The reasons why the court of Appeal nullified the election of Senator David Mark in the last National Assembly elections. Senator David Mark    Federal Appeal Court in Markudi has nullified the election of Senator David Mark and called for a fresh election within 90 days. The verdict was delivered today in favour of APC candidate, Mr. Daniel Onjeh who had gone to the appellate court to seek nullification of the Mark's election citing malpractices.   The nullification of David Mark's election was because of many reasons. Earlier, Onjeh had approached the election tribunal after the election and asserted that the election of David Mark who is Nigeria's longest serving senator was marred by violence and rigging.    He alleged that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials were compromised and voters were financially induced by PDP agents at the various polling units in the district. The petitioner also alleged that acc...

A relationship writer, Tosyne2much has shared his opinions about the characteristics of people who flirt around on the social media. The pain felt from heart break in the past has turned some guys into sensational playboys that at the sight of any lady, what comes to their minds when they view ladies picture is to bleep their kitty cats. The activities of these guys cannot be omitted from social media hereby using all avenues to ensure that a lady fall for their devious ways. So ladies in order to spot guys who flirt on social media, check out for the following attributes. 1. Friend lists are female dominated I cannot deny the fact that I am somewhat guilty of this act because if you check my profile, you will discover that I have more of female friends, but that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm a flirt cheesy. One of the attributes of guys that flirt online, is the numbers of ladies they follow. 2. They disturb ladies with unnecessary PMs This ...

Skye Bank Plc has dismissed the report published in an online medium, Sahara Reporters, alleging that the bank and eight others were found to have liquidity stress after a Central Bank of Nigeria examination. This report is coming just 24 hours after the CBN Governor addressed the media at the end of a 2-day monetary Policy Committee Meeting which noted that no bank is distressed or suffering from inadequate capital. Skye Bank said neither the CBN nor any other regulatory agency conducted any stress test on the bank. The only test conducted on the bank was a CBN risk-based examination which is routine and recorded no negative report against Skye Bank According to the bank, the online report is a mere fabrication as the bank recently released its 3rd quarter result which was submitted to the Nigeria Stock Exchange and widely published in the newspapers. Skye Bank said its figures and fundamentals as contained in the 3rd quarter results were sound and robust. According to the...

The topic on everyone’s lips at the moment and across all social media platforms in Nigeria is none other than the Rape scandal that hovers over the head of the family of Late Prince Audu Abubakar and a young woman named Sugabelly. In an earlier post this morning, we detailed how Sugabelly publicly opened a can of worms in the run-in to the forthcoming Kogi state supplementary elections. According to the young woman who has now become a viral twitter sensation, Mustapha Audu (The first son of Prince Audu) together with some of his brothers and friends had repeatedly gang raped her when she was just a teenager. She was also the subject of an alleged blackmail; as she was threatened with force and more if she ever opened up to anyone about the ongoing harrasment. Her story has gotten a lot of sympathy today and many have rallied around in support of her imminent legal fight against the culprit with the #IStandWithSugabelly hashtag. Top among her supporters is former Ministe...

Some characteristics that men say they tend to notice when they first encounter a woman:   It shouldn’t come of any surprise to ladies that men are initially attracted to women via their physical appearance, but that does not mean all men are looking for the Tyra Banks super model type. Different strokes for different folks. Some men do like thick women, some like them curvy, etc. But it’s the first five minutes that count the most. That’s the time you have to use your physical appearance first and then your personality to “reel him in.” Here are some characteristics that men say they tend to notice when they first encounter a woman. • A woman’s shape. Relationship guru Dr. Paul Dobransky says men look at curves and shape. And he won’t hide it, either. So don’t be surprised to catch him looking you up and down when you enter his space. • A woman’s attitude. Men love a woman with confidence. Her posture, her ability to look him straight in the eye and...

A bride's special day was turned into her worst nightmare when she made a wrong turn and plunged into a pool of mud, soiling her beautiful white gown. What could be described as one of any bride's worst nightmare came to pass on the wedding day of a Chinese bride who plunged into a pool of mud just minutes before the ceremony was about to begin. To make things worse, her new groom is ungallantly walking ahead with a face like thunder.The look on the bride's face makes it clear that this is not how she pictured her big day . The bride is covered in mud up to the waist, which makes it all the more touching that a guest rushes forward to pointlessly stop her dress from touching the ground. The wedding in rural Shijiazhuang, Jingxing in China went ahead and this footage was recorded by villagers.

