El-Rufai says FG is planning to kill Tambuwal for dumping PDP

The Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress,  Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, in Kaduna on Friday (today) said the withdrawal of the security details of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal who recently dumped PDP for APC, was a plot by the Federal Government to eliminate him (Tambuwal).

The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory accused President Goodluck Jonathan of masterminding the withdrawal of Tambuwal security aides, alleging that the Speaker was one of the targets of snipers being purportedly groomed by agents of the government.

"The withdrawal of Tambuwal's security aides is on the order of the President Goodluck Jonathan. The IG doesn't act that way. The president ordered the IG to order the removal. Its just the continuation of the Jonathanian impunity.

"This people have no respect for the law. They have no respect for rules. They think they are in power to abuse their control of coercive instruments of power and  we should warn them that impunity has limits. If anything happens to Tambuwal, the whole world would hold them responsible.

"He (Tambuwal) was on the list of those to be taken out by snipers. So, if anything happens to him, we know that it was done intentionally so that this will succeed.

"They should look across Burkina Faso and see what is happening when a government overstays its welcome or engages in wanton impunity. They should learn from history. I think it is very irresponsible on the part of IG and the government to do that." he said.

It would be recalled that ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo had in his open letter to President Jonathan last year alleged that agents of the Federal Government was grooming snipers that would target some prominent Nigerians.

Military takes over power in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's army chief, Navere Honore Traore has taken over power as head of state after President Blaise Compaore announced his resignation.

"In line with constitutional measures, and given the power vacuum … I will assume as of today my responsibilities as head of state," Traore said in a statement on Friday.

Burkina Faso President, Blaise had resigned from office following yesterday's massive protest by people who were opposed to the elongation of his 27 years tenure.

In the meantime, Bukina Faso's army chief has instituted a transitional body that would conduct elections for the seat of the president in the next 90 days.

Gombe Motor Park Bomb Blast: 3 suspects arrested

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an early morning bomb explosion at the Gombe Motor Park which left an unconfirmed number of persons dead and several others injured.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kudu Nma, told newsmen in Gombe that: "A vehicle which was suspected to have carried the bombers who came in with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) was recovered.

"Unfortunately for them, they were caught when they were about to run away," he said.

NAN reports that there was pandemonium around the area immediately after the incident as hundreds of youths from different directions descended on the park.

They threw stones at security personnel and other rescue workers who were evacuating corpses and the injured.

The security operatives had to shoot into the air to disperse the rampaging youths.

The bodies of the victims were later conveyed to the Gombe Specialist Hospital, while those injured were also taken to other hospitals for treatment.

At the Specialist Hospital, a mortuary attendant who pleaded for anonymity said 23 corpses were deposited there.

Meanwhile, the park and the surrounding area have been cordoned off while normalcy has been restored.

Also, many residents of the city have been visiting the hospital, trying to check if their relatives were among the victim.

BREAKING NEWS: Explosion rocks Gombe motor park

An explosion occurred this
morning at Gombe Line motor park in Gombe State.

Details of the incident are still sketchy, but sources say the explosion occurred shortly after a military patrol team left the area.

Photos: Kcee acquires customized 2014 cadillac Escalade

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President Jonathan orders reinstatement of Stephen Keshi as Super Eagles coach

President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate reinstatement of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi.

Keshi whose contract with the Nigeria Football Federation was not renewed after the World Cup in Brazil, said he was not angry against those who relieved him of his assignment but admitted he was ready to return as a sign of respect to Mr President.

"If the number one citizen of this country asked me to stay back I wouldn't want to think any other team because this is the team I captained for 14 years and have coached for some years too but sometimes you do have mixed feelings because of what is on ground".

Concerning the must win second leg tie of the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Congo, Keshi said there is nothing to worry about because he still has his team intact.

President Jonathan picks PDP presidential form

President Goodluck Jonathan today paid the required N22m to pick the presidential nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja.

President Jonathan while picking the forms said he would still have bought them even if he was not endorsed by the party as its sole presidential candidate.

"I'm proud to be gay" - Apple CEO Tim Cook comes out

Apple CEO Tim Cook today revealed that he is gay.

Tim, who is worth an estimated $500million, came out as gay in an editorial for Bloomberg Business Week, stating: "Let me be clear: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me".

