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The Reaction of PDP to the Supreme Court’s Decision to Annul Ihedioha’s Election
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The Reaction of PDP to the Supreme Court’s Decision to Annul Ihedioha’s Election

The decision of the Supreme Court to annul the election of Emeka Ihedioha as Imo state governor has been described by PDP as ''Another Sad Commentary'' in Nigeria's democratic order.   The party is shocked by the apex court's decision to annul an election that was clearly won by its candidate, Ihedioha.   Below is the statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, regarding this. Supreme Court Judgment on Imo State: Another Sad Commentary The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is surprised at the judgment of the Supreme Court on the Imo state governorship election describing it as yet another very sad commentary on our nation’s democratic order. The Party finds it difficult to understand how Senator Hope Uzodinma/APC, who came 4th in the March 9, 2019 govern...
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''Governor Ortom Accuses Special Duties Minister George Akume of Plotting to Disrupt Benue Governance''
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''Governor Ortom Accuses Special Duties Minister George Akume of Plotting to Disrupt Benue Governance''

On Tuesday, January 14, Governor Samuel Ortom accused the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, George Akume, of planning to make Benue State ungovernable. Ortom further alleged that Akume has already enlisted individuals to carry out his threat, and he stated that he will not be diverted by such strategies. A press release from the Governor's Media Aide, Tever Akase, conveyed the Governor's stance: “When the present administration had challenges of salary payment in 2017, Senator Akume used almost every public gathering to explain to Benue people the economic realities which made regular payment of salaries difficult. It is therefore contradictory that the same man would turn round today to criticize the Governor on the issue...
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The Title: Jordan Henderson Wins England’s Player of the Year Award for 2019, Beating Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane
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The Title: Jordan Henderson Wins England’s Player of the Year Award for 2019, Beating Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane

2019 saw Jordan Henderson clinching England's player of the year award, triumphing over Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane, his fellow teammates.   The Liverpool team captain's achievements with his club were illustrious as they secured the Champions League title last season and narrowly missed out on winning the Premier League, finishing second behind Manchester City.    This season, Henderson's victories include the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup with Liverpool, who currently lead by 14 points with a game in hand.   29-year-old Henderson, acclaimed as one of the top three midfielders in Europe last season, played a total of seven matches for England in 2019. He played a pivotal role in midfield as they reached the semi-finals of the Nations League and secured qualificatio...
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Reason Behind the Annulment of Emeka Ihedioha’s Election as Imo Governor by the Supreme Court
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Reason Behind the Annulment of Emeka Ihedioha’s Election as Imo Governor by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court made the decision to annul Emeka Ihedioha's election as governor of Imo state, which took place on March 9th, 2019.   In the leading judgment delivered by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the apex court ruled that records before it proved that election results from 388 polling units during the election were unlawfully excluded from the overall collated results, which had declared Ihedioha as the winner of the state governorship election. It was noted that the results from the cancelled polling units amounted to 213,295 votes. Furthermore, it was added that Ihedioha was declared elected based on the wrong computation of results.   According to the apex court, the tribunal and the appellate court failed to administer justice properly to Uzodinma when he petitioned them be...
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'I'll rip your head off your body'- Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury trade insults and threaten each other ahead of rematch (video)
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'I'll rip your head off your body'- Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury trade insults and threaten each other ahead of rematch (video)

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury have engaged in a heated exchange of insults and threats ahead of their upcoming rematch, in a press conference held in Los Angeles. The highly anticipated fight, scheduled for February 22, is being billed as one of the greatest heavyweight clashes between a US and UK fighter in the past decade. The first bout between the Lineal Heavyweight/Ring Magazine Boxing champion Tyson Fury and WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder ended in a controversial draw in December 2018. After a year of building their brands, the undefeated fighters are now gearing up for a rematch. During the press conference, Wilder declared his intention to "rip Tyson Fury's head off his body," while Fury responded with a barrage of swear words and insults. The confrontational exchange e...
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Altercation Between Speed Darlington and an Okada Rider Caught on Camera in Yaba
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Altercation Between Speed Darlington and an Okada Rider Caught on Camera in Yaba

In a widely circulated video, Speed Darlington was seen engaged in a physical altercation with a commercial motorcyclist, commonly referred to as an Okada rider, in the Yaba area of Lagos. However, eyewitnesses revealed that the dispute arose when the singer clashed with the Okada rider for making an unscheduled stop mid-journey. Moments later in the video, Speed Darlington was observed hastily retrieving his bag from the Okada rider, with whom he had been struggling. The incident was captured in this viral video: View this post on Instagram #SpeedDarlington spotted fighting with a commercial motorcyclist at Yaba A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Jan 14, 2020 at 10:03am PST
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Altercation involving Speed Darlington and an Okada Operator in Yaba Caught on Video
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Altercation involving Speed Darlington and an Okada Operator in Yaba Caught on Video

A video capturing Speed Darlington engaged in a physical altercation with a commercial motorcyclist, commonly known as Okada, in the area of Yaba, Lagos has surfaced and gone viral.   According to eyewitnesses, the singer got into a dispute with the Okada operator for making an unscheduled stop during the journey to pick up an item.    Moments into the video, Speed Darlington is seen making a swift exit after forcefully retrieving his bag from the Okada operator he was engaged in a tussle with.    Here is the viral video;              View this post on Instagram                   #SpeedDarlington spotted fighting with a commercial motorcyclist at Yaba A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Jan 14, 2020 at 10:03am PST
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The teenager who set his girlfriend on fire in Lagos is remanded by the court for allegedly cheating on him
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The teenager who set his girlfriend on fire in Lagos is remanded by the court for allegedly cheating on him

Remand Order: An 18-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Victor Oji, who set his 24-year-old girlfriend Tolani Mariam on fire in Iba Town, Ojo Lagos, was remanded on Tuesday by an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court.   The Magistrate, Mrs A. Kusanu, did not take the teenager’s plea, but ordered that he should be kept at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos, pending advice from the state director of public prosecutions. The case was adjourned until Feb. 19.   According to the Prosecutor, Insp. Jimah Iseghede, the defendant committed the crime on Dec. 7, 2019, at 10.00a.m. at No. G549, Army Post Service Estate, Iba Town. Read Here and here   He mentioned that the defendant set his girlfriend ablaze because he suspected she was cheating on him, resulting in her death fro...
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The Imo state governorship election result overturns by Supreme Court
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The Imo state governorship election result overturns by Supreme Court

Today, the Supreme Court has invalidated Emeka Ihedioha's election as the governor of Imo state, ruling that he was not duly elected.   The court declared Hope Uzodinma of the APC as the winner of the governorship election held on March 9th, 2019.   In the leading judgment delivered by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the apex court directed the immediate withdrawal of the certificate of return issued to Ihedioha, and ordered the issuance of a fresh certificate to Uzodinma. The court also mandated Uzodinma to be promptly sworn in as Governor.
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An incident in Abuja leaves three injured following a clash between police and Shiites
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An incident in Abuja leaves three injured following a clash between police and Shiites

Members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, known as Shiites, were involved in a clash with the Nigerian Police Force on January 14th, resulting in three injuries. The Shiite members gathered in the Berger area in Wuse to demand the release of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife Zeenat, who have been detained since December 2015. Attempting to disperse the crowd, the police used teargas canisters and reportedly fired gunshots into the air.
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