Supreme Court strikes out suit seeking the disqualification of President Buhari in the 2019 presidential election over alleged perjury

The Supreme Court has struck out the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election over alleged perjury.    

The suit was filed by Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris, all legal practitioners. Delivering judgment, the Justice Mary Odili-led panel of five justices held that the case was statute barred and therefore dismissed.

The justices during the introduction of appearances wondered why Abdullahi Abubakar, State Counsel from the Federal Ministry of Justice will be representing a private individual. Abubakar had announced his appearance for the first respondent (General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) in the suit. They warned him to desist from such act of using public office to defend a private litigation.  

#Xenophobia: Oby Ezekwesili petitions President Cyril Ramaphosa over attack on Nigerians in South Africa

Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili on Monday September 2, waded into Xenophobic attack launched against Nigerians in South Africa. 

Recall LIB reported earlier that properties includings cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians was also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video. 

Oby Ezekwesili in her tweets addressed to both President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Buhari, decried the attacks in the country. According to the former President candidate, the maiming and killing of citizens of Nigeria and other African countries in South Africa dishonors everything our collective fight for freedom was about.

We have arrested 1,154 suspected kidnappers in 2019 - Nigerian Police

Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector General of Police says 1,154 suspected kidnappers were arrested across the country between January and August.    

Adamu, who made the disclosure on Monday, September 2nd during the Southwest Geopolitical Zone Security Summit held in Ibadan, said that 147 of the arrests were made in the Southwest.  

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan joins Roma on a 12-month loan (Photos)

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Roma a 12-month loan deal.

Mkhitaryan arrived in Rome on Monday morning (September 2) to finalise the deal and underwent a medical with the Serie A side. He will wear No.77 shirt for the Italian club. 

According to Sky in Italy, Roma will pay Arsenal a loan fee of €3m (£2.7m) with the deal not expected to include an option to buy.

Bukola Saraki and his sons watch Arsenal vs Tottenham match at Emirates stadium (Photo)

The former senate president shared the photo and wrote, 'just getting to the Emirates stadium to watch the NLD (Arsenal vs Tottenham) with my sons, Seni and Niyi. Feels so refreshing to be able to watch the match of great rivals especially with family'.

After the match, he wrote, 'what was a great game to watch. Arsenal  showed a lot of heart coming down from two goals down. Like Arsenal showed us, determination is key to turning things around. It is never too late to turn things around. Wishing you all a great week ahead'.

Okey Bakassi celebrates 18th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ezinne

Okey Bakassi took a look back on how far he has come with his wife Ezinne, as they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. 

Describing his wife as his girlfriend of 31 years, the comedian recounted how his wife said YES to his proposal even though he was living in a boy's quarters in Festac at the time.

According to the Engineer turned Comedian, he promised his wife that they will make it and God answered their prayers. 

Okey Bakassi wrote; 

50 Cent and ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy reunite for their son's 7th birthday (Photos)

50 Cent and his ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy put aside their differences to spend quality time with their son, Sire Jackson on his 7th birthday. 

Instagram users slam Kim Kardashian for letting daughter North West wear hoops

Kim Kardashian shared an adorable photo of herself and daughter North West but Instagram users were more bothered about the hoops on North's ears and they called out Kim for it.

A number of them asked Kim to let daughter North dress her age. Others said letting a child that young wear hoops will cause her earlobes to split early. But some defended Kim.

'I’m a rich man because I have a wife with a rich heart' - Peter Okoye celebrates wife Lola on her birthday

Lola Omotayo, the wife of music star, Peter Okoye is a year older today, September 2, 2019. 

Her husband and father of her two children, Peter Okoye took to Instagram to share some lovely photos of them with the caption: 'I’m a rich MAN because I have a WIFE with a rich HEART. Happy birthday my love @lolaomotayo_okoye . Love you to the moon and back 1million times.'

Aftermath of police invasion, Bobrisky offers to give his giant birthday cakes to any couple getting married this weekend

Following the police invasion that distrupted his planned 28th birthday party, Bobrisky has now offered to give out his birthday cakes to any couple getting married this weekend.

