The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, affirmed the election of Aminu Tambuwal as governor of Sokoto State. The court dismissed the suit filed by Sen.Umar Dahiru challenging the nomination of Tambuwal as the governor candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the April 2015 general elections. Justice Gabriel Kolawale dismissed the suit on the grounds that Dahiru failed to prove his claims that the APC primary elections in 2014, were conducted in violation of the party’s guidelines and constitution. “The plaintiff did not pin point in specific terms in what ways and manner the APC did not comply…
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, ordered Sen. Sani Abubakar Danladi, representing Taraba North Senatorial District, to vacate his seat and refund all salaries and allowances he received within 90 days. The court also declared Alhaji Shuaibu Isa Lau, as the senator representing Taraba North. The order was contained in the judgement of the court on the appeal filed by Lau. Both Danladi and Lau are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lau had challenged the decision of the Court of Appeal that upturned his victory during the primary elections. He claimed that he was wrongfully substituted. The…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, probably thought he was doing the planet a favour when he put up a picture of himself in a farm. Nigerian leaders and politicians alike have been singing the diversification song a lot these days. Agriculture is being touted as the next big thing to bolster a faltering economy that has for far too long, depended on crude oil proceeds. “Farming season,” wrote @Atiku. Except that it could well have been “politicking season” from the reactions the picture garnered.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Friday ordered zonal Inspector-General of Police and Commissioners, to deploy massively policemen across the country for the sallah celebration. A statement issued in Abuja by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, said the operation would cover recreation centres, public places and critical infrastructure and public utilities. He said federal highway patrol teams, Safer Highway patrol, and anti-crime patrol teams had been deployed on major roads and highways nationwide. Moshood said police officers were under strict instructions to be civil, polite and firm in carryout their duties. He said Special Police deployments would…
Senator Dino Melaye has said that dead people signed the petition to recall him. This is coming after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will commence verification of the petitioners. INEC also told newsmen that it has notified Melaye of the petition against him. The Senator also posted on Twitter that he has filed a case against INEC today, June 23, 2017, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. You will recall that Dino Melaye accused Yahaya Bello of Kogi state of sponsoring the bid to recall him.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo attended the graduation ceremony of Armed Forces Command & Staff College, Senior Course 39, in Jaji, Kaduna on June 23, 2017. At the ceremony,Osinbajo urged the officers to help build a new nation where citizens have love for one another. He said “We can build a new nation; a new nation built on trust, consensus and love for one another and love for our country is possible. A nation where the rulers do not steal the commonwealth, where every Nigerian is safe to live and work, where the State takes responsibility for the security of each…
Fabinho, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer as Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his ranks ahead of next season. The Portuguese boss wants to get his transfer business done early and has already got the ball rolling with the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica. But he has identified the defensive midfield as an area for improvement as he wants to allow Paul Pogba to push further forward. The Brazil international admitted this week that a move to Manchester United would be “very tempting”. And Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reckons the Premier…
The Real Madrid forward is edging closer to his Real Madrid exit after falling out of favour under Zinedine Zidane. The French boss has tried to convince Morata to stay in the Spanish capital but Morata has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford. Some reports suggest personal terms have already been agreed between Morata and United and it is now down to the clubs to agree a fee. Spanish publication Marca claim Madrid are standing firm in their £70m valuation but United are reluctant to meet their asking price. But the report suggests talks between the clubs…
Barcelona forward Neymar has said he would be delighted if midfielders Lucas Lima and Marco Verratti joined him at the Camp Nou. Santos star Lima told ESPN Brasil this week that he would move to Barca on a five-year deal in January when his contract with the Brazilian side expires. However, there has not yet been confirmation from either club and a pre-contract agreement cannot be signed until July 1. Neymar was unable to confirm the transfer — despite Lima being represented by N&N Consultancy, the company run by his father — but said he hopeful his international teammate would…
Liverpool have registered an interest in signing Kylian Mbappe and, according to the Mirror, are willing to pay a world-record transfer fee of £100 million for the Monaco striker. Real Madrid, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with the 18-year-old, but he is yet to decide if he will move this summer. If he does, Liverpool are ready to enter the bidding, although no official move has been made yet. L’Equipe reckon Madrid remain favourites, though, and that could see Gareth Bale forced out since Cristiano Ronaldo is staying. Reports in France suggested talks have already taken place…
