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Jonathan, congratulates Buhari

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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 Surface 3: Still Cheap, But Finally Full Windows

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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?

Indiana officials scramble to stem 'religious law' backlash

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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.

#NigeriaDecides: We give you Jega’s response to PDP’s Godsday Orubebe

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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).

Ruling party protest disrupts Nigerian election count

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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.

David Beckham reveals he shaved off his beard after wife Victoria refused to kiss him

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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.'

Jay Z brings Kanye West, Beyonce and Rihanna as well as whole host of stars for new venture TIDAL

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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

Key differences remain as Iran nuclear talks deadline looms

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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 insists he will not follow Sanchez to England

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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.

Ants in space grapple well with zero-g

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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.

Guinea declares Ebola 'health emergency' in five regions

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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.

Johnny Depp hand injury delays Pirates of the Caribbean filming

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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.

Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen to host the 2015 Billboard Music Awards

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  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.

Dr Sid Flaunts His Certificate From New York Film Academy

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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.

PDP: We are Leading with Majority Votes Cast

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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 Mark wins Benue South election for fifth term, APC’s Onjeh rejects result

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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: