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Shehu Abdullahi Nigeria presently has two chief justices of the federation. One is recognised by the constitution and the other is recognised by the president. Civil societies, election observers, pressure groups, opposition parties and the international community have all come out to support the Constitution of Nigeria at this trying time. A big stakeholder in this issue is the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), led by Paul Usoro (SAN). In the statement, Usoro stated: “It is unfortunate that the executive branch of government purports to suspend the Chief Justice of Nigeria on the basis of an alleged ex-parte order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal – the same tribunal that, to the knowledge of the executive, had, only on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, adjourned its proceedings to Monday, January 28, 2019, and has before it a motion on notice that is yet to be argued, seeking the same reliefs as were contained in the purported ex-parte application, to wit, the state capital suspe...

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed, to quit the office without delay. In a statement signed by the party’s spokeman, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Saturday, PDP described Justice Muhammed’s swearing in of members of the 2019 election petition tribunals on Saturday as illegal and complete nullity. Ologbondiyan also insisted that Justice Muhammed cannot function as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as there is no vacancy in that office. The statement further said, “It is also imperative for Justice Tanko to agree that, having allowed himself to be used to desecrate the hallowed temple of justice, his oath of office and oath of allegiance, the only option left for him is to quit the bench. “The PDP reminds Justice Tanko of his membership of the panel set up by the National Judicial Council (NJC), which on March 14, 2018, forced Justice Obisike Orji to quit the bench and go on a co...

The President-General of apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, has accused the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano of calling him an idiot over the group’s decision to endorse presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. He said that Obiano, who had vowed to deliver his state to President Muhammadu Buhari, called him an idiot in a telephone conversation. Nwodo noted that he decided to go public over the incident to show Nigerians who the idiot is between himself and Obiano. The Ohanaeze leader said, “Your Excellency Gov Obiano, I was surprised to receive a call from you a few minutes ago in which you said the following words ‘Nnia, I didn’t know that you were so idiotic’. “I am shocked that you can be so insolent. “I am sure that I was neither so idiotic when I addressed your state assembly asking Ndi Anambra to disregard IPOB’s boycott of your election no...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is a product of  the most significant  trinity  in our political  history. He was voted by the people,  ordained by God and confirmed by the Supreme Court. He is a man of destiny, set apart by God to deliver  Rivers  State  from an evil power centre, only greedy  for the resources  of the state without  any commitment  to  the  welfare of  the  people. That Governor  Wike  is the most popular  politician and statesman  from  Rivers State  is no longer  in  doubt. Even his worst enemies agree that he has a link with  the  people, who love him for his pro-people politics and programmes. The confirmation  of  Governor Wike’s  election  has completed  a renowned  trinity of sorts in the face of unnecessary  and  baseless  propaganda  engineered by the Rivers ...

Photo: Charlyboy, Protesters Storm US Embassy Over Removal Of Onnoghen By President   Buhari Following the suspension of Chief Justice of  Nigeria , Samuel Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, hundreds of civil society leaders, lawyers and opposition politicians stormed the United States, U.S. embassy in Abuja on Saturday. The leader of ourmumudondo, Charlyboy was also spotted during the protest. The protesters demanded that the U.S should intervene in the “constitutional crisis” ignited by President Muhammadu Buhari with the removal of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria. The protesters, who where jointly led by CUPP spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, Comrade Ariyo and Charlyboy, vowed to continue sitting at the embassy until tangible response comes out of their demand. The group called on the NBA to announce total shut down on Monday and ban any lawyer from appearing or recognizing Muhammed. What do you think about this post?   We want to he...

President Muhammadu Buhari [Photo: The News (Nigeria)] The Nigerian government has reacted to the position of both the United States of America and her United Kingdom counterpart on the suspension of the country’s Chief Justice, Walter Onnoghen. A statement by Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant on media and publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, said as much as Nigeria welcomes interests and partnerships for a successful 2019 general elections, the government would not condone unfair interference in the country’s internal affairs. Following the controversies generated by the suspension of Mr. Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday and the appointment of a successor in acting capacity, the United States, the United Kingdom and other foreign institutions issued statements advising the government to retrace its steps. Before their latest statements on the suspension of the chief justice of Nigeria, the US and the UK had earlier on Thursday threatened to ...

Here is a moment Senator Dino Melaye turned into spotted making a song at a feature after regaining his freedom. Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district, regained his freedom after the FCT High Court in Maitama presided over by means of Justice Yusuf Halilu granted bail to Sen. Dino Melaye who changed into arraigned on an 8-remember rate of evading arrest. The Senator who become visible chanting struggle songs towards the  Buhari  led management, got Nigerians speakme. Watch the epic video here What do you think about this post?   We want to hear from you all.  CLICK TO SEE OR ADD COMMENT GodGoBless Media

Here is a moment Senator Dino Melaye turned into spotted making a song at a feature after regaining his freedom. Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district, regained his freedom after the FCT High Court in Maitama presided over by means of Justice Yusuf Halilu granted bail to Sen. Dino Melaye who changed into arraigned on an 8-remember rate of evading arrest. The Senator who become visible chanting struggle songs towards the  Buhari  led management, got Nigerians speakme. Watch the epic video here What do you think about this post?   We want to hear from you all.  CLICK TO SEE OR ADD COMMENT GodGoBless Media

Chris Ngige, Labour Minister Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige,  has said the National Minimum wage of N27, 000 is standard for all workers, but the Federal Government will pay federal workers N30,000. The minister made this known in a statement signed by Mrs lliya Rhoda, Assistant Director, Press, of the ministry in Abuja on Saturday. According to the minister, President Muhammadu Buhari constituted a Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (TCNMW) in November 2017 to consider the issue and recommend a new national minimum wage. He said the constitution of the committee was in consonance with the provisions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Nos.26,99 and 131 as well as guidance provided by the accompanying recommendations. “In a bid to achieve a holistic coverage, the prescribed tripartite structure went beyond the requirements of tripartism to tripartite – in order to cover other stakeholders which included Niger...

Onnoghen: US, UK Raise Alarm over Buhari’s Suspension of CJN Onnoghen: US Embassy Expresses Deep concern over suspension of CJN Statement on the Suspension and Replacement of the Chief Justice “The Embassy of the United States is deeply concerned by the impact of the executive branch’s decision to suspend and replace the Chief Justice and head of the judicial branch without the support of the legislative branch on the eve of national and state elections. We note widespread Nigerian criticism that this decision is unconstitutional and that it undermines the independence of the judicial branch. That undercuts the stated determination of government, candidates, and political party leaders to ensure that the elections proceed in a way that is free, fair, transparent, and peaceful – leading to a credible result. We urge that the issues raised by this decision be resolved swiftly and peacefully in accordance with due process, full respect for the rule of law, an...

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says both the bar and bench have played into the hands of those sponsoring fascism in the country. Falana said this while reacting to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), by President Muhammadu Buhari. Falana said it is intriguing that the 12 lawyers in Buhari’s cabinet (Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo inclusive) did not dissuade Buhari from carrying out the “illegal suspension.” “In line with decided judicial authorities  I had wanted the National Judicial Council to investigate the allegations,” Falana said. “Unfortunately, the 88th statutory meeting of the National Judicial Council scheduled to hold on January 15, 2019 which could have deliberated on  the matter and take an informed position was postponed indefinitely on the directive of the embattled chief justice. “Thus, at the 15th annual Gani Fawehinmi lecture which held in Lagos on January 15  2019, I was c...

The United States has reacted to the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Onnoghen on Friday, citing an order from the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In a statement on Saturday, the US embassy in Nigeria said it had taken note of widespread criticisms that the suspension is illegal. “The Embassy of the United States is deeply concerned by the impact of the executive branch’s decision to suspend and replace the Chief Justice and head of the judicial branch without the support of the legislative branch on the eve of national and state elections,” the statement read. “We note widespread Nigerian criticism that this decision is unconstitutional and that it undermines the independence of the judicial branch. That undercuts the stated determination of government, candidates, and political party leaders to ensure that the elections proceed in a way that is free, fair, transparent, and peaceful ...

According to reports, the residence of the ousted Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, is under siege as security operatives are said to have taken over his residence. Mr Onnoghen was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari on the recommendation of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, (CCT). He is accused of failing to declare some assets traced to him. While suspending him yesterday, the president alleged that the top jurist has derailed his anti-corruption war by freeing alleged corrupt individuals who parade themselves freely in the society. The siege laid at the residence of the accused is reported by Punch Newspapers whose correspondent was prevented from gaining entrance to the residence of the jurist. The siege is said to be laid by Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and those of the Department of State Services, (DSS) baring the press from accessing the home of the oust jurist. “Our correspondent who tried to gain access to the house located close to...

Reacting yesterday, Buhari’s major rival in the forthcoming presidential election, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP described it as an act of desperation given that the president moved just as Onnoghen made plans to inaugurate the election tribunals today. Atiku’s campaign storms Kaduna to waiting mammoth crowd President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Calling on the judiciary to remain united given that it was the last hope of the common man, Atiku also called on all elements of the international community to step in to save Nigeria’s democracy. He said: “This brazen dictatorial act is the latest action in the ongoing rape of our nation’s hard-earned democracy by those who dined with anti-democratic forces, and is symptomatic of the increasing desperation that President Buhari and the cabal pulling the strings have as February 16, 2019, draws near. “The fact that the unlawful suspension of Chief Just...

President Muhammadu Buhari campaigned in the South East today. His campaigns in Enugu and Anambra recorded good turn out of supporters. The Lagos state Governor Ambode who was at the APC presidential campaign rally in Anambra State has reacted to the successful outing. Ambode shared photos and wrote: "President Muhammadu Buhari received a rousing welcome from the people of Anambra State today, in appreciation of his achievements in the South-East zone. A vote for President Buhari is a vote for economic growth and progress. #NextLevel" President Buhari today, commissioned the Zik Mausoleum in Anambra State. Watch video  here  and see more photos after the cut... Source:  http://www.thefamousnaija.com/2019/01/ambode-reacts-to-buharis-campaign-in.html?m=1

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has left Israel and has arrived England where he is also a citizen. The pro-Biafran leader touched down Yesterday evening at Leeds Bradford Airport in England and is set to unite with his deputy, Uche Mefor in London for “further diplomatic movement aimed at Biafra referendum.” Nnamdi Kanu surfaced in Israel in October last year after almost a year that his residence was raided by the military in Umuahia, Abia State. He was first sighted spotted praying at the wailing wall in Jerusalem. He also took pictures with other IPOB members who accompanied him for prayers. The British authorities last year briefed the Nigerian government about the temporary travel documents they were about to issue to Namdi Kanu, who holds a Nigeria-U.K dual citizenship. From nationalhelm

A multiple automobile accident recently occurred at Palmgrove axis inward Anthony, at the Ikorodu expressway in Lagos. The accident featrured a tanker and 2 other smaller vehicles. The accident caused heavy traffic backlog that stretched as far as Ojuelegba. It also made the main carriageway is inaccessible. Officials of LASTMA are making spirited effort to divert traffic to the service lane.

- A civil society organisation is protesting the recent attack on President Buhari by Olusegun Obasanjo in Lagos - The organisation accused Obasanjo of nursing plans to install an interim government against the will of the peoples - CDDN also appealed to the international community to call Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar and other members of the opposition to order before they sink the nation A group of protesters have taken the streets of Lagos over the recent attack on President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters in their scores accused Obasanjo of plans to install an interim government against the will of the peoples. The individuals under aegis of Coalition for Defence of Democracy in Nigeria (CDDN) also called on the federal government to drop its tolerant attitude and put the pressure on Obasanjo to immediately call off all the attacks that are planned against the interests of Nigeria Speaking on behalf of the CDDN, Rachel Okpara, the executive director of the group further appealed...

Babajide Sanwo-Olu spotted at Prophet TB Joshua in Synagogue (Photo) The Lagos APC Gubernatorial candidate, Babajide Sanwo Olu has been spotted with international acclaimed Prophet TB Joshua inside the Synagogue Church of All Nations The lawmaker reportedly visited the cleric on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019. Though the purpose of the visit is currently unknown, there are speculations that the visit might be in connection with prayers and help concerning the forthcoming election. This is coming after Lagosians turned their backs against Sanwo-Olu and Agbaje and sang praises of ADP candidate, Babatunde Gbadamosi after an inspiring debate on the platform with other Guber candidates According to many Social media users, Gbadamosi deserves to be not just the governor of Lagos state but the president of Nigeria given his sane and precise ideas for Lagos. The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has highlighted the investment opportunities in Lagos State...

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Australian resident Helen Richards was bitten by a Carpet Python when she tried to use the toilet. The incident occurred at her sister-in-law's home in Brisbane, Queensland. According to Richards, she felt sharp fangs on her skin and decided that she had been bitten by a green frog, but immediately realised that this amphibian did not have teeth.  READ MORE: WATCH Man Catch Snake With His Bare Hands After it Attacks Him "I jumped up with my pants down and turned around to see what looked like a long-neck turtle receding back into the bowl," she said as quoted by The Courier Mail newspaper. It turned out to be a half-metre-long python, which bit the woman to hard enough to bleed. In an attempt to defend herself from the snake, the woman closed the toilet lid, propping it up with two pots of plants. Then Richards called upon local snake hunter Jasmine Zeleny. Who carried the snake out...

