PICTURES: Buhari's APC Campaign Rally Flops in Awka, Anambra State

 

Ndi Anambra have echoed their believe in Gov Willie Obiano with overwhelming support for President Jonathan

Buhari's Campaign Rally at Awka was abruptly cut short as people refused to associate themselves with APC.

Buhari and his entourage instead visited the Igwe of Awka, HRM Gibson Nwosu and the Anglican Bishop of Awka before leaving the A-City.

The rally held today at Emmaus House, Awka can best be described as the worst campaign gathering ever conducted by any party in Nigeria.

This is a sign of the people's resolve to return President Jonathan come February 14, 2015.

It's however surprising that Sen Chris Ngige and a whole lot of candidates under the flagship of APC could not mobilize even hired crowd to receive their Presidential Candidate.

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Obasanjo Appears at the Wedding of President Jonathan's Daughter, Takes a Bow!

 

Just few moments after the National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Muazu said that Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will work for his party, PDP come February 14, Gen Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at the Wedding of the President's daughter in Abuja.

What do you think? Do you see the bow??? hehehe!

Jonathan Tongue-Lashes Buhari on Corruption says "You Do Not Fight Corruption by Throwing People into Jail"

 

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said his administration has fought corruption more than other past administrations in the country, asking the opposition All progressives Congress, APC, to tell Nigerians how it would tackle corruption if voted into power in the country.

Speaking in Enugu while flagging off his second term re-election and governorship campaign at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, the President tongue lashed the presidential candidate of the APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the former head of state wanted power to throw people into jail as was the case in 1983, when he threw into jail, Igbo politicians like the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, the former governors of old Anambra and Imo States, Chief Jim Nwobodo and late Chief Sam Mbakwe respectively among others out of sheer wickedness.

His words…

Some Facts About INEC and Elections in the South-East/South-South

 

Many persons are anxious to have a glance at the registered voters as certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)… For political, social and business reasons!

To water that appetite, INEC is set to publish the register of voters to be used in the 2015 general elections on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

This is a milestone in the build-up to the 2015 elections which will take place on February 14 and 28. Section 20 of the Electoral Act 2010 provides that the register of voters for an election should be published at least 30 days before elections.

According to an INEC bulletin…

Obiano wins Integrity, Anti-Corruption Award.

The high-performing governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has been named winner of this year’s edition of the Nigeria Integrity and Anti-corruption Awards.

According to Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria who instituted the awards, Governor Obiano earned the confidence of the awards panel for his commitment to public safety and security.

In the words of Dr Dagogo Lawrence, a spokesman of the institute, “Governor Obiano has demonstrated that the challenge of securing of lives and property could be prioritised and achieved with prudent leadership and focused direction.”

Speaking further,

iceCUBED X Partners With VoguePay to Power bitcoin Transactions in Nigeria

 

Nigerian online payment processor, VoguePay and iceCUBEDX have partnered to allow clients to trade bitcoin in their native Naira using their existing VoguePay wallets to fund their transactions.

The bitcoin market will officially begin trading on the 12th January 2015 and Nigerians can buy/sell orders for bitcoin instantly with further integration possibilities already in place to provide full crypto-merchant services to customers.

In a statement, Gareth Grobler, Founder ICE³ said, “We have to be realistic though, the Bitcoin technology has yet to be packaged and applied correctly for it to be a mainstream alternative currency, but as an agnostic payment settlement mechanism within a larger framework it ticks all the boxes and could perhaps have a significant impact on shaping the Nigerian digital economy landscape. It is a market that simply just cannot be ignored any longer.”

The Naira Market on ICE³X is currently live in the production environment and users are currently being verified in anticipation of the official market opening on 12th January 2015. ICE³X have been operating a successful bitcoin exchange in their native currency, Rand, since August 2013 and are also launching the Dollar and Sterling markets on the exchange at the end of January 2015.

VoguePay aims to power cross border processing capabilities using Bitcoin in Africa and not just Nigeria Bitcoin businesses and the firm says it bringing secure and effective payment processing facilities to Nigeria and is rapidly expanding their product offering to include alternative currencies.

“It’s been an amazing year for VoguePay. As we recently launched our latest platform (V 2.0), thousands of transactions have already experienced our unique service that our platform has to offer; and we are excited to be recognised as the best Nigerian online payment platform. Building relationships with reputable companies such as iceCUBED in South Africa, who are also focused on making e-payment accessible to as many people as possible; we will continue to set the pace of the Nigerian online payment industry. The example we are setting will pave the way for young African entrepreneurs to foster better business relationships, making the online markets more accessible to millions of Africans.” -VoguePay Compliance and Marketing director, Geoffrey Weli Wosu.

Ogidi Stakeholders Endorse Victor Umeh.

The occasion was 80th birthday celebration of High Chief E.O. Mbaekwe, Orimili 1 of Ogidi. It was a well attended event which brought together the who is who in Ogidi and beyond.

Chief Sir Victor Umeh alongside two other contenders for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat were present at the event.

