as it was feared that the insurgents had stormed the Borno state capital Maiduguri located nearby.
Following the May 13 attack troops imposed a 24-hour curfew on Maiduguri on Thursday morning.
Vanguard reports with reference to its sources that the assault had been launched by the insurgents who attempted to invade the city with heavy weapons to destroy military formations including Giwa Barracks.