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Buhari seeks to dismiss Atiku’s petition at election tribunal

- President Buhari asked the Court of Appeal to dismiss a petition by Atiku Abubakar over his victory at the 2019 presidential election - The president asked the court to first determine his preliminary objection seeking to dismiss the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate at the pre-hearing stage - The petition by President Buhari followed the suit which was filed by Atiku against the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the 2019 presidential election President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Court of Appeal election Tribunal handling the case of the presidential election filed against his victory by Atiku Abubakar to first determine his preliminary objection seeking to dismiss the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate at the pre-hearing stage. President Buhari’s lead counsel, Wole Olanipekun (SAN), said the petition was by his client on April 16. Olanipekun said: “We filed our reply on 16th April 2019 and we also filed our m...

Xchocobars' bio: What you need to know about the star

Have you ever heard of Xchocobars? You can meet her cute photos on the Internet. Janet Rose is neither an actress nor a model. She is a famous online gamer and streamer. Image: instagram.com, @janetrosee (modified by the author) Source: UGC Today you can gain popularity and make money on the internet through your hobby. Xchocobars is a prime example. Her real name is Janet Rose. The lady makes streams of her gaming sessions on Twitch and spices up her videos with sparkling comments. Xchocobars Janet has a huge number of subscribers and followers on her Twitch channel. Due to this, she also earns money. Image: instagram.com, @janetrosee Source: UGC Janet Rose profile summary Full name: Janet Rose Nickname: Xchocobars Date of birth: 5th of November, 1994 Place of birth: Toronto, Canada Occupation: gamer, personality in social networks Ethnicity: Asian Marital Status: in a relationship Boyfriend: Jeremy Wang (Disguised Toast) Xchocobars age is 24 years old. S...

President Buhari presides over longest council meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, May 8 presided over the longest meeting of the Federal Executive Council in the history of his administration. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the meeting, which started at about 11:00am at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was still in session as at 9:30pm. The meeting was scheduled to deliberate on fewer than 25 memos from Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The meeting went for break twice to enable the cabinet members attend to some spiritual obligations and other needs. Buhari had, before the commencement of the council meeting, inaugurated the governing board of the North East Development Commission. READ ALSO: Trouble for APC as Ndume rejects APC’s position, vows to contest for Senate presidency Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress-led federal government of incompetence in handling the nation’s security challenges. PDP’s spokesperson, Mr. Kassim Afegbua, who ...

Trouble in APC as Ndume rejects party’s position, vows to contest for Senate presidency

- Senator Ali Ndume said he would contest for the Senate presidency position - The lawmaker said the APC cannot impose leadership on leaders - Ndume said he would represent the interest of the northeast Trouble is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Senator Ali Ndume has vowed to contest for the position of Senate presidency despite the party’s endorsement of Ahmad Lawan. Vanguard reports that the lawmaker spoke on Wednesday, May 8, where he said he deserves to be Senate president just like every other interested persons. Ndume noted that the north-east geo-political zone has been considered for Senate presidency position noting that the region is the most ravaged by Boko Haram. READ ALSO: Imo state: I’ve suffered ten times more in APC than in PDP - Okorocha Senator Ndume said: “My mission for the Ninth Senate is not personal. It is part of what we need to do in the polity of this country. First of all, it is wrong for leaders to be given a leader from amongst...

Top 25 interesting blackout tattoo ideas for everyone

A few years ago there was a trend when everyone seemed to wear a small-sized skin design somewhere on their body. However, there is a new trend in town, well, not entirely new but we are just catching on. Ink lovers are now opting for a design that covers entire sections of body parts known as the blackout tattoo. Find out whether your love for body ink can get you one of these. Image: instagram.com, @staygoodtom Source: UGC The blackout tattoo trend is not a new idea. In fact, it has been the preserve of ardent ink-lovers for quite a while and has begun to trend in the public eye only recently. The design can be used as a cover-up for older ink or as a new design by its own. Take note that blackout tattoo designs, unlike the other types, will require numerous hours and very skilled tattooists to pull off. Blackout tattoos are mostly worn on the arms and legs but can be worn on other parts as well. Image: instagram.com, @visual_intelligence_tattoo Source: UGC This option leav...

