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FG, ASUU resume negotiations on controversial 2009 agreement

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday resumed talks on the 2009 agreement. Wale Babalakin, the Chairman, Federal Government Re-negotiation team, while briefing journalists in Abuja, after a meeting that lasted six hours said he was hopeful the meeting would yield positive results.

INEC releases timetable for Rivers election

INEC has released a schedule of activities for the completion of the outstanding elections in Rivers. The electoral body stated that the process for the election earlier suspended on March 10, 2019, will resume with a stakeholder meeting on March 30.

According to INEC in a release signed by the Head of Department, Voter Education, and Publicity, Edwin Enabor, resumption of collation and announcement will hold between April 2 and 5.

Court fixes May 22 to hear case of $9m allegedly linked to Patience Jonathan

According to Channels, the suit filed by the wife of the former president, Patient Jonathan, challenging a No Debit Order” placed on some banks came up for mention on Wednesday at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos The four bank accounts in contention have a combined total of about $9m. Justice Chukwujeku Aneke is hearing the matter for the first time after the elevation of the former trial judge, Justice Mohammed Idris. Justice Idris has been elevated to the Court of Appeal

Some states enjoy almost 24 hrs supply – Fashola

Speaking on Wednesday at a programme on Channels Television, the minister of power, works and housing Babatunde Fashola said that some states in the country now enjoy almost 24hrs of electricity. Furthermore, he said the increase in electricity supply is as a result of the increase in transmission capacity.

I’ll run for deputy senate president – Uzor Kalu

Former governor of Abia, Uzor Kalu, has made his interest public in contesting the position of the deputy senate president in 9th national assembly.

Speaking with journalists at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, Kalu said he was aware that the APC, which had the majority in the senate, had zoned the senate president position to the north-east and the deputy-senate president to the north-west.

Read » The Big 5: INEC releases timetable for Rivers election; I’ll run for deputy senate president – Uzor Kalu | Other top stories on YNaija

Leading Lender, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has taken another major leap in the retail and mobile banking segments of the Nigerian financial services industry. It has launched a new product called FCMB Easy Account. Described as banking made accessible to all, a significant and value-added feature of this product is that the telephone numbers of the customers, without the first digit, serve as their respective account numbers. The Account is an enhanced version of its *329# USSD platform.

In a statement, the Bank explained that FCMB Easy Account has been designed to make banking accessible to all Nigerians and will help to achieve the laudable goal of financial inclusion for most Nigerians as set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It is a product open to all, particularly to meet the needs of low-income earners and the unbanked segment of the society. It enables the account holders have access to convenient and secured financial services, irrespective of their locations.

The Bank stated that the self-service, stress-free and secured FCMB Easy Account, is available on all GSM networks in Nigeria. It enables everyone in any location in Nigeria (rural, urban or remote) open an FCMB Easy account and carry out banking transactions on their mobile phones, even if there are no banks physically located at the area. All they need to do is dial *329# from their mobile phones and follow the instructions. Internet service availability which has been a major constraint to mobile banking service access is not required for FCMB Easy Account, as the account operates on the USSD platform.

FCMB Easy Account customers can send and receive money to and from friends, families and business partners across all banks in Nigeria. They can also deposit funds into their accounts at over 100,000 agents and banking locations of FCMB and other banks and mobile money operators in Nigeria. FCMB Easy account customers can also use their accounts for airtime purchase, bill payments and other payments.

With a clear understanding of its market and environment, FCMB is well positioned to continue to create value by delivering exceptional services, while enhancing the growth and achievement of the personal and business aspirations of its customers.

Dial *329# to get started!
For more information about FCMB Easy Account, visit www.fcmb.com/easy-account.

Read » Something easy is here! Your phone number is your account number on YNaija

Introducing White Walker by Johnnie Walker

Send a raven – Scotch has officially entered the realm. In collaboration with HBO^® and Game of Thrones, Johnnie Walker has unveiled the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker. This limited-edition Scotch Whisky is inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on the hit show – the White Walkers – and is here for fans to enjoy as anticipation builds towards the final season.

