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Jonathan and Buhari | credits: Photo file President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on his victory in the Saturday’s presidential election.

MICROSOFT WON’T SAY Windows RT is dead, so allow me: Windows RT is dead. The new Surface 3, the affordable tablet/laptop hybrid just announced today, proves it. Rather than the dumbed-down version of Microsoft’s operating system that its predecessors ran, it’s been imbued with full-fledged Windows 8.1 (with a free Windows 10 upgrade coming as soon as Microsoft can release it), thanks to Intel’s new x86-based Atom X7 processor. For $499, you can get the same lovely design from the Surface Pro 3, only in a smaller, less powerful package. And you can still get up to ten hours of battery life. So why would you want—hell, why would Microsoft even make—something less?

Demonstrators gathered on Monday in Indianapolis and called on the law to be rolled back Lawmakers in Indiana are scrambling to control the growing fall out from a widely denounced "religious freedom" law that critics say would permit discrimination against gays. Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Mike Pence said the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) had been "grossly misconstrued" as anti-gay.

After the resumption of proceedings at the INEC collation centre in Abuja, Peoples Democratic Party (APC) agent, Elder Godsday Orubebe took hold of the microphone and vehemently expressed his displeasure at the manner with which the Commission’s chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega’s handled the keenly contested election exercise. Orubebe accused Jega of partiality implying that the 58-year-old professor is working to deliver the results of the exercise in favour of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega collects election results of Ondo State from Olusola Oyewole at a collating centre in Abuja on March 30, 2015 (AFP Photo/)  Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's ruling party on Tuesday sought to disrupt the results of the general election, accusing the head of the electoral commission of bias.

The football legend also told Late Late Show host James Corden how Posh made him chaperone son Brooklyn on his first date Getty Close shave: David Beckham shaved off his facial hair after harsh words from wife Victoria David Beckham has revealed that wife Victoria forced him to get rid of his beard, telling him: "There's no way I'm kissing you unless you shave that off." Posh, 40, gave her hairy husband the ultimatum after seeing photographs of him in Miami last week. David, 39, told Late Late Show host James Corden: "I was in Miami and Victoria actually saw the picture and was like, 'There's no way I'm kissing you unless you shave that off.'

The first ever artist-owned global music and entertainment platform - find out what happened TIDAL has been relaunched after Jay Z's company Project Panther Bidco acquired it last month and Madonna, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Beyonce were there to support the venture as joint owners. The music mogul unveiled the plans for the first ever artist-owned global music and entertainment platform in a press conference on Monday night. Vania Schlogel, a member of the Tidal team said it was a “long journey” to get to the #TIDALforAll release as she took to the stage. TidalThe stars were excited about the new journey “Platform owned by artists that will continue to evolve over time,” she said. “A platform as dynamic as the artists behind it.” Hailed as “the future of music”, Schlogel introduced the likes of Beyonce, DaftPunk, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. “True mission to change the status quo,” she said. Arcade Fire, Rihanna, Madonna, Usher, Jack White were also part of the team, along

Marathon talks aimed at stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons entered their final scheduled day Tuesday with global powers racing to agree a framework deal by a midnight deadline. Officials say progress has been made on parts of what they hope will form the basis of a historic accord that has been threatening to escalate dangerously for 12 years, but that key differences remain. An army of technical and sanctions experts worked until the small hours in Switzerland exchanging documents and trying to figure out how to put together what would be a highly complex agreement.

Neymar has said that although former Barcelona team-mate Alexis Sanchez remains a “big friend”, he will not be following the Chilean to England. The two players spent one season together at the Nou Camp, before Sanchez sealed a transfer to Arsenal last summer. Both of them came up against each other on Sunday, as Brazil beat Chile 1-0 in a friendly played at the Emirates Stadium.

There are 14,000 ant species and we know little about their different "collective search" strategies Ants carried to the International Space Station were still able to use teamwork to search new areas, despite falling off the walls of their containers for up to eight seconds at a time. Their "collective search" was hampered but still took place, biologists said. The insects also showed an impressive knack for regaining their footing after taking a zero-g tumble.