Top trendy military haircut ideas for men in 2019

A lot of men like to include the elements of the army style to their looks, that is why the military haircut is so popular. The hairstyle helps to create the image of a brave soldier, which can win the heart of any woman. Image: instagram.com, @celestine_tinta, @iamryansmithh, @mr.classics, @misst_barber, @roxiiheartshair (modified by author) Source: UGC A military cut is an excellent hairstyle for a man to show his courage and boldness. It is also an appropriate variant for those men who do not have so much time to spend on styling their hair but who also want to look neat. The main feature of all army hairstyles is the short length of hair — no more than 6 cm. This feature relates to the origin of these hairstyles. Having short hair is more comfortable for a soldier on the battlefield, and it reduces the risk of head lice infestation. 15 best military haircut ideas every man should try in 2019 Have you tried a bunch of different hairstyles, but none of them pleased you? It is ...

EFCC arrests 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt

- The EFCC has continued its clampdown on internet fraudsters across the country - Attention has shifted to Rivers state where the Port Harcourt zonal office of the commission have made some arrests - The suspects, who are between the ages of 18 and 30 were arrested while relaxing in a hotel Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt’s zonal office, have arrested fifteen suspected internet fraudsters in a raid at a hotel in Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The suspects, who are between the ages of 18 and 30, were nabbed while relaxing in the hotel. According to the EFCC, their arrest followed surveillance and intelligence reports on their activities. READ ALSO: Popular 'yahoo yahoo' kingpin arrested in Calabar, ZDX Acura car, E 300 Mercedes Benz and more recovered The anti-graft commission also said the move is in response to the resolve of the EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu to rid the nation of internet fraudsters. Among the suspec...

Singer Simi shows off her wedding band, fans react

Singer Simi has taken to her Instagram page to show off her wedding bands after months of getting married secretly to her lover, Adekunle Gold. Since the duo got married, little has been heard about their marriage on social media, even though both of them are public figures. This must have been a part of what spurred reactions from fans when Mrs Kosoko finally decided to show up her wedding rings like newlyweds do. Singer Simi Source: Instagram She posted a photo of herself wearing the oval-shaped stoned ring set with the caption: 'small swag, dey say na attitude problem' READ ALSO: First birthday as Mrs Kosoko - Adekunle Gold gushes over Simi on her birthday See some reactions below: symplysharipha_: U are extremely beautiful my sis simi love you iam_slimcase: U fresh like this u say na small swag no use scope for us ooo see babe quincy_kash : Marriage haf turn you to thug. O ti cut irun, o ti pierce imu. Simi ma pawa naw coolp4teen : If my babe put ring o...

11 killed, homes destroyed in fresh Boko Haram attack

- A community in Borno state have been razed in a recent attack by some Boko Haram terrorists - Eleven people including five soldiers were said to have died during the attack on a military base at Molai community - According to residents, entire Molai Market square were set ablaze including shops and grinding machines About 11 people have reportedly been killed in a recent attack on a military base at Molai community, in the outskirts of Maiduguri by some members of Boko Haram terrorist group, Leadership reports. It was gathered that the incident which took place on Tuesday, May 7, started at about 6.30 pm and lasted for hours. Five soldiers of the Nigerian Military were also said to be included in the victims of the fatal attack by the terrorists. Residents said that members of the community were seen scampering for saftey during the attack and set the entire Molai Market square were set ablaze including shops and grinding machines. READ ALSO: Trouble for APC as Ndume rejects ...

It will take Nigeria 100 years to have stable electricity - Expert discloses

Professor Adesoji Adesina, a popular chemical engineer has said that it would take Nigerian power sector 100 years for steady power supply The don said this while delivering the First Nigerian National Merit Award Winner’s Lecture at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Tribune reports. READ ALSO: CODE reacts to NFIU local government autonomy policy According to him, if the country keeps relying on fossil energy resources as it has been doing over years, enjoying stable power supply is not possible He said there is the need to diversify the country's energy sources into areas like wind and solar, as the nation as been grouped as underdeveloped on human capacity because of his unreliable energy. “And if the current attitude is maintained, we will need about 100 years to be in the same position that high human development countries are today,” he pointed out. He listed the high human development countries to include China, Iran, Malaysia, Mexico and so forth while the “So, Nig...

I’ve suffered 10 times more in APC than in PDP - Okorocha laments

- The Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that he has suffered more in APC than he encountered in PDP - The governor said there are efforts within the ruling party, with INEC's help, to damage his political career - Okorocha also said that he regretted the fact the he is facing what he left the opposition party for The Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has made him suffer ten times more than what he would have experienced if he were in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor, however, said that he still remains a very loyal member of the APC despite all ways to frustrated him, The Nation reports. READ ALSO: Assam condemns ex-minister's attack on Akwa Ibom works commissioner Okorocha also added criticised the APC's national chairman, Adams Oshimhole, and other chieftains of the party for working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for frustration his senatorial bid. W...

