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PDP has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, by agents of the All Progressives Congress – Dele Momodu

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PDP has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, by agents of the All Progressives Congress – Dele Momodu

A key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition, Dele Momodu, on Monday, declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, by agents of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Momodu disclosed this while noting that agents of the APC have hijacked the PDP.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the veteran journalist said: “ADC is a coalition of different political parties and I resigned from the PDP because I saw that we have reached a kind of cul-de-sac, so I’m joining ADC.

“I resigned since and you could see that PDP has been completely hijacked by agents of the ruling party, APC, who insist on staying in PDP while working for APC, it’s a kind of anomaly but it’s okay.

“If I don’t agree with my party, the honourable thing to do is to resign and that’s what I did.”

Momodu also disclosed that he’s monitoring how events unfold in the PDP.

He added: “Apart from being a politician, I’m also a journalist and I monitor events in the PDP and other political parties and it’s almost certain that PDP will not be able to rescue itself from the agent of the ruling party and that was why I left.

“I can’t in good conscience, be in PDP while I work for a coalition or any other party. Anyone who knows me, knows my trajectory will remember that I contested the presidential election in 2011 on the platform of National Conscience Party, and I came to the party from Labour when I realized that Labour was not interested in contesting the presidency at that time. I learnt a lesson from it and got 26,000 votes.

“PDP is at the dead end and some people are desperate, they don’t want to kill it, but to keep it in ICU for whatever purpose and that is why they have refused to leave, they are using it as a cadava room, it’s a shame.”

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NCAA, to sanction any airline that disrupts flights without genuine reasons

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NCAA, to sanction any airline that disrupts flights without genuine reasons

The Federal Government has ordered the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to sanction any airline that disrupts flights without genuine reasons.

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, gave the order in a statement posted on X on Monday.

Achimugu cautioned that situations where airline staff deliberately abandon passengers and leave NCAA Consumer Protection officers to deal with angry customers would no longer be tolerated.

“While one understands the challenges that operators face in our peculiar operating environment, whoever ventures into this business must do it well. We must not always choose the easy way out. Don’t you want to be called ‘world class’?

“Don’t you want to compete at the highest level? If not for the sake of passengers who trust you to fly them safely, then at least for your own pride,” Achimugu said.

According to him, exposing NCAA officials to unnecessary risk while supporting airlines and protecting passengers’ rights was unacceptable.

“For infractions that are sanctionable, the authority will apply the fullest measures possible. We will not abandon the letters of our regulations.

“The Federal Government has instructed that airlines be named and shamed by the NCAA. While not all disruptions are the fault of airlines, operators must comply with the regulations whenever there is a disruption,” he added.

Achimugu confirmed that, in line with directives from the Federal Government and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the “naming and shaming” of erring airlines will commence immediately.

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Senator Ned Nwoko says the people of Delta State were faced with ethnic cleansing and forced to renounce their Igbo identity

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Senator Ned Nwoko says the people of Delta State were faced with ethnic cleansing and forced to renounce their Igbo identity

Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), has recalled how the Anioma people of Delta State were faced with ethnic cleansing and forced to renounce their Igbo identity.

Also, he urged the people of Anioma to fully embrace their Igbo identity and join hands with their eastern brothers in building a stronger and more united Nigeria.

Senator Nwoko spoke in Asaba while addressing participants at the conference organised by Igbo Unification Movement in collaboration with the Ndi na Asu Bia Socio-Cultural Organisation, with the theme “Igbo Bu Ofu” (Igbos are One) in Asaba.

In a statement from his office on Friday, Senator Nwoko commended the organisers for their courage and vision, noting that their efforts align with his long-standing philosophy on Anioma identity and the need for an Anioma State carved out of Delta North.

The Igbo Unification Movement and Ndi na Asu Bia have in recent years become strong advocacy platforms championing the cultural, historical, and political unity of Igbo-speaking communities across Nigeria.

These communities include Anioma (Delta North senatorial district), Igbanke in Edo, and other border areas.

The groups argue that reclaiming a collective Igbo identity is crucial to political strength, cultural revival, and correcting decades of identity distortion.

