The Supreme Court has decided to not reverse its judgment that sacked David Lyon and Degi-Eremieoyo as governor and deputy-governor elect of Bayelsa State. In a recent unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices headed by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, the court threw out 2 different applications that want the judgment it delivered against Lyon and his deputy on February 13, revoked. According to the S/C, the applications lacked merit and were simply an abuse of the court process. The apex court added that the Supreme Court is not authorized and lacks the jurisdiction to review its judgment. Justice Augie…
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Wolves player, Adama Traore has come out to speak about the difficulties he experienced as a kid of immigrant parents growing up in Barcelona. Traore revealed that he was approached a lot by street gangs who tried to hire him to sell drugs and partake in other illegal activities. According to him, his life would have gone differently if he did not have the needed concentration to be a professional footballer. He added that he saw guns, bats, knives, and bottles but he is very happy to be a success despite his rough and poor background. His words, “Yes, a…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged traditional rulers to support Amotekun for proper protection of lives and property in the region. He revealed this at the Awùjalè’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode, during the investiture of the Awùjalè and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona as the new Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council. According to him, the governors in the region decided to launch the security outfit to tackle the issues of insecurity like kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other crimes that can impact the socio-economic development of the region negatively. He added that traditional rulers are…
2baba‘s first daughter, Ehi Idibia is a big girl now and she is off to high school. Celebrating his baby girl, 2face Idibia praised her mum, Pero Adeniyi for the way she has raised their daughter. Flaunting a picture of Ehi with her friends, he wrote, “Meanwhile in other news!!Like play like play My princess off 2 high school#GRATEFUL #20yearsaking.” He added: “@perosaiyemi_ thanx 4 all u do. E no easy.” See what he shared, Lovely.
Former Arsenal player, Mohamed Elneny has said Mesut Ozil can join Fenerbahce at some stage in his career. Elneny believes Ozil loves the Turkish club since he is always speaking about them and their fans. According to him, Ozil even taunts him with Fenerbahce chants when they meet and he has noticed a connection between the player and the club. This is coming after Ozil’s agent confirmed that his client would definitely see Fernerbache as an option if he decides to leave Arsenal. His words, “Mesut really loves Fenerbahce. He’s always speaking about the club and the fans. “If you…
Senator Abaribe has come out to describe the late Ignatius Longjan who died at the age of 75 as a “peacebuilder and a very good person.” Abaribe believes it is sad that the wicked Nigerians do not die but the nation keeps losing the good ones. According to him, Ignatius came from a diplomatic community and he represented his people and Nigerians very well. He also commiserated with the wife and children for the death of their loved one. His words, “A few days ago we were here doing this same thing, a valedictory for one of our colleagues. The…
Ghollywood actress, Juliet Ibrahim has come out to advise men who have zero plans to add any value to a woman’s life. Juliet believes such a man should stay away from the lady and not interrupt her greatness. According to her, there are women that have everything going for them and they only need men who will complement what they have going on, not men with no value whatsoever to add to their lives. She added that men who know they have nothing tangible to offer a woman should simply admire from afar. Her words, “If you see a woman…
Prince Harry has revealed that he now wants to be known as “Harry”, weeks after he and his wife, Meghan Markle announced they will be taking a break from their positions as senior members of the royal family. Ayesha Hazarika who recently hosted Harry’s sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst in Edinburgh, Scotland on Wednesday, gave this announcement as Prince Harry was introduced on stage. Her words, “He’s made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry, so ladies and gentlemen please give a big, warm Scottish welcome to Harry.” The British royalty who jumped on stage afterwards, hugged…
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta is not bothered about the exit rumors surrounding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates Stadium. The Gabonese striker has shown no sign of wanting to quit the club and this has convinced Arteta that there is nothing to lose sleep over. According to him, Aubameyang is used to the rumors as well but there is nothing in it and the club will do everything possible to keep their important player. He added that it will be very difficult to replace the ex BvB striker. His words, “I don’t think so. He’s very used to that. I can’t…
Mother of Leah Sharibu, the girl who was forcefully married in Boko Haram captivity, Rebecca Sharibu has lost every hope in President Muhammadu Buhari and as has gone to London to meet the British Prime Minister. Rebecca believes the British government can come to her rescue after several promise-and-fail statements from the Nigerian government. According to her, Buhari assured her of her daughter’s return but he has kept mute since then and she is very disturbed since she cannot help her girl alone. She added that Leah Foundation has been supporting and they even sponsored her trip to London for…
