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‘This is the 1st birthday I’m celebrating with lots of money in my bank account’ - Skales

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 01:00 PM PDT

Music artist, Skales is a year older today (24years) - April 1st, 2015 and he shared some words to his fans on instagram, on how far he has come. He wrote;
'By this time last year I was at a hotels balcony I told God all I wanted was success....and honestly he blessed me..everyone dat knows ma story can see how obvious this blessings are...I keep rising everyday!!! This is the first birthday am celebrating with lots of money in my bank account and Alota side attractions hehe...God has been so faithful to me and am very grateful...happy 24th birthday to me...I love yall!". Happy Birthday to him!

Awww, Kayswitch's daughter take her first baby steps. (photos)

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 12:54 PM PDT

Kayswitch's daughter who just turned one took her first baby steps recently and her mum recorded the 'awww' moment and shared on her instagram page. See more photos after the cut...

Student gets rejected from University & she writes them a rejection letter rejecting their rejection...lol

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 01:01 PM PDT

17yr old  Siobhan O'Dell from North Carolina applied to study at Duke University in her home state and got rejected. The school's admissions department sent her a letter on March 26th telling her she'd failed to make the grade. After she got a rejection letter from them, she refused to take no for an answer & sent them a letter of her own, rejecting their rejection. See the letter above. Quite hilarious

Biko, what's going on in this photo?

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 12:28 PM PDT

Can someone please explain what's going on here? Picture from somewhere in Kano State.

Supporters Throng Ambode's Office To Celebrate APC Victory

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 12:23 PM PDT

Change is in the air. It is a new dawn and all over the country, people are getting caught up in the excitement and expectation. This was evident today as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos thronged the campaign secretariat of the party's governorship candidate in Gbagada, Lagos to celebrate the party's victory in the presidential elections. 

The large crowd of supporters danced & sang songs of victory and repeatedly chanted "Sai Nigeria", "Sai Baba", and "Ambo", the slogan of Akinwunmi Ambode.



The highpoint was the arrival of the man himself, Akinwunmi Ambode. The crowd erupted in chants of "Ambo" and clung to his car. Akinwunmi Ambode obliged the supportes and came out of his car to salute them. This further excited the already frenzied crowd who chanted "Ambo" "Ambo".
The supporters expressed confidence that the APC's victory will bring positive change to Nigeria. They added that victory for Akinwunmi Ambode come April 11, will bring further development and progress to Lagos, especially now that there will be an APC government at the centre.

Ambode enjoined the supporters to remain united in their common quest for a new Nigeria. He said, "This is not the time to express hate in any form. Nigerians have shown impressive readiness to make our country work again. We must remain united in this one purpose to make our nation great."



Video: Jubilation at Ambode's campaign office...

Check out Jega's signature...hehe

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 12:11 PM PDT

For those who think his time is long....check out his signature...lol

Empire overtakes the Big Bang Theory as US broadcast TV's no.1 series

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 10:25 AM PDT

Before Empire came on TV, the Big Bang Theory on CBS was the top rated series on broadcast television in the US. Well, not anymore. That title now belongs to Empire on Fox.

According to the final data released this week, Empire, starring Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, surpassed The Big Bang Theory as broadcast television's no.1 series this season in the coveted 18 - 49 advertising demo.

Amazing stuff! Mostly black actors and produced by a black man, Lee Daniels. Kudos to them!

How Nigerian fraud mastermind blew £1m stolen from victim's savings

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 10:10 AM PDT

31 year old Rilwan Oshodi (left) was jailed for 8 years and has been ordered to repay money he stole from his victim. According to the story, he bought Karen Budow's bank details & spent her £1million life savings on a luxury lifestyle. Full story from Mail Online below...