While the incumbent and APC candidate, Senator Chris Ngige exchanged warm embrace with Chief Victor Umeh, Chief Obiorah Okonkwo, a PDP contender to the Anambra Central Senatorial seat and an indigene of Ogidi  gave Umeh a hug and declared that he would be happy to have Umeh at the senate if himself does not go.

Easy Road for APGA's Alex Otti as Court May Disqualify Abia PDP Candidate over Tax

 

Dr Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance may probably have an easier battle if court grants the prayers of Obasi Uba.

The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 28, governorship election, Okezie Ikpeazu, may lose his candidature following allegation of nonpayment of personal income tax for 2010 and 2011.

The action amounts to non-compliance with the provisions of Section 24(f) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

In this vein, Uche Ogah, who came second in the governorship primary election held on December 8, 2014, may be presented as the PDP candidate.

Horrible: Enugu Traditional Ruler Accuses his Subjects of Witchcraft, Evokes Anger and Condemnation

 

This report came in from lawyer and blogger, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu.

The story sounds like a fairy tale or a Nollywood Epic Movie script but the story is real and happened in Unadu community in Enugu State.

The traditional ruler of Unadu community In Nsukka Enugu State a retired police officer, Barnabas Agbaji who allegedly forced himself to become the Igwe of the town recently elevated the act of wickedness by arresting" two of his subjects Remigus Nwa Ikeagwu and Silas Ameh, arbitrarily accused them of witchcraft, convicted the accused of being guilty of the offence of Witchcraft, hung a tire around their necks, tied fresh palm fronds all over their bodies and paraded them around the community as common criminals!!

See the Imo State born Henry Declared WANTED by EFCC

 

Find the EFCC Press statement below...

The public is hereby notified that Henry Ikenna whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with a case of Obtaining Money under False Pretence. Ikenna, who hails from Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State is 34 years old, dark in complexion and speaks English and Igbo fluently.

His last known address is: House 2, No 4 Setraco, FHA Gwarimpa, Abuja. Anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the Commission in its Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt and Abuja offices or through these numbers: 09-4604620, 070-26350721,07026350722,070-26350723,070-6350724, 070-26350725 Its e-mail address: info@efccnigeria.org or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.

Breaking News... True Christian Pilgrimage!

 

HELLO, HELLO, HELLO!!!

BREAKING news for you, hear this now.

TRUE Christian Pilgrimage

HALILUYAH!!!

Come and witness and bear witness to the first Christian Pilgrimage EVER, designed by Christian ministers to help you fulfill your spiritual aspirations. Come and see the incredible power of He that sits upon the throne, forever and ever. Amen. This experience will be an unforgettable experience you will take back home with you.

All Christians - Evangelicals, Catholics, Anglican are one single large family. WE should all humbly and unconditionally surrender our selves to the leadership, and headship of our Lord and savior YAHOSHUA (JESUS). May all honor, glory, power and authority be unto HIM forever and ever, AMEN.

We as Christians are well aware of the importance of this journey to you bearing in mind the words of our Lord YAHOSHUA (Jesus). He taught us the importance of a moment in our lives to be alone with God. In Matt., 26; 36 He said to his disciples, sit here and I go yonder and pray.

Now pay attention. Nigeria has one of the largest contingents of tourists flowing into Israel every year under the Federal/state government subsidy or sponsorship. These tourists are supposed to be PILGRIMS, but they end up as tourists, because the people are not well informed, and or due to lack of true knowledge of pilgrimage, See, Hosea: 4; 6. They came to the Holy land empty, and hungry in search of spiritual food. Eventually, they go back to their respective states in Nigeria emptier than they came, their mission unaccomplished. They are left with so many questions without answers. Their dreams of coming to the Holy land turned into a nightmare. They are a little confused of why they came to the Holy land, at all. The ONLY reason for these troubles is that the people are not well informed, and or lack of true knowledge of pilgrimage, so they settle for what they are given. See Hosea 4; 6. Note also Gen 29; 27-28, Jacob did not get what he bargained for- Rachel, so he went extra mile to get Rachel.

The point we are making here, is that EVERY religion – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have, and SHOULD conduct their pilgrimage according to their RITES, and CUSTOMS. Do not mix, for you can not give what you don’t have, or promise what you are not.

A MUST READ: Full Transcript of President GEJ's Speech at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT OF PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S REMARKS AT THE FLAG-OFF OF THE PDP 2015 CAMPAIGN IN LAGOS ON THURSDAY,

JANUARY 8, 2015

Your Excellency, the chairman of our great party, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, senior members of our party here on this great occasion, we have spent so much time here so I will not bore you with protocols.

Today, I am going to address only a segment of the Nigerian population. I am going to address the people who are voting for the first time, those of you who will attain 18 years this year.

That means I am addressing the young people. I do not want to address old people like me, because we are spent already and I will crave your indulgence Nigerian youths, those of you who are here, and those of you watching us at home, listen to what I am saying.