Spurs striker, Harry Kane is one of the best in the world but I never expected his rise to the top to be this very fast, according to Andros Townsend. Townsend admits that he wouldn’t have predicted that his ex-teammate would attain the heights he has reached in football even if he started very well. Andros, however, agrees that Kane has always had a remarkable ability to score goals despite not being very mobile at the early stage of his career. He added that he is now an all-round player who is quicker and stronger on the pitch. His words,…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South East Forum has urged APC to concede its 2023 presidential ticket to the South East if they want a high number of votes from the zone. The forum leader, Mr. Lawrence Onuchukwu revealed this in a statement in Abuja in support of Gov. Nasir el-Rufai’s call for the rotational convention from northern Nigeria to South. According to him, the South East zone is the only zone in southern Nigeria that is yet to give Nigeria a president since the rotation convention dispensation that started in 1999. He…
Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus has urged the citizens to not be intimidated by any law enforcement officer who would want to arrest them for having tattoos on their bodies or dreadlock on their head. She revealed this on Twitter recently. According to her, no one is a criminal for such so Nigerians should always remain calm and firm in any arrest situation. She added that any officer who tries to arrest citizens for it is simply terrorizing them. Her words, “HAVING TATTOO ON YOUR BODY OR DREADLOCKS ON YOUR HEAD DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MAKE YOU A CRIMINAL. Resist the intimidation…
Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw has said the entire squad is heading in the same direction under club manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Shaw, whose form has improved in recent weeks, believes Ole has been responsible for lifting the mood in the dressing room since he came in. According to him, Ole has been brilliant as manager and the players enjoy working under him because he puts a smile on their faces. Shaw added that even if he has received a lot of stick at Mufc since he joined from Southampton, he tries to take it well all the time since…
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has come out to say that he will not stop linking coronavirus to corruption. Magu believes it should even be referred to as corruption-virus because that is what it is. According to him, he will not be surprised to find out that someone sat in a lab and created coronavirus to deliberately infect and destroy lives, which is a pure corrupt act. He added anything that is created by a corrupt mind is a product of corruption. His words, “Somebody actually created corruption-viruses…I mean…coronavirus. Somebody deliberately sat…
Days after beating Deontay Wilder to win the WBC Heavyweight belt, Boxer Tyson Fury has jumped on social media to share a note of inspiration/advice to his fans. The heavyweight champ revealed that he should be an inspiration to everyone because he has been written off in his career. According to him, the fan showed support when he was mentally unstable and addicted to drugs and this made him a world champion again. He added that anything is possible with the right mindset. His words, “With the right mind set anything is possible, I’ve been wrote off all my life…
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Bruno Fernandes gives the club a different type of flavor in midfield with his composure and imagination on the ball. Ahead of the UEL round of 32 second-leg clash vs Club Brugge, Ole praised Bruno for adding an x-factor to his team, whole also hailing Anthony Martial, Nemanja Matic and Fred for their recent displays. According to him, the Portuguese international always knows what he wants to do with the ball and he sees him improving in the EPL. He added that Fernandes has impressed everybody and he expects his great form…
Ex Anambra State governor, Peter Obi has come out to beg Christians to pray for unemployed youths in Nigeria during Lent. The Nigerian politician revealed this today on Twitter. According to him, the future of jobless youths is being jeopardized by the current situation in Nigeria and that should not be the case. He added that the prayers of Catholic faithful are also needed for the victims of insecurity in the nation. His words, “As we begin our Lenten observance today, I urge fellow Catholics around Nigeria to remember and also pray for all those killed across Nigeria as a…
Ex-Real Madrid, Tottenham, Arsenal player, Emmanuel Adebayor has jumped on social media to flaunt his expensive cars and house to celebrate his birthday. The footballer who clocks 36 today, was welcomed like a hero as he joined Olimpia of Paraguay over the weekend. Alongside the post, he wrote, “Thank God for another year.” See what he shared, LLNP Adebayor.
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer agrees that the club might start to suffer financially if they fail to qualify for next season’s UCL. Ole believes even a big club like Man Utd with great finances can begin to face the financial consequences of not playing UCL football for a while. According to him, playing UCL comes with football and financial rewards for the team so they players have to do everything to play in it without depending on winning the UEL to qualify because of the decent teams in the competition. He added that he is focusing on the…