Nwoko said, “There is no argument about our Igbo-ness. I understand history very well. I have a degree in history. I knowthe migration of the Igbo people, and I know clearly that we, the Anioma, are Igbo.

“The time has come for us to reverse the old narratives that separated us from our brothers across the Niger.”

The Senator, who has been pushing for the creation of Anioma State at the National Assembly, said that the agitation is not about politics or personal ambition,  but about correcting historical imbalances.

He said: “This is not about APC, PDP, or Labour Party. It is about identity, justice, and fairness. 

“I have no interest in being governor, but I want Anioma to stand tall with its own state, with Asaba as its capital. That way, we also fulfil the dream of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, which has always recognised Anioma as one of the Igbo states.”

Civil War 

Nwoko recalled his childhood experience during the Nigerian Civil War when Anioma communities faced ethnic cleansing and were compelled to deny their Igbo identity to survive.

He said that the lingering identity crisis from that era must now give way to truth and reconciliation.

He further praised academics and activists, including Professor Abigail Ogwezzy of the University of Lagos, whose research on Anioma linguistics and history has shed light on the people’s Igbo roots.

Highlighting the wider significance of the gathering, Nwoko said: “The Igbo man is Igbo everywhere, whether from Delta, Imo, or Abia.

“Just like a Chinese man remains Chinese anywhere in the world, Anioma must rise to embrace its identity. That is the only way we can achieve unity and political relevance.”

Nwoko, who is also the Chairman,  Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, urged the Igbo Unification Movement, Ndi na Asu Bia, and other cultural organisations to continue their advocacy, education, and mobilisation, stressing that only through such collective effort can the dream of a united Igbo nation and the creation of Anioma State be realised.

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A five-man gang of gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the wife and daughter APC Chairman

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A five-man gang of gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the wife and daughter APC Chairman

A five-man gang of gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The victims of the incident, which happened at Sakpefu area of the local government, were identified as Hajiya Fatima, the party chairman’s wife, and Amina, his daughter.

It was gathered that the attack occurred on Sunday night when the assailants jumped over the fence into the chairman’scompound, shooting sporadically to instil fear among residents.

The gunmen reportedly broke into one of the rooms where they found the wife and daughter and whisked them away at gunpoint.

A member of the state executive council of the party who craved anonymity confirmed the incident in an interview with newsmen on Monday morning.

“It’s true that our Chairman’s wife and daughter in Patigi were kidnapped last night.

‘I spoke with him this morning, he said he was just lucky not to be kidnapped by the bandits, who jumped over his fence into the compound and started shooting sporadically into the air.

“He said they entered into one of the rooms where they found his wife and daughter and took them away, shooting into the air,” he said in a sober voice.

The gunmen reportedly operated for several minutes before whisking away their victims to an undisclosed location.

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed claims by his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, that he is one of his mentees

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed claims by his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, that he is one of his mentees

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed claims by his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, that he is one of his mentees, stressing instead that his political leaders are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi.

El-Rufai, during a recent appearance on Channels Television, described the Kaduna governor as one of the many people he mentored. 

The ex-governor said, “Uba Sani is one of my mentees. I developed many of them. My greatest pride in life is that I’ve helped elevate many people. I’ve encouraged and mentored many people to greatness. Some even greater than me, and I’m very proud of it.”

But reacting in an interview with TVC on Sunday, Governor Sani said he would not be drawn into personal exchanges, insisting his focus remains on delivering for the people of Kaduna State.

“I don’t think it is necessary for me to respond to that comment because for me it is something I think I have no time to respond to,” he said.

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Instead, Sani named President Tinubu and the late Fawehinmi as the leaders who shaped his political journey. 

“I have so many people that I’ve worked with in my life. Even President Bola Ahmed Tinubu?—?I met him in 1994 at the house of Beko Ransom Kuti, and I still regard him as my leader. Chief Gani Fawehinmi is a leader, a father to me, because during the era of struggle, I lived in his house,” the governor stated.

