Tribunal Sacks APC's Udende, Declares Suswan Winner of Senatorial Election

Tribunal sacks APC’s Udende, declares Suswam of PDP winner in Benue North EastPublished on September 8, 2023By Ejembi Ogwuche.

The Benue State Election Tribunal has declared Senator Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the 25 February Senatorial election in the Benue North East Senatorial District.

 Suswam defeated Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the tribunal and was treturned on Friday, after a judgement that lasted for over three hours.

10 Suspects Arrested Over FUOYE Student's Death

10 suspects have been arrested in connection to the death of a student of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Modupe Deborah.

The State Police Command, Abutu Sunday on Thursday, said it had arrested 10 suspects.

Sunday, announced via the command’s handle on X (formerly Twitter).

Sunday added that the late 200-level nursing student of the institution was declared missing within the school premises on 5/09/2023.

The PRO stated that Deborah’s body was found in a shallow grave at a distance of about 30 meters behind the nursing Lecture Hall.

Sunday said, “This is to inform the general public that the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Ogundare Dare, has ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the death of one Atanda Modupe Deborah, a 200-level nursing student of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), who was declared missing within the school premises on 5/09/2023 but found dead in a shallow grave at a distance of about 30 meters behind the nursing Lecture Hall.”

He promised that the police would ensure the perpetrators of the crime face the full wrath of the law.

“While appealing to everyone to be calm, the commissioner vows that the command will do everything possible to unearth the identity of the perpetrator(s) and ensure they are made to face the full wrath of the law.

Nigerians Raise Security Concerns as Tribunal Delivers Judgement Tomorrow September6

In barely 48 hours to the much-awaited judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), Nigerians have expressed security concerns as there are indications to stage violent protests to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.

Following the announcement by the PEPC that judgment on the multiple petitions filed by the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi and Allied Peoples Movement (APM), seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu, will come up tomorrow, September 6 2023.

Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Mohammed Bangari, who confirmed the date yesterday, said live telecast of the judgment by interested television stations will be allowed at no cost to the court.

He further assured adequate security has been put in place as only invited members of political parties and the public would be allowed into the courtroom to avoid congestion and security breaches.

The Haruna Tsammani-led five-member panel of the court had on August 1, reserved judgment, after all the parties adopted their final briefs of argument for and against the petitions.

In their final written address, Atiku and the PDP, through their legal team anchored by Chris Uche, urged the court to declare President Tinubu was not qualified to participate in the February 25 presidential poll.

The report has stirred reactions online and offline as Nigerians hope the judgement won't result into crisis.

One dead, as Bus Drivers, Task Force Officials Clash in Mile 2, Lagos

One person has been killed in a chaotic altercation between bus drivers and task force officials in Lagos.

Tension flared in Mile 2, Lagos, as bus drivers clashed with operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, resulting in the tragic loss of one life.

The dispute, which unfolded early Tuesday morning, quickly escalated into a chaotic scene. Barricades and tyres on fire were seen in the area.

Eyewitnesses reported that the conflict began when task force personnel attempted to enforce traffic regulations in the area.

Reports indicate that the situation spiralled out of control, with both sides engaging in physical altercations.

Lagos Taskforce impounds 410 okadas

Unfortunately, one person has been killed. The identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed.

Residents have been advised to avoid the area until the situation is fully under control.

Traffic disruptions have been reported in the vicinity, and commuters are urged to seek alternative routes.

More details later…

Rema, Asake, Others Win Big At 2023 Headies Awards (See Full List)

The 16th edition of the headies award took place on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.

The show, tagged ‘Celebrating African Renaissance,’ saw A-list artistes from the continent of Africa converge to celebrate the creativity of Pan-African talent and the event honors the best in Afrobeats.

Here is the full list of nominees and winners on the night:

Best Recording of The Year

Burna Boy – Alone

Victony, Tempoe – Soweto

Omah Lay – I’m a mess

Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa

Davido, SSC – Stand Strong

Tems – No Woman, No Cry

Album Of The Year

Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe

Song of The Year

Burna Boy – Last Last

Best Male Artiste

Rema

Best Female Artiste

Tems

Simi

Tiwa Savage

Ayra Starr

Next Rated

Asake

Songwriter of The Year

Simi – Loyal

Omah Lay – I’m a mess

Tems – Lift me Up

Burna Boy – Alone

BNXN – In my mind

Wizard Chan – Earth Song

Producer of The Year

Rexxie – Abracadabra Remix

Afrobeats Single of The Year

Burna Boy – Last Last

Ayra Starr – Rush

Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga

Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse

Spyro – Who’s Your Guy

Ruger – Asiwaju

 Best RnB Single

Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran – For my mind

Ckay – Mmadu

Dami Oniru – Just 4 U

Preye – Red Wine

Chike, Flavour – Hard to find

Simi, Fave – Loyal

Best Rap Single

OdumoduBlvck – Declan Rice (WINNER)