Cook, 53, acknowledged in the essay that while his sexual orientation has not been a secret to many people at Apple he has never before spoken publicly about the issue.

Cook took the helm of one of the world's most successful companies after the death of its founder, Steve Jobs, in 2011.

Photo: Woman kills man who tried to rape her

A 22-year-old woman, Ifeoma Okechukwu on Monday, around 12.30pm, in Atlantic View Estate, Alpha Beach Road, Lekki, Lagos State, killed an unidentified suspected rapist.

The Imo State indigene was on her menstrual period and had gone out to buy sanitary pad. She was said to be on her way back home when she was accosted by the stranger.

Narrating what happened, she said: "After buying the sanitary pads, I was going back home when I saw a man, who should be in his forties, standing at a corner. He approached me and ordered me to take him to my house.

"He put his hand into his pocket as if he wanted to bring out a weapon. He said he would kill me if I shouted.

"When we got to the house, he said I should shut the door and I did. He said I should remove my clothes; and I started begging him, but he refused to listen.

"So I told him to let me get to the kitchen because I was cooking something and I would be back. I got a rod and hid it in my wrapper. I went back and moved slowly towards him, still begging, but he refused.

"He was taking off his clothes and wearing a condom when I used the rod to hit him in the head. I started screaming. And then I picked the phone and called my uncle."

The victim's uncle, who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Metro that he went to report the matter at the Ilasan Police Station after learning what had happened.

He said, "I was not at home when the incident happened and her younger brother had also gone out. So, she was alone in the house and it was possible he had been monitoring her movement.

"When she called me and said what had happened, I left the office and went to the police station in Jakande Estate where I reported the matter."

Meanwhile a police source told PUNCH Metro that investigators found a pack of condoms on the deceased, including a phone without a SIM card.

The source added that since the incident happened, no one had shown up to claim the man's corpse.

Okechukwu was however said to have been arrested and detained in police custody.

Source: Punch

2015 Election: 9ice shares bottles of palm oil, palm wine and water

9ice is taking all necessary steps to ensure he wins a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly.

The singer turned politician took to the streets to share branded bottles of palm oil, palm wine and water ahead of the 2015 elections.

Man commits suicide over N1,000 theft

A 32-year-old man, Mr. Simon Mbam, of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has committed suicide after he was tortured by some villagers for allegedly stealing N1,000 from a shop in the market.

The victim, who jumped into a pond in the area last weekend, found himself in the mess when he left his house in the evening of the fateful day to buy drinks with his friends.

While late Simon and his friends were busy sipping their drinks, the owner of the shop raised an alarm over a missing N1,000 in his carton of drinks, but no customer admitted to haven taken the money.

The alarm raised by the shop owner attracted villagers who stormed the scene and gave the suspects till the following day to return the money or face the consequences.

It was learned that the said missing money was found at the door step of the shop, but when the villagers who were determined to get to the root of the matter gathered, the owner of the shop insisted on knowing the person behind the act.

Vanguard further gathered that the suspect, who later confessed to the crime, was allegedly beaten by the irate villagers until he started bleeding and losing consciousness.

They demanded that he should be treated like a thief, even as he was fined two goats, two crates of beer and N5,000, which were immediately provided by the suspect's mother (names withheld).

It was gathered that the village head rejected what the suspect's mother brought, insisting that an additional N5,000 should be provided so that the matter would be completely resolved without involving the police.

This second demand by the villagers made the suspect, who felt humiliated by the entire process, escape from his captors and jumped into Aku Pond, which was not far from the market square.

All efforts to rescue him on time proved abortive as he drowned before his body was retrieved by the villagers.

Meanwhile, four persons including the village head, had been arrested by the police after the mother of the victim reported the matter.

Source: Vanguard

M.I set to drop "The Chairman" album, see official artwork and tracklist

M.I Abaga has unveiled his official album artwork along with the track-list of his highly anticipated 3rd album, The Chairman, which will be available worldwide tomorrow.

The album contains 17 songs including features from Wizkid, Seyi shay, Ice Prince, Olamide, Reminince, Pato Ranking, Runtown, Sarkodie, Tu Face, Nosa, Koker, Sound Sultan, Emmy Ace and a host of others. There is notably an international collaboration with Dance Hall superstar Bennie Man.