Red Cross workers spray bleach in Forecariah - one of the affected regions - in January Guinean President Alpha Conde has declared a 45-day "health emergency" in five regions in the west and south-west of the country over Ebola. The restrictions include the quarantining of hospitals and clinics where new cases are detected, new rules on burials and possible lockdowns.

The Pirates of the Caribbean films have made more than $3bn at the global box office Filming on the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film has been delayed until 15 April, after Johnny Depp's hand injury was found to be more serious than first thought. The star needed surgery to insert a pin in his finger, following an off-set accident in early March. Producers initially said the injury would cause "minimal" delays, but that has now extended to several weeks.

  Rapper Ludacris will be hosting the Billboard Music Awards show again. He will however be joined by Chrissy Teigen, the wife of John Legend. Sources reveal that model, Chrissy Teigen was selected to co host the show because of her famous sense of humor and her smart mouth. On hosting the show, Ludacris says, “I had so much fun hosting the Billboard Music Awards last year and I can’t wait to be back!” The Billboard Awards take place on Sunday, May 17, 2015.

Mavin Records Dr Sid has finally joined the league of entertainers with degree in Directing. He recently acquired more knowledge on Directing at the New York Film Academy.

National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Olisa Metuh Urges members to shun violence Chuks Okocha in Abuja The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday reacted to the release of the presidential elections results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), claiming that it was leading by the highest votes cast.

David MarkThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the results for all elections in Benue South this morning in Otukpo, the headquarters of the zone. According to the Returning Officer, PDP is leading in all the areas and the following persons were returned elected:

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) announced its official results of the presidential elections in Akwa Ibom State. The results show that President Goodluck Jonathan wins by a sizable margin in that State.

Among the current crop of films about artificial intelligence (Big Hero 6, Chappie), this is a robot movie that can think for itself: according to geneticist Adam Rutherford, who acted as scientific adviser, “it’s a straight, creepy thriller, and yet it treats these very important philosophical questions”. With a cast including Oscar Isaac (A Most Violent Year) and with Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later) at the helm, it’s drawn praise as “an intriguingly stripped-down sci-fi thriller about artificial intelligence that’s fully attuned to its more blockbuster elements yet pleasingly cerebral at the same time”.

Jay Z purchased Swedish company Tidal earlier this month Musicians including Kanye West, Jack White, Rihanna, Madonna and Coldplay are uniting behind Jay Z's "artist-friendly" streaming site, Tidal. They all turned their Twitter profiles teal blue, to reflect Tidal's branding, on Sunday night. The site launches on Monday, promising CD-quality streaming and thousands of music videos, for a subscription fee.

German prosecutor Christoph Kumpa said Andreas Lubitz had treatment for suicidal tendencies a number of years ago Alps plane crash The co-pilot of the crashed Germanwings plane, Andreas Lubitz, had received treatment for suicidal tendencies before getting his pilot licence, investigators say, but not recently. Lubitz, 27, is suspected of deliberately crashing the plane in the Alps, killing all 150 people on board. Officials in Duesseldorf said the investigation to this point had revealed no clue to any motive. So far, DNA strands of 80 of the victims have been found.

Please refresh this page for more results  Ekiti: APC – 120, 331; PDP – 176, 466… Ogun: 308, 290; PDP 207, 950… Enugu: APC – 14, 157; PDP 553, 003… Kogi: APC – 264, 851; PDP – 149, 987…

Not a charity campaign, but marketing support for the rapper’s imminent relaunch of Spotify rival Tidal, the streaming service he just acquired   Kanye West is among the musicians turning their Twitter profiles blue to promote the Tidal streaming service. Photograph: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images Musicians including Kanye West, Rihanna and Beyoncé have turned their Twitter profiles blue to promote Tidal, the streaming music service recently acquired by Jay Z. Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Deadmau5 and Jay Z himself are among the other artists taking part in the campaign, which comes hours before the rapper is due to announce his plans for Tidal at a press conference.

