Breaking News: Explosion Rocks INEC Office in Suleja

An explosion has been reported at the Independent National Electoral Commission Office in Suleja, Niger state.

About 20 people, many of them Youth Corps members, who had gone to the INEC office to check their names and postings against tomorrow’s polls, were reportedly victims of the blast.

INEC chairman confirms election dates remain unchanged but 15 constituencies will not participate in the Sat, 9th April elections.

The INEC chairman has stated that some senatorial districts will not participate in the saturday 9th of april elections. 15 out of 109 senatorial districts will not participate in the elections. Mostly because materials are yet to be delivered to their districts.

The 15 constituencies that will not participate in the saturday 9th April elections, will carry out their elections on the 26th of april.

Districts and constituencies where the national assembly elections will not hold on 9th April.

Bishop Oyedepo acquires N4.5b Jet. Builds private hanger at MMIA

Bishop David Oyedepo on Saturday March 26th added another jet to his hanger, for a whooping $30m. Thus bringing the number of his private jets to four. The private jet, a Gulfstream V was declared to the over 10, 000 worshipers who thronged Canaanland on Sunday March 27th, by the bishop himself. The bishop said the new jet will be used exclusively for the ministry's African Mission. In his speech on Sunday, the bishop also announced that a state-of-the art private aircraft hanger that can accommodate five jets at a time is being built for his jets near the international wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport.

Apart from this latest acquisition, the bishop has a Gulfstream 1 which he acquired in 1996. A Gulfstream 4 and a Challenger Aircraft.

Who is your ideal woman, Genevieve or Rita?

Genevieve Nnaji has made her mark not only as one of the best faces in Nollywood but also as one of the most stylish actress.

As an actress, she has remained consistent both in her craft and in her style. Genny as fondly called exudes sophistication and class which only a few actresses possess, and she has a great figure to compliment her alluring look.

Rita Dominic is also one of the Nigeria’s most talented actresses. A fierce Nollywood diva, she is good at interpreting her roles diligently. Apart from her acting prowess, her dress sense has kept her constantly in the news. Stunning, attractive and a powerful dresser, Rita has a unique dress sense that only a few could rival.

Postponement of the Nigerian general elections confirmed. New dates.

Postponement of the elections have been confirmed by INEC Via their Twitter account.
The new dates are as follows:
NASS - 9th April
Presidential: 16th April
Gubernatorial - 26th April

And we thought Maurice Iwu was incompetent

Video: 2face Idibia, Ikechukwu, Sound Sultan - behind the scenes

INEC Releases BB Pin and Phone Number

INEC releases numbers to call or send information’s about your experience in the upcoming elections in Nigeria. You can contact them with these numbers if you have any good information regarding the election.

Numbers includes:

BB Pin: 2687A1CA. Call: 070702736719. SMS: 08166662222 or 08120006622.

The search has begun for MBGN 2011

To register and be part of the MBGN 2011, you must be 18 – 25 years of age; you must have a minimum of secondary school certificate. Forms are on sale at the below stated locations. Closing date is May 1st.

Silverbird Communications, 17A T.O.S Benson Avenue, Sabo Yaba, Lagos.

Silverbird Television, No 1 Rhythm Avenue, Lekki Beach, Lagos . Just 4 u shop at the E-center, 11 Tos Benson Venue, Sabo Yaba, Lagos.

New Video: Waje feat Muna - So Inspired

“What I don’t like about Nigeria?…I never diss my own country” – Genevieve Nnaji interview airs on CNN International’s African Voices this weekend

African Voices meets Nigerian movie star Genevieve Nnaji, one of Africa’s most successful actresses. Dressed in a Jewel by Lisa piece, Genevieve was interviewed by CNN’s Pedro Pinto. This is one of the most comprehensive interviews given by the actress, she discussed her love for Nigeria, her acting career, Nollywood and lots more.

The show will air this weekend 26th to 28th March 2011 – Watch the show at the following times on CNN International:

•Saturdays: 0830, 1430
•Sundays: 0800, 2100
•Mondays: 1030, 1730
(all times GMT)