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The sacked Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has lost his bid to nullify the sitting of the Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja. The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning threw out the bid by Wike to declare the sitting of the Tribunal in Abuja as being against the law. The court said the President of the Court of Appeal acted in line with the ‎law. It said the relocation of the tribunal to Abuja was to safeguard the lives of the tribunal chairman and other members. The court affirmed the judgement of the Court of Appeal, which had earlier okayed the decision of the Tribunal to assume jurisdiction. Dailypost reportage. Wow last chance failed! So we are now to refer to him as ex governor Wike or sacked governor Wike?Hmmmmm !!!!

Pastor Williams Kumuyi has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the fight his administration has launched against corruption in the country. The general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry characterized Buhari’s move as a step in the right direction when he spoke with journalists in Abia state on Sunday, October 25, Vanguard reports. The cleric also called for the support of the Nigerian leader noting that with the backing of the citizens, the funds embezzlement would soon be eliminated. Pastor Williams Kumuyi “I am a layman when it comes to politics. But from what we can see, I believe that the president is in the right direction and if we support him with our comments and in other ways, I believe that we will see corruption brought down very quickly.” Regarding the role of the church in the anti-graft war, Kumuyi said: “When we say the church, we are not just talking about buildings; we are talking of people who come to church and also go to offi...

A commercial sex worker named Roseline has reportedly died in a brothel at Obollo-Afor, Enugu state, following marathon sex with three customers. The incident which occurred on Saturday, October 24, led to the arrest of one Ikechukwu Oga who reportedly was the last customer to patronise the deceased. REA8 Ikechukwu allegedly spent the night with the late commercial sex worker, after reaching an agreement to wait for two other customers to take turns. He left and by the time he came back, Roseline was still on duty and pleaded with him to exercise patience, promising to be with him throughout the night. When it was finally his turn, she invited him into the room but was unable to conclude the deal as the commercial sex worker complained of being tired, a development that forced Ikechukwu to discontinue. Daily Post reports that he slept but was woken up by others who told him that Roseline was dead. “I did not conclude my first round of the deal before she complained t...

The former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo has confessed that he is still missing his late wife Stella. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Olusegun and Stella Obsanjo The Nation reports that on Sunday, October 24, the ex-president took part in the 10th memorial service for the late Stella at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. “I won’t say much about her today because much had been written already in my tribute about my late wife in the book, ‘My Watch’ and part of it says, she will be dearly missed by me, my family and the Abebe family,”  Obasanjo said. John Abebe, who spoke on behalf of the Abebe family, also said their sister and daughter would be greatly missed. Segun Oni, the deputy national chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the south, was among those who attended the event. He described the late Stella as a quintessential woman, who was born and rais...

12,700 APC Members Join PDP In Kogi A huge defection has rocked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state ahead of the November 21 governorship election. Idris Wada, the governor of the state and PDP candidate in the poll, has visited Igalamela/Odolu and Ofu local government areas during this weekend to assure the locals of continued delivery of democracy dividends. At Ofu local government area, the home base of the aspirant of the APC, Prince Abubakar Audu, 12,700 party’s members formally deserted to the PDP. Simeon Adejoh, one of the converts, told reporters that their choice was hinged on the transformation agenda of governor Wada. Elder Friday Makama, the member representing the constituency in the state House of Assembly, speaking on behalf of the people, gave the assurance that PDP would receive over 80% of the votes in the area. He said: “ I will continue to say it that APC cannot penetrate Igalamela/Odolu. All our political leaders here are PDP and our...

Hajj Stampede: Nigeria Death Toll Rises to 199 As 121 Pilgrims Still Missing It continues to look grim as the figures of the dead continue to rise. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said that the number of Nigerians that died in the Jamarat Stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia, has risen to 199. The commissioner, Planning, Research and Library Service of the commission, Dr. Saleh Okenwa, said last night in Makkah that 36 were injured and 121 still missing. He said Sokoto State lost 79 pilgrims and has 59 missing while Kano State lost 20 pilgrims to top the list of causalities. The commissioner also said that only five Nigerians remain on admission at the hospitals while others had been discharged. He listed other states affected as Adamawa, Borno, FCT, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara who either lost pilgrims or have their pilgrims declared missing. The number of dead has contin...