The governor emphasised that he would not be distracted by individual remarks, adding that his administration remains committed to governance in Kaduna. 

“If someone is speaking about me, I will not comment. However, I can say that I’m focusing on Kaduna. I don’t talk about individuals, my focus is Kaduna. I don’t get distracted, my eyes are on the ball,” he stressed.

Sani was El-Rufai’s political adviser between 2015 and 2019.

Ahead of the 2019 election, El-Rufai supported Sani to replace Shehu Sani as the senator for the Kaduna Central district.

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Family narrates how a rising designer, 29-year-old interior designer, Deborah Eneyi Okwori was killed by ex-lover

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Family narrates how a rising designer, 29-year-old interior designer, Deborah Eneyi Okwori was killed by ex-lover

More chilling details have emerged on how 29-year-old interior designer, Deborah Eneyi Okwori, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, was brutally murdered in her Ogba apartment by her ex-lover, Ugali “Lintez” — despite ending their relationship over a year ago.

According to Deborah’s elder sister, Hope, who spoke to Vanguard Newspaper, the suspect had been stalking the victim relentlessly since their breakup, using different phone numbers and social media accounts to reach her.

“He kept calling and threatening my sister. At one point, he even pretended to be sick, sending photos from a hospital bed to lure her back. My sister blocked him everywhere, but he kept coming back,” Hope said.

Recounting the attack, she added: “On the day of the attack, Wednesday evening, the suspect reportedly disguised as a dispatch rider to gain access into the estate. My sister was the only one at home, as I had left with my other sister for work on the Island. We were on night shift. It was not up to one hour after we left the house in Ogba that I received a call that she had been attacked.

She had locked only the net door. He first cut the gas pipe outside the kitchen, hoping to cause an explosion, but when that failed, he broke the net door, forced his way in and pounced on her. After breaking into the apartment, he repeatedly stabbed Deborah in the back and chest.”

One of the neighbours, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the family’s account.

“We heard Deborah’s voice screaming for help, and when we got inside the apartment, we found her in a pool of blood. The suspect was lying on the floor pretending to be dead. Later, he started shouting that she stabbed him on the neck to create the impression of a fight. But there was no cut on his neck.

By the time we rushed her to the hospital, the doctor confirmed her dead, saying that it was one of the stabs at her back that pierced her lungs deeply.”

Hope also raised suspicions about a phone call earlier that day from the suspect’s mother:

“Ironically, earlier that morning, his mother had placed a call to Deborah. We don’t know why she called her, only for this to happen in the evening. Even his family knows the kind of son they have.”

She revealed that Deborah was not the first target of the suspect’s violent obsession:

“After this incident, we got to know that the girl he dated before also had to relocate because of his threats. He once told my sister that if he didn’t marry Deborah, blood would flow. We thought he was joking. Now, he has fulfilled that threat.”

The family described Deborah as hardworking, easygoing, and on the verge of a major career breakthrough in interiordesign.

“She had just secured her first N13 million contract and was about to sign another. She was building her brand and supporting her younger siblings after our mother’s retirement. Now, he has cut her life short,” Hope lamented.

Calling for justice, the grieving sister insisted:

“We want a thorough investigation. He planned this murder. He should not escape justice.”

Meanwhile, detectives have already visited the crime scene. Confirming the incident, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, DSP Babaseyi B. Oluseyi, said investigations are ongoing and that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further action.

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More Nigerian celebrities opt for surrogacy – here’s why

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More Nigerian celebrities opt for surrogacy – here’s why

Some Nigerian celebrities have not only chosen a path somewhat alien but also chose to make it an open secret, defying the culture of silence by sharing personal journeys with assisted reproductive technology, particularly surrogacy and in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Experiences shared by Nigerian celebrities depict evolving social acceptance of surrogacy over the last decade in Nigeria.

Their decisions, often borne out of medical necessity, have not only expanded the conversation around motherhood but also inspired countless women battling fertility challenges.

A look at those who have chosen to unearth their cherished way forward:

1. Ini Edo: The Pioneer of Openness

Ini Edo who got married at 26, hoping to be done with childbirth at 31 revealed challenges with infertility.