A scammer who was the ringleader of a fraud gang has been ordered to repay nearly £1million which he stole from the life savings of an innocent victim. Rilwan Oshodi bought Karen Budow's bank account details for just £3,200 and spent her savings on cheeseburgers, bottles of champagne and top-of-the-range computers.
He now claims he is so broke he can't even pay his lawyers - but a judge told him today that if he doesn't return his ill-gotten gains he'll have to spend four more years in prison.
Nigerian Oshodi, 31, bought Ms Budow's Santander details from an Egyptian hacker Tamer Abdulhamid, who had persuaded her to hand them over as part of a fishing scam.



His girlfriend Annette Jabeth (pictured above right) then posed as the victim and withdrew her £1million life savings, which the gang spent in a three-day shopping splurge in the New Year sales in January 2012.

Detectives said that their purchases had ranged from cheeseburgers to high-end computers and gold', while Oshodi spent £1,134 on taxis and bought expensive gadgets including a MacBook and an iPhone.

One picture of him even appears to show him holding a 'money sandwich', with Nigerian banknotes stashed between two slices of bread.
 Oshodi with Nigerian banknotes in between slices of bread
He was jailed for eight years in 2013 after being convicted of two counts of conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to conceal criminal property.

Appearing at Southwark Crown Court for a confiscation hearing today, Oshodi insisted he had not profited from the scam, and denied hiding money in overseas bank accounts.

He said: 'If I have hidden the goods, if I have got money how come I can't pay my solicitor, how come I can't rent a house, how come I was still broke, how come I am still broke, how come I am still poor?
'Wouldn't I get myself a new car, would I not buy myself some new clothes, Louis Vuitton or something?'

But judge Stephen Robbins said: 'I reject what he said today... he was the main mover and architect of this fraud and he has hidden assets most likely outside this jurisdiction.
'He said he got nothing from it at all, no benefit directly.'
Determining Oshodi to have made £940,820.34 in profit from the fraud, the judge ordered that he repay the total sum within six months or face a further four years in jail.

During a raid of Oshodi's home, detectives discovered computers with details of more than 11,000 credit cards, including those of almost 8,500 UK customers.
In a victim impact statement, Ms Budow said she was 'physically shaking' when she was informed by the bank, adding: 'Since the theft I have been reimbursed the full amount by Santander.

'But the effect it has had on me personally has been one of complete violation of my privacy. People have gained access to my personal details and I fear what they will use the information for.'
Jabeth and five others were also jailed for being involved in the scam.

Win in the Kaymu Easter Egg off contest!!

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:54 AM PDT

Wouldn't it be great to win N10,000 worth of airtime to call family and friends this season, just for designing your own Easter egg?! Kaymu.com.ng challenges you to the Easter Egg Off Contest for the chance to win 10,000 worth of airtime.


To participate, follow these steps: Continue to see how to participate...

·       1. Upload a picture of your creatively designed Easter egg on Instagram.
·       2.  Follow and tag @KaymuNigeria on Instagram with the hashtag #KaymuEasterEggOff
·       3.  Get your friends to follow @KaymuNigeria and like the picture of your egg.

The competition kicks off on Tuesday 31stof March and ends on Sunday 5th of April 2015.



FUN TIP: Eggs are easily designed when boiled!

Adorable new pic of Beyonce and her daughter, Blue Ivy..

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:38 AM PDT

Too cute! Blue Ivy will be a superstar!

Photo from the smoke incident at MMIA Lagos this afternoon

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:46 AM PDT

There was a minor smoke incident at the "E" arrival wing of the International terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 1.13pm today, Wednesday , April 1st. The smoke was quickly traced to some offices at the E wing on the ground floor of the terminal by a combined team of FAAN's electrical engineers and fire officers. Investigations has commenced to ascertain the cause of the fire.

The airport authority in a statement said the traveling public and other airport users were in no immediate danger as a result of the incident and neither did it affect flight operations at the terminal. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Lewis Hamilton strips for Men's Health magazine

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:25 AM PDT

Formula 1 ace, Lewis Hamilton, 30, who is currently single following his split from long-term girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, showed off his buff body in photos for the April issue of Men's Health magazine. More pics when you continue...
 