Former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, Friday, dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC. Nwobodo, who defected to the APC on the wake of the massive defection across the country, has rejoined his former political platform, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He was conspicuously absent as the All Progressives Congress flagged off its presidential election campaign in the State on Thursday. He announced his defection during a visit by key leaders of the PDP in the Southeast to his Amaechi country home, in Enugu. On the entourage were S.N Okeke, former chairman, Police Service Commission, Prof. A.B.C Nwosu, Chief Oseloka Obaze, the Secretary to the Abia State Government, among others. They had asked Nwobodo to return to the PDP, a party he co-founded in 1998. “Why we are here is that a house you built has been vacant, we are calling on you to most respectfully step back to your house,” Okeke had pleaded. Responding to the please, Nwobodo said he was...

Erstwhile presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has clarified why she had to quit the ACPN, dubbing its leaders “transactional politicians” whose visions and values are opposed to what she stands for. In a series of tweets from Cabo, Mexico, Ezekwesili said the action of the ACPN leaders to quickly adopt President Muhammadu Buhari as their candidate underscores the some of the reasons she had to take a flight from the party. She further explained that her vision to mount a disruptive campaign that will upset the old political order represented by APC/PDP ran counter to the values of the ACPN leaders’ transactional approach to politics. “The Party leadership’s transactional approach to politics began to manifest in their attitude following after the Convention that adopted me as their Presidential Candidate. “All who know me can attest that I detest transactional mind set. I would have none o...

The PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, campaigned in Kaduna. It was another massive one for Atiku whose convoy was mobbed by crowd of supporters. Here are some more photos and videos from Atiku's campaign in Kaduna. See how Atiku was mobbed by excessive crowd in Kaduna... Watch videos  HERE What do you think about Atiku Vs Buhari chances in Kaduna? Source:  http://www.thefamousnaija.com/2019/01/atiku-abubakar-mobbed-in-kaduna-during.html?m=1

Says his missiles landed on the Rock of Aso Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, joined the league of political elites taking side with former President Olusegun Obasanjo after his pores statement on Sunday. The Senator stated that the time has come for everyone to jettson the notion of looking at the messenger rather than the message over statement of the former President. He maintained that they don’t forget the advice offered in the message and be looking at the messenger. The Senator from Kaduna declared that Obasanjo’s missiles landed on the Rock of Aso in the State House, Abuja. Shehu Musa had declared: “We need to remind those who used to say look at the message and not the messenger, to look at the message and not the messenger; so that they don’t forget their piece of advice and start looking at the messenger instead of the message. “When Baba fired missiles to the National Assembly an...

PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISSIONING ZIK MAUSOLEUM 14 L-R; Sen Chris Ngige, President Muhammadu Buhari, Anambra State Governor, Chief Wille Obiano, Minister of of Power,wORKS AND housing and wife of Late Nnamdi Azikiwe, Mrs Uche Azikiwe and Sen Chris Ngige during the Commissioning of Zik Mausoleum and Conference Centre in Onitsha, Anambra State.PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JAN 24 2019 Ahead of this year’s general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday stormed Enugu State for his campaign rally. He also visited Anambra State. But in Anambra state, the heartbeat of Igboland in southeast Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari did not wear his Igbo traditional attire on Thursday while campaigning. PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISSIONING ZIK MAUSOLEUM 14 L-R; Sen Chris Ngige, President Muhammadu Buhari, Anambra State Governor, Chief Wille Obiano, Minister of of Power,wORKS AND housing and wife of Late Nnamdi Azikiwe, Mrs Uche Azikiwe and Sen Chris Ngige during the Commissioning of Zik Mausoleum and Co...

President Buhari is currently in a closed door meeting with members of the National Council of State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comprises of past presidents and heads of state, Chief Justices of Nigeria (CJN), leaders of the National Assembly, state governors among others. Former Nigerian leaders present at the meeting include Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan. As soon as he arrived at the Council chamber which is the venue of the meeting, President Buhari went round to have a handshake with some of the past leaders including Obasanjo who offered the opening Christian prayer while Mohammed Uwais, the former Chief Justioce of Nigeria, said the Muslim prayer. One minute silence was observed in honour of former Presidents Shehu Shagari, and late CJNs Aloysius Katsina Alu and Idris KutigiIssues expected to be considered at the meeting include the National mini...