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Hijab: “I’m led by the spirit to go normal”- lawyer who dressed as a native doctor to court proceedings reverts to wigs
A Lagos lawyer Malcolm E. Omirhobo, who sparked controversy when he appeared at the Supreme Court in a lawyer’s wig, gown mixed with Olokun religious attire, has reverted to a normal barrister’s dress code. He however appeared at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday morning in a normal attire. He said he was led by the spirit to go normal. Speaking to journalists, Omorhibo said “I’m led by the spirit to go normal today. Don’t be surprised if you see me the other way tomorrow…so, today is normal.” When asked if “the spirit” was in conformity with the…
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APC primary: 17 delegates returned money I gave them – Senator Oloriegbe
Federal lawmaker representing Kwara Central district, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe has revealed that about 17 delegates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, refunded the cash he gave them during the senatorial primary elections. Oloriegbe was aspiring to return to the upper chamber in 2023. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, the lawmaker accused the State governor of manipulating the election in his (governor) favour. He said the money he gave to the delegates was for logistics, stating that while 17 delegates refunded theirs, others did not, saying they intended voting for him but were forced to do otherwise. He said,…
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2023: I’ve lost all my school certificates, says Tinubu’s placeholder, Masari
The vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Kabiru Masari has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that his original school certificates are missing.Masari said this in an affidavit submitted to the electoral body that he misplaced the original certificates while on transit within the Wuse Area of the Federal Capital According to the documents, Masari claimed he had his Primary school education in Katsina State between 1972-78 and later obtained a Grade 2 Certificate from Katsina Teachers College in 1982 and a Higher Certificate in 1995.The affidavit reads in part, “That I am the above-named…
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“I will not worship at Catholic Church again until Fr. Mbaka is called back and Adoration Ministry is reopened” – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man, Akanchawa Orba has said that he will not worship at the Catholic church until Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry is reopened. The Catholic priest had announced the shutdown of the Adoration Ministry following the order given to him by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Calistus Onaga to embark on a one-month retreat following the cleric’s comments describing Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as being too stingy and unfit to be the next President of Nigeria. Orba in a post he shared on Facebook wrote: “I will not worship at Catholic Church again…
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2023: We will kneel, beg Wike not to dump our party – PDP
The chairman of the board of trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Walid Jibrin has claimed they will do whatever it takes to ensure that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, doesn’t defect. Jibrin stated this on Monday while addressing journalists in Kaduna. Wike had accused the party stakeholders from the south of “betrayal” following his loss at the presidential Primaries His frustration was made worse when Atiku snubbed him as running mate and picked Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. Following these developments, there have been speculations that Wike may dump the opposition party, having been visited by Peter…
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BREAKING: Buhari swears in Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN at the Council Chambers in Abuja on Monday.He took over from the immediate past CJN, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad who resigned on MondayJustice Ariwoola was born on the 22nd of August 1958 and is currently the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court.He was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal and was elevated to the Supreme Court bench following his transfer from the State High Court of Oyo State.Ariwoola started his educational career in his home town Iseyin at the Local Authority…
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“I will give you a running mate that you will enjoy working with” – Gbajabiamila tells Tinubu
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has promised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a running mate he can work with. He said this responding to the remarks of Tinubu at an event to celebrate the speaker’s 60th birthday. “You (Tinubu) said in your address that many years ago you consulted with my younger brother on the issue of WAEC and that consultation bore fruits. I give you my own parting shot.“It is that time again to consult with your younger brother. I will give you a running mate that you…
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Tinubu departs Nigeria for France
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Nigeria for France. It is however unclear how long he will be away from the country. Tunde Rahman, his spokesman said; “He is off to Paris, France to hold some important meetings It was however learnt that he departed for France after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday morning, June 27.
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2023: Kwankwaso cannot be Obi’s running mate, he has more experience and will garner more votes in the North -Abdulmumin Jibrin
Former member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that forerunner of the New Nigeria’s Peoples party NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso will not be the running mate to the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. He said this reacting to the planned merger between the NNPP and LP Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, he said Kwankwaso is more experienced than Obi and could garner 70% of votes from the North He said, “Very clearly, Kwankwaso will not be a running mate to Peter Obi. By every standard, Kwankwaso should be the presidential candidate due to his…
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VIDEO: “It is so painful” Blessing Okoro cries out in pain as she undergoes post-op care following butt enhancement & liposuction surgery
Blessing Okoro has updated her followers following plastic surgery. The Break or Makeup founder got liposuction for her tummy and also had work done on her bum. She revealed that she told her doctor to give her a portable bum, nothing too big. Following her surgery, she took to Instagram to share a video of her getting after-surgery care. She is naked in the video, her surgery scars visible. “It’s so painful,” she cries out in the video. She added in the caption that her “price just went up” and that she now understands why people who had plastic surgery “use the…
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Eniola Badmus locks comment section of her post on Instagram after sharing photo of Tinubu and his wife
Actress Eniola Badmus locked the comment section of her post on Instagram after sharing a photo of former Governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu and his wife, Remi. Badmus who was campaigning for Tinubu, wrote “‘MY PEOPLE……. #BAT2023@officialasiwajubat @remitinubu”.
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Ghana music is a disgrace to the world – Shatta Wale
Ghanaian music star, Shatta Wale has said music from the West African country is a disgrace to the world. Wale made the claim in a tweet he shared, adding that he was made by the internet. He tweeted; “Everyday Ghanaians have new artiste who is bigger than Jay Z, foolish country with foolish entertainment people. Meh you people sit there and don’t follow the time.“Internet made me and am proud to say this…. Ghana music itself is a disgrace to the world…Foolish talks”
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