A Nigerian school has remarkably produced some of the most prominent politicians and policy makers in Nigeria since independence...Check out her alumni. A collage of pictures of some of the Nigerian leaders Ever wondered the secondary school some of Nigeria's military/democratic presidents attended? Barewa College in Zaria, Kaduna State has become a household name in the Nigerian educational system with a high record of old students who have held and many still holding key leadership positions in Nigeria. The school was founded in 1921 by British Governor General, Hugh Clifford. Barewa College was originally known as Katsina College. The name was changed to Kaduna College in 1938 and then Government College, Zaria in 1949 before its current name Barewa College.   Below are a list of former Nigerian presidents, ministers, governors who attended the prestigious college at one time or another: 1.) Alh. Ahmadu Bello, Premier of Northern Nigeria from 1954 t...

Residents of the Alapere area of Lagos have shown a zero tolerance towards stealing by meting out an act of jungle justice to an alleged thief. A young man was alleged to have stolen and was mobbed by onlookers and passers-by at Alapere area of Lagos today, 26th of November.  His clothes were torn and he was beaten blueblack. He was later asked to go unclad in the scorching hot sun as the angry mob monitored and tormented him. The awful event caused a big scene with passers-by feeding their eyes on his nudity. See photos:

Female inmates in a prison in Brazil came out in their numbers to contest for the title of Miss criminal 2015 in the prison beauty contest. Contestants at the Miss Criminal pageant   The annual Miss Criminal 2015 pageant was held at the Talavera Bruce women’s prison in Rio de Janeiro and was won by a woman serving 39 years for robbery.   This year's winner was Michelle Neri Rangel, 27. She has been behind bars since 2010, when she was sentenced to 39 years for robbery - with an additional six years added on for prostitution inside the prison.   The women try on different dresses, have their makeup and hair styled by volunteers and even perform catwalk poses in the Miss World-style contest.   According to Brazil's Ministry of Justice, the number of imprisoned females in the country rose 567 percent from 2000 to 2014.   See photos from the contest:          

A new twist to the Kogi Governorship elections will soon unfold as APC supporters are bent on making the impossible possible. Alhaji Abubakar Audu   According to the  Punch,  there were strong indications on Wednesday that the campaign organisation of the late Kogi State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Abubakar Audu, was preparing a ground for the emergence of the deceased’s son, Mohammed, as a replacement for his father.   This is coming after the commission had on Tuesday written the APC, directing it to submit a replacement for the late Audu who died on Sunday, a few hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the November 21 governorship poll in the state inconclusive.   The deceased had polled 240,867 votes in the election while the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate and incumbent state Governor, Capt. Idris Wada (retd.), scored 199,514 votes, leaving a gap of 41,353 votes between...

The real reason why PDP is called 'share the money' party has been revealed by a card carrying member of the party. Chief Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary of (PDP)   The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has revealed why the party is known by many Nigerians as 'share the money party', a slogan many believe has to do with corruption.    On Tuesday while speaking at a one-day workshop on external communication for PDP state and zone publicity secretaries at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, said the party represents national interests and that the slogan is because of the party's philosophy and ideology to put the interest of the people first and the developmental impact it attained over the years.   “The truth is that the reason why they call the PDP, share the money is for us in the party, our philosophy, our ideology has always been to transfer wealth from the public to the ...

In a chain of exchanges between both politicians, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has told the immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan to show remorse. Olusegun Obasanjo (L), Goodluck Jonathan (R)   In a letter to Dr. Jonathan, which is a reply to an earlier one to him from the immediate past President intimating him of his plan to start the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in the third quarter of 2016, Obasanjo said: “ I have to commend you and your Foundation, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, for the faith you continue to have in Nigeria.   "Maybe seeking how to be better and more serviceable to the nation and humanity is also a form of penitence and soul-searching to give conscience a relief and to show remorse.”   He added:  “I wish you well as you continue to forge ahead with your activities in the coming months and years. If there is any area you feel I can be of help, you should not hesitate to call on me.”   His letter, d...

Buhari has come under heavy criticisms for his incessant trips abroad when the country is marred with severe internal problems. Barack Obama and President Muhammadu Buhari in the U.S   President Muhammadu Buhari has spent more than 40 days in trips to different parts of the world since he was sworn in on May 29, 2015, according to SaharaReporters.   The president’s frequent foreign trips have come under scrutiny and criticisms as Nigeria faces myriad crises, from intractable fuel shortages to terrorist assaults in the country’s northeast.   An audit of Mr. Buhari’s itinerary by a team of reporters discovered that the Nigerian president has traveled to Chad, Germany, France, Ghana, India, Iran, South Africa, Cameroon, Iran, and twice to the United States of America. His frequent trips have been deemed too expensive for the Nigerian state considering the economic crisis faced in Nigeria today that sees a dwindling federal allocation to the states. By cont...