The actress narrated during an interview that she had over six miscarriages and endured multiple failed IVF procedures.

This long and painful journey led her to consider alternative paths to motherhood. She was open about her decision being a last resort, not a “fancy way out.”

She has been very vocal about the emotional and collaborative nature of her surrogacy experience. 

In a public address, she stated, “She wasn’t just a vessel. I was involved every step of the way from prenatal care and medical decisions to emotional bonding during the pregnancy.” 

This was a direct pushback against the common misconception of surrogacy as a transactional, “baby factory” process.

Edo also addressed her status as a single mother, stating that the biological father of her child is not involved in raising the child. This further highlights her modern and unconventional approach to family-building, a topic that resonates with many Nigerian women.

2. Abiola Adebayo: A Voice of Hope for TTC Parents

Abiola Adebayo’s journey resonates deeply with couples “trying to conceive” (TTC) because of her candidness about the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments.

Tribune Online reports that the actress announced this on her Instagram account on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Biola disclosed that she and her husband waited for years and went through several heartbreaking setbacks, including one failed IVF, a canceled surrogate cycle, and three failed surrogate attempts, before successfully welcoming their son.

She wrote, “After one failed IVF. One canceled surrogate circle. Three failed surrogate attempts in two years, God has finally blessed my husband and I with a great son through our surrogate mom.

“Through it all, God has been so good to us and we’re grateful for this great testimony. Thank you Abba Father.”

3. Nike Osinowo: Battling Endometriosis and Proving Age Is Just a Number

Nike Osinowo’s story is a compelling case of a celebrity who overcame a serious medical condition to achieve motherhood later in life.

In October 2013, ex-Miss Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo welcomed a set of twins – a boy and a girl, via a gestational surrogate in the United States of America.

She has been very open about her decades-long battle with endometriosis, a painful condition that made carrying a pregnancy impossible. Surrogacy was a medical necessity for her to have children.

Osinowo’s decision to have twins via a gestational surrogate at the age of 47 challenged societal norms about the “right time” to have children. Her story serves as an inspiration for older women who still desire to become mothers.

Unlike the more recent public journeys of Ini Edo and Abiola Adebayo, Osinowo’s surrogacy was initially met with some controversy and public scrutiny, particularly regarding her marital status at the time. 

What’s in Surrogacy and IVF

Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple who cannot conceive or sustain a pregnancy. 

It comes in two forms: traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate uses her own egg, and gestational surrogacy, made possible through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), where she carries an embryo created from the intended parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm.

While IVF has made gestational surrogacy increasingly common, conversations around it remain limited in Nigeria. 

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Billionaire Femi Otedola was very sceptical because of Mr Eazi’s dreadlocks the first time he met him

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Billionaire Femi Otedola was very sceptical because of Mr Eazi’s dreadlocks the first time he met him

Nigerian billionaire businessman and author, Femi Otedola, has stirred emotions with a heartfelt speech at the wedding of his daughter, Temi, to Afrobeats singer, Mr Eazi.

Speaking at the ceremony, Otedola recounted the first time Temi introduced him to the musician in 2017.

He admitted being sceptical because of Eazi’s dreadlocks but said a spiritual conviction assured him that the singer was destined to be his daughter’s husband.

“In 2017, Temi said she wanted to introduce me to Tosin. I said no problem, bring him. I saw his dreadlocks and thought, well… but something struck me that day. My parents were prophets, so I have that strong intuition. Something told me that this is Temi’s husband. Eight years later, the dream has come true,” Otedola said.

The billionaire further revealed how two near-crises almost disrupted the couple’s plans but insisted the events proved their union was divinely blessed.

He recalled that their engagement in Dubai nearly coincided with the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran, and that a storm later destroyed the tent meant for their wedding.

“This wedding is blessed by my God,” he declared.

In his advice to the newlyweds, Otedola urged Temi to respect her husband and allow him to take the lead, stressing, “He is your husband and boss; no more Daddy, don’t call me.”