A 13-year-old Lionel Messi could have joined Real Madrid instead of Barcelona, says the man who arranged his Barca trial. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner famously relocated from Rosario, Argentina to Barcelona as a youth in February 2001 with the help of Horacio Gaggioli, who lived in the city and had set up Messi’s tryout with the Camp Nou club the previous September. However, the Argentine agent told Globoesporte had he taken up residence in Madrid — where he considered living — back then, he believes the Barca No. 10 would have begun his European career at the Bernabeu. “Due…
Paris Saint-Germain are in the process of reinvigorating their once-ambitious project, and sporting director Antero Henrique is the man Oryx Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) have charged with leading the revolution. Since his arrival at the start of June, the Portuguese has been tackling mostly internal issues — notably the battle to keep Marco Verratti — but he has now started to turn his attention toward potential summer signings. After speaking with chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi and coach Unai Emery, Henrique has drawn up a new list of transfer targets, and Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe is firmly at the top…
The EFCC has rewarded 25 youths with Net book laptops with Bribe Buster application for joining the Commission in the anti-corruption campaign through their art works. Mr Osita Nwajah, the Director, Public Affairs of the commission, presented the gifts to the youths during the launch of the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI), an NGO, in Lagos. Nwajah, who represented the commission’s Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that the commission had been in a partnership with the Creative Youth Initiative against Corruption (CYIAC) sponsored by Prof. Wole Soyinka. According to him, the 25 recipients emerged from the three-month intensive creative…
Toke Makinwa is making major style statement in South Africa, she’s doing the most! The OAP, TV girl, author who is currently on a media tour to promote her book; ‘On Becoming’ is pulling off bold looks for each day of press rounds with her fashion team stylist Harvella Styles and makeup artist Anita Brows who constantly fire up her every look. The media personality has chosen looks off Kisua’s Imara collection, babydoll and thigh high fierce number from Cinnel and shown off Gucci accessories in colour images she shared via her Instagram. Her hair is laid between a wet…
Manchester City star Kelechi Iheanacho will play behind the strikers at Leicester City if a move goes through. Iheanacho is expected to leave Manchester City this summer after sliding down the pecking order. The 20-year-old has been linked with several clubs but according to reports, Leicester City have already lodged a bid for the striker. According to reports, Leicester City have promised the player a role behind the striker. Manchester City are however still keen on adding a buy back clause for their academy graduate. West Ham have also kicked off talks with the striker but Leicester City are the…
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from his medical leave is imminent. The minister revealed this on his Facebook page on Friday June 23, 2017, writing, “Our God answers prayers, Mr President will soon return home, In Sha Allah. I stand with Buhari.” The President left Nigeria on May 7 to seek medical help in London after his health deteriorated on his return after his first trip there on January 19 that lasted till March 10. There have been no public statements or appearances from the President since he left,…
Governors under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called for unity amid the recent spate of separation talks by ethnic agitators across the country. The governors met yesterday June 22, 2017, in Abuja under the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) and later released a statement signed by the Forum’s Director General, Salihu Lukman. They urged regional leaders to speak against troubling talks of separation of the country and foster unity among all the tribes instead. The statement reads, “Acknowledging the rich diverse heritage of Nigeria as a country, the PGF particularly note that the resurgence of desperate youth…
Senate President Bukola Saraki says the federal government’s appeal against the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is an exercise in futility. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Friday, June 23, 2017, Saraki described the decision as a desperate move by some people in government and their collaborators outside to pull him down at all cost. The Senate President expressed confidence that the verdict at the appellate court would not be different from that of the tribunal ‘as the same and the grounds on which the decision of the CCT was based remain unassailable.’…
T-Pain may have found his next collaborator on Reddit. Last month, the hip-hop superstar replied in amazement to a video posted by user GLASYSmusic where he tests out a voice manipulator. “HO. LY. SHIT! I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” T-Pain wrote using his alternative Reddit account. “Man. PM me if you wanna work together, bro. This is amazing!” GLASYS of course personal messaged him and while he and the rest of us await hopefully for a real collaboration to materialize, he put some effort into imagining what such a team up might sound like. For that,…
Rapper Chris Bridges, better know to fans as Ludacris, will headline the upcoming WSNX Party in the Park concert at Fifth Third Ballpark just outside Grand Rapids. The hip hop superstar, who also can claim a couple dozen acting credits, will perform as part of the event at the minor league ballpark Saturday, Aug. 19. Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are set to go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23. Ticket prices start at $29 and can be purchased by calling 616-784-4131, visiting the box office in person at Fifth Third Ballpark, or…