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Above is INEC Timetable for the 2015 General Elections. Found it on Premium Times. See the rest of it after the cut...

The Federal Government has declared January 2nd 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid el Maloud celebration. In a statement released  by the Minister of Interior affairs, Abba Moro, the Federal government asked Muslim faithfuls to offer prayers to God for the peace and Unity of Nigeria.

DAILY SUN 2015: Court stops INEC…Judge debars electoral commission from publishing PDP candidates’ names; Missing Air Asia: 40 bodies, plane’s wreckage recovered at sea; Boko Haram strikes again, kills 15 near Chibok; Jonathan boasts on achievements…you’ll praise me eventually, President tells Nigerians; End of Year ambition: Father rapes nine-year-old daughter; LEADERSHIP Nigeria’s Crude Export Trapped amidst Oil Price; 4 months after Gwoza Police College attack: IGP vows to find missing officers dead or alive; Boko Haram kills 15 in Borno Village; Chibok Diary Day 261: Chibok Community laments reported attack in Kautakari; INEC allays fears over registration areas in Kogi; Anguish as corpses from missing Air Asia found; THIS DAY Tinubu: Illusory Growth Data Not Reflective of Dire Situation of Nigerians; Ejizu, Ayeni, Others Acquire Ascot Offshore for N16bn from AMCON; Nigeria Struggles to Sell Oil Cargoes, Offers Discounts to Asian Buyers; Wike Unveils Banigo as...

Looks like a Balmain dress. Absolutely gorgeous!

A Lieutenant Colonel, a Captain, a Second lieutenant and 12 other soldiers were sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Nigerian Military Court Martial which sat in Kaduna state yesterday Dec. 23rd over the abduction of over 200 female students of the Government Girls Secondary School Chibok, Borno State, by Boko Haram insurgents on April 14th. According to Punch, the soldiers, Col. A. O. Ojo who was in charge of Chibok when the abduction took place, Capt. O. O. Ogunrinde, and 2nd Lieutenant V.I. Godknows were all handed two years imprisonment for what the  General Court Martial panel termed failure to perform. Col. Ojo was reportedly found guilty of passing out unverified information about the return of the abducted girls as well as not reinforcing the military personnel the night the abduction happened. In his response, Col. Ojo said he got information about the attack at about 1am at his station in Biu which was already late as the sect members stormed the school at about...

Nigeria’s foreign reserve has depreciated by $544million in the last one week. According to Daily Independent, figures posted on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN shows the nation’s foreign reserves stood at $35,740,495,640 as at December 11, but fell to $35,196,352,296 as at last week, December 18. This fall in foreign reserves is coming despite the devaluation of Nigeria's Naira. According to the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, a large sum form the foreign reserves is being spent in defending the Naira from falling following its devaluation. According to the governor, “The CBN took the decision that it would be sub-optimal to continue to use up the country’s reserves in defending the Naira. This decision was right because neither the Central Bank nor the Federal Government is in control of the major factors causing the depreciation of the nation’s currency. In fact, the Russian Central Bank has abandoned its defence of the currency and allowed its dep...

Gen. Buhari's running mate, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo just shared this photo showing inside his office. Has a lot of books...

Meet Fahat Fahat, one of the 54 young Nigerian soldiers condemned to death by firing squard for refusing to fight Boko Haram with 'bare hands'. In his recent Facebook post, he said: "Hello ladies and gentle men. I am soldier and I am sentenced to death by the Nigerian Army. (be)Cause we did not go to fight Boko Haram without equipment. We ask for weapon instead (they) gave (us) death sentence." If you were the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, what would you do in their case: Kill them, Kill their bosses, or pardon and equip them?

Former captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, was in Aso Villa last Friday with his PDP Ward 2 Ward Initiative group to meet with president Jonathan to show their support to him and endorse for a second term. Yobo said pres. Jonathan deserved a second term so he could continue his 'good work' “I’m here to endorse His Excellency for his re-election. He has done so well. I stand here as a youth to say that he deserves a second term to push forward the good work he has started. I do believe in the legacy of the transformation agenda, and that’s why this Ward 2 Ward Initiative is building on that legacy. The president has done so well." See more photos from the meeting after the cut...

Son of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, Nigeria's Senate Majority Leader, Hugo Bassey, just showed off his collection of watches on his instagram page. It's the same guy who showed off the interior of his father's palatial home recently (see here)

River State governor Rotimi Amaechi and his wife Dame Judith Amaechi, 44, spotted taking a stroll around government House in Port Harcourt

SUNDAY SUN Operation no mercy: Boko Haram terrorists crushed in military ambush; U.S.-based cleric bemoans decay in Abia state; Adamu Bello destroyed Agric sector—Adesina; 1999 Invasion Fall Out: Odi erupts in crisis…over 15 billion naira compensation sharing; Traditional ruler attacked, property destroyed; Military, Boko Haram in fresh battle in Yobe; Buhari will bring back dictatorship — Mu’azu; THISDAY PDP Raises 21 Billion naira for 2015 Election Campaign; N15bn Tears Odi Apart; In an Ambush, Troops Kill Scores of Terrorists Near Maiduguri; UN Scribe Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Nigeria, Pakistan; I’m Safe with Allah, Emir Sanusi Replies Boko Haram; Lagos Police Get Equipment to Boost Security During Yuletide; NIS Repatriates 430 Illegal Foreigners, Seizes 20 Voters’ Cards; Obanikoro Urges Bode George to Seek Rehabilitation; Police Intercept Trailer-load of Empty Ballot Boxes in Bauchi; Let Peoples’ Will Prevail, Mark, Onaiyekan Tell Polit...

