APC vs PDP: INEC reacts as Supreme Court sacks Bayelsa governor elect

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to effect the Supreme Court judgement that sacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, as Bayelsa governor-elect.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Festus Okoye, said its Operations Department would commence work on the ruling.

“The Supreme Court has directed the commission to issue the Certificate of Return (CoR) to the political party that placed second in the Bayelsa governorship election and which also has the geographical spread in the election”, he told Daily Trust.

“The commission would go back to its Operation Department and make a determination on which political party came second in the election. We would do that when we get the judgement of the Supreme Court”

Lyon and his running-mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo were sacked on Thursday, 24 hours to their inauguration.

They were removed over Degi-Eremienyo’s forgery of document.

The lead judgement delivered by Justice Ejembi Eko ordered INEC to issue fresh certificates to the candidates of the party with the next highest votes which is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

She just can’t stop showing her backside – Biodun Okeowo

Biodun Okeowo popularly called Omobutty/Omobooty was born on the 26th of December 1971. Her full name is Biodun Sofuyi Okeowo.

She is currently 48 years old. She is from Ogun state. She came from a polygamous family as her dad married lots of wife. And Biodun Okeowo happens to be the last born of her own mother.
She studied Communications Arts at the Lagos State University.

She became pregnant while she was still at University and gave birth to a baby boy.

She suffered a lot to take care of her child as she had to do some side jobs. Some of those jobs includes frying of doughnut, chinchin etc.

Currently she is having two children but she is not married. She recently claimed she break up with her Ex who she found cheating on her.

She then started her movie career with the movie industry in the 2006.

She almost quit movie as a result of the intimidation and mockery but she was determined to succeed. But she was able to produce a movie which projected her to the world and she have been rocking it.

Since then she has been popular.

She work on set/stage and also she work offset. But this film making did not seem to satisfy her as she is also into advertisement.

She advertises human hair known as “Wig” for wholesnaija

As she advertises, she just can’t help than to show all of her curves.

See pic below:

Buhari govt approves new uniform for Nigerian Correctional Service

President Muhammadu Buhari signing of the 2019 Appropriation Bill to law at the State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 27/05/2019.

President Mohammadu Buhari-led Federal Government on Thursday approved a new uniform for the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, to reflect its new name.

This followed the change of the institutions name from the Nigerian Prisons Services, NPS to the Nigerian Correctional Services

NCoS Comptroller General (CG), Ja’afaru Ahmed made the disclosure at the inauguration of the administrative block of the Correctional Staff School (CSS) in Abuja.

Ahmed said the measure was part of the new act signed by Buhari in July 2019.

However, the NCoS Comptroller stated that there were other initiatives aimed at taking care of staff education, health, housing.

Ahmed stated that the welfare of the officers and men of the service was paramount.

He said: “Very soon, you will see us in our new uniform. We have been wearing this uniform for over 100 years and we need to change it to be in tune with the new act.

“We are also putting into place measures to ensure the full implementation of the new act but there has not been any budget yet, once the budget is in place, we will be able to implement the measures we have put in place to have a better service,” he said.

The CG said the service was committed to staff welfare in ensuring officers and men carry out their duties effectively.

He added that aside from ensuring that staff salaries were paid as and when due, the service was also trying to provide decent accommodation across the country.

“We are also mindful of those taking care of the inmates because while we are thinking of providing accommodation and welfare for inmates, we are also committed to giving the staff decent accommodation and education opportunities and providing their basic needs,” he said.

Nigerians react as Supreme Court sacks Lyon, declares PDP winner

A cross section of Nigerians have taken to social media to air their views on the Supreme Court judgement which saw the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, David Lyon sacked as Bayelsa Governor-elect.

A panel of justices led by Justice Mary Odili in a unanimous judgement on Thursday held that Degi-Eremieoyo presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In the lead judgement read by Justice Ejembi Eko, the court upheld the November 12, 2019, judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which disqualified Degi-Eremieoyo from participating in the governorship poll.

The apex court ruled that since Degi-Eremieoyo shared a joint ticket with the governor-elect, his disqualification invalidated their nomination by the APC.

The apex court then ordered INEC to issue fresh certificates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) being the party with the next highest votes.

Here are some comments gathered by Ton Trends from Twitter;

@Israeloflife “The Supreme Court has removed an APC Governor and replaced same with a PDP man.There’d be no attacks on the judiciary now. There’d be no 1 Million man march against the decision.Democracy isn’t in danger now. Surugede is the dance of the spirits.”

@Uncle_Ajala “See how the APC Deputy Governor to Lyon, stopped him from becoming the Governor of Bayelsa state, by presenting fake credentials according to Supreme court. May we not work with someone that will ruin our hard work and achievement.”

@Mayrocnigltd “Nigerians seem to have forgotten that Jonathan visited Buhari recently, what do you think the meeting was for? You think it is to seek advice from Goodluck about boko haram, they have sealed deal of scratch my back, I scratch yours.”