Stella OduahA former Aviation Minister and a Senatorial candidate of the PDP in Anambra State, Princess Stella Oduah has won the Anambra North Senatorial seat. She floored her close rival, Chief Dubem Obaze of APGA. Details are as follows: 1. Onitsha North LGA PDP- 42,239 APGA- 8,868

In order to forestall the likelihood of breakdown of law and order before and after the announcement of the result of Saturday’s presidential election, the Federal Government is considering a 24 hour total nationwide security lockdown. According to a top security source, the Federal Government, bearing in mind the simultaneous violence that greeted the release of 2011 election result, is taking the measure to nip in the bud any violence that may likely occur.

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he would like to manage Real Madrid, if Florentino Perez approaches him. The former France international is in charge of the club’s Castilla side, but has been linked with the senior role, as the future of current boss Carlo Ancelotti becomes more uncertain. Madrid have suffered a dip in form since the start of the year and rumours are rife that Ancelotti may be fired this summer.

The pilot - who slammed his plane into the French Alps killed 149 passengers and crew - smiles widely in a picture taken when he was a student Andreas Lubitz, Airbus 320 These pictures show killer co-pilot Andreas Lubitz as a baby and student. The pilot - who slammed his packed Germanwings Airbus into the French Alps in an apparent murder-suicide - is seen smiling as a little boy. Another picture shows the pilot looking happy as a student.

The joke appeared to fall flat with the audience failing to laugh and his remarks instantly attracted a barrage of criticism on Twitter GettyBruce was the subject of Jamie's cruel taunts American comedian Jamie Foxx has been slammed for making cruel jibes about Bruce Jenner's sex change live on TV. The 47-year-old singer-and-actor caused controversy in his opening monologue at the iHeart Radio Music Awards at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium yesterday when he poked fun at the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star and his transition from male to female.

Rouhani's Iran Talks have resumed in Switzerland ahead of Tuesday's deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal with Iran. Foreign ministers from six world powers are meeting their Iranian counterpart, amid hopes of a breakthrough after almost 18 months of negotiations. They want to impose limits that would prevent Iran from producing enough fuel for a nuclear weapon within a year.

We don’t know if this Viral naked picture of Tiwa Savage is real but it sure have been making the Social Media Buzz all through yesterday up until now. Some of her fans believe it’s a naked Tiwa Savage showing off her growing baby bump while others believe it’s a photoshopped image of Kelly Rowland and some expressed their disappointments..check out the Viral picture below with comments from fans

The hotly contested election has been marred by problems with its voting system Nigeria's election body says it expects to announce the first results of Saturday's keenly contested presidential poll on Tuesday. Incumbent Goodluck Jonathan is facing a strong challenge from former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari. The UN has praised the poll despite technical hitches, protests and violence linked to Boko Haram.

Jennifer Hudson Some of the biggest names in music came out for the second annual iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night, delivering performances, fab style, controversies and much more. From Rihanna’s premiere performance of her wildly anticipated new song, B**** Better Have My Money where she “Arrived” in a helicopter and was backed by leather-clad dancers…to Madonna and Taylor Swift’s ‘almost’ kiss and more…this year’s iHearRadio Music Awards is not one to be forgotten in a hurry.

say Amaechi erred to ask for result sheet before election commenced Resident Electoral Commissioner, Rivers State, Dame Gesilia Khan, last night, said elections held in the 23 local government areas of the state. In a statement, she said the agent of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Mr Steve Worgu, signed for all documents, including result sheets for Ikwerre council, the governor’s local government area.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised that adequate security measures be put in place in volatile areas across the country before the announcement of election results. CAN’s Chairman, North-east Zone, Rev. Shuaubu Byel, made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Bauchi. Byel said the measure would help in averting post-election violence, especially in regard to the outcome of the presidential election.

Nigerian female act, Zara Gretti who died March 28th, last year after battling Multiple Sclerosis for years before finally given up the ghost is now missing in her grave. A NET reporter who went to Ikoyi Cemetery to see her grave in preparation of their report on her 1st death anniversary got the shock of his life when Zara’s grave was missing despite searching the whole of the cemetery. The cemetery attendant also confirmed to the reporter that she was actually buried there on the 4th of April, 2014 according to their register.

