Monday, 13 April 2015
Another Crisis Rocks P-Square Villa?
There seems to be an on-going crisis rocking Peter and Paul Okoye, better known as P-Square, going by feelers reaching us. In 2014, news of the singers going their separate ways took over the media and it took the intervention of some respected people in the society to settle their differences and peace was eventually restored.
Last week, Peter and his wife, Lola Okoye, almost gave some of their fans a heart attack when they posted about their marriage, suggesting they were having issues that was beyond their powers, only to later claim it was an ‘expensive joke’.
As if that was not enough, in the early hours of today, Monday, April 13, 2015, some pictures surfaced online indicating that Peter Okoye is building a multi-million Naira beverage company somewhere in Lagos.
Hours later, his twin brother and group mate, Paul Okoye, expressed his mind on some songs he tagged ‘my best 40 songs of P2 (P-Square)’. In his posts, he did not hide how he made the group popular through songs he personally wrote.
He also disclosed how he felt bad about a song he wrote, produced, but could not get the group to shoot a video for.
His captions read: “P-Square ft Dave Scott ….this is a very good example of a good song, produced by me, written by me and performed by me…we already shot the video …..So watch out for it. #mybest40songsofp2
One song I regretted we never did the video is Forever…..a love song, a very good song….written by me, produced by me and performed by me…is a special song especially for the ladies ??
P-Square’s all time biggest wedding song. Written by me …produced by me and performed by me…a very good example of an ever-green song. Years to years to come, this song will still be bumping and I know u all love it #mybest40songsofp2
E no easy by P-Square….a wonderful song…produced by J-Martinz..written by me performed by psquare…,some say is a gospel music…but is a reality of what we do as psquare
The internationally acclaimed Do Me….was dreaming one night and I woke up singing this song…then j.matins was at our place .., called him,woke my twin brother up and told them I think I have a HIT …and it was a dream come true
Bringing the behind the scenes of my best 40 songs of psquare and the brains behind the success of each song ??
Personally …presently the highest view video on YouTube coming from Africa guess who wrote and produced ?? don’t take is personal… Me.,”
Some people have started asking questions as to if all is well with the music group.
But P-Square’s Publicist, Bayo Adetu of Square Image Associates, said “Well, there is nothing wrong with Paul’s posts on Instagram. Nigerians are always speculating. I’m even hearing the speculation of crisis aspect from you. You are breaking it to me.”
Sunday, 12 April 2015
INEC Declares APC’s Ajimobi Winner Of Oyo Governorship Election
INEC Declares APC’s Governor Abiola Ajimobi Winner Of Oyo Governorship Election
OYO State: OFFICIAL GUBER RESULTS
APC: 327,310
Accord: 254,520
LP: 184,111
PDP: 79019
SDP: 54740
Governor Abiola Ajimobi has become the first governor to govern Oyo State twice.
He defeated two other former governors in the state to clinch victory in a keenly-contested election.
This came as Accord refused to sign the result sheets saying he had the directive of his party not to sign.
The secretary of the party, Nureni Adisa, the mandate of his party had been stolen.
The former governors who contested with the incumbent governor are Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala of Labour Party and Senator Rashidi Ladoja of Accord.
As at the time of filing this report, Ajimobi had won 20 out of the 33 local governments in the state leaving Ladoja with only seven and Akala with six.
Before the announcement of the results, there was tension in the metropolis as some members of Accord were reportedly celebrating after knowing that their preferred candidate was leading with a wide margin in just one local government.
Violence
Over 500 armed youths in Ogbomoso North Local Government ambushed INEC officials and forced the officials to show them the results sheets.
According to Dr. Akin Ademuyiwa, the council’s collation officer, the youth barricaded the road.
After showing them the results sheers, they were allowed to go.
He commended the maturity displayed by the security agents attached to the officials who did not struggle with them.