America's first transgender couple gained popularity by inspiring many youths around the world with their transgender videos and stories. Katie Hill and Arin Andrews   Arin Andrews and Katie Hill were the first openly transgender teen couple in the U.S. whose unconventional love story gave hope to other trans young people all over. The couple met in 2012 while going through gender transition, and fell in love.   Arin and Andrew gained internet popularity after posting videos online that inspired thousands of other young transgender people.   Katie said:  ‘I don’t think anyone unless they know our story would come to the conclusion that we’re a trans man and a trans woman dating.   Katie and Arin   Arin had been born and lived as a girl named Emerald - during which time he was a serial beauty pageant winner - until the age of 12.   “I’ve always liked women, and loved women, even as a female, because I’ve always deep do...

A serial mistress who dates married men claims she has helped keep husbands and wives together. Gweneth Lee   Gweneth Lee, 45, a financial consultant who had 3 long affairs with married men said her lovers would have left their wives if they had not been able to cheat without getting caught. She said at least one of the wives knew about the affair and tolerated it because her interest in s*x had waned after menopause, according to the Mirror. Gweneth embraced a more exotic lifestyle after her husband died of cancer 10 years ago. About one her 3 affairs, Gweneth said.  "This really was the classic situation where the affair did save the marriage and keep his family together. "My lover's wife was exhausted looking after all these kids. When he came home after work she had no interest in sex. He would stay with me some evenings and we would meet for dinner and sex. His wife was incredibly jealous.      "Perhaps his wife had an inkling of what w...

The Nigerian police has tendered its reports on needed funds to tackle the rampaging insurgency in the north-eastern part of Nigeria before a constituted committee in the lower house. IGP Solomon Arase   Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, Thursday said the Nigeria Police needs N8.7billion to effectively combat Boko Haram insurgency in the North East of Nigeria. Speaking at an interactive session with Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, the IGP said the Force needs at least N8.7bn to successfully check mate insurgency. He said that there was another N57bn outstanding due to the Nigerian police that was appropriated but has not been released till date. On training, Arase said all constables presently serving will go on compulsory training to enable them move to the rank of corporal “ and only the proposed 10,000 recruits will now spot the uniforms of constables in the police force” Source: tori.ng

As the nation waits to see what will become of the APC in Kogi state following the death of its flag-bearer, Abubakar Audu, a wing of the party has nominated Audu's son as the next flag-bearer. Late Abubakar Audu   The leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kogi East Senatorial District has nominated Mr Mohammed Audu, 43, the first son of Late Prince Abubakar Audu, to replace him as the party’ s governorship candidate. According to Leadership, the leaders, stakeholders and delegates who made this known in Lokoja on Thursday after a marathon meeting, said they arrived at the decision after due consultations . Their spokesman, Mr Daniel Isah, the Vice Chairman of APC in Kogi East, said they have resolved and are determined to back Mohammed to replace his father if the National Working Committee orders fresh primaries. Isah thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission and the national leadership of the party for the opportunity given to them to find a r...

Unidentified gunmen have shot at and killed an elderly ex-navy officer as they made to move away with his money. File photo   Commodore Peter Ikre, a retired Navy officer, has been shot dead by two gunmen after dispossessing him of an undisclosed amount of cash in Festac Town, Lagos state. According to Vanguard, the gunmen, who succeeded in robbing the retiree, trailed him to 52 Road junction on a motorbike where they attacked him on Wednesday while he was parking his Toyota Camry car. An eyewitness, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said:  “The deceased was an ex-naval officer. He was a regular guest at Summer Garden where he came to relax most evenings. “He was coming from a bank when he was shot by two men on a motorbike. The gunmen waylaid the victim who was in his car and one of the men alighted from the motorbike and shot Baba (victim) who was alighting from his car. “The gunman kept shooting the victim as he attempted to escape. One of the gunmen...

We are loving Zaron Cosmetics' new Ad campaign for 2015/2016 featuring their stunning ambassador and nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, who stars in flawless images.   Multi award-winning Nollywood actress & producer, Rita Dominic, is the stunning ambassador of Zaron Cosmetics and alongside the winners of their online competition as ambassadors, features in this year’s new campaign for the luxury cosmetics brand.   The aim of this year’s campaign is driven by the need to make women feel comfortable in their inner beauty regardless of their age or skin tone.    With vibrant colours, they campaign also shows off new additions to their range of new products, and reinforces their promise to provide a wide range of beauty products at affordable prices, targeted specifically at women of colour.   Below are the stunning campaign images of Rita Dominic;       Credits Photography: Kelechi Amadi-Obi  Make...

The drama that has kept playing out in Kogi APC following the death of its leader and flag bearer, Abubakar Audu has taken a new turn as his running mate has asked to be declared winner of the elections. James Faleke (left) and the late Abubakar Audu (right)   James Faleke, the running mate to late Abubakar Audu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi State, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to declare him governor elect. According to Premium Times Faleke, in a November 26 letter to INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, insisted that under Section 187 of the 1999 Constitution, he was duly elected as deputy governor of Kogi State. After expressing sadness over the demise of his principal, Abubakar Audu, the deputy governorship candidate said INEC had no right under the law to declare the election inconclusive. He accused INEC of deliberately creating what he called “legal conundrum” and urged the...

