Buhari mourns Prince Abubakar Audu, more photos from his burial

Pres. Buhari has expressed shock over the death of Prince Audu Abubakar, the APC governorship candidate in last Saturday's governorship election in Kogi state. Read the press statement from the presidency below and continue to see more photos from his funeral which was held at his hometown Ogbonicha in Kogi state yesterday November 23rd...

President Muhammadu Buhari, who is attending the Third Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Tehran, Iran says he has received the news of the death of Alhaji Abubakar Audu, the All Progressive Congress Candidate in the inconclusive Kogi State Governorship election with an enormous sense of shock. " We are obviously devastated at the loss, " said the President in an immediate response to the news. President Buhari described the late Abubakar Audu as a talented politician, a loving family head and a respected community leader. "He was immensely courageous," the President added. A spokesman for the President, Garba Shehu, who released the statement said: "President Buhari condoles with the family of the late governor, the government and people of Kogi state as well as all our party members, men and women who stood with Audu in his bid return as Governor. He ran as the favorite in the election as the early results have clearly shown." President Buhari prayed to Allah to repose the soul of Governor Audu, and to give his family, the people of Kogi State and the APC members all over Nigeria the fortitude to bear this loss.

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Nollywood Actor, Yemi Solade Compares Cynthia Morgan to a Cow

Yoruba Actor, Yemi Solade yesterday took to his instagram shade to throw a heavy subtle shade at Dancehall artiste – Cynthia Morgan . He posted a side by side picture of Cynthia Morgan with a Cow and captioned it “COWsquare” . He was referring to the fact that Cynthia’s had a nose ring on in the picture…same as the cow. His reasons and intentions for pulling this is unknown, but Yemi claims he never knew Cynthia Morgan was an Entertainer. He has since deleted the post from instagram and has refused to apologize…instead he is battling a blog on instagram who first reported the story. Fans are saying he should just apologize and move on.

Hahaha! Read Hilarious Open Letter To Coca-Cola By An Angry Consumer

Hahaha, Mehn! Some people dey para oh!!! The ongoing Coca-Cola “Share A Coke” campaign has really gotten loads of consumers worked up as they are yet to find their names on a Coca-Cola bottle. Consumers including @dj_staffy who wrote an open letter to them on their Instagram page. It’s hilarious! The dude is really pained. LOL Read below: AN OPEN LETTER TO COCA COLA ! The MD/CEO Coca Cola Nigeria and Worldwide Sir/Madam Let me start by saying a ‘Big kudos’ to your company for a fantastic idea, “Share A Coke”. It’s indeed an awesome innovation! But then let me quickly bring to your notice that following the wonderful strategy of share a coke, collect a coke or buy a coke, whatever name you call it. Where someone’s name is written on the (plastic) Coke bottle or Can. I have noticed with total dismay that ‘Nobody Has Shared or Bought any form or shape of Coke for me’! And this is because, according to my little resear...

No Cooking With Fire This Sunday in Benin City Due to Funeral Rites ofthe Late Oba

As part of activities for the continuation of the 15 days funeral rites of late Benin Monarch, Oba Erediauwa, residents in Benin kingdom have been told not to cook with fire on Sunday 5th June. It is the day of Igberimwin in the royal funeral rites programme. A press statement signed by Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Mr. Frank Irabor said the cooking without fire was in accordance with Benin customs and tradition. The statement said all Benin's as well as non-indigenes in the kingdom were expected to observe the Igberimwin rites. PREVIOUS <<<< >>>> NEXT

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