The results are as follow:
AFIJIO
Accord-4,590
APC-5,087
LP-3,743
PDP-1,735
SDP-433
SAKI EAST
Accord-2,955
APC-4,746
LP-3,078
PDP-1,598
SDP-928
EGBEDA
Accord-1,5811
APC-13,495
LP-2,097
PDP-2,625
SDP-2,625
OORELOPE
Accord-3,802
APC-4,730
LP-6,255
PDP-1,452
SDP-572
KAJOLA
Accord-2,827
APC-13,436
LP-3,544
PDP-6,123
SDP-1,205
ATISBO
Accord-3,257
APC-7,132
LP-2,862
PDP-2,339
SDP-1,156
IBARAPA CENTRAL
Accord-5,921
APC-5,084
LP-2,187
PDP-3,201
SDP-826
ATIBA
Accord-3,734
APC-10,396
LP-7,656
PDP-1,396
SDP-587
ONA ARA
Accord-8,887
APC-7,434
LP-1,592
PDP-2,512
SDP-891
IBARAPA NORTH
Accord-4,509
APC-5,317
LP-3,317
PDP-3,373
SDP-776
AKINYELE
Accord-4,509
APC-5, 317
LP-3,842
PDP-3,373
SDP-776
OLUYOLE
Accord-10,535
APC-11,903
LP-1,542
PDP-1,953
SDP-1,687
IWAJOWA
Accord-2,980
APC-7,990
LP-1,478
PDP-4,198
SDP-719
ISEYIN
Accord-8,410
APC-19,547
LP-4,136
PDP-1,663
SDP-1,504
OGBOMOSO SOUTH
Accord-2,097
APC-3,571
LP-19,351
PDP-1,647
SDP-224
ITESIWAJU
Accord-1,404
APC-5,661
LP-2,805
PDP-4,773
SDP-822
IBADAN NORTH WEST
Accord-9,826
APC-12,491
LP-4,413
PDP-2,164
SDP-3,959
IDO
Accord-8,194
APC-10,912
LP-2,856
PDP-1,724
SDP-1,292
OYO WEST
Accord-5,865
APC-10,337
LP-3,771
PDP-1,416
SDP-690
OYO EAST
Accord-8,472
APC-10,037
LP-2,765
PDP-1,393
SDP-785
IBADAN SOUTH EAST
Accord-16,460
APC-16,411
LP-5,335
PDP-2,937
SDP-2,150
LAGELU
Accord-10,787
APC-10,286
LP-1,601
PDP-1,776
SDP-1,076
ORIIRE
Accord-3,836
APC-7,014
LP-9,543
PDP-3,978
SDP-2,815
OGO OLUWA
Accord-3,169
APC-5,012
LP-5,974
PDP-848
SDP-377
OLORUNSOGO
Accord-3,284
APC-4,471
LP-3,527
PDP-434
SDP-176
IBARAPA EAST
Accord-5,383
APC-6,963
LP-1738
PDP-2,497
SDP-3,021
SAKI WEST
Accord-7,702
APC-13,093
LP-8,368
PDP-3,782
SDP-1,259
IREPO
Accord-4,770
APC-6,448
LP-2,389
PDP-494
SDP-1,754
SURULERE
Accord-4,052
APC-5,284
LP-9,675
PDP-2,575
SDP-676
IBADAN SOUTH WEST
Accord-16,219
APC-26,962
LP-7,478
PDP-3,688
SDP-4,785
IBADAN NORTH EAST
Accord-24,485
APC-14,671
LP-4,833
PDP-2,450
SDP-6,780
OGBOMOSO NORTH
Accord-2,151
APC-3,747
LP-29,010
PDP-1,450
SDP-365
IBADAN NORTH
Accord-23,443
APC-25,275
LP-11,048
PDP-2,347
SDP-5,743
Breaking: PDP chairman in Ebonyi shot dead
Two persons were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Saturday by unknown gunmen in the state.
The victims include a middle aged man, Mike Ojor in Ikwo Nnoyo in Ikwo local government area and the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ishielu LGA of the state, Mr. Emeka Nworie, the Vanguard has reported.
The mastermind of the dastardly act are said to be thugs allegedly loyal to an opposition political party in the state.
A source revealed that the late PDP chairman was attacked in his house in Ezzagu in Ishielu LGA and shot several times by his assailants.
Confirming the incident, the state Police spokesman, ASP Chris Anyanwu stated the assailants before killing the PDP stalwart asked for money which was generously given to them but still went ahead to kill their victim.
Also, The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Chris Anyanwu has confirmed the attack and snatching of election materials by some suspected hoodlums in Umuezeoka, Ezza North local government area of Ebonyi State.
According to him, “it is unfortunate that people would snatch election materials in a bid to rig election. Most regrettable is the injury sustained by a corp member in the process.”
He stated that the command had deployed men of the command to the area to recover the snatched materials and ensure the security of lives and property in the area.
Mr. Anyanwu further noted that the injured INEC officials and corp member are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the state.
