Barely hours after the High Court dismissed the suit by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mr. Jude Agbaso, asking it to stop his impeachment by the state Assembly, the embattled deputy governor has been removed from office. Twenty-five out of the 26 members of the Imo State House of Assembly approved the impeachment.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Sunday Mba set to break NPL transfer record
AFCON star Sunday Mba could break the Nigeria league transfer record as Warri Wolves want Rangers to pay them 12 million ($75,000) for him. Izu Azuka is believed to have commanded the biggest transfer fee in the domestic league thus far when he joined Sunshine Stars as a free agent two seasons ago for about nine million Naira.
Fergie still loves to rock in her jeans despite her pregnancy status
Just because she’s four months pregnant doesn’t mean Fergie, 37, has abandoned her bold style. “I haven’t gone to maternity wear yet,” the singer confides in the new issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now. “I’m just banding my jeans with the tailor.”
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez in dock for punching opponent
The bad boy from Uruguay, Luis Suarez, is back into the news after he punched Chilean defender Gonzalo Jara during a World Cup qualifier in Santiago on Tuesday. The Liverpool striker could face an extended international ban in lieu to his actions during the match.
RVP wan be Devil for life
Robin van Persie fil say in go stay kampe for Manchester United till in go retire afta the guyman bin enjoy insef for in fes seasin for Old Trafford. The ogbonge strika don jab korrect 19 Premier Lig gols since in waka lif Arsenal for August, and the Holland playa don dey lid United to cari dia numba 20 cup for England lig.
"I go dey here tey oh!" the 29 years playa bin yarn BBC for Wednesday. "United fit b my las klub."
Van Persie, dey like the new parade wey dey in front afta in spend eight years for Arsenal and in win the 2005 FA Cup wit the Gunnas.
E come be like say the way manaja Alex Ferguson dey trit all the paale wey dey dia team na im make van Persie like the parade for Old Trafford, Ryan Giggs b 39 years, Scholes sef don nak 38 years and dem still dey tap wella.
"Som klubs dey for Europe wey b say ol playas dey fil demself, where dem dey play, relax, e bin dey Juventus and AC Milan befor, but now Manchester United dey do the same tin. So, anyhow whichway I fit dey here tey." in tok
"I dey enjoy wetin dey here, my new new teammates dem, everibodi wit in own, e dey good for me sef, e go helep me tap ball wel wel."
Ferguson insef na guyman, Van Persie sef dey see say the 71 years manaja sabi laff.
"The ol paale na funi padi oh, Na one of the most funny pesin wey I don jam for my life. In get as in b if match dey, In sabi fight, just like playas sef," Van Persie add join.
"Holland coachi Louis van Gaal b like dat. Pipu no too undastan the man, wetin u see for TV no b the koko. Dat na jus like 20 pacent, e dey okay to judge, but if u wan juje, u go nid korrect infomashun.
Culled from: Supersport
Group demands N100m compensation over killing of corps member
The League for Human Rights, based in Jos on Wednesday demanded N100 million compensation from the Nigerian Army over the alleged ``extra-judicial killing'' of a 26-year-old NYSC member. Making the demand in a statement issued in Jos, the group alleged that the corps member, Wagley Dauda, was shot dead by a soldier at NASCO Area of Jos on Feb. 16.
‘That Was NOT Me, Or My Feelings About Nigeria’, Kim Kardashian Reacts To Fake Tweet
After the uproar on social network Twitter over an alleged Kim Kardashian tweet, the US celebrity has come out to publicly deny insulting Nigerians or calling us ‘Apes‘. This is in reaction to a fake tweet that was posted on social network Twitter on March 26; the tweet showed the TV star making an expensive joke over her trip to Nigeria. It immediately went viral and Kim K received loads of negative comments from angry Nigerians on the social network.
Sexiest in Nollywood Season Three Is On
Those who are making waves from last week nomination process include Uti Nwachukwu, Joseph Benjamin, Pope Odowondo, Benson Okonkwo, Anita Joseph, Tope Osoba, Queeneth Gilbert, Collete Orji, Chika Agatha, Sunkanmi Omobolanle, Damilola Adegbite, Maureen Cyril, Bobby Obodo, Amanda Ebeye and Cynthia Agholor but the big question is: will they make it all the way?The final slot is for 25 men and 25 women. So keep voting to nominate!
Police: British hostage abducted in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos, released by kidnappers
A police spokeswoman in Nigeria says a British man kidnapped from the country's largest city has been released. Lagos state police spokeswoman Ngozi Braide told The Associated Press on Thursday that the man had been freed by his captors Tuesday. Braide said she did not know whether a ransom had been paid.
Another 1000 Women for Kano Mass Wedding
The Kano State Hisbah Board said yesterday that it has concluded plans to marry off 1000 widows and divorcees in the third batch of its mass marriage program aimed at reducing the number of unmarried women in the state. Commandant General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, in an interview with Daily Trust, said the mass wedding will take place on April 7, 2013.
Appeal over Oscar Pistorius bail conditions
Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius are appealing against some of the Olympic athlete's bail restrictions in a court in the South African capital today. Pistorius's lawyers say the double-amputee runner, who is charged with murder over the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14, is being treated as a flight risk even though a magistrate ruled last month that he was not when he released Pistorius on bail.
