'It is in your interest that you vote for APC' - Buhari appeals to Igbos in Lagos

Following the uproar that arose from the recent anti-Igbo remarks by the Oba of Lagos, President-elect, Gen. Buhari has appealed to Igbos in Lagos state to bury the hatchet and vote for APC in the April 11th governorship election in their own interest, saying they will benefit from his government if they do so. According to him, all tribes are well represented in Lagos state and there is no Northern Nigeria or Southern Nigeria, we have only One Nigeria. Gen Buhari said this while campaigning for APC Governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode in Lagos yesterday April 7th.

"I admire what your governor has done in terms of mobilising revenue to sustain Lagos development. I have a lot of respect for Governor Fashola for his hard work, commitment to the state and the country. There is no doubt that Lagos is a mini-Nigeria. We are all here and it has been mentioned by previous speakers that everybody (tribe) is adequately represented in Lagos. So, I assure you. If you vote for the continuity of APC in Lagos, you stand to gain more. It is in your interest that you vote for the APC. Please when you go home tell your neighbours, relatives and even the opposition to please bury the hatchet. Let them fall in line and vote the APC. When we were coming in our bus, Fashola told me how Lagos State had been spending to maintain the federal infrastructure here such as buildings, roads and other institutions. I had promised before that if I won the election and became the President, I would make Lagos my priority. Governor Fashola is already holding to me to that promise so I would like the incoming governor to listen carefully and make sure he makes me honour my undertaking.” he said

Soldiers, civilians killed as Boko Haram attacks New Marte in Borno

Many soldiers and civilians are feared dead after Boko Haram members struck New Marte community in Borno state yesterday April 7th.



According to Sahara Reporters, a security officer revealed that the armed sect members arrived the community in cars and sports utility vehicles, attacked a military base in the community, and killed many soldiers and civilian.

"They attacked as a heavy group, shooting at both civilians and soldiers. Then one of their Golf cars laden with explosives sped and hit one of our APC [anti-personnel carrier] tanks. The collision caused a big explosion that killed many people and seriously injured many more. Our soldiers killed a number of them. They were so many of them, ‎so there was shooting from all angles. The multiple explosions led to the deaths of dozens of both civilians and soldiers nearby,” the source said.

Do you guys know singer Akon's real name? It's hilarious...

From his profile on Wikipedia. That's a mouthful. Akon will do...:-)

Pics: See what female fans did to Kcee as he performed on stage in Germany

Kcee performed live in Stuttgart, Germany yesterday and his female fans couldn't keep their hands off him. They kept trying to touch 'him' and even grabbed his butt. At a point Kcee had to stop performing to beg a lady that grabbed his elephant to stop! Kcee is currently on his European tour. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: 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 APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode today April 7th where they reassured him and APC of their support in the upcoming election. More photos after the cut...

DSS warns on inciting and unguarded statements

The Department of State Service (DSS) today April 7th released a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Public Relations, Marilyn Ogar, warning against inciting and unguarded statements by some Nigerians.

“Its attention has been drawn to certain unguarded, inciting and divisive statements by some persons. We want to warn those stoking these embers of violence and disunity to desist, as this will not be tolerated. We should all strive to strengthen our nascent democracy as we work towards building a better Nigeria.

We want to also seize this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the Presidential election and urge them to shun all forms of violence before, during and after the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly election which will take place this weekend 11th April, 2015” Ms Ogar said.



DSS also said Nigerians should go out and vote this Saturday without fear as adequate security has been put in place.

Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi apologizes to Kunle Afolayan

This morning, movie director Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi blasted movie director Kunle Afolayan for comments he made about Igbos & piracy. This night, he's apologized to Kunle for those comments. Read below

To my colleague Kunle Afolayan, I think I over reacted. My reaction was born out of shock and anger over what you said about my tribe (Igbo). Please I am deeply sorry for all I said about you. Two wrongs can never make a right. Once more, I am sorry.

Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi (Mr Hollywood)