Photo credit: Men's Health

Its Easter Again! Find Fabulous Family Items at Great Prices

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:56 AM PDT

Easter is one of our favorite holidays! It's that time to really take abreak we and catch up with family & friends. With the kids on holiday, family and friends visiting, Easter gives everyone the opportunity to spend quality timebonding with loved ones.

The Easter sales on Konga has everything you could possibly need to make your family gatherings even more enjoyable. From luxury furnitureto home appliances, TV's, digital cameras and video games- we have all it takes to make home moments and fun outings memorable.

Also check out ourEaster fashion collection and you'll find that we have got you covered. The Easter store also features food and drinks, books from bestselling authors and so much more.

Remember that when you shop on Konga, you get excellent quality at great prices with the promiseof fast nationwide delivery.
Give your family a holiday to remember. Shop smart from the Konga Easter shop today!

Photo: Nigerian swinger dies in swimming pool at sex party in UK mansion

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:12 AM PDT

Nigerian swinger, 35 year old Edmund Echukwu (pictured left) died after drowning in a swimming pool at a swingers' party in an upmarket village in the UK last week. The father of three, was pulled from the pool of a £3million mansion in Radlett, Hertfordshire where a James Bond-themed sex party was happening last Friday night, March 27th. Other guests at the party tried to revive him but were unable to. He was pronounced dead at Watford General Hospital hours later.

The organizers of the party, Richard Stanley, 66, and his partner Janet Harrison, 58, said guests brought their own alcohol to the party and Mr Echukwu had been seen drinking from a bottle of Jack Daniel's'. He was with a woman when he suddenly lost balance in the pool and drowned.

It was the first time, according to his friends, that Edmund, who worked as a care worker, would attend a sex-party.

Bello El-Rufai and fiancee to wed today

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 08:55 AM PDT

Bello, one of the sons of former FCT Minister and APC Kaduna state gubernatorial candidate, Nasir El-Rufai willl begin his journey to marital bliss with his bride, Regina today April 1st. Bello announced his wedding plans in February this year. Congrats to them.

President Jonathan deserves a Nobel Peace prize - Reno Omokri

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 09:48 AM PDT

He is my hero too. For conducting such a free and fair election & allowing peace to reign. If only...:-)

Nicki Minaj's stage costume from the back is... OMG! (photos)

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 08:40 AM PDT

From the front, the stage costume looks decent enough, then Nicki Minaj turns her back and you do a double take. The rapper showed off her big butt in a fishnet bodysuit during her show in Dublin yesterday evening. Another photo after the cut...




What does Easter truly mean to you?

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 08:26 AM PDT

Easter affirmed God's good news of love, forgiveness, mercy, hope, joy and peace. Easter brought justification to humanity. Justification means to be declared innocent, guiltless, absolved, acquitted and freed from any known offense, accusation and condemnation. Easter offers true forgiveness were humanity is justified freely by God's grace through the redemptive work of Christ on the cross, so we can live in peace and enjoy the fullness of God's riches. 

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Date: Good Friday – Easter Sunday
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Acceptance Statement by Gen. Buhari, President-Elect of Nigeria

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 08:22 AM PDT

Gen. Buhari's acceptance speech below...
I am immensely grateful to God for this day and for this hour. I feel truly honoured and humbled that the Nigerian people have so clearly chosen me to lead them. The official announcement from INEC was the moment the vast majority of Nigerians had hoped and been waiting for. Today, history has been made, and change has finally come. Your votes have changed our national destiny for the good of all Nigerians.
INEC has announced that I, Muhammadu Buhari, shall be your next president. My team and I shall faithfully serve you. There shall no longer be a ruling party again: APC will be your governing party. We shall faithfully serve you. We shall never rule over the people as if they were subservient to government.