The victims include a middle aged man, Mike Ojor in Ikwo Nnoyo in Ikwo local government area and the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ishielu LGA of the state, Mr. Emeka Nworie, the Vanguard has reported.
The mastermind of the dastardly act are said to be thugs allegedly loyal to an opposition political party in the state.
A source revealed that the late PDP chairman was attacked in his house in Ezzagu in Ishielu LGA and shot several times by his assailants.
Confirming the incident, the state Police spokesman, ASP Chris Anyanwu stated the assailants before killing the PDP stalwart asked for money which was generously given to them but still went ahead to kill their victim.
Also, The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Chris Anyanwu has confirmed the attack and snatching of election materials by some suspected hoodlums in Umuezeoka, Ezza North local government area of Ebonyi State.
According to him, “it is unfortunate that people would snatch election materials in a bid to rig election. Most regrettable is the injury sustained by a corp member in the process.”
He stated that the command had deployed men of the command to the area to recover the snatched materials and ensure the security of lives and property in the area.
Mr. Anyanwu further noted that the injured INEC officials and corp member are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the state.
The Most Expensive Road Legal Car
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 750-hp, 6.5-liter, 12-cylinder
0-62 mph: 2.9 seconds
I wouldn’t want to let this baby out of the garage. Imagine if it got a scratch, your talking hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage. I suppose it’s alright for some, I wouldn’t even be able to afford the compulsary excess.
Manager!VIDEO: Danny S – “Iyoo” VIDEO PREMIERE: Mr 2kay – Bad Girl Special (Remix) ft. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay
Grafton Entertainment is proud to unveil the official video for “Bad Girl Special Remix” by Mr. 2Kay featuring Cynthia Morgan and Seyi Shay. The video was premiered on MTV Base last week, followed by several other cable and terrestrial music channels across Nigeria, Africa and the UK.
Mr. Tonye Ibiama, CEO of Grafton Records decided to release the video today, as the label could no longer handle the pressure from fans of Mr. 2Kay and lovers of the song. In his words, “The demand for the video on social media and the mainstream was overwhelming and convincing. Our original plan was to release the video two weeks away, but it’s all good.”
The video which was shot and directed by the genius, Clarence Peters showcases an interesting storyline that in turn reveals the acting skills of Cynthia Morgan and Seyi Shay. This is a music video that projects another unique skill of these singers.
Cynthia Morgan and Mr. Kay would hold your attention from the beginning of the video and lead you to another scene where Seyi Shay would dare to out-do Cynthia, as she shares a steaming moment with ‘bad boy’, 2Kay. Both girls would later meet at a concert where 2Kay is billed to perform and then… you really want to see the outcome yourself.
Mr. 2Kay is probably one of the most popular names in the news lately, as his song – “Bad Girl Special Remix” keeps drawing various forms of attention to him. The song has already circulated all the major chart shows in the country and the weight of airplay is off the hook.
“I just want to thank everybody; from my brother, Patoranking to the beautiful Seyi Shay, the amazing Cynthia Morgan and of course, the DJs, blogs, TV and radio stations. I can never leave out the fans; without them, I would never ever be where I am today. God bless you all.”
Watch “Bad Girl Special Remix” after the cut!
Video
Mr. Tonye Ibiama, CEO of Grafton Records decided to release the video today, as the label could no longer handle the pressure from fans of Mr. 2Kay and lovers of the song. In his words, “The demand for the video on social media and the mainstream was overwhelming and convincing. Our original plan was to release the video two weeks away, but it’s all good.”
The video which was shot and directed by the genius, Clarence Peters showcases an interesting storyline that in turn reveals the acting skills of Cynthia Morgan and Seyi Shay. This is a music video that projects another unique skill of these singers.
Cynthia Morgan and Mr. Kay would hold your attention from the beginning of the video and lead you to another scene where Seyi Shay would dare to out-do Cynthia, as she shares a steaming moment with ‘bad boy’, 2Kay. Both girls would later meet at a concert where 2Kay is billed to perform and then… you really want to see the outcome yourself.
Mr. 2Kay is probably one of the most popular names in the news lately, as his song – “Bad Girl Special Remix” keeps drawing various forms of attention to him. The song has already circulated all the major chart shows in the country and the weight of airplay is off the hook.
“I just want to thank everybody; from my brother, Patoranking to the beautiful Seyi Shay, the amazing Cynthia Morgan and of course, the DJs, blogs, TV and radio stations. I can never leave out the fans; without them, I would never ever be where I am today. God bless you all.”
Watch “Bad Girl Special Remix” after the cut!
Video
UPDATE: South Africa Agrees To Return Seized $15m To Buhari
South Africa has indicated her willingness to return the more than $15 million seized from some Nigerians last year in a move aimed to please the country’s new president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari.
This is contrary to claims allegedly made by South African ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, that the money seized by the South African government had been released to Nigeria.
It would be recalled that the South African government had, on September 5, 2014, seized $9.3m cash belonging to Nigeria and a month later seized another $5.7m, claiming that both funds were to be used for illegal purchase of arms.
But The Mail & Guardian reported yesterday that the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, made positive overtures to Jacob Zuma of South Africa before the elections and relations between the two countries are likely to improve.
“South Africa is considering returning the Nigerian money that it confiscated last year or clearing the way to sell arms to the West African country,” The Mail & Guardian reported.
The newspaper also has learned through diplomatic sources that South Africa has begun talks to work out a process to return the money in an effort to start off on a clean slate with the recently elected government of the Nigerian president-elect.
South African law enforcement agencies seized $15 million in two batches: $5.7-million that had been wired to Standard Bank and $9.3-million in cash, which was confiscated.
It was brought into the country through Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg in three suitcases by a delegation said to represent the Nigerian government. In both cases, the money was suspected to be for illegal use.
Now, South Africa wants to use the money to extend an olive branch to Buhari’s government and mend relations between the two countries, which became strained during the tenure of outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan.
“The positive thing about (Buhari) is that one of the people who supported him is Atiku Abubakar. That makes him our man and he will automatically work well with [President Jacob] Zuma,” a government source said.
Abubakar is close to Zuma. He was Nigeria’s deputy president during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo, at the time when Zuma was Thabo Mbeki’s deputy.
“Also, this man (Buhari) is a (retired) military general. It is true that the military needs some beefing up to fight Boko Haram and we should help,” the source added.
So how will Nigeria know that it stands to benefit from an otherwise controversial transaction that had exacerbated tensions between the two countries?
The government source further stated: “Diplomatically you send a signal. Obviously, they will have to make a request once they receive a positive signal, but the request will just be an official step to finalising the transaction.”
Buhari is due to take over the leadership of the country after winning the recent elections. Formal talks have not yet begun, but South Africa has apparently started sending “positive signals” through its diplomats in Nigeria and to the Nigerian embassy in Pretoria.
To ensure that the process of returning the money or regularising the sale of arms looks as clean as possible, investigations will continue, the source said, but will be managed politically to reach a conclusion that is diplomatically favourable. “One way is to make the investigators say: ‘Yes, a law has been broken, but it’s true that the government (of Nigeria) is the owner of that money and genuinely wanted to buy arms legally. They might have flouted the rules, but it’s a genuine transaction. (We will say) this money does not come from dirty hands or rebels or arms dealers,” the source said.
“We will find a way to regularise the transaction and either return the money or give them arms.”
Nigeria wanted to buy arms such as helicopters and ammunition to strengthen its fight against Islamic extremist group, Boko Haram.
Last year, the M&G reported that the head of the national conventional arms control committee, Jeff Radebe, who is also the minister in the presidency, was blamed by his colleagues in government for taking a unilateral decision to try to regularise the sale of arms to Nigeria to facilitate the release of bodies of South Africans who were killed when the TB Joshua church building collapsed in Nigeria.
At the time, Radebe denied it and said the committee had met in October and decided to propose unlocking the Nigerian arms trade.
‘Bona fide error’
The M&G quoted from two letters that Radebe had written to JP “Torie” Pretorius of The Hawks and Dumisani Dladla, the head of the arms control committee’s secretariat, in which he said the failed attempt on September 5 to pay an arms dealer in South Africa “was, in fact, a legitimate requirement from the government of Nigeria”. “Although the required administrative processes were not adhered to at the time, the government of South Africa deems it a bona fide error,” he wrote.
This week, a government source told the M&G: “What Jeff did may have been unilateral, but it is now an avenue that South Africa is willing to explore. Even when we were doing damage control after your story, the discussion centred on how we can get a positive outcome out of this.”
The committee apparently met after the article was published in November last year and decided to use the return of the money or the sale of arms to appease the new government of Nigeria after the elections.