Few months ago, many of Ini Edo's fans hopped on a photo she shared to make unkind statements about how she looked. Now she has replied her critics with a jaw-dropping trim figure.     Nollwood actress, Ini Edo is taking her weight loss journey seriously and to show just how much weight she has lost. The screen diva and entrepreneur posed for a shoot with celebrity photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, and the result is jaw-dropping.    She seemingly has lost over 10kg and she isn’t stopping until she reaches her goal – a lithesome frame that most definitely will give her joy when she stares at herself in the mirror.   Take a look at her new trimmed figure in a firce photo below:  

A feeling of insecurity has forced a male corper in the South-South region of Nigeria to physically abuse his girlfriend in a costly attempt on her life.   A Batch ‘B’ corps member, Jeremiah Osewe, at the Issele-Uku Orientation Camp near Asaba, Delta State, almost choked his girlfriend to death on Monday over a rival corps member.   According to the Leadership, it was reliably gathered that the victim, Stella Omorodion, before coming to the orientation camp, had a boyfriend who was unknown to her boyfriend at the camp. Sources said that trouble started when Stella’s former boyfriend was redeployed from Zamfara State to Delta State, and after making enquiries discovered that Stella was in the camp at Issele-Uku. The sources added that the duo resumed their relationship. It was learnt that the victim and her former lover boy were sighted at the popular Mammy Market in the community by the enraged corps member who was alleged to have mobilised his friends to the sc...

History has been made in China as the county successfully carried out its first womb transplant. Doctors during the surgery   The womb transplant surgery was carried out on a 22-year-old woman with a uterus donated by her mother.   According to South China Morning Post, the woman, who was born without a vagina and uterus, has functioning ovaries and can produce eggs to produce a baby. Also, the Huashang Daily reported that Doctors at Xijing Hospital in Xian in Shaanxi province prepared for the surgery for two years and practised the procedure on goats as they have a similar womb anatomy to humans. The woman’s 43-year-old mother said she was “willing to give up her life to give my daughter a complete life” . It was revealed that the daughter, whose real name was not given in the report, got married before the transplant. She underwent surgery to form a vagina in April and August and had four fertilised embryos frozen for future implantation, the report said...

A 61-year old woman was among several other ladies who were arraigned in Lagos yesterday for prostitution.   61-year-old Theresa Odega alongside four others who were allegedly engaged in prostitution, were on Wednesday, November 25 docked before an Igbosere Magistrates Court in Lagos.     Other accused were: Helen Ugwu (33), Chika Okoro (40), Roseline Jebba (43) and Sandra Akomake (58). They are standing trial on a charge of prostitution.   Ugwu, Okoro, Jebba and Akomake pleaded guilty to the offence, while Odega pleaded not guilty to the charge.   The prosecutor, Nicholas Akeene, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 24, at about 11.00 p.m. at Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos.   Akeene said the accused unlawfully engaged in prostitution. The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 142 (1) (a) (b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.   The Magistrate, S. K. Matepo, remanded four of th...

An interesting and eye-opening piece written by a seasoned writer. Read on, learn from it and don't forget to share, you might be saving someone from the hands of fraudsters.   The festive season is almost here… I can feel it already with the thousands of wish lists all around the place. I have drafted mine already and will post on my blog, hoping that someone somewhere will choose to be my Santa. Unfortunately, while we draft our wish lists hoping to have it come true – by honest means – we do have company.   By company, I mean to say that you are not the only one seeking to have your wishes come true. While this shouldn’t be a problem, it is! Because the other party seeking to get their festive needs met are fraudsters in all shapes and forms, being identified with all sorts of names and they come in many colours that may seem attractive even to you. While they may never be able to tell their dreams to the world, they are busy hatching out plans to rob good an...

When starting out in a relationship, one paramount thing every girl wants is to be involved with a real and mature man who will act like one. Here are ways to identify that man.   When girls first start dating, it’s like they’re in a candy store. Giggles and squeals of delight characterize the pre-date functions of choosing what to wear, how to wear her hair, etc. This first boy is usually harmless and nothing much comes out of that first date. And most likely at some point as a teenager, a girl is apt to choose a bad boy to show her independence and maybe annoy her parents. Even in her 20s, a lady may not be ready to stop and analyze her dates, as she may not be sure of who she is herself. But at some point, the ladies have to sit back and take stock of just what kind of guy she is spending time with. In other words, it’s time to differentiate the boys from the men. Playtime is over. It’s time to get down to business and find that lifetime mate, the daddy of her chil...