@Dinerojay22 “Let them scrap INEC since Supreme court is now deciding who wins elections. INEC is losing its credibility everyday in the hands of our Judiciary.”

@Olufemiloye “I was about to say democracy will now be in danger or not, depending on which side the politicians and their supporters are.Bayelsa judgment is as interesting as Imo judgement to me. And those who condemned the Supreme Court for the Imo will now commend it, and vice versa.”

@Adebanquie “Tanko-led Supreme Court will suddenly be praised with all superlatives by PDP and its sympathizers.”

@Waliyadeniran “Where the Legislature and the Executive have failed in their responsibilities at ensuring free and fair elections, the Supreme Court, being a policy Court, at every given opportunity must stop at nothing in ensuring there is sanity in our electoral process.”

@75enoma “The Supreme Court again. Clear road for PDP in their home state, Bayelsa. Congratulations.”

@MMOloyede “What an unexpected Judgment from the supreme court. PDP, Is Democracy still on trial?

@FreeNigerians “The Supreme Court finally have enough courage to do what is right.”

Valentine: AY And Wife Are Already Set For The Val In Arab Style

Nigeria comedian, AY and his beautiful wife, Mabel Makun are already set for the Valentine as they are both dressed up to the nines in white and Red. AY in a picture he shared on his Instagram page was in white Arabian designed kaftan and the beautiful wife in a Red flay long gown.

AY and Makun’s loved up pictures on Instagram have been splendid. Their designs always cut a dash on Instagram.In his caption , he teased the wife that he won’t be available for val as he is planning for his AY Live for easter Sunday and that he will be very busy.

The lovey-dovey couple will be attending the valentine’s forest which will begin on the 14th of February through 16th of February at Ebony life palace Victoria Island.

Nigeria’s No 1 Weaves and Wigs Brand, Wholesalesnaija Signs Ini Edo and Mocheddah as Brand Ambassadors

Nigeria’s No 1 Weaves and Wigs Brand Wholesalesnaija has signed multi talented A-list actress Ini Edo alongside singer and fashion designer, Mocheddah as their brand ambassadors.
Congrats to both.

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Odion Ighalo set for Man Utd debut against Chelsea

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Odion Ighalo is available to make his Manchester United debut against Chelsea.

The Old Trafford outfit are scheduled to play Chelsea next Monday and Ighalo is now expected to travel with the squad to Stamford Bridge.

The Nigerian striker joined the club on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua until the end of the season and, as a lifelong Reds supporter, the passionate new no.25 is desperate to get started.

Although Ighalo is not with the players who have traveled to southern Spain for training this week, for reasons out of the club’s control, Solskjaer is keen to quickly integrate him into the team.

Below is what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told Manchester United official website:

Odion Ighalo is back in Manchester and we’ll link up with him at the weekend. How much are you looking forward to seeing him on the training pitch, and is he available for Chelsea away?

“Yeah, he is going to travel with us. We will just see his fitness work this week and I think we will get him sharp. We want to integrate him as quickly as we can because, of course, he is desperate to play for us.”

Ole, how is the week going for you so far?

“Yeah, it’s very good. I think the boys enjoyed a break, they needed a break, but now they are back, focused and they have been working well.”

Are these conditions everything that you hoped for?

“Yeah, of course with the weather back home as well, this has been an even bigger plus for us. Being in Europe, because the travel isn’t too far, is also a good point because we don’t have too many days before we have to go back and get ready for Chelsea.”

Edo APC secretary home under attack by unknown attackers

The house of Edo State Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lawrence Okah, was early Tuesday morning attacked by unknown assailants.

Mr. Okah disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday, saying he is lucky to be alive.

More to follows…

Senate adjourns plenary to mourn senator Ignatius Longjan

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Lawmakers at the Senate House of Assembly on Tuesday adjourned plenary to honour a member, Senator Ignatius Longjan.

Senator Longjan who represented Plateau South Senatorial District died on Sunday at Turkish hospital, Abuja at the age of 75.

A minute of silence and prayers were held for him before the adjournment.

Senate President Ahmed Lawan in a condolence message on Monday acknowledged the contributions of Senator Longjan, both at the state and national levels as former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies(NIPSS), Kuru; former Chief of Staff at the Government House in Jos, and Plateau State Deputy Governor between 2011 and 2015.

Senator Lawan said the Senate would miss Longjan who was Vice Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Tourism, and the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong in his condolence message also on Monday recalled how the Longjam served as deputy governor in the state from 2011 to 2015.

He added that the Senator also played a significant role in ensuring political stability in the state all through the period of various security challenges that the state passed through.

EFCC quizzes former Governor T.A Orji and son over alleged N521 billion heist! See accounts traced to son and all the money inside! Incredible!

