Nollywood actress cum Body Positivity Advocate, Monalisa Stephen has opened up on why she loves dating older men.
Monalisa Stephen, who also noted in a recent interview that marriage is overrated, had said she will love to have someone who will jointly enjoy life together without any form of commitment.
Speaking on what she expects from a man that wants her for marriage or dating, she said, “Everyone knows I have always liked older men. I use to be ashamed to say it but now I can say it with my full chest. I love dating older men. And yes, men in their 60’s and above. And if I ever consider marriage, I’ll end up with men in that age bracket.”
On why she doesn’t want to get married or have kids, Monalisa Stephen says marriage is overrated.
She said that she would rather have someone that they will jointly enjoy life together without any form of commitment; no marriage, no kids.
“I just want to be with someone and we enjoy life together. He doesn’t have to put a ring on it to prove his love. Marriage is overrated. I also don’t want to have kids. I want to adopt my kids. A lot of kids are out there who don’t have a home. I want to give them a home and let them know how it feels to have a mum and a Family.” she noted.
Shedding more light on the vision and mission of her latest project, LYF (Love Yourself Movement) the talented actress said: “The Love Yourself First Movement was created 10 years ago for people like me (Fat). As a teenager, I have been body shamed, silenced, bullied, and frustrated. This movement encourages you to love and feel good about your body, no matter what it looks like and I’m happy about my journey so far. I’m grateful. Our first boot camp comes up March 13 to 16.”
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Here’s another instance of the political class taking Nigerians for a ride. In February 2021, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar was caught in a viral video assaulting a security guard, Clement Sargwak, serving at Bannex Plaza Abuja. This was greeted by public outcry as Sargwak, through his lawyer, Timizing Venyir Ramnap, petitioned the Senate which referred the complaint to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the allegation of assault leveled against Umar by Sargwak.
Midway into its sittings, the Senate committee said it is suspending the investigation of Umar in deference to litigations he slammed on it and the Upper Legislative Chambers. Umar had, in the suit numbered FHC/ABJ/ CS/671/2021, contested the constitutional powers of the committee to conduct the investigation. Ramnap however insisted that the originating summons forwarded to the panel by Umar’s counsel were mere court processes and not declarative orders to be heeded.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied knowledge of the leadership change in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was gathered that INEC made this known on Thursday in a letter sent to Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, who is the acting chairman of the party’s caretaker committee.
The officials pleaded not to be named disclosed that Sani-Bello had on Wednesday written to INEC in his capacity as the acting national chairman of the APC’s Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) inviting the commission to their National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for next week Thursday via zoom.
Sources confirmed to Daily Trust that the APC had send a letter to the electoral commission revealing a change of guard from Governor Mai Mala Buni to Sani Bello.
The Ebonyi State High Court has granted an interim order to Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, stopping their removal from office.
The order was secured following the ex-parte motion filed by counsel to the duo, Roy Umahi, pursuant to rule 3(3) of the High Court rules of Ebonyi state in suit no HAB/13/22.
Recall that the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered their sack for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressive Congress.
The court also ordered the PDP to present another candidate or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should conduct a fresh election within 90 days.
The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, is expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in London, the United Kingdom over the leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress.
According to the Nation, sources revealed that the embattled APC leader was expected to return to Nigeria on Wednesday after his medical trip to Dubai, but he changed his mind.
A source said, “He will now travel to London to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on the situation in the party.”
It was stated that the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has arrived in London to also meet with President Buhari.
The Ebonyi State High Court has granted an interim order to Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, stopping their removal from office.
The order was secured following the ex-parte motion filed by counsel to the duo, Roy Umahi, pursuant to rule 3(3) of the High Court rules of Ebonyi state in suit no HAB/13/22.
Recall that the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered their sack for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressive Congress.
The court also ordered the PDP to present another candidate or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should conduct a fresh election within 90 days.
Oba Lekan Balogun has been handed the staff of office as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.