Missing N5bn not stolen from taxpayers' money - FIRS

- The EFCC is investigating N5 billion fraud in the Federal Inland Revenue Service - According to the FIRS, the N5 billion under investigation is not taxpayers' money - Some staff of the service have reportedly confessed to the fraud - EFCC sources disclosed that the staff were used to clear the fund from the agency and a percentage of the money given them as payment The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Abuja on Wednesday, May 8, said that the N5 billion fraud being investigated by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was stolen from the operational/travel funds of its expenditure budget and not from taxpayers’ money. Babatunde Fowler, the FIRS chairman, in a press release said “no taxpayers’ money is missing in the Federal Inland Revenue Service”, Nigerian Tribune reports. It should be noted that at least nine top officials of the agency have been under the EFCC investigation in the past few months for allegedly receiving at least N5 billion as travel allo...

Kogi guber: Hon. Faleke joins race for APC ticket

Honourable James Faleke has signified his intention to contest the Kogi state governorship election scheduled for November 2019. The Lagos state House of Representative member-elect, will be slugging it out with Governor Yahaya Bello along with other aspirants in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Faleke’s governorship posters have already flooded the national secretariat of the APC, located at Blantyre street, Wuse 2, Abuja. The posters were pasted at strategic locations around the party premises such that visitors to the facility can't miss it. READ ALSO: Imo state: I’ve suffered ten times more in APC than in PDP - Okorocha Faleke, 57, is a former running-mate to late Abubakar Audu, who died on the eve of the Kogi state governorship election in 2015. He is a trusted political ally of the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Meanwhile, the director-general of media and publicity to Governor Yahaya Bello, Kingsley Fanwo, has stated that Bello's...

Lady recounts how she almost got killed in a lift at E-centre in Yaba

A young lady, Tolulope Molake, has recounted how she could have died at E-Centre in Yaba on Monday, May 6, 2019, after the lift stopped working for about 20 minutes. According to her, she was trapped in the lift for more than 20 minutes without network on her phone. Tolulope who is asthmatic and claustrophobic wrote that she kept banging on the lift and pressing the alarm button to no avail. She went on to write about how the space became short of air and her chest started getting tighter. She was the only one in the lift and couldn't help herself. Tears began to find its way down her cheeks. READ ALSO : If anything happens to me hold my ex-husband responsible - Actress Etinosa cries out Read the full story below: I'm asthmatic and claustrophobic. I was trapped in the lift at ECenter yaba for more than 20 minutes. I had no network on my phone.I kept on banging the lift and pressing the alarm button and other buttons. Nothing was happening, the lift just kept on vibr...

Discover fun facts about Cathy Areu

Cathy Areu is a woman of multiple talents. She is a reporter, an author, a journalist, and a columnist. This charming woman is probably best known for her roles in Fox TV shows such as the Sean Hannity and the O’Reilly Factor. Her role as a news analyst has catapulted her into the limelight as she airs her opinions on liberal issues. Image: instagram.com, @cathyareu Source: UGC How old is Cathy Areu? This is probably one of the most common questions among the news analyst’s fans. Cathy Areu was born on February 15, 1971, in New Jersey. Her parents were immigrants from Cuba. She grew up alongside her two siblings. Her father was an electronic engineer who also doubled up as a mathematician. There are barely any details regarding her mother. Cathy Areu age is 48 years. Profile summary Date of birth: February 15, 1971 Age: 48 years Nationality: American Ethnicity: Hispanic Place of birth: Summit, New Jersey Net worth: $500,000 Spouse: Not disclosed Children: two da...

Interesting steps on how to get over a crush within a short time

Having a crush is a bag of mixed emotions. One moment you are floating in happiness thinking about touring the world with your crush, the names you will give your kids and the kind of life you could have together. All of a sudden, you come across their social media post with someone else, and it dawns on you that the person can never be with you. Discover how to get over a crush fast when you know it cannot or will not work out, but your heart will not let go. Image: pixabay.com Source: UGC There are many reasons why you would need to get over someone. Perhaps they do not like you as much as you do them, or they are with someone else, or it is just irrational. Whatever the reason, these top tips on how to get over a crush fast will get you back on track when you cannot have that one person you want. How to get someone off your mind Remember that person you liked but cannot quite remember their name? Well, that is proof that you can indeed learn how to stop caring about someone. ...