It all went down on the 19th December, 2014 at the millennium park, Abuja. It was a special way to end the year.

Awww...the look of love...

NATIONAL MIRROR Insurgency: Why military can’t win the war — Don; …says troops lack strategic spiritual intelligence; Global wealth creation to rise in 2015, says Jimoh Ibrahim; FG slashes 2015 budget proposal…as oil price drops below 59% per barrel; Political statement: Government threatens to close broadcast stations; Health Workers union orders nationwide strike; FG negotiated with fake Boko Haram representatives, says DSS; Taliban gunmen kill 140 in school attack; Gale of defection hits House of Reps; DAILY TRUST Buhari names VP candidate today…Tinubu holds out till last minute; Okonjo-Iwaela to present 2015 budget today…..as Jonathan, Mu’azu meet Reps; Striking Oil workers shun meeting with FG; 247 days since over 200 school girls were taken from Chibok; Jonathan’s eligibility: Supreme Court strikes out Ardo’s case; Name companies involved in oil theft, Reps ask Naval Chief; PDP governors adopt new strategies for 2015 elections; FG, States, LG...

There were rumours that Warri-based billionare business man Ayiri Emami gave BBA contestant Tayo Faniran $350k, a report he later denied. But Tayo returned to Nigeria yesterday and has already gone to see the man. Maybe the rumors have become real? That's 2face Idibia with Tayo and Ayiri in the pic. See another pic after the cut...

The remains of ‎ Sen. Jim Nwobodo's first son, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwu Nwobodo was finally laid to rest today. ‎He was buried in his father's elder brother's house, Chief John Nwobodo, Chairman of old Enugu Local Govt. Area...after his dad refused to allow his corpse buried in his compound. A source related to the family told LIB; "From the look of things, he was apparently buried on the arrangement of the  church and his siblings as his father was not seen around. His father's awareness of his burial could be traced from the heavy presence of security personnel in guard of his compound though he was not seen and also his second wife. Ifeanyi was buried in his uncle's house which shares the same fence with the fathers house instead of his fathers (irony of life)."

A youth corp member, Olaolu Ayoola, who is currently serving in Osun state has constructed a drone with features such as Surveillance camera, 20mins Fly Time and BB Monitor. Olaolu, a  graduate of Computer Science/Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Oyo state, had a test run of the drone on Monday December 15th during the closing ceremony of the orientation exercise for Batch C youth Corp members at the state's NYSC Orientation camp. Olaolu flew the drone for about 10minutes. Another photo after the cut... The Deputy Governor of Osun state and military officers who were present at the ceremony commended his efforts, describing it as a good invention.

Looks like Mel B's 2nd marriage is either over or it's on the verge. The former Spice Girl was rushed to the hospital last week forcing her to miss a taping of X-Factor UK where she's a judge. After she returned to the show this week, sporting a few bruises on her face and no wedding ring, fans attacked her husband Stephen Belafonte, accusing him of beating Mel B. He was forced to deny it on twitter. Continue... The Sun is now reporting that she's left him...

The arrival of Genevieve Nnaji as a true fashion icon did not just start today. The Award winning Nollywood actress has been known for not only her amazing acting talent that has won her numerous awards, but for also being a woman of simplicity and great style. Recently, with the launch of her clothing line St Genevieve, she has given women an opportunity to be simple and chic, infusing her personal style into creating fabulous dresses for Women. The St Genevieve clothing line, available exclusively on online retailer Jumia.com.ng, offers contemporary office wears and sexy dresses you can wear to special occasions. They come in a wide range of colours, patterns, sizes and styles.

I'm asking based on the Mr Omokri's tweet. See more photos after the cut...

The House of Representatives witnessed series of defections on Tuesday. Speaker Aminu Tambuwal read out the announcement of the defectors at plenary. Five lawmakers from Ogun State moved from the All Progressives Congress, APC to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. They are Babatunde Ogunola ( Ado-odo/Ota), Adekunle Adeyemi ( Ifo Ewekoro), Olumide Osoba (Abeokuta North/ Obafemi- Owode/Odeda), Abiodun Abudu-Balogun (Ogun Waterside/Ijebu North /East) and Taofik Buraimoh ( Remo Federal Constituency). Four members also moved from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC. They are: Isau Mohammed ( Adamawa) Ibrahim El Sudi, (Taraba,)  Jagaba Adams, (kaduna) Herman Hembe ( Benue). The only female on the defection train, Aisha Ahmed Dahiru ( Adamawa) moved from the PDP to People’s Democratic Movement, PDM

There was a fire incident at Balogun market this morning which started from an uncompleted building where people sell stuff. Fire fighters have since put out he fire. See the photos after the cut...