INEC Denies Akwa Ibom APC Access To Election Materials, As REC Orders Detention Of His CSO For Demanding Share Of Bribes

 

Governor Akpabio

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State on Friday May 15, 2015 deliberately frustrated and undermined the efforts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and

Afghanistan-Suicide car bomb kills at least three people near Kabul airport

KABUL, Afghanistan — A Taliban suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed car near the international airport in Afghanistan's capital on Sunday, killing at least three people and wounding 18 in an attack that appears to have targeted vehicles of the European Union police training mission, officials said.

Nigeria:PDP Crisis: Party Trying To Join APGA, LP in coalition

Babangida Aliyu

As the Peoples Democratic Party continues to battle with an internal crisis, major stakeholders have unfolded plans to merge the party with other parties of a “similar ideology”.
This move, according to the leaders of the party, is to make the PDP a stronger and fresher coalition after the handover of power on May 29.

Nigeria:Complete List Submited by Buhari For Ministerial Posts

General Muhammadu Buhari has submitted to the security agencies for screening 40 names being considered for ministerial appointments .
According to Daily Post, the names were submitted by the president-elect about a week ago.

Tinubu, Amaechi, Buhari meet

The Department of State Services, the Directorate of Military Intelligence and the National Intelligence Agency are the security agencies screening the potential ministers.

Gunmen Kidnap Adamawa Lawmaker

Lawmaker, Alhaji Adamu Usman representing Toungo Counstituency in the Adamawa House of Assembly has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the state capital, Yola.
The lawmaker was snatched at his home at Kofare Ward of Yola last night, NAN reports.
The Police have confirmed the incident, with Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa Police Command, Mr Othman Abubakar revealing that Usman was kidnapped at gunpoint.

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.”

Minister: 3 bodies found with wreckage of missing U.S. helicopter in Nepal

The King of Blues, B.B. King, has died at 89 years old

B.B. King, "The king of Blues," a Mississippi-born son of sharecroppers whose shimmering guitar leads and endless touring schedule came to define the blues across multiple generations, has died. He was 89.

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.