He also encouraged Mr Eazi to continue loving his bride, adding that both should avoid involving third parties in their marital issues.

Otedola praised the couple’s shared entrepreneurial drive, describing them as a “match made in heaven.”

Temi and Mr Eazi had tied the knot at Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik, Iceland, in the presence of her siblings, parents, businessman Aliko Dangote, comedian Brodashaggi, and other close associates.

On Friday night, the couple exclusively released their wedding photos to Vogue magazine.

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“I am unstoppable” – Former President Goodluck Jonathan opens up on eligibility to run again

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“I am unstoppable” – Former President Goodluck Jonathan opens up on eligibility to run again

The controversy over the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race took a twist last week when it emerged that a court had cleared the obstacle to his being sworn in for the third time as president.

Critics had cited Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which provides that no elected person in public office in Nigeria shall be sworn in more than twice, basing their argument on the former president’s swearing-in in 2010 after his predecessor, the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, died in office, and 2011 when he won his own election. He left office in 2025 after losing reelection, and Section 137(3) wasn’t law until 2018, three years later, triggering the argument on whether or not the law can apply to him retroactively.

Significantly, some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are pushing for him to contest on the platform of the party the 2027 presidential election.

Sunday Vanguard obtained the judgment of the Federal High Court Yenagoa which heard the case and the trial judge, Hon. Justice Isa H. Dashen, while reviewing the submissions made before him on May 27, 2022, quoted copiously from the Counter-Affidavit in which Jonathan made his case, saying he could not be legally stopped from participating in presidential election in the future based on Section 137(3) of the Constitution.

Dashen agreed with the former president’s position.

Curiously, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which were both joined as Defendants in the suit filed by two persons who described themselves as APC members (Andy Solomon and Ibidiye Abraham), failed to make appearances despite being served with all the processes, forcing the presiding judge to remark that they agreed with all the facts of the case as pleaded by the Plaintiffs and Jonathan who was the First Defendant.

On this, he noted: “As earlier stated, both 2nd and 3rd Defendants (APC and INEC) did not file any processes in response or reaction thereto despite service of the Originating process on them.

NWLR (Part 50) 350, the Apex Court held thus: ‘A Defendant who fails to enter appearance or file Counter-Affidavit in response to the averments in support of the Originating Summons would be presumed to have demurred and admitted the facts deposed to in the Affidavit filed in support of the Originating Summons.

“See the recent case of FUTMINA & ORS VS OLUTAYO (2017)

LPELR- 43827 (SC) and CHEVRON (NIG) LTD VS IMO STATE

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND ORS (2016) LPELR- 41563 (CA), where the Appellate Courts confirmed the above position.

The Jonathan case

Dashen, in his judgment, while referring to Jonathan’s Counter-Affidavit in which he made his case, said: “The 1st Defendant’s Counter-Affidavit is of Twelve (12) paragraphs and is deposed to by one Engr. Peletiri John Debetimi whodescribed himself as an Assistant to the 1st Defendant.

“One (1) exhibit marked as Exhibit EKOI was annexed to the said Counter-Affidavit.

“Exhibit EKOI is a copy of the Official Gazette containing the 4th Alteration to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.

“In summary, the 1st Defendant’s response, as stated in his Counter-

Affidavit, is that he has never been ‘elected’ into the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Two (2) previous occasions.

“The 1st Defendant stated that the oath of office he took on the 6th of May, 2010 was taken upon his ‘Election’ as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The 1st Defendant further asserted that he took the said oath to complete the aborted tenure of the late President Umar Yar’ Adua.

“The 1st Defendant referred the Court to the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of CYRIACUS NJOKU VS.GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN (2015) LPELR-24496 wherein the Court of Appeal held that the oath of office he took on 6th May, 2010 cannot be taken into account in the interpretation of the provisions of Section 137(1) (b) of the Constitution. “The 1st Defendant, thereafter, stated that he has only been elected to the Office of President once and in year 2011.

