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The Deputy Senate President said the Peoples Democratic party will hold APC accountable to all the promises it made to Nigerians. Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu The Peoples Democratic Party Post Election Review Committee said on Saturday, May 9, that the party will reposition itself to return to power in 2019. Deputy Senate President and Chairman of the committee, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, said this in an interview with journalists after the committee met with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Aso Rock Villa.

Just a year after her predecessor quit over a nude photo scandal, the beautiful Ms. Zimbabwe, Emily Kachote, might have to go down the same path as her photos leak online. She won the crown just less than a month ago on April 26th, 2015. Contestants are supposed to maintain “a high standard of moral and ethical behavior”, and when they conducted the auditions across the country’s provinces, the aspiring contestants were told not to participate in the pageant if they had ever posed nude.

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has denied having anything to do with ex-CEO of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, Anne Welsh, after she admitted using the foundation as a front to operate a "well-oiled money-laundering scheme for many years". Mrs. Welsh was photographed and videotaped exploiting the Ebola Virus Disease tragedy in West Africa to help a group of “Lebanese businessmen” who wished to donate money to the Obasanjo Foundation for some work in Sierra Leone.

Three schoolgirls who were rescued from Boko Haram are now offering comfort and hope for other hostages recently freed from the militant group. Deborah knows just what to say to the 275 women and children who were held hostage by Boko Haram and rescued recently by the Nigerian military. “We will pray together, then after praying together I will advise them to forgive the people who mistreated them because if you forgive people God also forgives you,” she said.

Barring all unforeseen circumstances, all the service chiefs, the director general, State Security Services (SSS) and the national security adviser (NSA) are going with President Goodluck Jonathan, LEADERSHIP can now authoritatively report. These top military chiefs were appointed by the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan, when on 16th January, 2014, a statement issued and signed by his media adviser, Dr Reuben Abati announced their appointments in replacement of the then chief of defence staff, Admiral Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim; chief of army staff, Lt. Gen. Azuibuike Ihejirika; and chief of naval staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Joseph Ezeoba.

The CEO of Silverbird Television, Ben Murray Bruce will be going to the senate to pursue his lofty dreams for Nigeria. At the Silverbird Awards last Sunday he made a powerful speech before Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the governor of Delta State was crowned Silverbid's Man of the year, an award he dedicated to the people of Delta who helped him achieve peace in the region throughout his eight year tenure. Uduaghan explained that he sacrificed his senatorial ambition for the interest of peace in the state.

President Goodluck Jonathan also warned his aides and ministers to be prepared for persecution as well. Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari Facebook President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he expects to be persecuted by the incoming administration of President-elect,Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan also warned his aides and ministers to be prepared for persecution as well.

PLUS: Thomas Muller has hinted he would be prepared to leave Bayern Munich and has talked up his "special relationship" with Louis van Gaal David Ramos Transfer target: A number of clubs in England are reportedly keen on Karim Benzema The summer transfer window is fast approaching, and with it comes the chance to consolidate or rebuild on the current squad. The big wheels of the industry never stop turning, meaning there are always plenty of rumours and half-truths doing the rounds.

JOSE MOURINHO insists that he wasn't treating Chelsea's game with Liverpool like a pre-season match. REUTERS Loic Remy returned against Liverpool With the title already wrapped up Mourinho took the opportunity to give Ruben Loftus-Cheek a first Premier League start. Loic Remy - returning from injury - and John Obi Mikel also played after missing time for the Blues. And while Mourinho admitted that the trio's inclusion contributed to his side not being at their best, he insists that he put out a strong side.

Goodluck Jonathan was widely praised for accepting defeat Nigeria's outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that his ministers will be "persecuted" once his successor Muhammadu Buhari takes office. Mr Jonathan's comments seem to suggest that he fears corruption investigations will be launched against his allies, a BBC correspondent says. He became the first Nigerian leader to give up office, after losing elections to Gen Buhari in March.

The ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is under strain as Kiev presses the West for more financial and military aid. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warns that full-scale war could explode “at any moment.” Yet many of his country’s young men are avoiding conscription into the no-win conflict. Americans’ sympathies should go to both Ukrainians and Russians suffering in Vladimir Putin’s deadly geopolitical games, but Washington should stay out of the battle.

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday took a swipe at the All Progressives Congress, APC, for alleging that the Presidency has bluntly refused to cooperate with it in ensuring a successful transition of power on May 29. The PDP in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, asked APC to put its house in order and stop being boastful and arrogant.

Africa’s richest man (according to Forbes), Dangote, who is worth $15.7 billion, recently got everyone takingwhen he disclosed his interest in purchasing football club, Arsenal,valued at $1.49bn. In an interview he did with Bloomberg while traveling in a private jet from Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to Lagos on May 1, Dangote said he’ll love to buy the club when the price is right, “I still hope, one day at the right price, that I’ll buy the team” he said.

Photo credit: The Nation A Commission of Inquiry to investigate politically-motivated killings before and during the 2015 general elections in Rivers State will continue its sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday (today). The Commission, instituted by Chibuike Amaechi, the Rivers State governor, is also investigating damage to properties and grievous bodily harms to persons ahead and during the polls in the state. Headed by Chidi Odinkalu, the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, the panel adjourned sitting last Monday after listening to witnesses’ accounts of violence during the election.

Andy Murray was too hot for Rafael Nadal to handle in the Madrid Masters final, dominating home favourite Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 to claim his second title on clay surface within seven day on Sunday. Andy Murray Ends Nadal Hoodoo To Clinch His Second Clay Title in Madrid. Image: Getty.Nadal has not been at his best so far this season following injuries and illness in 2014 and with the French Open set to begin at the end of the month, the defeat has further fueled cynicism over his chances of claiming a record extending tenth victory at the Roland Garros. The Briton, who won his first title on the surface in Munich last Monday, yet secured his first victory over the Spaniard in seven attempts.

Michika - Since Nigeria's army began clearing large areas of the country's northeast from Boko Haram, some of the 1.5 million internally displaced people have started returning home. But thousands could now face severe food shortages as reconstruction lags behind. Along the main roads heading north from Adamawa's state capital Yola, some trade has resumed in the towns but ghostly pockets and haunting reminders of the insurgent takeover are evident. Some three months after the fighting ended, the smell of rotting corpses still clings to the air by the headquarters of the Church of the Brethren near Mararaba.

The players of Dutch champions Ajax walked onto the pitch for their final home game of the season on Sunday hand in hand with their own mothers to mark Mother’s Day. With the title already wrapped up, the Dutch giants took the opportunity to put a new twist on the traditional pre-match rituals where local children usually act as mascots for the players.

Liverpool hope of playing next season’s UEFA Champions League ended on Sunday following its 1-1 game against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. The Reds needed a win to stand a chance of upstaging Manchester United but the 1-1 game effectively put paid to any chance due to Manchester United’s vastly superior goals difference. Manchester United with 68 points to Liverpool’s 62 has goal difference of 25 to Liverpool’s 11. With two matches to go, it is not possible for Liverpool to win these matches with such a high number of goals.

Sitting Governors and Governors-elect on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may be the first set of Nigerians to get a slice of the ‘Change’ revolution their party initiated. This is as President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has stated unequivocally that experienced technocrats and individuals of impeccable character would form his cabinet. Buhari, who spoke at a meeting with northern leaders in Abuja on Sunday, noted that Nigerians were desperate to see and feel good governance and to this end, he would hit the ground running once he took his seat as the nation’s leader.