A Nigerian pilot has narrated how the money approved for his flight school scholarship was looted twice when Senator T.A Orji was the Governor of Abia state, just after report of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission tracing billions to the accounts of the former Governor’s son, Chinedum Orji who is now the Speaker of Abia House of Assembly went viral.

The money was uncovered after a group, Fight Corruption: Save Nigeria Group filed a petition against the former Governor and his son on March 17, 2017. T.A. Orji who served two terms as governor between 2007 and 2011 and now represents Abia Central Senatorial district, was accused of withdrawing N500 million monthly as security vote from the state’s treasury during his eight years in office.

The group accused T.A. Orji of diverting ”N383 billion revenue from the Federation Account, N55 billion Excess Crude revenue, N2.3 billion Sure-P revenue, N1.8 billion ecological funds, N10.5 billion loan, N12 billion Paris Club refund, N2 billion agricultural loan, and N55 billion ASOPADEC money while in office”, and also accused Chinedum Orji of owning about 100 accounts in different banks.

EFCC’s Spokesperson, Tony Orilade confirmed that the two politicians were released on administrative bail and also revealed that it took them 3 years to commence investigation after the petition was filed because they were only following official protocols.

Some of the accounts traced to Chinedum Orji, the former Governor’s son who is now the Speaker of Abia House of Assembly include;

1.Fotoworld Industry Ltd, opened with GTBank, has in it $21million

2.Fotoworld Industry Ltd, with First Bank – N363million

3.Another Fotoworld Industry Ltd, with First Bank – $84,000

4. Another Fotoworld Industry Ltd, with First Bank – N343million

5.Another Fotoworld Industry Ltd, with First Bank – £1.7million

6.Another Fotoworld Industry Ltd, with GTBank – N88million

7.Another Fotoworld Industry Ltd, with GTBank – $21million

8.Exact Construction Ltd, opened with Keystone bank – N1.2billion

9.Another Exact Construction Ltd, with Keystone bank, has N636million

10.Another Exact Construction Ltd, with First Bank, has N599.8million

11.Fotofast Industry Ltd, with First Bank, has N21million

12.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with First Bank, has N224million

13.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with First Bank, has N4.1billion

14.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with First Bank, has N1.7billion

15.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with First Bank, has N274million

16.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with First Bank, has N64.9million

17.Fotofast Industry Ltd, with GTBank, has N425.6million

18.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with GTBank, has N71.8million

19.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with GTBank, has N23.5million

20.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with GTBank, has N158.5million

21.Another Fotofast Industry Ltd, with GTBank, has N50million

22.Orji Chinedum’s Access Bank personal account – $47,726.64

23.Orji Chinedum’s First Bank personal account – N117.7million

24.Another Orji Chinedum’s Access Bank personal account – $124.3million

25.Another Orji Chinedum’s First Bank personal account – N342.7million

26.Orji Chinedum’s FCMB personal account – N384.9million

27.Another Orji Chinedum’s FCMB personal account – N205.5million

28.Orji Chinedum’s First Bank personal account – $601, 716.62

29.Another Orji Chinedum’s First Bank personal account – N153.9million

30.Another Orji Chinedum’s First Bank personal account – N153m

31.Another Orji Chinedum’s Access Bank personal account – N178.3m

32.Another Orji Chinedum’s Access Bank personal account – $48,000

33.Cheetah Press Ltd, First Bank account – N1.1billion

34.Cheetah Press Ltd, Union Bank account – N430.9million

35.Cheetah Press Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank account – N42million

36.Cheetah Press Ltd, GTBank account – N241million

37.Another Cheetah Press Ltd, GTBank account – N966million

38.Cheetah Press Ltd, UBA account – N143.9million

39.Another Cheetah Press Ltd, UBA account – N2.2billion

40.Another Cheetah Press Ltd, UBA account – N782.7million

41.TravelBETA, UBA account, $788, 174.22

Northern Elders Forum Nothing But One Man Riot Squad: Femi Adesina

The presidency has described the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) as a “one-man army” and accused its chairman, Ango Abdullahi, NEF of showing antipathy against President Muhammadu Buhari before the 2019 election.

Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, said this while responding to a statement issued by NEF faulting Buhari over insecurity and poverty in the country.

“Hearing that title, you would think the body was a conglomeration of true elders. But the truth is that NEF is just Ango Abdullahi, and Ango Abdullahi is NEF.

“It is a quasi-organization that boasts of no credible membership, and its leader is akin to a General without troops.

“Before the 2019 presidential election, the one-man army called NEF had shown its antipathy against President Muhammadu Buhari and its preference for another candidate. They all got beaten together.

“NEF is merely waving a flag that is at half-mast. President Buhari steadily and steadfastly focuses on the task of retooling Nigeria, and discerning Nigerians know the true state of the nation. They don’t need a paper tiger to tell them anything.”