I Received A Slap for Exposing Stealing – Emir Sanusi Lamido

The emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has revealed that he was slapped for exposing stealing when he discovered that a matron at his school, Saint Ann Primary School, has been stealing from his school box and confronted her.

He said his boldness to confront her earned him a slap from the angry matron.

If we don't Change Jonathan, It will be a disaster – Gen Momah

General Sam Momah (retd), a former member of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and Minister of Science and Technology, holds a PhD in Strategic Studies. He once served as a Principal Staff Officer to General Muhammadu Buhari, (retd) the presidential candidate of the APC.

In this interview with Vanguard, he dismisses the furore over Buhari’s certificate as a dent on Nigeria and not the former head of state. Excerpts:

INEC extends PVC collection date to March 8th

Following the postponement of the general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has extended the date of collection of Permanent Voters Card to March 8th. In a statement signed by the commission's secretary, Mrs Augusta Ogakwu and released today February 9th, the commission said it hopes the extension would enable people who haven't collected their PVC to do so

“The Commission hopes that this extension will finally avail every registered person yet to collect his/her PVC the opportunity to do so in readiness for the general elections,” the statement read in part.

US Govt dissapointed over postponement of elections in Nigeria

The US Government has expressed disappointment over the postponement of Nigeria's general election which was announced last night by INEC chairman, Prof. Jega. Below is a statement by the US Secretary of State John Kerry posted on the US Department of State website

The United States is deeply disappointed by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14. Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is critical that the government not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the democratic process. The international community will be watching closely as the Nigerian government prepares for elections on the newly scheduled dates.

Photos: See inside APC's campaign private jet

This is one of the private jets that the APC has been using for their campaign rallies all over the country. More pics after the cut...