“After the story, they had to regroup and say: ‘How do we deal with this situation?’ You cannot let it hang forever; you must find a way to conclude it in a way that will satisfy both sides,” the source said.
Zuma has apparently been briefed by ministers who serve on the committee and has warmed to the idea. Efforts to get comment from Zuma’s spokesperson Mac Maharaj and from Radebe were unsuccessful.
Improved relations
Relations between Nigeria and South Africa have not been at their best, particularly between the Zuma and Jonathan administrations.
“[By returning this money] you get friendship, loyalty and an opportunity where he [Buhari] is willing to work with us to lead the continent and speak with one voice.
“Instead of Nigeria second-guessing us all the time, we will compare notes and stop fighting for things like the United Nations Security Council seat that’s not even permanent,” the source said.
“Nigeria is a strategic country that South Africa cannot ignore. It’s a big market. It’s possible South African companies make more money in Nigeria than in South Africa.”
When Buhari took on Jonathan in last month’s elections, Pretoria was already positioning itself for refreshed relations with Abuja.
‘Contributions to democracy’
The M&G has seen a letter that Buhari wrote to Zuma a few days before the elections, in which he complained about Jonathan’s alleged delay tactics over the poll and the use of violence in an attempt to sway the voters in his favour.
“I thank your government and your mission in Nigeria for your contributions to Nigeria’s democratic process. While Nigeria’s democracy must be established and secured by the commitment to fairness and the rule of law of Nigerians, the goodwill and positive influence of your government have helped us on this difficult yet vital journey,” Buhari wrote. “It is not your business who wins elections in Nigeria, but we seek your help in making sure the election is a free and fair one for us to win or lose according to the people’s will.”
He is expected to hold a one-on-one meeting with Zuma on the sidelines of the African Union summit that South Africa is hosting in June, and it’s anticipated that the issue of the seized money will be discussed.
Either Zuma or deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa will attend Buhari’s inauguration in May.
This is contrary to claims allegedly made by South African ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Mnguni, that the money seized by the South African government had been released to Nigeria.
It would be recalled that the South African government had, on September 5, 2014, seized $9.3m cash belonging to Nigeria and a month later seized another $5.7m, claiming that both funds were to be used for illegal purchase of arms.
But The Mail & Guardian reported yesterday that the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, made positive overtures to Jacob Zuma of South Africa before the elections and relations between the two countries are likely to improve.
“South Africa is considering returning the Nigerian money that it confiscated last year or clearing the way to sell arms to the West African country,” The Mail & Guardian reported.
The newspaper also has learned through diplomatic sources that South Africa has begun talks to work out a process to return the money in an effort to start off on a clean slate with the recently elected government of the Nigerian president-elect.
South African law enforcement agencies seized $15 million in two batches: $5.7-million that had been wired to Standard Bank and $9.3-million in cash, which was confiscated.
It was brought into the country through Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg in three suitcases by a delegation said to represent the Nigerian government. In both cases, the money was suspected to be for illegal use.
Now, South Africa wants to use the money to extend an olive branch to Buhari’s government and mend relations between the two countries, which became strained during the tenure of outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan.
“The positive thing about (Buhari) is that one of the people who supported him is Atiku Abubakar. That makes him our man and he will automatically work well with [President Jacob] Zuma,” a government source said.
Abubakar is close to Zuma. He was Nigeria’s deputy president during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo, at the time when Zuma was Thabo Mbeki’s deputy.
“Also, this man (Buhari) is a (retired) military general. It is true that the military needs some beefing up to fight Boko Haram and we should help,” the source added.
So how will Nigeria know that it stands to benefit from an otherwise controversial transaction that had exacerbated tensions between the two countries?
The government source further stated: “Diplomatically you send a signal. Obviously, they will have to make a request once they receive a positive signal, but the request will just be an official step to finalising the transaction.”
Buhari is due to take over the leadership of the country after winning the recent elections. Formal talks have not yet begun, but South Africa has apparently started sending “positive signals” through its diplomats in Nigeria and to the Nigerian embassy in Pretoria.
To ensure that the process of returning the money or regularising the sale of arms looks as clean as possible, investigations will continue, the source said, but will be managed politically to reach a conclusion that is diplomatically favourable. “One way is to make the investigators say: ‘Yes, a law has been broken, but it’s true that the government (of Nigeria) is the owner of that money and genuinely wanted to buy arms legally. They might have flouted the rules, but it’s a genuine transaction. (We will say) this money does not come from dirty hands or rebels or arms dealers,” the source said.