Naija News reports that the new monarch’s coronation ceremony was held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to reports, the ceremony was officially declared open at exactly 11.14 am with the recitation of the National Anthem, Oyo State Anthem as well as Ibadan Anthem.
Christians, Muslims and the traditional Araba Awo of Ibadanland said the opening prayers.
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle on Friday stated that the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Matawalle has contributed immensely to the growth of the All Progressives Congress.
Matawalle while speaking on the leadership crisis in the party warned against disagreement among stakeholders of the ruling party.
He condemned party members who linked President Muhammadu Buhari to the crisis within the party.
Recall that the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai had claimed that President Buhari ordered the removal of Buni as the Caretaker Chairman of the ruling party.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.
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The CEO of Facebook and Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg has given a go ahead for the apps in some countries to make an exception for violent-related statements against Vladimir Putin and Russian soldiers.
Meta has stated that it has made allowance for some violent speech like death to the “Russian invaders,” that would usually break its rules due the invasion of Ukraine.
Although it has explained that it would not tolerate any form of personal attack against Russian soldiers.
“In light of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, we made a temporary exception for those affected by the war, to express violent sentiments toward invading armed forces,” a Meta spokesperson told the BBC.
Under the amended policy, users in countries including Russia, Ukraine, and Poland will also be able to call for the deaths of Russia’s President Putin and Belarusian President Lukashenko.
In response, Russia called on the US to stop the social media giant’s “extremist activities”.
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Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have taken over Aka Community Secondary School, Aka Offot, Uyo Local Government after an SS3 student stabbed an SS2 student to death.
The dire incident occurred during a fight on Thursday, March 10, Naija News understands.
A teacher who confirmed the incident to newsmen said that the school has been closed down indefinitely.
“Following the directive from the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, the principal announced the indefinite closure of the school to forestall further breakdown of law and order. Policemen are only here to enforce that directive and to investigate the incident.”
One of the student in the school stated that the reason for the dispute between the student was cult rivalry.
“The assailant, one Samuel Effiong Aduk (18), popularly called ‘Benzema’, who stabbed the deceased, James Effiong Archibong, (18), to death, had left the school to continue his SS3 in another school because of series of frictions he used to have with other students.
“Since then, he ( Aduk) has been coming to this Aka Community School, until yesterday (Thursday) when he came and a bitter quarrel broke out between himself and James, whereby he brought out kitchen life and sliced his throat and James died instantly before being rushed to the hospital.”
Spokesperson of the command, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident and said that investigation was ongoing on the cause of the fracas between the duo.
“We are aware of the incident of a fight by students of Aka Community Secondary School, where one Samuel Effiong Archibong of SS3 stabbed his colleague, one James Elijah Aduk, of SS2, in the neck and he died. Both of them are 18 years old.
“The CP, Mr. Amiengheme Andrew has zero-tolerance for crimes and criminalities and has ordered discreet investigation on the said incident.”
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Meanwhile, the development is coming at a time when Nigerians are still reeling from the BRT incident in which 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwole was gruesomely murdered.
It will be recalled that Bamise had on February 26, 2022, boarded a BRT vehicle at Chevron Bus Stop, Lekki, heading for Oshodi but she didn’t get to her destination as the driver and some suspected accomplices murdered the young fashion designer.
In a follow-up on the case, Naija News earlier reported that a Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos State has remanded the driver of the said bus, Mr Nice (Andrew) Omininikoron for 30 days.
The Chief Magistrate, O.A. Salawu who gave the order during a court appearance on Friday, stated that the suspect be held in police custody following the legal advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Salawu then adjourned the case until April 11 for DPP advice.
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Former Abia State Governor and Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu has appealed to warring parties within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to allow party interests to supersede their personal interests.
The APC chieftain warned that there is the need for those in charge of the party to carry every caucus along in the decision-making process as the 2023 general elections approach.
Naija News reports Orji Kalu spoke against the backdrop of the current leadership crisis rocking the APC.