Palm Sunday--or is it Passion Sunday?--marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day commemorates not one but two very significant events in the life of Christ.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting during the Presidential and National Elections to Sunday in problem areas It directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners in the country to conduct election on Sunday in areas where there were hitches.

This page automatically updates Key Points Polling stations have opened across Nigeria for the fifth election since military rule ended in 1999 The presidential election is set to be a closely fought contest between two contenders

Facts speak for itself, please read newspaper headlines below. Boko Haram names Buhari, 5 others as mediators. Vanguard Newspaper. Thursday 1st November 2012. Islamic sect Boko Haram yesterday opted for dialogue with the Federal Government, picking former military leader Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as mediator. Punch Newspaper Thursday 2nd November 2012.

The Umpire(AP Photo/Olamikan Gbemiga) As nearly 70 million Nigerians go to vote in the presidential elections tomorrow all the focus will rightly be on the conduct of the two main rivals president Goodluck Jonathan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the challenger General Muhammadu Buhari of All Progressives Congress (APC) But this election season nearly as many people will be watching professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, the beleaguered chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Peugeot 4008 IF Nigerian roads could attest to a brand of car that has ridden on it more, it would be the Peugeot. Having survived decades of presence in the country, the brand at some point in time was passive wi h innovation, giving room for many other brands to come on board. But like a cat with nine lives, the 404 pick-up van still maintains strong presence at some border town in the morth, where it is used to convey tons of goods in and outside the country because of its rugged nature.

NIGERIANS have reacted angrily to the planned tariff hike by MultiChoice Africa’ Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and warned they may be compelled to ditch the pay-tv platform if it goes ahead with the increase in April. MultiChoice Nigeria, has however defended the hike assuring its customers of best intentions and commitment to Nigeria which is demonstrated through continuous investments in the country. Elsewhere, Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said that it will ensure the Nigerians get fair and better service from all service providers.

INDEPENDENT MEDIALuke Tibbetts was on his mother's lap in a car when he was shot in Westbury. Photo: Supplied Johannesburg - Luke Tibbetts' uncle Lewellyn Valentine could not hold back his tears on Friday as he described how the three-year-old boy's death had affected the family. “It has left my family shattered,” he told the High Court in Johannesburg, sitting in Palm Ridge, during arguments in aggravation of sentence.

In less than 24 hours, Nigeria would witness a pulsating battle for its soul as eligible electorate would match to the polling booths to elect the next person who would will pilot the ship of the country for the next four years. Interestingly, the main contenders in this race include Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, representing the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

CHELSEA captain John Terry has offered valuable advice to the next leader at Stamford Bridge. GETTY Terry yesterday signed a one-year contract extension with the Blues, committing to the Premier League leaders until the end of the 2015-16 season. The 34-year-old's existing deal was set to expire at the end of this season and the new contract is in line with Chelsea's policy of offering those over the age of 30 only one-year deals. But when Terry does eventually leave Stamford Bridge, the former England defender advices his successor not to dwell too much on the losses.

Nigeria’s military claims it has destroyed the headquarters of Boko Haram in Gwoza, a town in northeast Nigeria. It was not possible to verify the victory that comes the day before presidential elections. The official Twitter account of the Nigerian Defence Headquarters announced “FLASH: Troops this morning captured Gwoza destroying the Headquarters of the Terrorists self-styled Caliphate.”

German newspaper Bild claimed the 28-year-old, who crashed Flight 4U9525 into the Alps, had a difficult period in his relationship with a girlfriend Personal life: Investigators are trying to find what prompted Andreas Lubitz's behaviour Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz could have had a 'relationship crisis' before flying Flight 4U9525 into the Alps, it has been claimed. Bild quoted investigation sources who said the 28-year-old had a 'difficult relationship' with a girlfriend and was said to be 'ravaged by the resulting heartache'.