Our long night has passed and the daylightof new democratic governance has broken across the land. This therefore is not a victory for one man or even one party. It is a victory for Nigeria and for all Nigerians. Millionsof you have worked for this day. So many have risked life and livelihood; and others have died that we may witness this moment.

And it is with a very heavy heart that I report many deaths and injuries amidst the jubilations yesterday. We send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives; and wish speedy recovery to those who suffered injuries. I appeal to all our supporters to celebratethis victory with prayers and reflection instead of wild jubilation.

May the souls of those who died rest inpeace. Let us take amoment of silence to honour all of those whose sacrificeshave brought us to this fine and historic hour. As the results of the electionhave shown, their labor has not been and will neverbe in vain. Democracy and the rule of law will be re-established in the land.


Let us put the past, especially the recent past, behindus. We must forget our old battles and past grievances—and learn to forge ahead. I assureyou that our government is one that will listen to and embrace all.

Ipledge myself and our in-comingadministration to just and principled governance. There shall be no bias against or favouritism for any Nigerian based on ethnicity, religion, region, gender or social status. I pledge myself and the government to the rule of law, in which none shall be so above the law that they are not subject to its dictates,and none shall be so below it that they are not availed of its protection.

You shall be able to go to bed knowing that you are safe and that your constitutional rightsremain in safe hands. You shallbe able to voice your opinion without fear of reprisal or victimisation. My love and concernfor this nation and what I desire for it extends to all, even to those who do not like us or our politics. You are all my people and I shall treat everyone of you as my own. I shall work for those who voted for me as well as those who voted against me and even for those whodid not vote at all. We all live under one name as one nation:we are all Nigerians.

Some unfortunate issues about my eligibility have been raisedduring the campaign.I wish to state that through devotionto this nation, everything I have learned and done has been to enable me to make the best possiblecontribution to public life. If I had judged myself incapable of governing I would never have sought to impose myself on it. I have served in various capacities and have always put in my best.

But despite the rancour of the elections, I extend a hand of friendship andconciliation to President Jonathan and his team. I hereby wish to state that I harbour no ill will against anyone.

Let me state clearlythat President Jonathan has nothing to fear from me. Althoughwe may not agree on the methodsof governing the nation, he is a great Nigerianand still our president. He deserves our supportand permanent respectby virtue of the office he has held.This is how an honourable nation treats its servants and conducts its affairs; and this is how Nigeria shouldbe.


Ilook forward to meeting with PresidentJonathan in the days to come to discusshow our teams can make the transition of administrations as efficientas possible.

Here, I want to thank my party for selecting me as its candidate. I thank our party leaders and members for the steadfast contributions they made to bring our dream to fruition. I thank INEC, the police and all other government agencies for performing their tasks in a proper manner and for refusingto be induced to undermine the election and the democratic process.

Ialso wish to thank religious Leaders, traditional leaders,the media, labor unions, Civil Society organisations, organisedprivate sector, youths and students for their roles in this election.


Igive special thanksto President Obama and his timelyintervention and supportfor peaceful and credible elections in Nigeria and for sending Secretary John Kerry and other United States officials. The European Union - especiallythe United Kingdom, France, Germany and other nationsthat were activelyinvolved in ensuringthe success of this election are equally appreciated. My sincere thanks to the United Nations Secretary General Mr Ban-Ki Moon. The Commonwealth, China, India and other Asian and Gulf states are also hereby appreciated. Finallyour brothers in the AfricanUnion and ECOWAS have truly and clearly shown and demonstrate their commitment to our democratisation process. Former PresidentsJohn Kuffour, Amos Sawyer, BakiliMuluzi and his team are well appreciated. I must also add my appreciation for the role played by civil societies, national and International observers, other worldleaders in ensuringthat Nigeria holds free and fair elections.

Iassure all foreigngovernments that Nigeriawill become a more forceful and constructive player in the globalfight against terrorism and in other mattersof collective concern,such as the fight against drugs, climate change, financialfraud, communicable diseasesand other issues requiring global response. I want to assure our fellow African nations that Nigeria will now stand as a more constructive partner in advancing the matters of concern to our continent, particularly with regard to economic development and eradication of poverty.