Taking to his Twitter account on Friday, the Abia North Senator said while the position of President Muhammadu Buhari as the party leader is supreme, selective leadership, arrogance, and nepotism must be avoided by party leaders so as not to tear members apart.
“I am appealing to the various caucuses of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to unite and harmonize for the overall interest of all.
“It is imperative that we put the interest of our great party ahead of our individual interests for the good of Nigerians even after the 2023 general elections.
“Therefore, I’m calling on those in charge of the party’s leadership to carry every caucus along in the affairs of the party.
“Selective leadership, nepotism, arrogance, and disregard for the rule of law should be avoided to save our party.
“The leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari as the leader of the party is Supreme. The Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Serving Governors, Former Governors, Serving and Ex-Ministers, Serving and Former members of National Assembly and other leaders of the party must rise to the occasion and defend the unity of the party,” he said.
His submission comes amidst the confusion about the leadership of the APC Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) between Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, and the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni.
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India has on Friday, confirmed that it mistakenly fired a missile into Pakistan on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
However, according to the Indian Ministry of Defence, it was an accidental firing caused by a technical problem and it is regrettable.
The government of India while noting that an investigation will be carried out on the matter, expressed relief that no casualty was recorded.
“On March 9, 2022, during routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental missile firing,” a Twitter post by the Ministry of Defence in India reads.
‘The Government of India has taken serious view and ordered court of enquiry. Missile landed in Pakistan area.
“Incident is regrettable and matter of relief that there’s been no loss of life.”
Reacting to the development, the national security adviser of Pakistan, Moeed Yusuf said the missile threatened the safety of civilians and had to be shut down by its military.
He added that it remains questionable why India would have to wait for about two days before acknowledging that it fired the missile into another country’s territory.
Yusuf added that the incident raises questions about the ability of India to manage such sensitive weapons.
“On March 9th, a supersonic projectile from India traveling at 40,000 feet covered over 250 km & landed inside Pakistani territory,” he wrote on Twitter.
“It has taken more than 2 days for India to accept that this was their missile launched ostensibly due to a technical malfunction during maintenance.
“This raises serious questions about India’s ability to handle such sensitive technology. This missile traveled close to the path of international and domestic commercial airlines and threatened the safety of civilians,” Yusuf added.
He accused India of callousness for waiting that long before officially informing Pakistan about the missile incident.
“It is also highly irresponsible of Indian authorities not to have informed Pakistan immediately that an inadvertent launch of a cruise missile had taken place.
“In a nuclear environment, such callousness & ineptitude raises questions about the safety & security of Indian weapon systems. Already, there have been multiple incidents of uranium theft in India and its citizens have even been arrested while smuggling uranium in the recent past.”
Meanwhile, Naija News reports that the rivalry between the two countries over the control of the Kashmir territory dates back several years and both India and Pakistan control nuclear weapons.
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There are strong indications that power blocs in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have settled for Abdullahi Adamu, a former Nasarawa state Governor, to succeed Adams Oshiomhole as the party’s national Chairman. Ahead of its national convention slated for March 26, the party zoned the chairmanship to the North-Central geopolitical zone. This was contained in …
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, has spoken on Russia’s claims of his country possessing chemical weapons of mass destruction.
Russia had earlier accused Ukraine of developing biological weapons and preparing a chemical attack. However, Zelensky stated in a Facebook video on Thursday that no mass weapons were being developed in Ukraine.
“We’ve been repeatedly convinced: If you want to know Russia’s plans, look at what Russia accuses others of,” he said.
“We are accused of attacks on allegedly peaceful Russia.
“And now what? … What else have you prepared for us? Where will you strike with chemical weapons?”
The UN Security Council plans to hold a meeting on Friday to address the claims that the United States is currently developing chemical weapons in Ukraine to help them exterminate Russia.
According to the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), more than 360 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began.
