Sunday, 5 April 2015

Meet Harold Ekeh, the Nigerian student who was accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

Nigerian high school senior Harold Ekeh, 17, who came to the US with his parents when he was just eight, has been accepted into not one, but 8 Ivy League universities. Now, he's trying to decide which one to go. He actually got into all 13 schools he applied to, including MIT and Johns Hopkins.
"I am leaning toward Yale. I competed at Yale for Model UN, and I like the passion people at Yale had." he told CNNMoney
Harold says he wants to major in neurobiology or chemistry in college and later become doctor and, ultimately, a neurosurgeon. He was named a 2015 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist earlier this year for his research on how the acid DHA can slow Alzheimer's.

Buhari: ‘We feared Jonathan would not accept defeat’ - APC

The APC said when they found out they'd won the election, they feared that Pres. Jonathan would reject the result and invent a military intervention to stop Buhari from being president but were surprised when, not only did Pres. Jonathan concede defeat, but called Buhari to congratulate him. This was something the APC didn't expect and would be forever grateful to Jonathan for...

The Director, Media and Publicity Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Mallam Garba Shehu, talked to Vanguard about APC's surprise on GEJ's phenomenal move...

I am not a miracle worker, Do not expect miracles - Buhari

President elect, Muhmmadu Buhari, has asked Nigerians not to expect him to perform miracles once he assumes power come May 29th. Gen Buhari said this while speaking on the war against Boko Haram in an interview with BBC. According to Buhari, the triumph against the sect members would not be immediately achieved once he gets into power but said with cooperation from Neighboring countries and the commitment of the military, the war would be won in a short time

"For five, six years, the Nigerian enforcement law agencies, including the military, couldn’t secure 14 Local Governments. How can I promise miracles when I come? But with the cooperation of our neighbours Cameroon, Chad, Niger and the international community, and the commitment we are going to get from the military, I think it will take us a much shorter time to deal with it”, he said.

I have been threatened for campaigning for GEJ - Ifeanyi Uba says

Coordinator of the Transformation Agenda of Nigeria, TAN,  Ifeanyi Uba has alleged threat to his life by some unknown persons for canvassing support for President Jonathan. At a press conference held yesterday in Lagos, Mr Uba said himself and his family have faced various threats from unknown persons in recent times. He also alleged that his businesses in Lagos have also faced some threats as well and that he has reported the threats to the appropriate authority.
Mr Uba also addressed insinuations that he plans to lead Ibo traders to the Oba of Lagos palace to pledge their support for APC Governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode. According to him, there is no truth to this allegation.

Aluu4 - RIP Ugonna, Tekena, Chidiaka and Lloyd

Better late than never. Continue to rest in peace, guys!

Pic from Vice President - Yemi Osinbajo's Church send off today

There was a send off for VP-elect - Osinbajo, at his church today. He's pictured above with his wife Dolapo being prayed for by Bishop Wale Oke.

Vote as you did last Saturday, Obasanjo tells traders in Ogun

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised market men and women in Ogun state to come out en-mass for the Governorship election coming up next Saturday April 11th and vote the way they did last Saturday during the Presidential election. The former President gave the charge to the traders while on an Easter visit at the Itokun market earlier today. After his familiarity tour, newsmen asked him what his message was to the traders ahead of next Saturday's governorship election and he said "They should do exactly as they did last Saturday"

Funny Tweet from a Nigerian man disappointed in African parents

Lol. Some African parents are cool...

Photos: Rukky Sanda shows us inside her home

In a video she posted on instagram last night, the actress showed fans what inside her home looks like. See more pics after the cut...