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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'.

The 30-year-old looked like a different woman last night at premiere of her new concert movie WENN Katy Perry We are used to seeing Katy Perry looking like a bundle of fun – wearing a gazillion colours at once, not just when it comes to clothes but also her hair. Last night however the pop star surprised us all when she turned up to the premiere of her new concert movie - Katy Perry: Prismatic World Tour. Gone was the bright and cheery and in its place was a look to rival Morticia Addams.

German newspaper Bild claimed the 28-year-old was treated for a 'serious depressive episode' during his Lufthansa training six years ago New claims: Lubitz had 18 months of psychiatric help during his training, it was reported The co-pilot who flew Germanwings Flight 4U9525 into the Alps had 18 months of psychiatric help for a 'serious depressive episode' while he was training, it was claimed today. Andreas Lubitz, 28, locked his captain out of the cockpit during a toilet break and deliberately crashed the Airbus A320 on Tuesday, killing all 150 people on board.

The 40-year-old has said Clarkson's sacking shows a problem with British society Katie Hopkins on Clarkson Motor-mouth Katie Hopkins has hit out at the producer at the centre of the Clarkson sacking. On Wednesday the Top Gear presenter was sacked after he hit Oisin Tymon during a row over hot food. But despite the findings from an investigation led by Ken MacQuarrie, Katie still thinks Oisin is to blame.

Chris Brown's ex won't be releasing a tell-all book any time soon - but DID reveal she's got plenty of inside info hidden away Karrueche Tran has revealed she's not worried about running into the mother of her ex Chris Brown 's baby. The stunner appeared unphased after splitting from the singer recently following the revelations, but DID hint she's got plenty of "juicy" secrets hidden away. Uhoh.

In today's Magazine Anyone who wants to understand Vladimir Putin today needs to know the story of what happened to him on a dramatic night in East Germany a quarter of a century ago. It is 5 December 1989 in Dresden, a few weeks after the Berlin Wall has fallen. East German communism is dying on its feet, people power seems irresistible. Crowds storm the Dresden headquarters of the Stasi, the East German secret police, who suddenly seem helpless.

Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, seen here on his Facebook profile, controlled the plane's descent, Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin said Police have seized possessions of the Germanwings co-pilot who prosecutors say deliberately crashed his plane in the French Alps killing 150 people. They found significant clues suggesting he suffered from "psychological illness", according to Der Spiegel. Data from the plane's voice recorder suggest Andreas Lubitz had purposely started a descent while the pilot was locked out of the cockpit.

Sometime in the month of February, controversial TV personality, Denrele Edun, had granted an interview to a national daily about his love life noting that he has feelings and as such would not say he has been lonely because it will show that he is not truthful. He went on to affirm that he is in a relationship with a lady but not sure about the strength of the affection.

Ahmed Musa of Nigeria controls the ball against Federico Fernandez of Argentina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014....Glo demands improved performance Patriotic fervour, defined by hard-fighting spirit, positive attitude and pride in wearing the green-white-green, was the underlying message on Wednesday night as chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation held a frank-talk session with players and officials of the Super Eagles, following the shock 0-1 loss to Uganda in Uyo.

Jonathan, Buhari Nigeria decides In-fighting in Kano, the ascendancy of Bafarawa in Sokoto and Shinkafi in Zamfara may dent Buhari’s northern run Saturday, Nigerians will head to the polls to elect the man they want to steer the ship of state for the next four years. Whoever wins would become President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Since independence in 1960, this weekend’s presidential election will be the eighth attempt by Nigerians to elect a chief executive.

Nigeria is set for the 2015 ITF/CAT African U-18 Tennis Championship holding between April 5 and 10 in Cairo, Egypt with a Russian-born Nigerian player, Melissia Ifidzen, included in five-man team. The 16-year-old, who lives in Moscow, agreed to play for Nigeria following talks between the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Sani Ndanusa, and the Nigerian father of the teenager. Melissia is born of a Russian mother.

Brazil defender, Marquinhos has signed a one-year contract extension at Paris St-Germain, which will see him remain with the French club until 2019. Marquinhos Signs New PSG Deal. Image: Getty. Marquinhos, 20, joined the French champions from Italian club Roma on a five-year deal in July 2013, and has figured in 38 Ligue 1 matches. He was linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes after struggling to hold down a starting role last season.

Former Super Eagles striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, believes to solution to Super Eagles under performance of late was hiring a foreign coach to manage the team. Consequently, he has charged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the need to hire a foreign coach that will help to reshape the team. He was unhappy with the ‘sorry’ display of the Super Eagles in its 1-0 loss to Uganda on Wednesday in Uyo saying that Eagles should have won the match.

Diffa - Troops from Chad and Niger pursued Boko Haram fighters across a northern Nigeria border area on Thursday, driving them out of a village they held there and causing some to flee into Niger, two senior Niger military officers said. Niger and Chad are participating in a joint offensive along with Nigeria and Cameroon aimed at ending the Nigerian Islamist group's six-year insurgency, which has spilled across Nigeria's borders to threaten regional stability.

Twenty-four hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos declared that President Goodluck Jonathan lacked the constitutional powers to deploy members of the Armed Forces for security reasons during elections, the federal government has appealed the judgement. The government in a Notice of Appeal filed before the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, is urging the appellate court to dismiss the judgement of the lower court and the entire suit for lack of merit.

Assistant coach Daniel Amokachi Assistant coach Daniel Amokachi has tried to distance himself from the Super Eagles disastrous showing against Uganda on Wednesday night by telling his bosses he did not pick the team. A lethargic Nigeria, who handed Eagles debuts to the likes of Odion Ighalo, Moses Simon and Akeem Latifu, were upset 1-0 by Uganda in Uyo in a friendly tie.