According to him, 'this was supposed to be my birthday cake for my birthday last night before it was cancelled for no reason. Like I used to say my heart is filled with gold but many haters are just looking for my downfall lol. If you are getting married dis weekend pls come and have dis cake. I repeat no amount of hate will change who I am. I will preserved the cake in my freezer at home so don’t be bothered about spoiling'.

He went on to say, 'yesterday would have been my dream day cos have been dreaming to throw a multimillionaire party but sad everything came dis way.. let thank God for life'.

Tonto Dikeh's ex-BFF Blessing Osom shades Bobrisky after policemen disrupted his birthday party

Tonto Dikeh's ex-BFF, Blessing Osom went all out with a shade post against Bobrisky after the cross-dresser's birthday party was disrupted by armed policemen. 

The shade post came just after Bobrisky called out a car dealer, stating that he no longer wants the car he got him for his birthday party. According to him, "there are some people you don't deal with because they have bad luck."

"You are wicked, useless and heartless.....anyone that deal with you is in trouble. I don't need that car you bought for me anymore I want a refund. Guys stay away from dis dude. Their some people you don't deal cos they have bad luck. you have bad luck and you have cost me a lot" Bobrisky wrote. 

However the car dealer lashed out at Bobrisky, revealing that he told his agent to deliver the car to him just for his birthday party even though he's been tolerating him. He also revealed that they had a written agreement on keeping the car till the cross-dresser makes the full payment. 

He wrote; 

Cardi B slams follower who questioned why she's famous

Cardi B lost patience with a troll and slammed the Twitter user for asking why she is still famous.

@Suuggsss tweeted: "Why is Cardi B still famous?"

The 26-year-old rapper saw the tweet and she replied: "Cause bit*** like you keep talking about me... Why you still ugly even with that filter?"

Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi celebrates 30th wedding anniversary with major throwback photo

It's the 30th wedding anniversary of Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Labisi.

The governor shared this epic throwback photo from his wedding day and wrote, 'Labisi, three decades and still counting. Thank you for being an amazing wife, a loving partner, a wonderful mother to Oluwafolajimi and my best friend at all times. Happy wedding Anniversary. JKF to his jewel of inestimable value on their 30th wedding anniversary'.

#Xenophobia: South Africans set properties and cars owned by Nigerians on fire, Nigerian embassy allegedly attacked (video)

The ongoing Xenophobic attack launched by South Africans against Nigerians and other foreigners has seen properties including cars belonging to Nigerians being set on fire. 

The attack on properties belonging to Nigerians occurred just after the South Africans allegedly raided the Nigerian embassy in the country. It was further learnt that some Nigerians are currently hiding in bushes due to the violence meted out by South Africans. 

Here is a video below; 

Southerners have hijacked jobs meant for northerners – Coalition of Northern Groups

The Coalition of Northern Groups on Sunday September 1, lamented over jobs meant for indigenes of Northern states which have allegedly been hijacked by Southerners. 

The spokesperson of the group, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman who alleged that northerners were being denied employment opportunities in the south, added that southerners have taken all the vacant positions meant for indigenes of the northern region as guaranteed by the local content clause of the Federal character provision in the Constitution. He blamed this on the negligence of the political leaders in the region. 

“Whereas, the local content clause stipulates that all levels 01 to 06 positions in every government establishments must go to indigenes of the host communities in the North, the reverse is the case,’’ Suleiman said.

Effeminate dancer, James Brown back to male outfits after disruption of Bobrisky's birthday party

James Brown, the popular effeminate dancer has been restored back to default setting after the birthday party of his benefactor, Bobrisky was disrupted by armed policemen over the weekend.

The cross-dresser in new photos shared on Snapchat, said he had to put on male outfits before his case also gets taken up by authorities. See his photos below; 

Lovely photo of 2face and Annie Idibia as they step out in London

2face and wife Annie Idibia looked lovely as they stepped out together in London yesterday .