Best Alternative Song

Obongjayar – Tinko Tinko

Best Vocal Performance (Male)

Wande Coal – Kpe Paso – Winner

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

Niniola – Memories

Simi – Loyal

Liya – Adua Remix

Waje – In Between

Preye – Red wine

Dami Oniru – Just 4 U

 Best Music Video

Director K – Calm Down

Best Collaboration

Spyro, Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy Remix

Best Street-Hop Artiste

Seyi Vibez – Chance (Na Ham)

Headies Viewers’ Choice

Ruger – Asiwaju

Victony, Tempoe – Soweto

Fireboy DML, Asake – Bandana

Ayra Starr – Rush

Asake – Terminator

Mavins – Overloading (Overdose)

Crayon – Ijo (Laba Laba)

Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa

Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga

Pheelz, Davido – Electricity

Best West African Artiste of The Year

Black Sherif (Ghana)

 Best East African artiste of the year

Zuchu (Tanzania)

Hewan Gebreworld (Ethiopia)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)

Rayvanny (Tanzania)

Best North African Artiste of The Year

Marwa Loud (Morocco)

Wegz (Egypt)

El Grande Toto (Morocco)

Soolking (Algeria)

Best Southern African Artiste of The Year

AKA (South Africa)

Nasty C (South Africa)

Costa Titch (South Africa)

Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)

Focalistic (South Africa)

DJ Tarico (Mozambique)

Best Central African Artiste of The Year

Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)

Gaz Mawete (DR Congo)

Matias Damiaso (Angola)

Emma’A (Gabon)

Libianca (Cameroon)

African Artiste Of The Year

Rema (Nigeria)

 Digital Artiste Of The Year

Rema – –WINNER

International Artiste Of The Year

Drake

Future

Selena Gomez

Don Toliver

Ed Sheeran

Lyricist On The Roll

Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only

Best Rap Album

Blaqbonez – Young Preacher

Best Alternative Album

Basketmouth – Horoscopes

BOJ – Gbagada Express

Obongjayar – Some Nights I Dream of Doors

Cruel Santino – Subaru Boys: Final Heaven

Somadina – Heart of The Heavenly Undeniable

Native Sound System – Native World

 Best RnB Album

Johnny Drille – Home

Chike – The Brother’s Keeper

Praiz – Reckless

Waje – Waje 2.0

Dami Oniru – Matter of Time

Simi – To Be Honest

Special Recognition Award

Sound Sultan

Actor Bolanle Ninalowo Announces Separation From Wife

Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has announced the end of his marriage to his wife, Bunmi.

He made the announcement in an Instagram post on Friday.

He said they have decided to proceed with an irreconcilable marriage dissolution and urged Nigerians to respect their privacy.

Ninalowo wrote: “Finally, I accept the reality of the end to a road! A sad reality that gives room & hope for a brighter and more fulfilling future! A reality that is SAD for my loving and adorable children but necessary for a peaceful and lovable future.

“A sad reality I prayed, nurtured and worked tirelessly hard never to experience for the sake of all. A sad reality I now have to accept as I realize that my kids are much grown with a better sense of understanding and knowledge of my pain & struggles regarding them

A sad reality that screams that I won’t live or be around forever and must take care of my health & mental state for the goodness of all.

“May God help me and reward me with all I truly deserve or punish me for all I have done wrong if that be the case. In the end, we will all live with the consequences of our actions. Sad but real and true! Now I have to do and be better for the sake of the same children I fought so hard never to be separated from.

The journey thus far only makes me stronger as I come to terms with what I truly need and deserve for all my relentless hard work & efforts in life. Heartbroken but not shattered yet, I stand tall as I break this sad but true news to the same world that adores my beautiful family & I.

“My wife & I have decided to go our separate ways and headed for an irreconcilable marriage dissolution.

Please respect our privacy and pray for us during this process as we heal and move on with our independent lives while jointly taking care of what we love most, Our children! God bless all

Just In: NLC to proceed on warning strike September 5

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fixed September 5, 2023, to proceed on a warning strike over the unbearable suffering faced by Nigerians after the subsidy removal policy.

President of the NLC, issued the threat on Friday after the Union's National Executive Council.

Labour also berated the Federal Government for interfering in the affairs of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), saying it would do anything to resist such undue interference.