Supporters donate N98m to help President Jonathan pay for PDP presidential nomination form

According to a State House press release released today, "President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 pick up the PDP nomination form for the 2015 Presidential elections."

President Jonathan thanked all Nigerians, members of the PDP, friends, associates, and all groups for their support.

"The President is also grateful to all the persons, groups and communities who have sent donations, and made pledges to assist him to pay the required N22 million for the PDP Presidential Nomination Fee and Expression of Interest Form.

"He acknowledges, and accepts with immense gratitude, the following donations and pledges that he has received from a broad section of Nigerians:

1. Mr. Kennedy Ikenna Odoeme – N5, 000
2. Mr Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi – N10,000
3. PDP Governors – N22 Million
4. Transformation Agenda of Nigeria (TAN) – N22m
5. Ogbia LGA Stakeholders, Bayelsa state – N5m
6. Otuoke Community Stakeholders – N2m
7. Brass LGA Stakeholders, Bayelsa state – N50, 000
8. Bayelsa State PDP Stakeholders- N5m
9. Northern Youths Forum – N2m
10. Central Market Traders Union, Kaduna State – N1m
11. PDP Stakeholders, Zaria LGA – N500,000
12.PDP Stakeholders, Yobe State – N500,000
13. PDP Stakeholders, Kaduna State- N2m
14. Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore – N5m
15. The Goodluck Support Group, Gombe State – N1m
16. Adamawa State PDP Stakeholders – N3m
17. Ebonyi State PDP Stakeholders- N2m
18.Kogi State PDP Stakeholders – N5m
19. Rivers State PDP Stakeholders – N5m
20. The 2015 Project – N1m
21.Team Goodluck, Ondo North Senatorial District – N5m
22. Middle Belt PDP Women Support Group for GEJ 2015 – N500,000
23. King David Generation Foundation, Jos – N200,000
24. Behwong Weneng Yere Duk, Jos – N200,000
25. Redemption 3 Youth Organization, Plateau State – N500,000
26. Plateau State Indigenes Association, Abuja – N300,000
27. Gombe Youth United for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan 2015 – N500,000
28. Gombe Youth Vanguard for PDP - N500,000
29. Yamahu/Deba Goodluck Support Group – N200,000
30. Coalition of Gombe Support Groups for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan – N2m
31. Hinna Youth Coalition for Goodluck – N500,000
32. Nigerian Women Pray for Jonathan - N1m
33. National Association of Widows - N100,000
34. National Council of Women Societies - N500,000
35. Female members of the PDP Board of Trustees - N500,000
36. Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities - N100,000
37. National Association of Market Women - N500,000
38. Community Awareness and Development Network – N1m"

Boko Haram conquers Army headquarters in Adamawa state

Boko Haram insurgents have taken over the headquarters of the 234 battalion in Mubi, Adamawa State, Sahara Reporters report.

Nigerian troops guarding the barracks initially reportedly exchanged fire with the insurgents but fled after more insurgents arrived in the area with heavy firepower.

House Speaker Tambuwal dumps PDP for APC, shuts House till Dec 3, PDP asks him to do the needful

After months of speculation and denial, the speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for main opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC.

Tambuwal formally announced his defection on Tuesday at the House plenary. He said he was heeding to the calls of members of his constituency.

After making the announcement of his defection to the APC, Tambuwal adjourned the plenary session of the House till December 3.

The PDP has in a statement released yesterday, asked Tambuwal to resign.

"After a thorough consideration of the matter, the NWC (National Working Committee) came to a conclusion that the Hon. Speaker, as a responsible elected officer, knows full well what is needful and honourable of him since his new party is in the minority. We are not unmindful of the fact that Hon. Tambuwal became Speaker on the platform of the PDP as the political party with the majority of seats in the House of Representatives and that this incontrovertible fact has not changed". the PDP said.

PDP refuses to sell presidential nomination form to aspirants after collecting their N24m

A fresh crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party over the insistence of some of its members to contest its presidential primary with President Goodluck Jonathan, who has been endorsed as its sole presidential candidate.

Two aspirants, Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa and Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola, were at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja on Tuesday to purchase the forms, but the national leadership of the party refused to sell its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms to them.