Sharing the photo via Instagram, the actress and mother of two wrote: 'Best Thing To Hold Unto In Lifae... Is Each Other #MCM #MCE. '

Cardi B advises followers on how to deal with low self-esteem

Cardi B had a few words for her followers who are dealing with low self-esteem.

A follower struggling with self-esteem issues reached out to the 26-year-old rapper to ask for advice and Cardi said the best way is "self care".

Zodwa Wabantu pictured kissing female fan on the mouth on stage

Zodwa Wabantu was pictured kissing a female fan on the mouth while on stage.

The South African singer/dancer, who is popular for performing pantless, is seen bending from her elevated position on stage to reach the level of one of her female fans. She then gave her a kiss on the mouth as others watched.

Kevin Hart may need surgery following 'Major Back Injury' from Car accident

Kevin Hart may need “major back surgery” from the terrifying car accident that occurred on Sunday, September 1.

The comedian along with Jared Black and Rebbeca Broxterman were in the car. Black, who was driving Hart’s vehicle, reportedly “lost control” of the car in the hills of Malibu.

Hart who suffered a serious back injury is now said to be facing the possibility of undergoing surgery as a result of the injuries. He is currently in a Los Angeles hospital. 

Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi shortlisted as the final three for FIFA's The Best Men's Player award

FIFA has confirmed the three final contenders for the 2019 Best Men's Player award. 

The Football's governing body had initially released a 15-man shortlist, but Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), and Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona) are the final contenders for the award. 

Van Dijk is the favourite to win the award after he was named the Uefa Men's Player of the Year last week ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.

Opinions divided as Big Brother Naija's Cindy is seen washing her hand in her food bowl (video)

Big Brother Naija housemate, Cindy was filmed washing her hand in her food bowl after eating, an act that many considered disgusting, and this led to a debate online as people argued whether it is appropriate or not.

The housemate was filmed eating at a table with other housemates. When she was done, she washed her hand into the plate used in eating.

The video was shared by a number of Twitter and Instagram users as they called her out for it, saying it's a disgusting behaviour and she should have had a separate bowl for that or use the sink.

But some defended her and said there's no harm in what she did, as long as the plates will be washed afterward.

See some comments below.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama reacts to burning of properties owned by Nigerians in South Africa

Nigeria's foreign affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama has reacted to the viral videos of burning and looting of shops and properties owned by Nigerians in South Africa. 

LIB had reported earlier that the violent xenophobic attacks meted out on Nigerians by South Africans, pushed some into hiding in bushes. 

Reacting to the report and viral videos, Onyeama stated that the Nigerian government will be taking definitive measures over the attacks in which there was no effective police protection. 

He tweeted; 

EFCC arrests female suspect on FBI list

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a female suspect cyber fraudster in Edo State.

EFCC said the female suspect (names withheld) worked in collaboration with foreign counterpart in dark web. Head of Benin Zonal Office Muhtar Bello, said the female suspect was involved in obtaining and stealing people’s identification information which she forward to her American collaborators.  

'I love my chocolate very very dark' - Princess Shingle shares a glimpse of her hunky boyfriend who gave her a G-Wagon for Valentine (Photo)

Princess Shingle has finally shared a glimpse of her hunky boyfriend, Frederic, who bought her a brand new G-Wagon for Valentine in February. 

Sharing a shirtless photo of her man with his face strategically cropped out, the curvy Gambian-born actress wrote: 'All mineeeeeeee. I love my chocolate very very dark. my man is a whole snack . I love you so much Frederic, owner of my heart ?? my total package. I doubt I’m ever leaving America oh.' 

Nigerians react in outrage as APCON announces it will begin vetting social media adverts before they can be allowed to go online

The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON, announced that it will begin vetting internet-based adverts and Nigerians are not pleased with this.

According to a statement released by the regulatory body, everyone planning to put out an advert on social media has to ensure that all communication materials are vetted by APCON first before it is exposed to the public.

Nigerian tech entrepreneur challenges Nigerian youths as he shares photo with Botswana's 32-year old Minister of trade

 

Dr Aloy Chife, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur based in Ghana shared a picture he took with Botswana's Minister of Trade who is only 32-years old.

