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A Kano High Court presided by Justice Usman Na’Abba has dissolved four additional emirates and first class emirs created by Kano State Government. On May 8, Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on assented to a controversial law establishing four additional emirates with first class emirs in Bichi, Rano, Karaye and Gaya. Inside sources told DAILY NIGERIAN that the law was initiated by the governor but presented to the House by proxy. Delivering the judgement on Thursday, the court said the Kano State House of Assembly had violated the provision of Section 101 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which allows the assembly to make laws. He then declared the law creating the emirates null and void, saying the petition for the creation of the emirate was faulty. According to the Amended Originating Summons, the Plaintiff Rabiu Gwarzo, who was a member of Kano State House of Assembly, sought the following reliefs: A declaration that having regards to

The pastor while delivering the betting addict A video is currently circulating on social media capturing the hilarious moment a pastor was beaten blue-black while conducting a deliverance session on a betting addict. In the video, the pastor started by casting out all the spirit of gambling, womanizing and social vices out of the addict. Trouble, however, started when the pastor immersed his head in the river where the deliverance was taking place and the addict felt his life was threatened. The addict then turns at him with a series of punches, asking him if the money he uses in playing gamble is his. Watch the video below: 𝔾𝕀𝔻𝕀𝕋ℝ𝔸𝔽𝔽𝕀ℂ ✔ @Gidi_Traffic " @ gidifeedtv : Hilarious Deliverance session for a betting & babes addict... @ Gidi_Traffic 92 11:35 AM - Nov 21, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 81 people are talking about this

Tony John , Port Harcourt Suspected   serial killer, Gracious David West, has pleaded not guilty to all the 10-count charges read against him in court yesterday. West, who is being tried before Justice Adolphus Enebeli of Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt for murder of nine girls in similar circumstances in several hotels in the state capital, had three weeks ago pleaded guilty in nine of the 10-count charges. But, suddenly, he made a U-turn when the matter came up in court. He, however, pleaded with the court to direct the police to release his wristwatch, money and neck chains. He was remanded in prison by Enebeli, following an oral application by counsel for the state, Chidi Eke, to enable the state prove its case Second accused person, Nimi ThankGod, also pleaded not guilty on the 11th count charge. ThankGod, who is the manager of the Tourist Guest House at 29 Bende Street, Port Harcourt, where one of the victims was killed, was being charged with conspiring to remove the bo

The  police in Katsina State yesterday confirmed the arrest of Tanimu,18, for allegedly poisoning some guests at a wedding ceremony in Barhim village of Bagarawa Local Government Area of the state . In a statement, the police public relations officer in the state, Gambo Isah, said Tanimu allegedly conspired with Nafiu,18, to prepare the poisonous “concoction” for the guests. “The command arrested the Tanimu, who lives in Barhim village. He was assisted by one Nafiu, 18, who is at large. “The concoction was put in drinks that was served at a wedding at Barhim village in Bagarawa Local Government Area. “Consequently, Iliya Musa, 25, and a 16-year-old girl drank the concoction and instantly became unconscious. The victims were rushed to the General Hospital Katsina, where Musa was confirmed dead while the other victim is in a state of deep intoxication.” According to the police, the suspect confessed to the crime, adding that investigation was ongoing while efforts are in top gear to appr

Court wedding is becoming pronounced in Nigeria. Here's why every intending couple needs to have one. Court wedding saves you the luxury of hosting lots of people on your big [Love Weddings NG] Court wedding is embraced by almost every intending couple and it doesn't need to be extravagant like the other forms of marriage. The rising expectation and the high-pitched fever that trails the announcement of a wedding often put pressure on some couples to live up to the expectations. The wide exposure, cultural revolution, and harsh economic realities are teaching young people to seek alternative ways to celebrate their big days. Here are some reasons why you should consider a court wedding. 1. Saves Money If an extravagant ceremony seems too overwhelming for your schedule or your wallet, getting married in a courthouse might turn out to be one of the shrewdest financial decisions you’ll ever make! An elaborated wedding is not the only way to celebrate your big day. If you had a cou

A social Media user has taken to Facebook to talk about the Igbo Rapper, Phyno and how he doesn't like seeing artists signed to him progress. Read what he has to say and share your thoughts. "Dear Phyno. You made many of us love Igbo rap. Even though you seem to have deviated from pure rap to highlife, we still love you regardless; because just like you said on a verse in the song local rappers; "Punchline doesn't give money." I've followed you, right from the time you released multiply, to one of the best albums released in Nigeria that year, "no guts, no glory," to other numerous tracks... I've followed and worshipped you religiously like a god. In your song "Ichoriya," I remember MI's verse on it. "Ice Prince got the North, Olamide got the west, Phyno's got the east..." While I might not have agreed with MI's claim of Ice Prince ruling the North, but It's not a hidden fact that you and Olamide rule the East

Salifat Sule, wife of Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa state governor, may be having a bit of difficult reading. She is the first wife of the governor. An undated video showing the first lady struggling to read a prepared speech during the inauguration of a programme in the state has surfaced. In the recording, Sule was mispronouncing words like ”flag off” as ”flag up”, and could not read the text of her speech intelligibly. But could it be stage fright? Watch the video below.