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A video has emerged online of Korra Obidi and her husband Dr Justine Dean having a go at it while their daughter is in the room.
Recall that Naija News earlier reported that Justin revealed the reason he planned to divorce Korra a week after welcoming a new baby.
He claimed via a post on his Instagram page that his wife is a cheat and a narcissist hence his decision to part ways with her.
The viral video which has left Nigerians shocked is an Instagram Live made by Justin while the couple was having a misunderstanding.
In the Live, Justin asked Korra to repeat what she said before he started the recording. However, Korra who was not pleased with the video kept asking her husband why he was acting in such a manner.
Daredevil bandits have invaded a mosque in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, POLITICS NIGERIA has learned. The bandits abducted about 14 persons and rustled an unspecified number of cattle from Tudun Amada village on Thursday evening. It is currently unclear if there were any casualties. Eyewitness reports reveal that the heavily armed bandits …
The police in Adamawa State has arrested a 31-year-old man, Nicodemus Ignatius, for allegedly beating his 75-year-old father to death.
Naija News gathered that Nicodemus, killed his father months after threatening to kill him after returning from a drinking joint.
The incident the Punch reports happened on March 3, 2022.
A neighbour, said “Nicodemus had returned home from the joint where he usually drinks at about 8:00 pm on that fateful day and met his late father and mother in the room and decided to lock both of them up.
“But the 75-year-old Ignatius, sensing danger and afraid of the possibility of his son setting the house on fire, jumped out through the window to escape. He was unaware that his son had since armed himself with a stick.
“The suspect, who was wielding the stick, pounced on his father and hit him with the stick, breaking his head and resulting in his untimely death.”
The suspect confessed to killing the father under the influence of marijuana after he was reported by the police.
Nicodemus, who could not give any coherent explanation for the murder of his father, said, ” I smoked Indian hemp on that fateful day and bitterly regret my action.”
DSP Suleiman Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa State Police Command, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect would soon be charged to court.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the disapproval of its National Convention scheduled for March 26, 2022.
INEC also rejected Governor Sani Bello of Niger State as APC caretaker chairman, stressing that it only recognises governor Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State as the authentic chairman of the party.
In a statement on Friday signed by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said the disapproval of the APC’s national convention shows that it lacks the legitimacy and statutory requisites to participate in the 2023 general elections.
The PDP added that INEC’s action indicates the failure of the APC to give the required 21-day notice for its convention, adding that the ruling party has become defunct.
The statement read in part, “This decision by INEC is, therefore, another unmistaken ‘red flag’ to intending aspirants on the platform of the APC in the 2023 general elections that the APC has become defunct and cannot validly, legally and constitutionally field candidates in the 2023 general elections.
“Our Party draws attention to the grave import of INEC’s letter to the APC, dated March 9, 2022, to the effect that APC’s NEC meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2022, will not be recognised by the Commission due to invalid notice; a development that will invalidate any decision reached at such meeting.
“Furthermore, INEC’s reference to the failure of the APC to give the required 21-day notice for its National Convention confirms the invalidity and unconstitutionality of any National Convention conducted by the APC’s illegal Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC).
“As it stands today, regardless of the boldface escapist excuses, the Sword of Damocles hangs precariously on the status of the contraption called CECPC and the APC itself. This signals an existential threat to the soulless, precipice-bound bunch of pretenders masquerading as a political party.
“The PDP had earlier informed Nigerians, especially intending aspirants on the platform of the APC that the APC became legally non-operational when on December 8, 2020, it dissolved its National, State as well as Local Government structures and handed its affairs over to an illegal body.
“Moreover, the PDP informs such aspirants that the widespread intractable infighting for the soul of the defunct APC by ferocious ‘political warlords’ is not for election purposes but in desperation for the control of APC structures as pedestals to further pillage public fund before and during the elections.
“The PDP calls on Nigerians to note that the APC by its actions has commenced an inevitable descent into self-inflicted political extinction.