Important Notice!!! UNILORIN Payment Of Acceptance Fee Has Commenced, Closes Oct. 31st This is to inform all the newly admitted students for 2015/2016 session that acceptance payment has commenced. Thank you. NOTE:- Deadline is on th 31st of October, 2015. Inform others!!

The succession crisis rocking the Kano royal family since the death of the the former Emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero,  has taken a new turn with the removal of the eldest son of the late emir from office as the Ciroman Kano.  Emir Sanusi The Office of the Ciroman Kano is said to be usually reserved for the eldest son of the reigning Emir. Mal Muhammadu Sunusi II who ordered the removal of the late Emir’s son from the title holders in the emirate Council via a letter to the late Emir’s son was not however categorical on his “sins” before his removal. Feelers from the palace however hinted that the Ciroman, the eldest son of the late Emir, since the mandatory paying homage to the new Emir after his nomination by the King Makers, left the state to settle in Abuja in order to avoid clash of interest within the royal family. The action taken by the Ciroman Kano, who is the former managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, has not gone down well with the Emir...

Why Julius Agwu Ridicules Nigerian Pastors After hosting couple of friends and top politician to his thanksgiving party, ace comedian Julius Agwu takes a swipe at Nigerian pastors and the witches and wizards that endorsed Goodluck Jonathan for second term. Julius Agwu Julius made this statement while addressing guests at the Red Summit gala held at Harbor point, off Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, October 16. Julius Agwu disclosed that why was it mostly witches and wizards that endorsed ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, while running for second term in office. He said “ m oreover, why was it mostly witches association that were endorsing him? The so-called associations of withes and wizards kept saying orishiriishi, claiming that GEJ is their man and that he will be the president but God pass them .” On addressing the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, he said Buhari should try and a make a joke with his position and advised that the second stanz...

Buhari Changed His Mind On Imposing Sharia All Over Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari voiced his opinion about the total Sharia law implementation in all parts of Nigeria. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Buhari changed his mind about imposing sharia law all over Nigeria Speaking on Friday, October 16, in an exclusive interview to the Al-Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan, Buhari was asked whether he supports the implementation of the Sharia law in all parts of Nigeria. Hassan quoted Buhari’s statement dated back to 2001: “ God willing we will not stop the agitation for the total implementation of the Sharia [law] in the country. ” However, Buhari changed his point of view on imposing the Sharia all over Nigeria after becoming Nigeria’s president: “ I haven’t been voted by a majority of Nigerians to change Nigerian constitution [therefore] I can’t change it, ” Buhari told Mehdi, explaining that some Sharia punishments such as stoni...

Single Mother Monalisa Chinda Speaks on How Challenging being One is It has been over five years that actress Monalisa Chinda and her ex- hubby, Segun Dejo-Richards, broke up. Dejo-Richards has gone ahead to remarry but Mona, as she is popularly called, has yet to do so. In a chat with Saturday Beats recently, the actress said she is still open to marriage and opened up on the challenge she deals with as a single mum. Motherhood has been very lovely but being a single mother has been very challenging. There is a huge difference between being a mother and being a single mom. When you are a single mom, you have to do everything yourself, you have to be the mother, father, driver, teacher, name it. If you don’t have a help, you have to switch on the generator, drop and pick the child from school; it is crazy. You have to help her with her homework and if I have to travel, I would have to bribe my secretary to stay in my house for some nights so that she can help my daughter with ...

First Look at Tolu Odukoya-Ijogun’s Fabulous 30th Birthday Party Tolu with her husband Olumide You may know Tolu Ijogun as a musician who spreads the gospel with her voice or as the daughter of 2 renowned pastors – Pastor Taiwo Odukoya and the late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya. You may also have caught a glimpse of her online talk show – “Real Talk Relationships” which has been featured on BN TV. She and her husband Olumide are now parents of 2 beautiful girls! Tolu recently turned 30 and celebrated with a Great Gatsby themed party!  The event decor was by Ball Events Concepts. Here is your first look at this lovely celebration. The Birthday Girl Tolu with her siblings Tobi & Pastor J Beautiful Guests The MC ,Cake & Confetti Photo Credit: Lutosingbela

The immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, has written to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, seeking blessing for his next public engagement: The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo In the letter obtained by Sahara Reporters, Jonathan addresses the former president as “Dear Baba” and informs him that after his handing-over of power to President Muhammadu Buhari, he proceeded on a “long deserved break. Photo Credits: Sahara Reporters Jonathan also promises to spend the rest of his life making the world better place. “Now well-rested, I am back to work to continue to serve and dedicate my life to promoting peace and prosperity for all,” he wrote Photo Credits: Sahara Reporters The ex-president reveals that has set up an office in Bayelsa state where he can be reached. “Furthermore, I will be devoting the rest of my life and energy to making the world a better place. I am currently finalizing efforts to set up The Goodluck...

Ahead of the ministerial screening scheduled to begin to tomorrow, October 13, President Muhammadu Buhari today, October 12, sent the list of the 2nd batch of ministerial nominees to the Senate. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Senate President, Dr. Bukola recieving the second ministerial list from Abba Kyari, the chief of staff to the President, While we cannot independently verify the names on the second list as at the time of filling this report, speculations has it that former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu, the former chairman of the National Population Commission, Festus Odimegwe, former governor of Osun state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Brath Nnaji are likely nominees. Recall that on September 30 the President sent the list of the first batch of nominees to the National Assembly. The list was delivered by Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari and Senator Ita Enang, and received by the Senate President, Dr...

D iepreye Alamieyeseigha, a former governor of Bayelsa state, has died of hypertension. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Diepreye Alamieyeseigha Vanguard reports that Alamieyeseigha slipped into a coma two days ago and was placed on life support. Esueme Dan-Kikili, the Bayelsa state commissioner for Information, confirmed that the former governor died of cardiac arrest. According to family sources, Alamieyeseigha suddenly fell ill in his hometown in Ammassoma township of Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa and was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, where he died at age 62. Confirming the development, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the chief press secretary to Bayelsa governor, said that the government would soon issue an official statement on the death of the former Air Force officer. Alameisegha, who was popularly known as “Governor-General of Ijaw Nation” was born on November 16, 19...

Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan When Henry Thoreau said that if we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment, he may have envisaged that the likes of Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan would one day have a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when an expectation is dashed. With the nomination of the former Senate member as one of the prospective ministers to work in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, one begins to think whether the president’s nomination was majorly based on absolute recompense or political virtue. First female governor Al-Hassan who is popularly known as ‘Mama Taraba’  had left the representation of the people of Taraba North at the Senate to contest for the governorship seat in April 11 Taraba state poll on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress. She is known for almost becoming the first democratically elected female governor in Nigeria before a re-run was done. Although, in the history of Nigerian ...

The embattled former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has appealed to Nigerians to pray for her to survive the surgical operation that she is due to have next week. Alison-Madueke, who has been reportedly diagnosed with cancer and has been scheduled to undergo a surgical operation next week, says she needs to come out strong to face the allegations against her. Diezani Alison-Madueke wants Nigerians to pray for her This comes after a series of jaw-dropping revelations about her alleged shady deals. She was first arrested by the UK National Crime Agency over corruption allegations, and she was also allegedly caught with about £13 billion, before reports emerged that she cannot leave London until she answers to all the allegations levelled against her. From her sick bed she asked Nigerians to pray for her as she undergoes cancer surgery next week as she hopes to come out strong to face the allegations against her. Vanguard reports that the family la...

The former Lagos state governor and the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been put under surveillance by security agencies for allegedly conspiring against President Mu­hammadu Buhari. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp President Buhari has reportedly made moves to pacify the aggrieved APC chieftains The APC chieftain alongside some members of the National Assembly are being watched by security officials over a plot against President Buhari, based on the president’s decision to dump several nominees submitted by some party leaders and political godfa­thers for ministerial appointments. There is a speculation that some state governors, party leaders and political godfathers, whose nominees were not chosen by Buhari, have started to coordinate media campaigns and group protests against the president’s choice of ministerial nominees. Saturday Sun reports that when the list was unveiled last ...