“With respect to the provisions of Section 137(3) of the Constitution, the 1st Defendant stated that from Exhibit EKOI (i.e. the Official Gazette of the 4th Alteration of the Constitution), ‘Commencement’ date of the said amendment to the provisions of Section 137 of the Constitution therein contained is said to be ‘7th Day of June, 2018’. “Therefore, the 1st Defendant contended that the amendment introduced by sub-section (3) of Section 137 of the Constitution came into effect and became operational from 7th June, 2018.

“On the basis of the foregoing, the Defendant contended that since he took the first oath of office as President in year 2010 and the second oath of office in year 2011 respectively, the 4th Alteration of the Constitution which took effect from th June, 2018 cannot be applied retrospectively to prevent him from exercising his right to contest for the Office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which said right accrued to him since year 2015 before the 4th Alteration to the Constitution was effected.

Three questions

“In his written address, the 1st Defendant formulated three (3) questions for the determination of this Court.

“Whilst the 1st Defendant adopted questions 2 and 3 submitted by the Plaintiffs, he re-phrased question 1 submitted by the Plaintiffs.

“Therefore, the questions submitted by the Plaintiffs and the 1st Defendant are congruent and are not substantially different.

“The questions submitted by the 1st Defendant read as follows:

1. Whether in view of the provisions of:

a. Section 137(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered); and

b. Section 137 (3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered) (as contained in the 4th Alteration (No.16) Act 2017), the 1st Defendant is qualified to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 General Elections.

2. If the answer to 1 above is in the affirmative, then: Whether the

2nd Defendant is entitled to field the 1st Defendant as its presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections.

3. Whether the 3rd Defendant is entitled to disqualify the 1st Defendant from contesting and/or from 2nd Defendant’s presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections.

“Again, at paragraphs 4.00 4.05 of his written address, the 1st Defendant raised a Preliminary Point challenging the locus standi of the Plaintiffs to institute the instant suit.

“I shall deal with this preliminary point whilst considering the substantive Originating Summons.

“On the basis of the foregoing, the 1st Defendant asserted that he is eminently qualified to contest for and/or nominated for election into the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The 1st Defendant therefore urged the Court to discountenance the Plaintiffs’ contentions and answer the questions submitted in the Originating Summons in his favour and against the Plaintiffs and refuse the reliefs sought for by the Plaintiffs”.

For the part of the Plaintiffs, the questions they wanted resolved by the court, according to the judge, are:

1. Whether, in view of the provisions of Section 137(1)(b) and (3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered) and the fact that the 1st Defendant had earlier been sworn-in as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2010 and 2011 respectively, the 1st Defendant is qualified to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 General Elections to be organized by the 3rd Defendant (INEC).

2. If the answer to 1 above is in the negative, then: Whether the 2nd

Defendant (APC) is entitled to field the 1st Defendant as its presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections.

3. Whether the 3rd Defendant (INEC) is entitled to disqualify the 1st Defendant (Jonathan) from contesting and/or from being presented as the 2nd Defendant’s (APC) presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections.

Juxtaposition

Reading his judgment, Justice Dashen said: “Having carefully considered the arguments of the parties, I am of the view that the determination of the application or otherwise of the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 137 of the Constitution to the 1st Defendant lies on the juxtaposition of the date when the 1st Defendant claims to have acquired his present right to be sworn-in as President and the date on which sub- section (3) of Section 137 of the Constitution took effect.

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When I die, nobody will see my corpse, I will fly away — Prophet Odumeje says

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When I die, nobody will see my corpse, I will fly away — Prophet Odumeje says

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred widespread reactions with a startling revelation about his life and ministry.

Speaking during a recent church service, Odumeje declared that his time on earth is limited and that when his journey ends, no one will ever see his body.

“I’m the strongest spiritual man in the world after the general, Emmanuel TB Joshua. We are not many—just two. One has finished his assignment and has returned home. Remaining is the Lion Himself, the dead man. I don’t have much time to spend here. Nobody will see my corpse,” he said, stressing that his mission was not about longevity but about fulfilling a divine mandate.

The preacher explained that his ministry was established to “clear people’s doubt about Jesus Christ,” adding that his central message is anchored on the supremacy of one God and one power.