“We call on Nigerians to remain alert and hopeful as our party takes decisive steps to democratically take over governance in 2023 in our mission to Rescue and Rebuild our nation from the rudderless, vicious, clueless and visionless APC.”
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Terrorists on Thursday abducted some worshippers during an attack on a mosque in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to Daily Trust, the terrorists invaded the mosque during evening prayer (Ishai prayer).
A resident that spoke on the incident said, “They surrounded the mosque and abducted 14 people. They also carted away an unspecified number of cattle from Tudun Amada village in, still in Giwa.”
It was gathered that the terrorists tried to invade the village, but were repelled by vigilante groups in the area.
Another resident while speaking on the incident said, “The gunmen divided themselves, while some were operating at the mosque, others moved from house to house thereby abducting more than ten women.
“Some of them were however busy carting away domestic animals such as cows, sheep and goats numbering hundreds.”
A further report had it that four victims have been released as of Friday evening.
As of the time of filing this report, the state police command is yet to release a statement on the development.
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Here’s another instance of the political class taking Nigerians for a ride. In February 2021, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar was caught in a viral video assaulting a security guard, Clement Sargwak, serving at Bannex Plaza Abuja. This was greeted by public outcry as Sargwak, through his lawyer, Timizing Venyir Ramnap, petitioned the Senate which referred the complaint to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the allegation of assault leveled against Umar by Sargwak.
Midway into its sittings, the Senate committee said it is suspending the investigation of Umar in deference to litigations he slammed on it and the Upper Legislative Chambers. Umar had, in the suit numbered FHC/ABJ/ CS/671/2021, contested the constitutional powers of the committee to conduct the investigation. Ramnap however insisted that the originating summons forwarded to the panel by Umar’s counsel were mere court processes and not declarative orders to be heeded.
While arguing that the court didn’t ask the committee to suspend its probe of the CCT Chairman, he said, “were it to be a valid order from the court of competent jurisdiction, the Senate may back out, but since it is not, the Senate through this Committee still has its constitutional powers on the case and can forge ahead with the investigation. We hereby wish to submit that the Senate do look at its position as contained in law by rejecting this temptation”.
Despite this submission and the assurance by the Committee Chairman, Senator Ayo Akinyelure “that the matter will not die like that”, the 9th Senate has since moved on with nothing more heard about their investigation into the manhandling of poor Clement by the mighty. This past development needs to be invoked to shed light on the duplicity by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, that a court ruling cannot stop the National Assembly from amending the Electoral Act 2022.
President Muhammadu Buhari had, in a letter to the National Assembly last week, asked the federal lawmakers to amend the recently-signed Electoral Act, by deleting Section 84 (12), which, according to him, amounted to the disenfranchisement of political appointees. This particular section requires political appointees to resign their appointment before participating in primary elections as either delegates or aspirants.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) quickly filed an ex-parte application before the court of Justice Inyang Ekwo, arguing that Electoral Act 2022 has become a valid law that cannot be tampered with without following due process of law. Ruling on this application on Monday, Justice Inyang Ekwo barred President Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation, and the Senate President from expunging section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act or preventing it from being implemented for the purpose of the 2023 general elections.
The Federal High Court in Abuja agreed that the Electoral Act has become a valid law and could not be altered without following the due process of law. In a bid to continue with his avowed pledge to approve whatever comes from the President, Lawan did not reckon with this reasoning by the court neither did he remember that his Senate had stopped investigating the assault on Citizen Clement over mere originating summons. How do Nigerians reconcile this cherry-picking and what example is the Senate setting for Nigerians as regards respecting declarative orders or judgments by the courts?
During the first reading of the bill seeking an amendment of the Electoral Act on Tuesday, Lawan found it “very necessary” to assert that, “The Judiciary under no circumstance can stop the legislature, the National Assembly from performing its legislative duties… It is within our exclusive right to consider whatever request we receive from Nigerians either from the Executive or private members Bill”. Thankfully, there were other lawmakers who were able to save the Senate President from himself towards tampering with the perception Nigerians have of the Senate as a practical rubber-stamp.