Tafawa-Balewa, who hails from Bauchi State, and he is also the son of Nigeria's First Republic Prime Minister, the late Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa, was the first to storm the party's national secretariat with his supporters and bank tellers, with which he had hoped to purchase the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms.

The bank tellers indicated that he deposited N22m into the account of the party with Zenith Bank. The breakdown of the fees showed that he paid N20m as nomination fee and another N2m for the expression of interest form.

Rather than being issued his forms, the aspirant claimed that he was told by officials of the party that the forms were not ready. Meanwhile the party is expected to stop the selling of forms to all the aspirants on Thursday (tomorrow).

Tafawa-Balewa said he was told that all other forms were on sale except the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms.

He said, "I have paid for my forms. I was however told that they don't have the forms ready. No matter, I am still here. I will send some of my people here on Thursday to come and pick the forms."

Speaking on the refusal of the party to present her with her forms, Duke-Abiola, who is one of the widows of the late Chief MKO Abiola, described the action of the party as questionable.

Displaying the Diamond Bank Teller with which she paid her N2m to the party's bank account, Duke-Abiola wondered why the party would issue her receipts and refused to sell the forms to her.

Female aspirants, like her, are expected to pay just N2m for the expression of interest form while the nomination form is free for them.

The party claimed it took the decision to encourage female aspirants to run for elective offices.

The presidential aspirant said she was told by the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu and Mustapha that the party printed only one form.

She said, "I have the receipt from the party after paying my money. But they said they printed only one presidential nomination form, even though the guidelines do not say that.

"The NOS and the National Chairman said the party printed only one form. I asked that they should give the one they printed to me since I was there. They.laughed and said whether I didn't know who they printed it for. This is a fraud."

She said that she would not ask for a refund of her money, but that the party must sell the forms to her, having paid for them since she said there was vacancy in Aso Rock.

Source: Punch

Photo: P-Square's Peter Okoye joins illuminati, shows off sign

LOL calm down... Don't mind the title of this post. I just wanted to get your attention *winks*

So here is the gist...

Peter Okoye shared the above pic few hours ago on Instagram, and it has raised speculations among his fans who are now accusing him of being a member of an ancient cult know as illuminati. In this picture, Peter is seen "flashing a sign" associated with illuminati with his hand. (Google "illuminati" if you've not heard about the cult) See some of his fans reaction below...

Do you think Peter Okoye is really a member of the illuminati? Share your thoughts.

2015: Kwankwaso joins presidential race

The governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has joined Atiku Abubakar and Muhammadu Buhari in the race to cling the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kwankwaso formally declared his 2015 presidential ambition today in Abuja.

Singer Harrysong denies showing off borrowed money

Singer Harrysong has denied reports that he borrowed the money he showed off on Instagram.

"How can I borrow money and flaunt it on social media? It will be stupid of me to do that. It is my money. I went for a show in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The organizers were to pay into my account but they didn't. Instead I was given cash. It was a concert organzied for students of a tertiary institution in Uyo. It is money from my hard work" he told Encomium magazine.

Check out 9ice's official campaign posters

9ice is planning to contest for a seat in the National House of Assembly to represent the Ogbomoso North Constituency.

Shocking details of how Boko Haram raped abducted girls

"He soon began to threaten me with a knife to have sex with him and when I refused, he brought out his gun, warning that he would kill me if I shouted."

"Then he began to rape me every night … I had never had sex before; it was very painful and I cried bitterly because I was bleeding afterwards."

These were the words of a 15-year-old girl, who was abducted by Boko Haram and forcibly married to one of its commanders in a camp in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State.

The girl, according to a report by Human Rights Watch, was abducted in 2013 but she escaped after four weeks in captivity.

The teenager is one of the five girls that personally recounted their ordeals in the publication which was made public on Monday. She said that after her marriage to the commander who was in his early 30s, she was ordered to live with him in cave.

An 18-year-old victim also described how an insurgent sexually abused her when she went to use the bathroom.

She said, "I did not know he followed me when I walked a short distance away from the tree under which we slept. He grabbed me from behind, roughly fondling me while trying to take off his pants. I screamed in fright and he hurriedly left me as I continued to shout for help."

