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Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has nominated Justice Foluke Awolalu as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal. NAN reports that the letter, seeking Awolalu’s confirmation, was read at the House of Assembly by the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye. Owoeye said Justice Awolalu was expected to appear before the Assembly for screening. According to him, the governor’s action was in accordance with Section 281(1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. He directed the nominee to submit 35 copies of her credentials to the Assembly not later than today. Awolalu was also directed to appear for screening tomorrow. The speaker…

President Muhammadu Buhari will not handpick a successor at the end of his tenure, the Presidency has assured on Monday. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity President, Femi Adesina, gave the assurance on Monday evening while responding to issues on the Channels Television programme, Politics Today. Buhari’s deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been tipped in many circles to succeed the President in 2023. On Pastor Bakare’s advice, Adesina said the President will ensure not to leave the office for looters, but he will not take steps that will circumvent the electoral process. He said although the President…

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has stated that the President is not compelled by law to declare public his assets for second term. Adesina made this statement on Monday evening on Channels TV while reacting to the demand of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP Recall that in a statement issued on Sunday, SERAP had given President Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the 36 state governors seven days to make their assets public. The organisation added that the non-public disclosure by public officials of their summary of assets seriously undermines the effectiveness…

Popular Nigeria cross dresser and controversial personality Bobrisky has given conditions for her to date a married man and love him. The social media sensation also said on Monday in a trending video that she would be interested in such a relationship if the man in question would keep their love affair secret. According to her, not even her best friend Tonto Dikeh will know about it. It is widely believed that Bobrisky is not only a cross dresser but a transgender as well. Shehu Sani rejects lie detector test, insists on Quran Watch video… Nigerian Social Media Sensation and…

Former Kaduna central Senator, Shehu Sani has turned down a lie detector test suggested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and instead opted to swear by the Quran. It was the latest development in the alleged extortion case involving him and ASD Motors Chairman, Sani Dauda, who claimed to have given him $24,000 as demanded to offer as bribes to judges and the EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu. According to TheNation, Shehu Sani refused to take a lie detector test when taken to a polygraph clinic at the EFCC Wuse office, in Abuja. “I won’t take the test; I…

The Northern Youths Assembly (NYA) has advised Zamfara Government to shelve its proposed N7 billion Government House project in the best interest of the people. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Mannir Haidara the state’s NYA Chairman in Gusau on Monday. NAN reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Bello had last week announced plans for the project in the 2020 budget. But Haidara noted that the project had no value for the state. “I think that Zamfara doesn’t need a new Government House because, all our past governors do not stay there. “Even…

Reiss Nelson’s goal sent Arsenal into the FA Cup fourth round after the hosts withstood a first-half barrage from Championship leaders Leeds. Leeds dominated before the break, with Patrick Bamford hitting the crossbar in one of United’s 15 first-half efforts. Arsenal were much improved after the restart and Nelson scrambled home to secure a second consecutive win under new boss Mikel Arteta. The Gunners will visit Bournemouth in the next round later this month. Arsenal had the majority of the second-half chances, with Alexandre Lacazette clipping the crossbar with a free-kick. Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa will see the game as a…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Serie A hat-trick as Juventus beat Cagliari 4-0 in their first league match of the decade. Ronaldo took advantage of a Ragnar Klavan error early in the second half to give the champions the lead, before scoring a penalty after Marko Rog fouled Paulo Dybala. Portugal legend Ronaldo then set up Gonzalo Higuain to put Juve 3-0 up. And moments later he got his 56th career hat-trick when he slipped the ball under goalkeeper Robin Olsen. Ronaldo returns to form The 34-year-old is in his best scoring run since his £99.2m move from Real Madrid…

Pastor Tunde Bakare has said the government should look for ways to incentivise the “proper usage” of social media instead of seeking to limit freedom of expression.

A verification panel set up by the Bauchi State Government to verify the authenticity of the workers Bank Verification Number (BVN) has discovered 596 deceased workers on the payroll of the government.