Senator Adamu Aliero had, in a point of order, drawn the attention of his colleagues to Rule 52(5) of the Senate Standing Order, and submitted: “Going ahead to consider the bill obviously will mean that we are disrespecting that order, and this is an institution of the Senate – the symbol of Nigeria’s Lawmaking body. We should not be seen to be disobeying the court order. No matter how bad that court order is, we should respect it. So, I’m of the opinion that we should stop considering this bill pending the time the court set aside that order, and I think I’m speaking the opinion of my colleagues here.”
Warts and all, Naija News welcomes this bold assertion of independence by the Senate, particularly as most Nigerians are pleased by their refusal to delete Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022. This section mandates government appointees to resign their positions three months ahead of primary elections of political parties. It’s incomprehensible why President Buhari will make this request at a time he has received lots of commendations for bequeathing a veritable legacy with the new Electoral Act.
It’s hard to see how this Section 84 (12), which the President and his men are uncomfortable with, is ultra vires the Constitution. Section 137(1)(g), 182(1)(g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) already stipulates that a public servant stands disqualified from contesting the position of President, Vice President, Governor and Deputy Governor respectively if same has not resigned from that position within a period of 30 days before the date of the election.
What Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act has now done is to elucidate on this constitutional provision and extend the period within which an ambitious political appointee must resign to a date before the conduct of primary elections by political parties. Naija News does not think that this is disenfranchisement since the appointee has the option of resigning from his position to exercise their franchise. It is heartwarming that this provision spells an end to the situation where holders of appointive positions get to eat their cake and have it.
It’s also a welcome development in that the provision guarantees a level playground for all aspirants such that the paraphernalia of office will no longer confer undue advantages on those serving in government who want to contest for elections. This prospect should easily excite every democrat as it is a new dawn in the nation’s quest for the practice of true democracy. We further laud the retention of Section 84 (12) in the Electoral Act 2022 because it will conserve the public funds expended on the emolument of political appointees who derelict their responsibilities for the arduous task of electioneering.
We understand the sentiment that the controversial provision may make elected officials perpetuate themselves in office since they won’t get to be challenged by political heavyweights like appointees serving at a higher level of government. This concern is countered by the fact that elected officials, particularly those serving in the powerful executive arm of government, cannot go beyond the two-term limit.
Although a national daily had run with the headline: “[For the] first time in 22 years of democracy, Senate goes against [the] agreement reached with sitting president”, this newspaper would rather Buhari does not plot to get back at the National Assembly. The President should bear in mind that it wouldn’t have got to this if he had treated the Electoral Act Amendment Bill with dispatch all along. Naija News, therefore, cautions against any distrust or animus between the executive and the National Assembly that may endanger future bills. Indeed, the relationship among the three arms of government can be harmonious without any of them being subservient.
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The Nigerian Navy on Friday deployed 10 warships and two helicopters in a joint multinational maritime exercise comprising 31 other foreign navies. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, inaugurated the exercise tagged: “Obangame Express 2022” in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers. Gambo said the exercise was aimed at improving security …
Hausa filmmaker, Mustapha Badamasi, better known as Naburaska in the Kannywood film-making industry, has facilitated the release of 33 prisoners in Kano State.
While stating that his actions were to give relief to the inmates so they could freely participate in the coming Ramadan fasting, the comic actor urged other concerned persons to also emulate such gestures.
Naija News understands that the freed inmates including 31 males and 2 females were serving various jail terms at Goron Dutse correctional centre in Kano.
Naburaska explained further that his gesture is in line with seeking God’s guidance and reward.
“It is indeed not pleasant to experience fasting while serving in a correctional centre, that is why I found it very important to pay for their freedom in the little way that I can,” the actor said.