Another woman, who was raped in 2013 in one of the militants' camps near Gwoza, described how a commander's wife seemed to encourage the crime.

"I was lying down in the cave pretending to be ill because I did not want the marriage the commander planned to conduct for me with another insurgent on his return from the Sambisa camp. When the insurgent who had paid my dowry came in to force himself on me, the commander's wife blocked the cave entrance and watched as the man raped me."

Another woman aged 19, who was married and had children, described how she and one other woman were raped after having been abducted in April 2014.

She said, "When we arrived at the camp, they left us under a tree. I managed to sleep. I was exhausted and afraid. Late in the night, two insurgents woke me and another woman, saying their leader wanted to see us.

"We had no choice but to follow them; but as soon as we moved deep into the bush, one of them dragged me away, while his partner took the other woman to another direction.

"I guessed what they had in mind and I began to cry. I begged him, telling him I was a married woman. He ignored my pleas, flung me on the ground, and raped me. I could not tell anyone what happened, not even my husband.

"I still feel so ashamed and cheated. The other woman told me she was also raped but vowed never to speak of it as she was single and believes that news of her rape would foreclose her chances of marriage."

Source: Punch

How President Jonathan's presidential declaration preparation is going

The Presidential Committee on Declaration which was set up by President Goodluck Jonathan for his re-election bid, is yet to come up with a particular venue for the President's formal declaration because members of the committee have not agreed on the format for the declaration which is scheduled to hold on November 11.

The committee's chairman, Dr. Haliru Bello, disclosed this to State House correspondents after its second meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.

He said the format, whether a low-key or an elaborate one, will determine the venue.

ROBBERY ALERT: Robbers ask Igando residents in Lagos to keep their Christmas gifts

Robbers reportedly wrote a letter to residents of Ikotun Road, Igando, Lagos last Thursday, notifying them of their impending visit to collect their "dues" for the festive season.

According to Punch Metro, 20 copies of the printed letter shown above, were scattered on the streets, and were discovered by residents on Monday morning.

The letter reads:

"Be prepared, be prepared, be prepared. Our dues must be paid this festive season. Nobody can stop us as we can strike at any time. Only enough money can save your life.

"To be fore warned is to be fore harmed. We have warned you in this area, and if you have ears, you ought to hear."

Source: Punch Metro

Photos: President Jonathan, Bishop David Oyedepo arrive Nigeria from Israel

President Goodluck Jonathan and Bishop Oyedepo arrived Abuja this morning after going on a 3-day pilgrimage in Israel.

Boko Haram abduct 30 adolescents as they prepare to release Chibok girls today

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents over the weekend abducted about 30 adolescents - some of them girls aged as young as 11, a local village chief told journalists on sunday.

"The insurgents... grabbed young people, boys and girls, from our region," said Alhaji Shettima Maina, who is in charge of the Mafa village around 50 kilometres east of the city of Maiduguri.

"They took all boys aged 13 and over... and all girls aged 11 and more. According to our information, 30 young people were abducted in the last two days," he said.

This report is coming a day after a self acclaimed secretary General of Boko Haram, Mallam Danladi Ahmadu promised that the group will release the over 200 abducted Chibok school girls on Monday (today) to Chadian President, Idriss Derby for onward presentation to the Nigerian government.

Boko Haram: 'Displaced victims eat grass to survive'

According to the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, over 90,000 of its members, displaced in the troubled North-East had to feed on grass and insects to survive in their hideouts.

The church, in a press statement by the Director of Information, Rev. Fr. Gideon Obasogie on Sunday, said. "A good number of those trapped around the Cameroonian borders are gradually finding their way into Maiduguri. Counting their ordeals, some will tell you how they fed on grass and insects. A group from Pulka community alone buried over 80 children, who took ill in the bush and died."

He also decried that over 14 parishes have been sacked in the area, with about 20 priests displaced and some members still searching for their loved ones in both Maiduguri and Yola dioceses.

He noted that the church has spent over N3m on all internally displaced persons at different locations in Maiduguri, explaining that this church took to this because it "must bear witness to the Gospel both in word and deed."

The church encouraged the people "not to lose faith, but to use this moment of trial and persecution as a golden opportunity to express abundantly the faith they profess."