Cheii!!!... Read What Oba of Lagos told Jonathan "Obasanjo is NOT a Yoruba Man"

 

Below is the transcript of the statements of Oba of Lagos today. He bared his mind on Nigeria's former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

OBA OF LAGOS,  RILWAN AKIOLU I ON CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO  DURING PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S VISIT TO HIS PALACE, JANUARY 8, 2015

“…Lagos people are suffering, the suffering was caused by Obasanjo, from Federal Secretariat to Federal Houses and that was why we were very bitter with Obanikoro when he went with the Army to go and ransack a purely traditional place and the place belongs to the palace.  

As a father I have forgiven him and he has repented.

Bola Tinubu and Obanikoro are friends. They both have their good and bad sides. It is Bola Tinubu who saved the Yoruba race and Lagos from the devil Obasanjo.     

EXCLUSIVE: See the Real Pictures from the PDP 2015 Campaign Flag Off

Did you miss the PDP 2015 Campaign Flag off held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos today?

Here are exclusive photo shots from the grand gathering of the PDP faithful...

Obiano’s Pledge to Anambra in 2015

Suspecting that a number of Anambra people are worried about the prospect of the new year, especially with the predicted fall in oil prices, Governor Willie Obiano in his New Year message tried to shore up the confidence of the people in the government by assuring them that their hopes and dreams for a prosperous year shall not fall with the falling price of oil in the international market.

Delivering his New Year Message entitled, ‘Stretching to a New Height of Excellence’ to the people, Obiano observed that “the future of any society lies in its capacity to look beyond the darkness and doubts of today and see a glimmer of hope in the shadows of tomorrow.”

According to him, though many experts have predicted a tough year for Nigeria in the face of plummeting oil prices, such forecasts would never dampen the aspirations of Ndi Anambra. He noted that “with our enormous human and material resources, we shall not surrender our ambitions to dwindling oil prices in the international markets,” adding that “We shall draw on history and our past accomplishments to stretch the scope of our vision and expand the boundaries of our possibilities.”

Governor Obiano Thanks Ndi Anambra for Peaceful Celebrations

The Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano has on behalf of the government of Anambra state expressed profound appreciation to Ndi Anambra for the peaceful and memorable Christmas and New Year celebrations witnessed in various communities in the state.

The governor was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and sense of duty displayed by Ndi Anambra through their positive response, attendance and participation in the activities and programmes of the maiden Anambra Heritage Festival which held from December 23 to 26, 2014. The Festival activities include Reading by Novelist and Newspaper Columnist, Prof. Okey Ndibe, Masquerade display at Ekweme Square, the Obiano Football Fiesta and the Jam Blast Music show held at the Ekwueme Square on the December 26, 2014.

So APC Wants to Hack into INEC Data? PDP Reacts says "APC is Indeed a Party of Criminals in Desperate Quest for Power"

 

You must have heard the alleged plan by the All Progressives Congress, APC to hack into INEC Database as announced by the Department of State Security yesterday. Are you surprised?

Some say APC’s nationwide membership registration which experienced low turnout is part of the ploy to acquire necessary data for the uncovered hacking plan.

Here is what the People’s Democratic Party, PDP said about it:

See the Wanted Brothers Who Killed 12 Persons Yesterday

   

I read this online and feel we should all read and share.

Brothers Cherif Kouachi (left), 32, & Said Kouachi (right), 34, both from Paris, have been identified as the men who stormed into the office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo yesterday and killed 12 people, including two police officers.

A third suspect, 18 year old Hamyd Mourad, who didn't fire any shorts, surrendered to police late last night after seeing his name circulating on social media.

The two brothers, who are said to have been trained in Yemen as assassins, are still at large.

See a photo of them in action below…

Wow... President Jonathan Drops The Bomb! A MUST READ!!!

 

President Goodluck Jonathan just killed it in his statement published below.

Just two days after ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo took another swipe at him by renewing his (OBJ’s) membership of a clique of some unnamed “elder statesmen” in the country who behave like motor park touts and make unpatriotic, inflammatory statements because they lost out in some power games, President GEJ berated them for trying to set the nation ablaze.

The President spoke at the State House, Abuja when he received a delegation of the Northern Elders Council (NEC) led by Second Republic Presidential Adviser, Tanko Yakassai.

This is A MUST READ… His words:

Umeh: A ‘Victor’ and His Many Victories by CHUKS OLUIGBO

 

The debate as to whether someone’s given name has anything to do with how that someone eventually turns out in life is an open-ended question. But whether we are for or against, the truth is that in life, we often find individuals who go ahead to fulfil the meaning of their names in every sense of it like a prophecy, negatively or positively. One man that has positively fulfilled – and continues to fulfil – his name in recent history is Victor Umeh, the indefatigable national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the party’s candidate for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat in the 2015 elections.

An accomplished estate manager and surveyor, Victor Umeh came into Nigeria’s political firmament like a shining star. He was a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 1998 and a pioneer member of APGA in 2002. Ever since then, his light has never grown dim and his name has remained synonymous with victory.