Former head of state and presidentChief Olusegun Obasanjo,General Yakubu Gowon, Alh. Shehu Shagari, GeneralIbrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekanand General Abdulsalami Abubakar deserve commendations for their statesmanship and words of caution and counselfor peace during the tense moments of this electoral period.

Most of all, I thank the people of Nigeria for reposing their confidence in me at this tryingmoment. Our nationwrestles many challenges including insecurity, corruption, economicdecline. I pledge to give you my best in tackling these problems.

The good people of Nigeria, your obligation does not end with casting your ballot.I seek your voice and input as we tackle these problems. This will not be a government democratic only in form. It will be a government democratic in substance and in how it interacts with its own people.

No doubt, this nationhas suffered greatlyin the recent past, and its staying power has been testedto its limits by crises,chief among which is insurgency of the Boko Haram. There is no doubt that in tackling the insurgency we have a tough and urgent job to do. But I assure you that Boko Haram will soon know the strength of our collectivewill and commitment to rid this nation of terror, and bring back peace and normalcyto all the affected areas. We shall spare no effort until we defeat terrorism.

Furthermore, we shall stronglybattle another form of evil that is even worse than terrorism—the evil of corruption. Corruption attacks and seeks to destroy our national institutions and character. By misdirecting into selfish hands funds intendedfor the publicpurpose, corruption distorts the economyand worsens income inequality. It creates a class of unjustly-enriched people.

Such an illegal yet powerful forcesoon comes to undermine democracy because its conspirators have amassed so much money that they believethey can buy government. We shall end this threat to our economic developmentand democratic survival. I repeat that corruption will not be tolerated by this administration; and it shall no longer be allowed to stand as if it is a respected monumentin this nation.


Iask you to join me in resolving these and the other challenges we face. Along the way, there will be victoriesbut there may also be setbacks. Mistakes will be made. But we shall never take you for granted; so, be rest assured that our errorswill be those of compassion and commitment not of wilful neglectand indifference.

We shall correct that which does not work and improve that which does. We shall not stop, stand or idle. We shall, if necessary crawl, walk and run to do the job you have elected us to do.

Irealise that the expectation of our peopletoday is as high as their commitmentto change has been strongand their beliefin us unshaken. While we pledge to begin doingour best withoutdelay, we wouldlike to appeal to them to appreciate the gravity of our situation, so that we become more realisticin our expectations.

We will govern for you and in your interests. Your vote was not wasted. This is not the firsttime Nigerians have cast their votes for us, and this is not the first time they have been counted; but this is the first time that the votes have been allowed to count.With the help of God, we pledge to do our utmost to bring forth the Nigeriayou seek.

Thank you for your patience and attention.
General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR
President-Elect,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Photos: Buhari, Osinbajo receive their certificates of return

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 08:16 AM PDT

President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari & his deputy, Prof Osinbajo have received their certificates of return from INEC.T hey received it from INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega at a ceremony held this afternoon at the International Conference Center in Abuja. More photos after the cut...


 

Femi Fani-Kayode releases statement on the presidential election

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 08:04 AM PDT

Text of a press conference addressed by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Director Media and Publicity Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation on April 1, 2015. Read below...
Ladies and gentlemen of the media,

We have come here today to express our gratitude to the Nigerian people for the overwhelming support that we received over the last few weeks when it comes to the issue of the Presidential election.


We fought a virile, strong, aggressive and very effective campaign on behalf of our candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan and we put the case to the Nigerian people as to why we believe that he ought to have been elected as President for a second term.


We are very proud of the efforts of our President and of our party and we are also very proud of the efforts of every single one of those who participated in the Presidential Campaign Organisation. As a Directorate we could not have asked for anything more in terms of support and encouragement from our colleagues and comrades within the party and the Campaign Organisation. I am personally very proud of my team, every single one of them; my Assistant Directors, my officers, my advisory team and every single one of those that joined hands to help us to state our case and to sell our candidate to the Nigerian people.