“Our mission is to clear your doubt about Jesus Christ. Our mission is one God and one power, and that man is Jesus Christ,” he added.

Odumeje, who has gained nationwide attention for his unorthodox style of preaching and deliverance, is no stranger to controversy. His dramatic demonstrations on the pulpit, bold prophecies, and unconventional statements have earned him both staunch supporters and fierce critics.

He often describes himself as the “liquid metal,” “the war,” and “the indaboski bahose”—catchphrases that have become popular among his followers and online audiences.

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One of my greatest testimonies is going from 170kg to 90kg – Eniola Badmus says

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One of my greatest testimonies is going from 170kg to 90kg – Eniola Badmus says

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has taken to social media to reflect on her transformation, particularly her weight loss journey.

Speaking in an Instagram post on Sunday on the occasion of her 43rd birthday, the film star expressed thanks to God for life, growth, open doors and her extraordinary physical transformation.

Badmus disclosed that she has lost an incredible 80 kilograms, going from 170kg to her current 90kg.

The actress, who humorously referred to herself as “Senator Badosky,” described the achievement as “one of my greatest testimonies,” emphasising that the change has been about far more than appearance.

“Happy birthday to me, Senator Badosky. Today, I stand with a heart full of gratitude and joy. I’m thankful to God Almighty for the priceless gift of life, for growth, for open doors, and for the countless blessings that have shaped my journey,” she wrote.

“This year has been one of transformation and new beginnings — I’ve done things I never thought I could, I’ve embraced greater vision, and I’ve experienced God’s faithfulness in ways that leave me in awe.”

Badmus admitted that the journey has been deeply emotional, especially when reflecting on the challenges she has faced in the past.

“I’m especially emotional today because I know what I’ve been through over the years, yet here I am, standing tall in the Lord’s greatness. Truly, I don’t look like what I’ve been through,” she added.

“One of my greatest testimonies is my health journey. From weighing 170kg to now 90kg, I can say it’s been nothing short of God’s excellence in my life. I breathe better, I sleep better, I eat clean, and I live lighter — not just in body but in spirit too.  

“To my beautiful fans, family, and friends who have stood by me through it all…..thank you for your love and support. Today, I celebrate a new year in good health, sound mind, greater opportunities, and abundant joy. Cheers to life, growth, and the best that is yet to come!”

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‘If I can’t have you, no one will’ – How Deborah Moses, was stabbed to death by ex-lover in Lagos

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‘If I can’t have you, no one will’ – How Deborah Moses, was stabbed to death by ex-lover in Lagos

An interior designer, identified as Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, was murdered in Lagos by her ex-boyfriend, months after she ended their relationship.

The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has sparked outrage among family members, neighbours, and rights activists, who are demanding justice for the slain young woman.

A Police officer confirmed the incident to Vanguard Newspaper. He said the case, which was initially reported at the Oko-Oba Division, had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti.

According to reports, the suspect disguised himself as a dispatch rider to gain access to the estate where Deborah lived.

When security operatives became suspicious, he reportedly scaled the fence into the compound and proceeded to her apartment.

It was learned that the suspect first attempted to cause an explosion by cutting the cooking gas pipe outside the house. 

When that plan failed, he allegedly broke into Deborah’s residence and stabbed her multiple times until she died.

A relative of the victim said Deborah Moses ended the relationship over a year ago, but had been repeatedly threatened by the suspect.

“They have broken up for more than a year now. But this guy refused to move on. He keeps making statements like, ‘If I don’t have you, nobody will. If I don’t marry you, blood will flow,’” the relative said.

She added that Deborah had just completed her National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme and was gradually building her career. 

Also, she had been avoiding strange calls and unwanted advances from the suspect before the tragedy.

“Deborah Moses was only trying to find her feet when this tragedy struck,” the grieving sister said.

Neighbours were said to have restrained the suspect after the attack before handing him over to the police.

He is currently in custody, while activists and family members have called for a thorough investigation, warning that the case must not be swept under the carpet.

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