Nwaoha won the then-U-16 World Cup with Nigeria in 1985. Photo source: Nairaland A former Golden Eaglets star who played at the 1985 U-17 World Cup Chukwumah Nwaoha is critically down with a liver disease, Concise News has learned. Concise News understands that Nwaoha won the competition with the team that included Nduka Ugbade, Jonathan Akpoborire, Fatal Atere and others. Presently, he is on admission at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Umuahia, Abia State and needs immediate surgery as he battles for his life. Nwaoha does not have the needed money to carry out the surgery and is pleading on Nigerians to help him. Following the team’s win at the World Cup in 1985, Nwaoha had a street named after him at the Housing Estate Owerri. The former footballer hails from Mbubo village in Umunna Nsulu Autonomous Community, Isiala-Ngwa North L. G.A, Abia State.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt yesterday, gave seven days notice to parties to respond to processes in an appeal brought by the Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon, against the judgement of Federal High Court in Yenagoa. The same Court of Appeal had on Friday, November 15, 2019, granted a stay of execution on the judgement of the Federal High Court, which barred the All Progressives Congress (APC) from participating in the November, 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State. When the matter resumed yesterday before a three-man panel led by Hon. Justice Lukman Sodipe, an APC governorship aspirant, Heineken Lokpobiri, who was a claimant in the matter also brought a Notice of Appeal against the judgement of the Federal High Court. The order on the parties followed an application for more time by counsel to Lyon, Michael Numa, to reply the processes on point of law. Speaking to newsmen outside the court, counsel to APC, Sydney Ibanichuka said with what transpired in cour

Hajia Maryam Uwais (beside) Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has been reinstalled as President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide (Image Courtesy: Facebook) It’s nine days to the end of November and beneficiaries of the Federal Government N-Power scheme are still awaiting payment of their October stipend. Concise News  understands that payment (N30, 000 monthly stipend) is yet to made for around 500,000 volunteers throughout the federation. This we can affirm as at the time of publishing this report. Furthermore, this online news medium observed that beneficiaries are frustrated with the current situation. See reactions from beneficiaries on Thursday: Reuben Pius @malgwirb too bad, many of us solidly depend on dis stipend. Npower why?? https:// twitter.com/Ckonero/status /1197391006326497280  … Comr. Clinton Erekeere @Ckonero Replying to @malgwirb and 3 others I'm currently doing my bench work and yet no stipend to fund it. My supervisor is on my neck. A lot of us depend on this little stipend.

A cleric identified as Pastor Aimola John has slumped and died shortly after joining Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Aimola was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital he was rushed to. He had left the APC in 2015 alongside Pastor Ize-Iyamu and was among former PDP members that were returning home to the APC at the residence of Ize-Iyamu where he slumped. He was said to have been a former chairmanship candidate for Owan East Local Governemnt Area. Tributes have been poured in for him on the social media where he was hailed as a true loyal party man A former Secretary of Owan East, Mr. Godwin Imoudu, who confirmed his death said late Aimola was in Benin to defect to the APC

Popular Nigerian singer   David Adedeji Adeleke , popularly known as Davido is celebrating his 27th birthday today and many of his celebrity friends have taken to Instagram to celebrate with him.  Among those that recognised  his special day is his hypeman and close buddy, Edward Chukwuma Ijah, popularly known as Special Spesh.   Special Spesh, is currently recognised as one of the most influential people in the Nigerian music industry and the the Head of Corporate sponsorship for HKN.  He recalled how he used to take the 'Fall' crooner to the club at 13/14 and how he sued to order for juice then.  See the post below:  Meanwhile,  see the photos of the ₦4.5 million glasses that Davido wore to his son's naming ceremony . Tweet Share Share Share Share

There was confusion in the Ojota area of Lagos State after a middle-aged man, identified only as Muyibi, collapsed and died in a commercial cab.  Information Guide Africa  learnt that the victim boarded the cab after withdrawing money from a United Bank for Africa branch in the Ogudu area.  The driver was said to have demanded the cab fare from the victim, who was motionless.  After reaching the terminus, a resident told our correspondent that the driver alighted from the cab to nudge Muyibi, who appeared to be fast asleep.  The resident, who did not want to be identified, said, “The driver had picked some other passengers along the way, and they had all paid and dropped off at their various bus stops.  “When the victim did not respond when they got to the terminus, the driver parked the cab to rouse him, but he was cold. The driver raised the alarm, which drew the attention of commuters and passersby to the scene. People checked him and discovered that the man was dead.” Policemen fro

Suspect Mentally Disturbed Woman Stabs Husband To Death Husband In Ado Ekiti After Sending Kids To Church By Rasaq Ibrahim A woman identified as  Janet Jegede  has been arrested by Ekiti Police for allegedly killing her husband at their home in Bamgboye area of Ado Ekiti. According to the nation, the housewife said to be a professional nurse stabbed her husband in the chest, after the duo, had a disagreement at their home on Sunday over an unknown issue. A source who crave anonymity said she learnt that the woman allegedly stabbed her husband in the chest with a knife. “We were in church last Sunday when somebody called that the old man has been stabbed to death by his wife. We have never heard of any issue between them. “The woman has two kids for the man, the older one is around nine years old but she must be a second wife to the man that should be over sixty years old, who has a medical doctor as a son”. Another source close to the area said the woman must have been suffering from a

The organised labour and the Trade Union Congress have confirmed reception of the federal government's circular on the new minimum wage. The circular from the government was signed by Ekpo Nta, the acting chairman of the National Income, Salaries and Wages Commission, and copied to the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, and the secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha, The Nation reports. Speaking on the development, organised labour and the president of TUC, Quadri Olaleye, said that they have received the document and have sent it to their state councils and chapters respectively to guide them in negotiations. Minimum wage: Labour gives state governors deadline for implementation As contained in the circular, the annual pay of civil servants henceforth is as follows: Level 1 step 1 will earn N360,000 per annum Level 1, step 15 will earn N422,566 per annum Level 5, step 1 officer will earn N394,498 per annum and on step 15 earn N534,834 p