It has however come to a point that we must tell the world and the Nigerian people about how we feel about the outcome of the election. What we will say here  today is basically to reiterate and to reflect the words of our leader and President, President Goodluck Jonathan. We start by saying that we commend and we congratulate General Muammadu Buhari for winning this election. We also wish to commend our President, President Goodluck Jonathan, for having the courage to concede that he has lost the election at the earliest moment and also for being able to stand up and rise above party politics and being able to speak like a statesman.


We therefore urge the Nigerian people and our teeming supporters to stand firm and continue to support the democratic process and continue to agitate for a better Nigeria. We urge them to continue to support our party the PDP as best as they can even though we lost this election. We ask them to co-operate with the incoming government and to remember that we are first and foremost Nigerians before anything else.



On the day of the election when I went to vote at Ile-Ife, I held a press conference in which I told the people that more than anything else that we should try our very best to keep the peace in this country and to keep the country moving forward. I also reminded them that in every election there will always be a winner and a loser. It is a mark of our humanity and it is also symptomatic of the type of people that we are and who we are that when the time comes we can say we fought a good fight but we lost.


And having lost, it does not mean that it is the end to the world, it just means that we need to re-group, re-organise ourselves and begin the process all over again because another elections will come in a few years time.  And that is where we are today. We have conceded that we have lost. We acknowledge the fact that we fought a good fight. We do not have any fears about the future. We did the right thing during the campaign. We have no regrets about our candidate or the way in which we conducted our campaign and we will live to fight another day


Finally let me commend all our colleagues on the other side for also standing up for what they believed in. There was absolutely nothing personal as regards this Directorate or myself. I had nothing personal against anybody. I was simply doing my job for which I have no regrets and I wish them well and I sincerely hope that they will take Nigeria to a level that we can all be proud of.


May God grant each and everyone of us peace. May He watch over our nation. May He guide our President for the next two months whilst he is still in power and thereafter and may He guide and lead the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, in the herculean task that lies ahead for him. My prayer is that he brings our nation together, heals the wounds and that he builds the bridges in terms of religion, ethnicity and region that he needs to build in order for us to make Nigeria a better place and to ensure that Nigeria becomes a great country that she is destined to be.


I want to end this message by thanking our colleagues in the press for always responding to us so quickly and for always  being ready to hear our message and for putting it out there. Also those on the social media, both friend and foe, we thank you for your efforts. We thank our foes because they kept us on our toes and we thank our friends because they encouraged us and gave us hope.


May God grant you all peace and joy and  may you live long and prosper. 


God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Pics: Amber Rose & Blac Chyna put on a sexy show outside the club

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 06:54 AM PDT

TMZ cameras caught Amber Rose and Blac Chyna leaving Ludacris' album release party in LA last night very drunk. The two girls entered their SUV lapping each other and began licking their fingers and explained what they planned to do to each other when they reach home. Hmmm.. See the video after the cut...



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Pres. Obama praises President Jonathan for conceding defeat

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 06:27 AM PDT

US President Barack Obama has praised President Jonathan for conceding defeat in the recently held presidential election. In a statement released today, President Obama said President Jonathan through his action placed Nigeria's interest first. The full statement below...
The last few days have shown the world the strength of Nigeria's commitment to democratic principles. By turning out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day to cast their votes, Nigerians came together to decide the future of their country peacefully. I commend President Goodluck Jonathan and President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari for their public commitments to non-violence throughout the campaign. President Jonathan has placed his country's interests first by conceding the election and congratulating President-Elect Buhari on his victory.
I look forward to working with President Jonathan throughout the remainder of his term, and I thank him for his many years of service and his statesmanlike conduct at this critical juncture. I urge President-Elect Buhari and President Jonathan to repeat their calls to their supporters to continue to respect the election outcomes, focus on unifying the country, and together lead Nigeria through a peaceful transition. Nigeria's Independent National Election Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Attahiru Jega, deserve special recognition for what independent international observers have deemed a largely peaceful and orderly vote.
I commend INEC for its extensive efforts to increase the credibility and transparency of the electoral process. Looking ahead to the gubernatorial elections on April 11, it is imperative that national attention turn to ensuring isolated logistical challenges are overcome and peace is protected, even in the most hotly contested races. On behalf of the American people, I extend congratulations to the people of Nigeria and to President-Elect Buhari and look forward to continuing to work with the newly-elected government on our many shared priorities.