 

 

He then challenged Nigerian youths to rise up to the task of building their future rather leaving it to leaders who continue to ruin the country. 

 

All Obas in Ibadan drop their crown

The new 21 obas in Ibadan land who turned up for the ongoing Southwest security summit at the International Conference Centre in University of Ibadan on Monday September 2, appeared in common hats which meant they've reportedly dropped their crowns, surrendering to the Olubadan of Ibadan land Oba Saliu Adetunji.

The 21 Obas appeared with the Olubadan at the event two years after they were crowned by the immediate past Governor of Oyo state Abiola Ajimobi. 

While the controversy lasted, the Olubadan maintained that the state Governor has no right to independently elevate his chiefs. He further stated that their reconciliation will only work out if the Obas drop their crowns while waiting for their time to ascend the throne of the Olubadan in line with the custom. The new Obas however stood their ground, claiming their crowning was already gazetted by the state government.

Beautiful four-generation photo of T-Boss's grand mother, her mother, sister Wendy, and Wendy's daughter

T-Boss's sister, Wendy shared an adorable four-generation photo featuring her grandmother, mother, herself, and her daughter.

The beautiful photo was taken by new mum, T-Boss.

Mercy and Ike become the first-ever joint head of house in Big Brother Naija

Big Brother Naija housemates and couple, Ike and Mercy have made history by becoming the first-ever joint head of house in the reality show. 

During the HOH competition, the pair won the game of throwing balls into the cup and had to be made the joint head of house for the week.

When Biggie told them to decide who will get the HOH immunity this week, Mercy agreed to let her boo Ike have it.

Osun PDP lawmakers sacked by tribunal

Two Osun People's Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers have been sacked by the election petitions tribunal which sat today September 1, in Osogbo the state's capital. 

Bamidele Salam, a House of Representatives member representing Ede federal constituency was sacked by the tribual on grounds of electoral malpractices. Results from four local government areas in the constituency were cancelled by the tribunal which ordered a rerun. 

Ex-Cambodian provincial governor jailed for 13 years for killing his mistress

Former Takeo provincial governor Lay Vannak was on Monday September 2, handed a 13-year jail sentence by a Cambodian court after being found guilty of murdering his mistress. 

The 36-year-old former Governor's mistress, Chev Sovathana was found dead at her home in Takeo province’s Daun Keo city in January 2018. The deceased was found hanging in her rented villa in southern Takeo province, misleading local police into announcing it was a case of suicide at first. 

William Abada Iwuchukwu bags award for humanitarian services in Amsterdam

Amsterdam based international business man, philanthropist and show promoter William Abada Iwuchukwu has bagged yet another award, this time for humanitarian services. After celebrating the 10th anniversary of Abada Iwuchukwu Foundation (AIF) last year for empowering more than 300 widows and widowers including 24 less privileged in the Eastern part of Nigeria, a body known as Youths for Human Rights under the umbrella of United Nations, Netherlands chapter has chosen him as the 2019 Humanitarian Awards recipient.

On his acceptance speech, he thanked the organizers and attendees for coming out in numbers. He urged everyone to do good for humanity because good deeds brings about good luck which we all need in all our endeavors.

123 Jigawa men sue Lagos government for N1bn over detention

The Lagos state government has been dragged to court by the 123 indigenes of Jigawa state detained over the weekend by operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit). 

The detained men led by one Abdullahi Yakubu filed their lawsuit before a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday September 2, demanding N1bn reparation from the state government for profiling and detaining them.

Other respondents in the lawsuit marked FHC/L/CS/1519/19 include the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the Chairman of the task force, Mr. Yinka Egbeyemi as well as the Attorney-General of Lagos State.

'I'm so disturbed' - Cassper Nyovest reacts to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Rapper. Cassper Nyovest has reacted to the recent wave of Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Cassper took to Twitter to register his displeasure saying, 'I can't believe this shit. Im soooo disturbed. What's going on in their heads? South African Men. What the actual fuck?'.

The recent wave of attacks on foreigners has seen many people killed and properties worth millions burnt and destroyed.