Father, son arraigned for accusing LASTMA officials of kidnap attempt
A middle-aged man, Kudaisi Kamoru and his son, Sulaimon, have been arraigned before an Abeokuta magistrate court for accusing two officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) of kidnap attempt. The accused were arraigned by the state police command for allegedlly beating one Tijani Rasaq and Ibironke Mustapha in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital last month.
How to Disable Facebook’s Beeping Sound Notification
Not happy with Facebook’s notification sounds? You can easily turn them off by heading to the menu button, clicking Account Settings, and then going to the Notifications section through the link on the left.
You should then be able to change the “How you get notifications” setting and uncheck the “Play a sound” option.
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US judges question ban on same-sex marriage
Washington: As the US Supreme Court concluded its historic hearing on the legality of same-sex marriage, a majority of its nine judges raised questions about a federal law denying some benefits to gay couples. While nine of America's 50 states allow same-sex marriage and nine others permit civil partnerships, the Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines marriage for federal purposes as only between one man and one woman.
Slain banker: Court berates defence for delay tactics
LAGOS high court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, frowned at the piecemeal approach being used by the defence in the ongoing trial of youth pastor, Akolade Arowolo, who is alleged to have murdered his banker-wife, Titilayo. At the resumed hearing of the matter, Justice Lateefa Okunnu, expressed her displeasure at the manner Akolade’s counsel, Olanrewaju Ajanaku was handling the matter.
Court dismisses suit filed against Convenant University over expulsion of pupil
An Ogun High Court sitting in Ota has dismissed a suit filed against the Covenant University, over the expulsion of a pupil the school authority expelled last year for misconduct. Justice Mobolaji Ojo, in his judgement dismissed the suit filed by 20-year-old Longji Vwamhi, a 400 level student of Information and Communication Technology Department, challenging the university over his expulsion for lack of merit.
EFCC to repatriate looted subsidy fund - Lamorde
EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde says the commission will make effort to recover some of the looted oil subsidy fund from the UK. Lamorde said this on Wednesday in Abuja when Dr Andrew Pocock, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria paid him a courtesy visit in his office.
Eight people killed in attack on Kenyan casino
Eight people were killed when dozens of machete-wielding raiders struck a casino popular with tourists and local Italian residents in the coastal Kenyan town of Malindi early on Thursday morning, police said. Armed officers shot dead six of the attackers suspected to be members of a banned coastal separatist group while two policeman were also killed, police official Ambrose Munyasia said.
Police Recover Explosives, Ammunition in Kano
Kano State Police Command on Tuesday night recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), guns and ammunitions that were to be used by insurgents to "cause havoc and destabilize peace" in the state, commissioner of police in the state, Musa Daura said yesterday. The commissioner, who was addressing press conference at the state police command headquarters in Bompai area, said the recovery was made around 2130 hours after the police had received information about a suspicious vehicle.
Babangida Aliyu says PDP governors have no plans to decamp
Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger on Wednesday said that PDP governors had no plans to leave the party, contrary to insinuations in some quarters but warn against attempt to push the governors out.
Aliyu made the remark during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees, led by its Chairman, Chief Tony Anenih, at the Government House, Minna.
Aliyu made the remark during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees, led by its Chairman, Chief Tony Anenih, at the Government House, Minna.
Photo: Proud papa Naeto C shows off son
“Thanks 2 every1 for all the messages. Words arent honestly enuff to express this moment…its ironic especially for some1 like myself who is used 2 putting words 2gether…mayb later…but right now i’m just Thanking God w/my Family and enjoying my son’s company! I wish u all similar moments at some point(s) in your lives!“Awesome!
2 Nigerian girls seek Pres. Jonathan's intervention from deportation from Canada
Got this email from Funmi Macaulay, a US-born Nigerian presently living in Brooklyn, NYC, and the founder of Nigerians Unite Against Boko Haram (NUABH). She wrote an article about the plight of Ihuoma and Victoria, two young Nigerians living and studying in Canada who are on the verge of being deported back to Nigeria. The two girls have been holed up in a church basement the last nine months and . See Funmi's article below...
Traffic Offence: Fashola Denies Assaulting Morka
The Lagos State Government has debunked reports alleging that the state governor, Babatunde Fashola ordered his police escorts to manhandle the driver and children of Felix Morka, the Executive Director of the Social and Economic Rights Action Centre (SERAC) during a traffic incident on Tuesday 26th March.
Police kill 2 NSCDC officers
TWO officials of the Nigerian Civil Defence and Security Corp were on Tuesday, killed by gunmen, alleged to be officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Isawo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State. The deceased officers are identified as Innocent Akhigbe , an inspector and Gabriel Adaji, an assistant inspector.
Amosun Describes Awolowo’s Death As A Big Loss
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has described the death of Oluwole Awolowo, a scion of the Obafemi Awolowo family, as a sad occurrence which has thrown the entire state into mourning. Mr Amosun said that the fact that the late Awolowo was survived by his mother, the revered matriarch of the family who is seen by all Nigerians as symbol of Nigerian nationalism, made the departure of the second Republic legislator the irreparable loss even more painful.
Oil theft deserves death penalty - Mark
SENATE President, David Mark, has prescribed death penalty for oil thieves, saying the increasing rate of oil theft has continually been giving the country a bad name in the international circle. Mark said this on Wednesday, at the inauguration of the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), supervising the public hearing on the PIB.
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