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Buhari Told Not To Cancel Trip To Bayelsa For Swearing-In

February 14, 2020 5:02 am

Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central district at the National Assembly has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to cancel his earlier scheduled trip to Bayelsa for the swearing-in ceremony.

The President had concluded plans to storm Bayelsa on Friday for the swearing-in of governor-elect, David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

But the Supreme Court on Thursday nullified the election of Lyon and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo.

The apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili on Thursday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to the All Progressives Congress’ candidates

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Wike and Oshiomhole

Wike Sends Word To FG Over Oshiomhole’s Rant

February 14, 2020 5:01 am
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has launched a verbal attack on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, over the comment he made about the inauguration of the candidate of the People Democratic Party, Douye Diri.

Reacting to the sacking of APC’s David Lyon by the Supreme Court on Thursday, Oshiomhole insisted that Lyon was democratically elected by the people and added that “Nobody will be sworn in on Friday as the new governor in Bayelsa state”

In response to the APC Chairman’s rant, Wike called on the Federal Government to warn him (Oshiomhole) to stop …

Kashim Shettima

Stop Making Buhari Look Like A Demon – Sen. Shettima

February 14, 2020 5:00 am
Sen. Kashim Shettima on Thursday advised Nigerians to stop demonising President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that he had done enough in trying to solve the problem of insecurity in the country.

Shettima gave the advice while speaking with journalists after plenary at the National Assembly with emphasis on the killing of over 30 persons in Auno Village near Maiduguri.

“Let’s see to it that the challenges facing us as a nation and as a people are promptly addressed, and it is not beyond us to solve those challenges.

“I believe quite frankly that grandstanding, playing to the gallery, pouring venom on

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Adams Oshiomhole

Nigerians Bash Oshiomhole Over ‘No Governor’ Comments

February 14, 2020 4:59 am
Nigerians have bashed the All Progressives Congress, APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole for saying that there will be no new governor in Bayelsa State on Friday as the judgment of the Supreme Court lacked ingredient.

Oshiomhole, while reacting to the judgment which sacked the election of David Lyon and declare Duoye Diri of the PDP winner, said Duoye did not have the wide spread to be sworn in as Governor on Friday.

Nigerians on Twitter have taken Oshiomhole to the cleaner, lambasting him for making such a statement.

Read Also: Obaseki Govt Demolishes Oshiomhole Ex-Aide’s Hotel

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Oshiomhole

PDP Issues Stern Warning To Oshiomhole To Avoid Bayelsa

February 14, 2020 4:58 am
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday fired back at the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, over the comments he made on the ruling of the Supreme Court on the Bayelsa State Governorship election.

Oshiomhole, earlier on Thursday while reacting to the sacking of APC’s David Lyon by the apex court, had insisted that Lyon was democratically elected and vowed that “Nobody will be sworn in on Friday as the new governor in Bayelsa State.”

However, in a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary, PDP described Oshiomhole’s comment as an empty and inconsequential …

Senate

US Republican Senators Join Democrats To Wipe War Powers

February 14, 2020 4:18 am

The US Senate voted Thursday to rein in President Donald Trump from attacking Iran, sharply rebuking his foreign policy despite acquitting him last week in his impeachment trial.

Eight senators of Trump’s Republican Party, which enjoys a majority, bucked their leadership to join Democrats, following a classified Iran session by the Trump administration that one Republican called the worst briefing he had ever witnessed.

The resolution, which bars the United States from any military action against Iran without explicit approval by Congress, will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a text in similar form last month.

But …

Igbo leaders

Igbo Leaders Storm Kanu’s Parents’ Burial

February 14, 2020 4:13 am

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that Igbo leaders would honour the royal couple at the funeral.

The apex Igbo body which appealed to security agencies to allow Abia community give their monarch and his wife a befitting burial, however, warned against any disturbance of public peace before, during and after the event.

National President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Chief Arthur Obiora, yesterday, expressed displeasure with the tension generated by the  army and police.

“If Nnamdi Kanu has any issue with the government, that’s a different issue all together.  So, they should allow the community to bury them according …

Economic Crisis Complicates Sex Lives Of Venezuelans

February 13, 2020 5:31 pm

Short on dollars, John and Amanda sneak back to their parents’ homes when they want an intimate moment, while Carlos goes into sexual hibernation during financially lean months. Oriana, on the other hand, buys her contraceptives on the black market for a small fortune.

In Venezuela, mired in a years-long economic crisis, the price of love can be impossibly high for cash-strapped young couples.

In the tropical gardens surrounding the Central University of Venezuela, in Caracas, it is not uncommon to see young student couples making out behind a palm tree.

Such public displays of affection are not to the …

PDP

PDP Calls On NASS To Legalise Card Reader In Elections

February 13, 2020 1:49 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has called on the National Assembly to legalise the use of card readers in elections in the country.

Mr Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary for the party in Edo, made the call on Thursdsy in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin.

He stated this against the backdrop of the party’s preparation for the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship election in the state for Sept. 19.

Nehikhare said that to ensure a free, fair, transparent and credible election in …

Ondo People Cannot Continue To Live In Fear – Akeredolu

Ondo Govt Approves Draft Bill For Scrutiny On Amotekun

February 13, 2020 1:48 pm

Ondo State Government on Wednesday approved a draft bill of the Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps, codenamed operation Amotekun, for passage into law.

According to a statement issued by Mr Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the bill would be transmitted to the State House of Assembly for legislative scrutiny after which it would be passed into law.

He explained that the details contained in the bill was presented by the Commissioner for Justice in an exhaustive session of deliberations by the state executive members.

Read Also: Amotekun Vs Shege Ka Fasa – Balarabe Musa

“The …

Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Reacts To Supreme Court’s Sacking Of APC’s Lyon

February 13, 2020 1:47 pm

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the Supreme Court’s judgment which nullified the election of the All Progressives Congress’, APC, governor-elect, David Lyon and declare the PDP’s candidate, Senator Douye Diri as the new governor-elect of Bayelsa State.

The Supreme Court had nullified the election of Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. It declared the PDP candidates the winners.

The ruling came less than 24 hours to the scheduled swearing-in of Lyon of the All Progressives Congress.

A five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili delivered the shattering verdict on Thursday.

Odili …

David Lyon

David Lyon Punished For His friend’s ‘Sin’ – Reno Omokri

February 13, 2020 1:45 pm

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the ruling of the Supreme Court which sacked David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as Bayelsa State-Governor-elect.

Omokri said Lyon was punished due to the “sin” of his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo.

The Supreme Court had nullified the election of Lyon and declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election.

Read Also: Supreme Court Sacks Lyon, Orders Diri To Be Sworn In

However, Omokri in a series of tweets urged Nigerians to choose their friends carefully.

He wrote:

“Punished, not

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