The Yola Division of Federal Court of Appeal on Thursday declared the impeachment of former Gov. Murtala Nyako of Adamawa as unconstitutional, null and void. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Adamawa House of Assembly had on July 16, 2014, impeached and removed Nyako for gross misconduct. In a unanimous judgment by the five justices of the Court of Appeal, the court said the impeachment was not done in accordance with the provisions of the law as the governor was not served the impeachment notice personally. In the lead judgment read by Justice Tunde Ayotoye, the judges…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would deploy 1,640 ad hoc staff for Saturday’s House of Representatives re-run election in Numan, Demsa and Lamurde constituency in Adamawa. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Mr. Abba Yusuf, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola, on Thursday that necessary arrangements for the conduct of the election were on course. Yusuf confirmed that the state office of the commission had received sensitive voting materials, while all non-sensitive materials had been delivered to all participating local government areas, up to ward levels. “The Commission has prepared well to conduct…
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state announced that the state can no longer borrow money from banks to pay salaries, adding that the government is going through hard times. The Cable News reports that he said “There have to be some discussions with workers and stakeholders. We cannot be borrowing to pay salaries as we have been doing. “Our workforce minus political appointees, we need about N4 billion to pay salaries; the situation is not sustainable and realistic because of our development agenda.” Adding that “A lot of states are going to have crisis this year, even the federation itself…
3000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reports say. The mass defection occurred on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Bwari area, Leadership reports. The defectors were received by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Usman Adaji. “With the numbers of decamped members in Bwari today, that means definitely victory is sure for APC, not only in this council, but in the entire FCT,” he said. “Because, on record, we have over 10,000 decamped PDP members and we know that more are still coming,” he added. The PDP has witnessed…
The Akwa Ibom state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has faulted the judgment of the Supreme Court, upholding the election of Governor Udom Emmanuel. Punch reports that the party said the judgement lacks logic, reason and depth. A statement issued by the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of the APC, Dr. Amadu Attai, reads: “We want to put on record our utter rejection of the judgment of the Supreme Court about the PDP appeal against the victory of the APC at the Court of Appeal in the state governorship election petition. We believe that the judgment of the Supreme…
President Buhari just back from his well-deserved vacation, seems to have decided to infuse some fresh blood into his cabinet. Daily Post reports that Mr. President has appointed 24 year-old Bashir Ahmad, as his Personal Assistant on New Media. This move obviously, is to give Buhari a visible presence online, and also to interface with the youth, who make up the majority of the Nigerian populace. Ahmad, a former online editor of Leadership Newspapers, also served as the Personal Assistant on new media to the publisher of Leadership, Sam Nda-Isaiah. During Buhari’s presidential campaign Ahmad was part of the Buhari…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has called on security agencies to arrest Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state for rigging elections. This is following revelations made by former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretary, Tope Aluko. Aluko alleged that Fayose used the military to rig the 2014 Governorship elections in Ekiti state. Punch reports that a statement issued by Falana, through his organisation, Value and Integrity Group, said “Having consistently demanded the prosecution of all the wicked criminals who shared in the looting of the funds meant for the procurement of arms, Mr. Falana has…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, has reacted to Governor Ayo Fayose’s verbal attack on Femi Falana (SAN). Falana had earlier called for Fayose’s prosecution, following revelations made by former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretary, Tope Aluko. Aluko alleged that Fayose used the military to rig the 2014 Governorship elections in Ekiti state. In its reaction, the APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun said the Ekiti state Governor should shut up and stop insulting Nigerians. Vanguard reports that the APC spokesman also said “Fayose is jittery and that is why he is stoking violence. He has started attacking individuals…
Ayo Fayose has said that the frequent attacks launched on him by prominent lawyer, Femi Falana are due to the latter’s pain and frustration from a failed ambition to govern the state. Fayose made the comments via a statement released by his media aide, Lere Olayinka. It reads: “Oga Femi Falana is fast turning himself into a jester with his obsession to jump to the roof top to make noise over anything Ayo Fayose.” “He (Falana) can come to Ekiti and stand for election again and let’s see if he can win even house of Assembly election in Ilawe-Ekiti, his…
Senator David Mark has urged All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman, Chief John Oyegun to warn the party’s Benue South senatorial candidate, Daniel Onjeh to stop insulting him. The call was made via a statement released on Thursday, February 11, 2016, by the Director of Media and Publicity of Mark’s campaign organization, Dr Adakole Elijah. It reads: “The continued inflammatory statements, innuendo, abuse and poor conduct of Onjeh and his campaign team ahead of the rerun election is clearly unbecoming of someone aspiring to lead.” “We believe very strongly that this is another APC plot to cover its antics. We cannot…
Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors also accused Governor Olusegun Mimiko of failing the people of the state, Punch reports. “Many of us have left the PDP because the party is not a progressive party and we have decided to join the APC to help the party win the governorship election. Governor Mimiko has failed the people of this state,” one of the converts, a former Commissioner for Education, Dr Pius Osunyikanmi, said. “We are here to support the APC. Therefore, you should not see…
Hollywood actor, Nick Cannon, has been reported to have almost come to blows with musician, Stevie J after appearing as a guest on the show, “Wild ‘N Out” Monday. TMZ reports that “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars had come on the show, when one of the opposing teams had bragged about sleeping with his singer ex wife, and mother of his kids, Mariah Carey. The reports revealed that Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez had also been guests on “Wild ‘N Out” Monday with the ex-lovebirds squared off during a rap battle against Nick and his crew. The game which…
American singer, Ciara, has now admitted that abstaining from sex with NFL player boyfriend, Russell Wilson, has not been easy. Ciara made the revelation during an interview with Cosmopolitan, disclosing her struggle with going back on their abstinence plans on a daily basis. During the interview, she said: “We’re hanging in there. I’m not gonna lie. I’m human, so it is not easy. “Especially when I look at him and I think he is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen — that I’ve ever laid my eyes on, to be honest. ‘I’m like, Look the other way! Look the…
South African rapper, AKA’s daughter, Madison, and Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz’s daughter, Tiffah, were pictured having a play date in new adorable photos. The little girls had been pictured at the studio, while their hot dad’s recorded a new song together. The little girls seemed to be checking each other at first first before playing with each other. They were pictured rocking coordinated hairstyles and looking even more adorable.
Former world boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, has been pictured with his latest acquirement, a brand new body guard, the size of a moutain. The boxing champion known for his many excesses was pictured in Milan with the new body guard who over shadowed all his other body guards once described as huge. We can’t help but wonder what the boxing champion legendary for his prowess, needs protection from. Even more hilarious is the fact that Floyd was dwarfed by all the body guards surrounding him as they walked down a street in Milan. The celebrity does know how to make…
Davido might just have recorded a song with T.I. The HKN singer who recently signed a deal with Sony Music Entertainment has revealed that he has a new song with the US rapper and his brother Sina Rambo. Davido made the announcement via twitter, stating that he “Just did something crazy for T.I and Sina Rambo”. The new collaboration sees Davido record another song with a US act after his 2015 exploits with Maybach rapper, Meek Mill, on the song ‘Fans mi’. Rapper T.I also has history with Nigerian group Psquare, with whom he recorded the single ‘Ejeajo’, contained in…
Nigerian pop star, Davido is definitely not secretive about his possessions. The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ singer showed off his new Rolex wristwatch to fans on his Twitter page, adding the hashtag #newwatchalert. This year has been nothing short of goodies for him as he recently signed a mega music deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa in New-York. His collaboration with the likes of Meek Mill has seen him on the verge of acquiring international prominence. Davido is also rated as one of the top acts to ever grace the Nigerian music industry. It appears things can only get better for…
G-Worldwide Entertainment artiste, Kiss Daniel is now the owner of a complimentary plot of land worth N50 million. The star is one of top celebrities in Nigeria who have been allotted plots of land in recognition of their success in the entertainment industry, an initiative of a former board chairman of lands and housing, Ondo State, Dr Akin Olowookere, in order in association with the Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development. Daniel’s new property is located in the highbrow area of the Federal Capital City. According to reports, the land gift is an attempt to encourage the creativity…
More than 20 million viewers watched rapper and fashion designer Kanye West put his own twist on a New York Fashion Week runway show on Thursday as he debuted a new album and clothing collection at famed music venue Madison Square Garden. West, his reality star wife Kim Kardashian and her family, including former NBA basketball player Lamar Odom, entered the Manhattan venue to cheers from the audience. It is the first time Odom, the estranged husband of Khloe Kardashian, has been seen in public since he fell into a coma after using cocaine at a brothel last October and…
Today is the birthday of Kehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo popularly known as Kayswitch. He was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, but hails from Shagamu, Ogun State. He attended Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Abeokuta, Ogun State. His love for music started in secondary school, when he started to rap with his friends. In 2005 he took decided to be serious with music after recording a song with producer Dr. Frabz. He was a member of the popular Mo’ Hits collective led by his brother D’banj and Don Jazzy. He is now a solo recording artiste on D’banj’s record label DB…