Read full text of General Buhari's acceptance speech

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 05:48 AM PDT

Speech given by President -elect, General Buhari after he was declared winner of the 2015 elections
Your Excellency, the Vice President elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, your Excellency, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, the Director General of APC Presidential Campaign, 2015, your Excellency, the former Governor of Edo State and National Chairman of our great party, your Excellency the Governor Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, your Excellency, the former Governor of Imo State, Dr Ogbonaya Onu, Your Excellency, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Oni, your Excellency the former Governor of Kwara, Bokola Saraki, your Excellency, the Speaker of the House of Representative, Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, Please, let me stand on existing protocol.
At exactly 5:15 yesterday (Tuesday) evening, President Jonathan called to congratulate me on my victory. For this, I want all Nigerians to join me in congratulating and appreciating Mr President for his statesmanship. President Jonathan was a worthy opponent. I extend my hand of fellowship to him. I look forward to meeting him soon, as we plan the transition from one administration to another. He will receive nothing but cooperation and understanding from me, who led this nation to democracy. You stood in line patiently for hours; in the rain, in the sun and then in the dark to cast your votes. Even when the vote was extended to Sunday in some places, you still performed your civic duties.

You did so peacefully. You voted with your heart. Your vote affirms that you believe Nigeria's future can be better than what it is today. You voted for change and now change has come. INEC has released the official result of the Presidential Election. INEC has declared that I gained the most votes with the required spread and won this election. In a more profound way, it is you, Nigerians that have won. The people have shown their love for our nation and their believe in democracy. The declaration of INEC accurately reflects the will of the people.

While there might have been some logistical obstacles and irregularities associated with the exercise, the result shall stand as what the people want. I thank all Nigerians who have made this day possible, our country has now joined the community of nations that have used the ballot box to physically change an incumbent president in a free and fair election To me, this is indeed historic. Most people will welcome the result because it is the one they voted for. Others will literarily be disappointed. I ask that we all be circumspect, respectful and peaceful in these times. This was a hard-fought contest. Emotions were high.

We must not allow them to get the better of us. This is not the time for confrontation. This is a moment that we must begin to heal the wounds and work toward a better future. We do this first by extending a hand of friendship and conciliation across the political divide. We hope and pray our friends in other parties reciprocate. I thank all the members of the All Progressives Congress, the APC, for their commitment and their hard work through the formation of the party, the campaigns and the presidential elections. Let me equally express my appreciation to the media, civil society and security agencies for their selfless service.

The international press and our friends abroad deserve a fair commendation for their support throughout the process. We promise a robust and dynamic engagement with your countries in matters of mutual interest. In the interim, I call on all Nigerians to be law abiding and peaceful. The eyes of the world were focused on us to see if we can vote in a peaceful way and carry out elections in an orderly manner. We have proven to the world that we are a people who have embraced democracy and a people who seek a government by, for and for the people.

We have put one party state behind us. We have voted for a government that will serve and govern, but will never rule over you. CHANGE has come and a new day and a new Nigeria is upon us. The victory is yours and the glory is that of our nation, NIGERIA. I will make a more formal address to the nation, later in the afternoon after I receive the certificate of return from the INEC.

May God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Nigeria's President Elect
Muhammadu Buhari

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