2015: I'm not a religious fanatic - Buhari says he may choose a Christian as his running mate

Former Head of State and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari says he is not a religious fundamentalist.

Buhari, in an interview with TheCable, hinted that his running mate may be a Muslim or a Christian noting that he had chosen Christians as his running mate on several occasions, contrary to the belief that he is a fanatic.

"Nigerians will always uncover impossible room for manoeuvre for politicians. I had to face one of the governors during one of our party's meetings (over the issue of religion).

"In 2003, I chose Chuba Okadigbo as my running mate. He was a Roman Catholic. He was an Igbo. In 2007, I picked Edwin Ume-Ezeoke. He was a Roman Catholic. He was an Igbo. And in 2010, I chose even a pastor, Pastor Tunde Bakare.

"Honestly, what do Nigerians want me to do? If they don't believe I'm not a fundamentalist, what else can I do?" he said.

He further said, "I have not absolutely closed my mind to picking a Christian or Muslim as running mate if I get the ticket. I firmly believe that Nigerians, having gone through what they have gone through, realise it is not a matter of religion, but a matter of Nigeria.

"And the main religions, Christianity and Islam, they know and they believe in the Almighty God. The question of stealing and short-changing people in the name of religion should stop," he said.

Photo: TY Bello's new born twin boys are so adorable

TY Bello and her husband, after 9 years of waiting, welcomed a set of twin boys 2 weeks ago. (Read here if you missed it)

They are so adorable!!

Why i did a solo endorsement without my brother - Peter Okoye

P-Square's Peter Okoye has explained why he got an Olympic milk endorsement without his brother, Paul. Speaking at his unveiling as the brand ambassador of the milk product, Peter debunked speculations that he would soon break from his brother.

"Music is like football. For example, if I play for Barcelona and I get endorsed by Nike, it doesn't mean the whole Barcelona team has been endorsed. This is about me and not me and Paul" he explained.

"Among thousands or perhaps millions of people in the entertainment industry, I felt honoured to be chosen as the brand ambassador. The deal means a lot, not just to me but also to my fans. If a brand isn't worth it I have nothing to do with such a brand. The fact that I am ready to work with this brand is an indication of its top quality" he added.

2014 Pilgrimage: Photos: President Jonathan visits Church of Transfiguration, Mt. Tabor in Israel

President Goodluck Jonathan is currently in Israel for the 2014 Pilgrimage. The president visited Mount Tabor (Mount of Transfiguration) one of the Holiest Sites in Israel. Matt 17: 1-13; Judges 4: 12-16; Luke 9: 28-37; John 4: 31-34.

President Jonathan visiting the Church of Transfiguration, Mt. Tabor.

Fr. Bernard, priest-in-charge waiting to welcome President Jonathan to the Church of Transfiguration.

Fr. Bernard welcoming President Jonathan to the Church of Transfiguration, Mt. Tabor.

President Jonathan, Gov Obiano, CAN President, Bishop Oyedepo, Primate Okoh praying at Mt. Tabor.

Northern Youths donate N2m to Jonathan to enable him purchase presidential nomination form

Some youths under the aegis of Northern Youth Forum on Saturday donated N2 million to President Goodluck Jonathan to purchase his presidential nomination form.

The Coordinator of the forum, Engr Bello Bichi, announced the donation at a rally in support of President Jonathan in Kano.

''We decided to support Mr President with this token amount to enable him purchase the nomination form for the presidency.

''The youths in the north believe that President Jonathan has the country and youth at heart in view of his commitment toward transforming the country,'' he said.

Bichi who reaffirmed the commitment of youths in the north to support President Jonathan's ambition for the second term, called on the president not to relent in his effort toward ensuring peace, unity and development in the country.

The Minister of Youth Development,  Mr Boni Haruna in his remarks, said the donation was a clear indication that Northern youths were in support of President Jonathan's bid to re-contest the presidency in 2015.

Jonathan, who will formally declare his presidential ambition on Nov 11, needs N22m to purchase the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s nomination form.

See new and adorable pictures of Ciara's baby Future

Ciara's son is really cute!

The 29-year-old singer who is celebrating her birthday today shared the cutest and most adorable pictures of her son, Future Zahir Wilburn.