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Imo state: ''It came to me as a rude shock'' Emeka Ihedioha breaks his silence after Supreme Court nullified his election
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Imo state: ''It came to me as a rude shock'' Emeka Ihedioha breaks his silence after Supreme Court nullified his election

After the Supreme Court nullified his election, Emeka Ihedioha, addressed the people of Imo State, expressing his shock and disagreement with the judgment. He acknowledged the cooperation he received during his seven-month reign as governor and stated his commitment to respecting the rule of law despite his disagreement with the verdict. In the statement released, Ihedioha reported back to the people of Imo State regarding the fate of the mandate they had given him as governor. He expressed gratitude for the support received while highlighting the achievements made during his administration. Conclusively, he urged the people of Imo State to remain calm and peaceful, emphasizing the need for continued support to his successor in order to consolidate the progress and milestones achieved d...
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Bride’s brother, a notorious cartel leader, is assassinated at her wedding and her husband-to-be is kidnapped by a rival gang
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Bride’s brother, a notorious cartel leader, is assassinated at her wedding and her husband-to-be is kidnapped by a rival gang

At her own wedding, a bride, whose brother is a notorious cartel leader, was assassinated, and her husband-to-be, another high-ranking gangster, was abducted when a rival gang attacked them in church.   Reportedly, Karem Lizbeth Yépez Ortiz was standing at the altar with her soon-to-be-husband, known as 'El Calamardo,' at the Our Lady of San Juan church when the gunmen opened fire on her as the mass was about to conclude on Saturday afternoon.     Karem Lizbeth Yépez Ortiz, the sister of José Antonio 'El Marro' Yépez Ortiz, the leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and in charge of the organization's finances, was killed. Other attendees who encountered the assailants were also shot at. An 18-year-old bystander riding a motorcycle was shot dead on a road near the church. Accordi...
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Five aid workers kidnapped by Boko Haram, now free
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Five aid workers kidnapped by Boko Haram, now free

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists kidnapped the five aid workers on December 22 after ambushing their vehicle along Monguno and Damaturu. However, they have now been reportedly released.   Premium Times reported that the State Security Service facilitated the release of the five aid workers, consisting of two females and three males.   There is uncertainty regarding any ransom payment for their release, but they were brought to the DSS office in Maiduguri around 4 pm on January 15.   According to a source:   “It is a significant day for us here in Borno with the release of the five abductees. Two of them were employees of ALIMA, an international NGO, one from Solidarity International, one from the International Organization on Migration, and one from Red Cross.” ...
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Super Eagles star Ogenyi Onazi joins Denizlispor from Trabzonspor in Turkey (Photos)
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Super Eagles star Ogenyi Onazi joins Denizlispor from Trabzonspor in Turkey (Photos)

Ogenyi Onazi, the Super Eagles midfielder, has made a move to another Turkish football club, Denizlispor, from Trabzonspor following the termination of his contract.   Trabzonspor announced Onazi's departure on their website, stating that his deal was ended by mutual termination, effectively making him a free agent.     Following the announcement, Denizlispor confirmed that they have successfully secured the signing of the former Lazio star.   The 27-year-old also used Instagram to confirm his transfer, sharing photos of himself and the club officials finalizing the deal.   In his caption, he wrote: 'The year started with BLESSING.. Denizli I am here.. let’s make the difference. I can’t wait for my first game'      
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Senator Hope Uzodinma reacts over imo state governoship election
15Jan By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Senator Hope Uzodinma reacts over imo state governoship election

Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that he owes his gubernatorial victory at the Supreme Court to a functional judiciary. Speaking after he received the Certificate of Return from the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) as the governor-elect of Imo State, Sen Uzodinma stated that the Supreme Court’s judgment is justice for the Imo People.  senator Uzodinma said“We owe this victory to the almighty God, we owe it to the functional judiciary, the Supreme Court used the eagle eyes of the law and gave us justice, and there is so much excitement down there in Imo state,” .
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Rappers, Jay-Z and Yo Gotti file lawsuit against Mississippi prison officials on behalf of 29 inmates
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rappers, Jay-Z and Yo Gotti file lawsuit against Mississippi prison officials on behalf of 29 inmates

Initiating legal action, Rappers Jay-Z and Yo Gotti have sued two Mississippi prison officials, representing 29 inmates who have been affected by the recent violence that resulted in the deaths of five prisoners over the past two weeks.   In the U.S. District Court in Greenville, Mississippi, a lawsuit was filed by Jay-Z's lawyer, Alex Spiro, on Tuesday, alleging that the deaths were a direct consequence of the state's negligence towards its incarcerated individuals and their constitutional rights.   Addressing Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and DOC Commissioner Pelicia Hall in a letter dated January 9, Spiro, on behalf of Jay-Z and Yo Gotti, expressed their readiness to pursue all possible avenues to seek relief for the prisoners and their families living in Mississippi's prisons....
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Only poor people ask Nigerian celebs how they make their money – Swanky Jerry defends Toke Makinwa
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Only poor people ask Nigerian celebs how they make their money – Swanky Jerry defends Toke Makinwa

Swanky Jerry has come to the defense of Toke Makinwa, stating that only people of poor financial standing ask Nigerian celebrities about the means by which they acquire their wealth. According to a post on his Instagram page, Swanky mentioned that individuals who have never had enough to eat are the ones who typically pose such questions. Specifically addressing those who question the financial sources of Toke Makinwa and Hushpuppi, Swanky emphasized that it is uncommon to see wealthy individuals inquiring about how celebrities make their money. He urged people to look up to figures such as Dangote, Folorunsho Alakija, Femi Otedola, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates for inspiration, as their sources of income are widely known. Swanky stressed that individuals have multiple streams of inco...
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INEC explains delay in issuing Certificate of Return to Imo governor-elect, Hope Uzodinma
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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INEC explains delay in issuing Certificate of Return to Imo governor-elect, Hope Uzodinma

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has explained the reason for the delay in issuing the Imo state governor-elect, Hope Uzodinma, his certificate of return.   According to the explanation, the Supreme Court's unanimous judgment on January 14th, which declared Uzodinma of the APC as the winner of the March 9th state governorship election and ordered INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Emeka Ihedioha, is yet to be received by the commission.   As a result, the electoral commission is unable to immediately carry out the court's order. In a statement to journalists in Abuja, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, confirmed that once the enrolled order is received, Uzodinma will be issued his Certificate of Return witho...
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''Lola Omotayo expresses admiration for her husband, Peter Okoye, with the caption ‘Sexy then, sexy now’ (photos)
15Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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''Lola Omotayo expresses admiration for her husband, Peter Okoye, with the caption ‘Sexy then, sexy now’ (photos)

Lola Omotayo-Okoye took to social media to share her admiration for her husband, Peter Okoye, by highlighting his enduring attractiveness with the caption 'Sexy then, sexy now'.   She posted before and after photos on her Instagram page, showcasing his hair growth, and accompanied the images with the following message: Sexy then, sexy now! It's all art! Long, short, non-existent....we are not complaining! #noshitstaken #welikehimlikethat...Mr. P, God bless you for us...ages like fine wine.  
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