The actor went on to urged all well-meaning individuals and corporate organizations to as a matter of humanity wade in and save the lives of many people languishing in various correctional centres across the federation for their inability to pay fines, Naija News reports.
Speaking on behalf of the released inmates, Mado Bala thanked the actor and promised to turn a new leaf henceforth as they have learnt their lessons a hard way.
The AGN president, Emeka Rollas made this known while announcing the guild’s collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a nationwide sensitisation against drugs.
Rollas who warned script interpreters to desist from illicit drugs usage noted that sensitisation exercise became imperative in the wake of rising concerns over use of drugs in the country.
The AGN president also said drug abuse has become “a pandemic” in the country, adding that it has led to increase in criminal activities.
“The sensitisation has become imperative because of the prevalent situation in the country as drug abuse has become a pandemic,” he said.
“People on drugs have committed a lot of havoc by killing, stealing, raping and indulging in many terrible things,” the President buttressed.
Rollas said the sensitisation exercise followed a meeting between him and Mohammed Marwa, NDLEA chairman, in Abuja, Naija News reports.
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Speaking after his installation, the monarch also vowed not to let the people of Ibadanland and Nigeria down during his reign as the Olubadan.
Balogun, who succeeds Oba Saliu Adetunji who died on January 2, 2022, said Ibadanland will know peace during his time as the new Olubadan.
He said: “I want to assure all that I will not the people of Ibadan down. I will not let the people of Nigeria down.”
The new Olubadan appreciated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu for gracing the ceremony.
Balogun also thanked Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, former governors and members of the National Assembly for attending his coronation.
He particularly commended the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi; Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and other the traditional rulers present at the event.
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Ballon d’Or will no longer be annual but summerly, organizers announced on Friday.
According to the French News Magazine, France Football, players’ performances would henceforth be observed during a season (August-July) and not a calendar year (January-December).
The changes means that the next edition of the individual player award will be for the 2021/22 season and not 2022, Naija News understands.
The organizers also noted in its series of changes that the upcoming World Cup will count for the 2022/23 season.
The publication, Naija News understands, contained an entity revolution compared to what has been before now.
Below is a summary of changes made by the Ballon d’Or organizers, as seen on its official website today:
Traditionally, the Ballon door award was designed to celebrate the best player of the year.
No change has taken place since inception until at this level.
The awards have been to celebrate the strongest from January to December (annually), to judge and gauge two half-seasons – January-July and August-December (sometimes accompanied by club changes in the off-season).
However, rather than one season in its entirety, the new change will see the award done per summer.
An even stronger lists would now be derived to emerge winners. Because the Ballon d’Or begins as soon as the famous lists of nominees are drawn up (thirty for men, twenty for women and ten for the Yachine and Kopa Trophies), it was decided to reinforce this essential step.
In order to present a selection of suitors as fair, indisputable and relevant as possible, have we acted to change the process which, until then, mainly involved the writing of France Football. To the lists of FF (and L’Équipe ) journalists will now be added those of BO ambassador Didier Drogba (for the men’s BO and the Yachine and Kopa Trophies) as well as that of the voter who will have shown himself the most insightful in the previous edition.
The award will now witness a more demanding voting system: Because the Ballon d’Or has gone from sixteen European jurors (1956) to one hundred and seventy (2021) spread all over the world, it can boast of an astonishing and indisputable universality.
This is what contributes to its influence and reputation. However, is the judgment ten times finer and better with ten times more jurors? Couldn’t the gigantism of the jury end up weakening it? The openness to “small” countries (those which have neither a big natural football culture nor historical legitimacy and not always easy access to images of the main competitions) did not risk from time to time parasitizing the ballot, lack of adequate knowledge or expertise?
A More clearer rules: Ballon d’Or rules have not changed much since inception and the criteria frequently give rise to debate.
Therefore, the organizers have thought it appropriate to refresh the hierarchy of the constituent elements in the vote for greater consistency and clarity, and avoid any ambiguities.
This article was originally published on Nigeria News