“We will find a way to regularise the transaction and either return the money or give them arms.”
Nigeria wanted to buy arms such as helicopters and ammunition to strengthen its fight against Islamic extremist group, Boko Haram.
Last year, the M&G reported that the head of the national conventional arms control committee, Jeff Radebe, who is also the minister in the presidency, was blamed by his colleagues in government for taking a unilateral decision to try to regularise the sale of arms to Nigeria to facilitate the release of bodies of South Africans who were killed when the TB Joshua church building collapsed in Nigeria.
At the time, Radebe denied it and said the committee had met in October and decided to propose unlocking the Nigerian arms trade.
‘Bona fide error’
The M&G quoted from two letters that Radebe had written to JP “Torie” Pretorius of The Hawks and Dumisani Dladla, the head of the arms control committee’s secretariat, in which he said the failed attempt on September 5 to pay an arms dealer in South Africa “was, in fact, a legitimate requirement from the government of Nigeria”. “Although the required administrative processes were not adhered to at the time, the government of South Africa deems it a bona fide error,” he wrote.
This week, a government source told the M&G: “What Jeff did may have been unilateral, but it is now an avenue that South Africa is willing to explore. Even when we were doing damage control after your story, the discussion centred on how we can get a positive outcome out of this.”
The committee apparently met after the article was published in November last year and decided to use the return of the money or the sale of arms to appease the new government of Nigeria after the elections.
“After the story, they had to regroup and say: ‘How do we deal with this situation?’ You cannot let it hang forever; you must find a way to conclude it in a way that will satisfy both sides,” the source said.
Zuma has apparently been briefed by ministers who serve on the committee and has warmed to the idea. Efforts to get comment from Zuma’s spokesperson Mac Maharaj and from Radebe were unsuccessful.
Improved relations
Relations between Nigeria and South Africa have not been at their best, particularly between the Zuma and Jonathan administrations.
“[By returning this money] you get friendship, loyalty and an opportunity where he [Buhari] is willing to work with us to lead the continent and speak with one voice.
“Instead of Nigeria second-guessing us all the time, we will compare notes and stop fighting for things like the United Nations Security Council seat that’s not even permanent,” the source said.
“Nigeria is a strategic country that South Africa cannot ignore. It’s a big market. It’s possible South African companies make more money in Nigeria than in South Africa.”
When Buhari took on Jonathan in last month’s elections, Pretoria was already positioning itself for refreshed relations with Abuja.
‘Contributions to democracy’
The M&G has seen a letter that Buhari wrote to Zuma a few days before the elections, in which he complained about Jonathan’s alleged delay tactics over the poll and the use of violence in an attempt to sway the voters in his favour.
“I thank your government and your mission in Nigeria for your contributions to Nigeria’s democratic process. While Nigeria’s democracy must be established and secured by the commitment to fairness and the rule of law of Nigerians, the goodwill and positive influence of your government have helped us on this difficult yet vital journey,” Buhari wrote. “It is not your business who wins elections in Nigeria, but we seek your help in making sure the election is a free and fair one for us to win or lose according to the people’s will.”
He is expected to hold a one-on-one meeting with Zuma on the sidelines of the African Union summit that South Africa is hosting in June, and it’s anticipated that the issue of the seized money will be discussed.
Either Zuma or deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa will attend Buhari’s inauguration in May.
Ronaldo ends free-kick goal drought as he scores first in almost a year
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first free-kick in 57 attempts to send Real Madrid on their way to a 3-0 victory over Eibar.
It was his 38th league goal of the season and with Manchester United loanee Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez scoring a second this was another win that Real Madrid had wrapped up before half time as they continue their pursuit of leaders Barcelona.
Ronaldo had not scored a free-kick since last March but when Luka Modric was fouled 25-yards out in a central position midway through the first half, he dipped a free-kick through the Eibar wall that bounced just in front of Xabier Irureta.
It was his 38th league goal of the season and with Manchester United loanee Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez scoring a second this was another win that Real Madrid had wrapped up before half time as they continue their pursuit of leaders Barcelona.
Ronaldo had not scored a free-kick since last March but when Luka Modric was fouled 25-yards out in a central position midway through the first half, he dipped a free-kick through the Eibar wall that bounced just in front of Xabier Irureta.
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