Today's Headlines:Reps speaker appoints Eniola Badmus as SSA on social events and public hearing, Jigawa Rep, Isa Dogonyaro is dead
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Actress, Eniola Badmus, has secured an appointment as the special adviser to the speaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tanudeen Abbas, on social events and public hearings.
Reacting to the news of her appointment, on Friday, May 10, some Nigerians congratulated her for her hard work which led to the appointment while some criticized the title of the appointment.
TaoFeek182 wrote: “A well-deserved appointment. Your doggedness and dedication to your political party before and after the elections can’t be overlooked. This is a reward for passion. Congratulations Eniola Badmus!”
“Wetin person wey need to advise wan advise another person Nigeria ehnnn 🤡,” #Mobolaji_Szn asks
A user of X, #Tinuola_baby wrote: “She really worked for it, congratulations Actress Eniola Badmus as the SA to Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.”
“What the hell is that Appointment to Eniola Badmus?” Another X user #DimejiofLagos_ wondered.
#_tobyblush wrote: “That has always been her aim and she has finally accomplished it. The selfish interest is too loud. Jokes on anyone that thinks she’s actually going to do anything.
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The House of Representatives has announced the death of Hon Isa Dogonyaro a member representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the 10th Assembly.
Dogonyaro passed away after a brief illness.”
“Hon. Isa Dogonyaro was a dedicated and passionate legislator who served his constituents and the nation with utmost commitment.
“He was a pillar in the House, contributing significantly to the development of legislation, particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, where he served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee.
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Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Thursday, hinted that he may not produce another album after the next one.
Davido has been in the news lately for his online brawl with his colleague, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid.
He was online again on Thursday night, this time, while reacting to some recent doctored pictures of his, the ‘Unavailable’ crooner claimed that some persons desperately want him out of the industry.
“Yall niggas want me out the game that bad ?? Oya after next album I no do again. So una fit get peace,” he wrote on his X handle.
On Wednesday, the singer dropped visuals for “Kante” featuring super gifted singer, Fave, off his “Timeless” album.
Directed by Dammy Twitch, the video seamlessly blends scenes of Davido and Fave taking centre stage in a club setting with vibrant, eye-catching locations.
Davido announced the “Kante” video marked the end of the “Timeless” era as he looked at many more milestones.’
BREAKING: Nigerian Court Refuses To Vacate Arrest Warrant Against Yahaya Bello, Says Kogi Ex-Governor Has Shown No Regard For Law
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Justice Nwite gave the order on Friday while ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the court should not hear any preliminary objection by the former governor until he appears in court to take a plea on 19 counts of fraud filed against him.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to set aside the order of warrant of arrest issued on April 17, against Kogi State's former governor, Yahaya Bello.
Justice Nwite gave the order on Friday while ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the court should not hear any preliminary objection by the former governor until he appears in court to take a plea on 19 counts of fraud filed against him.
Bello had also filed an application through his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, asking that the warrant of arrest issued against him by the court should be set aside.
But in his ruling, Justice Nwite agreed with the EFCC lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro, that no application from Bello should be taken until he appears in court to take a plea.
"The application of the complainant (EFCC) is meritorious and granted as prayed," Justice Nwite held.
The court held that a party in disobedience of a valid court order should not be given the opportunity to be heard by a court until the party obeys the order.
The judge stated that it would have been more "honourable" for former Governor Bello to obey the court by appearing for his arraignment on April 17, 18 or 23, stressing that an order of court subsists and is binding until set aside by a superior court on appeal.
Justice Nwite said the "deliberate refusal" of Bello to appear in court is targeted "to avoid arraignment and an attempt to frustrate" this court from doing its adjudicatory work.
"The defendant cannot sit in the comfort of his home and dictate what he wants the court to do.
"The defendant clearly has shown no atom of regard and respect for the court, and is taking this court for granted by disobeying and frustrating judicial proceedings,” the court held.
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