Nasir El-Rufai wins gov election in Kaduna, receives concession call from Incumbent Governor

Former FCT Minister and APC governorship candidate in Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El Rufai has been declared winner of the Kaduna state Governorship election. He pulled a total of 1, 117, 635 votes to defeat the incumbent governor and PDP candidate, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero who pulled a total of 485 833 votes.



Meanwhile the incumbent government at about 3pm called Mallam El Rufai to congratulate him and concede defeat.

Nuhu Ribadu concedes defeat, releases concession statement

Pioneer Chairman of EFCC and PDP Governorship flag bearer in Adamawa state, Nuhu Ribadu, released a statement this evening conceding defeat. His concession statement as posted on his Facebook wall below

"My dear people of Adamawa State, I greet you in the best form of greetings. I had dreamt of coming back home to lead our dear state to greater strides after years of underdevelopment. I started this journey in August last year and successfully got the mandate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to fly its flag for the April 11 gubernatorial election. I came into this race knowing fully well that political contests are two-way traffics – one either wins or loses. As a man of faith, I was also aware that leadership responsibility is a product of God’s anointment.

“In the course of this journey, I have seen genuine support and encouragement from the people of Adamawa state. Several individuals from Adamawa and beyond contributed generously to keep the campaign going and many others devoted their time, energy and intellect to see to the success of this project. I sincerely appreciate this belief in my person and my ambition.



“The support I got from my party’s leadership and individual members from President Goodluck Jonathan down to the party agents in our polling units was overwhelming and gratifying. The party leader in the state, Barrister Bala James Nggilari and the state party chairman, Chief Joel Madaki led their lieutenants in making this journey memorable.



“I came into this race with lofty dreams and clear vision for our dear state, but the voice of the majority has not given me this chance. I take this in good faith.

“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the winner and pray that at the end of it all our dear state will witness the needed progress and development it so much desires.

“God bless Adamawa State

APC's Ambode declared winner of Lagos Governor election, receives congratulatory call from Jimi Agbaje

Dear Lagosians, meet your governor for the next four years - starting from May 29th. APC's governorship candidate in Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode has been declared winner of the 2015 governorship election. The governor-elect pulled a total of 811, 994 to defeat PDP's Jimi Agbaje who pulled a total of 659, 788 votes.



Jimi Agbaje called Ambode to congratulate him and also concede defeat. See their tweets after the cut...

Photos: Violent post-election protest in Akwa-Ibom today

Massive protest currently ongoing in Uyo the Capital of Akwa Ibom State over yesterday's elections in the State. Angry protesters are insisting that a fresh election be conducted in the State. They are demanding that the election which they say is the most fraudulent in the history of the State be cancelled. The protesters burnt tires and took over major roads. More photos after the cut...

PDP defectors should not expect automatic appointment in my govt - Buhari

Addressing newsmen after casting his vote at his polling unit in Daura Katsina state yesterday April 11th, President-elect Gen Buhari is quoted as saying by Tribune that PDP defectors should not expect automatic appointment as ministers in his government.

"I have no fears of PDP defectors. The people who are defecting will only have influence in their constituencies. Since their constituencies are now controlled by the APC, their influence is, therefore, limited. I hope the people that are defecting will accept the fact that they are joining the people who succeeded. So, I don’t think they will just come and say they want to be ministers next month, simply because they were ministers before.” he said

Photos: Asari Dokubo and MASSOB leader hold private meeting

Ex-Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo had a private meeting with the leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Ralph Uwazurike at Buguma Toru LGA of Rivers State recently. Purpose of their meeting was not disclosed. More photos after the cut...

Skales comes for fan who insulted his girlfriend on instagram...

This social media trolls sef...lol. Singer Skales shared a picture of himself and his girlfriend having dinner and some female fan used it as an opportunity to insult the girlfriend. Skales wasn't having any of it, so he replied her...