Known by their icy blue eyes and led by the Night King, the undead army of White Walkers have emerged from the Frozen North bringing with them the chill of winter and now a limited-edition whisky that evokes their icy world. Created by whisky specialist George Harper, alongside the small team of expert blenders at Johnnie Walker, this innovative whisky is best served directly from the freezer, echoing the chilling presence of the White Walkers.

The bottling brings you right to the Frozen North with an icy white and blue design along with the iconic Johnnie Walker Striding Man now fashioned in armour to fit in among the ranks of the Night King’s forces. Utilising temperature-sensitive ink technology, fans will be reminded that “Winter is Here” from an unexpected graphic icy reveal on the bottle when frozen.

The Scotch has notes of caramelised sugar and vanilla, fresh red berries with a touch of orchard fruit and features Single Malts from Cardhu and Clynelish – one of Scotland’s most Northern distilleries. Blender George Harper used the Frozen North as his starting point for creating White Walker by Johnnie Walker. He said: “Whiskies from Clynelish have endured long, Scottish winters, not dissimilar to the long periods endured by the Night’s Watch who have ventured north of the wall – so it was the perfect place to start when creating this unique whisky.”

“We knew there was fan appetite for a Game of Thrones whisky and once we saw the vision from Johnnie Walker for a way to collaborate we knew the idea was perfect and the time was now. From the beginning, they understood that we wanted to create something special, and they’ve accomplished that with White Walker by Johnnie Walker. We’re confident fans will enjoy sipping this delicious whisky as they wait for season eight and beyond,” said Jeff Peters, Vice President, Licensing & Retail at HBO.

White Walker by Johnnie Walker is available in Shoprite, Spar, Game and other retails stores near you a price point of N14,000 Nigerian SRP: N14,000 for 700ml (41.7% ABV).

For more information on White Walker by Johnnie Walker, please visit: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en/our-whisky/limited-edition-whiskies/white-walker-johnnie-walker/ and follow @Jniewohnalkernigeria on Facebook and @johnniewalkerng Twitter and @johnniewalkerng on Instagram.

Read » Game of Thrones®- Inspired Whisky is here in celebration of the hit TV Series on YNaija

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has on Thursday revoked the bail granted to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and ordered his re-arrest following his failure to appear in court after his bail was granted in April 2017.

Trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako who gave the order on Thursday, also ruled that the trial must continue while directig that a fresh date for the continuation should be given by parties so that the matter will continue in Mr Kanu’s absence.

The case was subsequently adjourned till June 18.

The IPOB Leader who is facing charges of treasonable felony at the Federal High Court in Abuja, since October 2015 when he was arrested in Lagos, was granted bail in April 2017 after 18 months in detention by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja,with stringent conditions most of which he has flouted, before his disapperance on the 14th of September 2017.

Read » Just In: Court revokes Nnamdi Kanu’s bail; orders his re-arrest on YNaija

Manchester United has finally cemented Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s position as the team’s permanent manager. The team in making the announcement early Thursday said that Solskjaer was given a three-year deal following his successful run with the team as interim manager.

Ed Woodward, Executive Vice Chairman of the team expressed his satisfaction with the appointment and believes that the team’s future looks promising with Solskjaer leading the way.

“Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves. More than just performances and results, Ole brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, coupled with a desire to give young players their chance and a deep understanding of the culture of the club.

This all means that he is the right person to take Manchester United forward. I want to thank Ole and the coaching team for everything they have done so far and congratulate him on this richly deserved appointment. The fans and everyone at the club are behind him as he looks to take us where we need to be and build the next stage of our history,” he stated.

In a statement Solskjaer released after attaining his new position, he revealed:

“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club. It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here. The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we’ve done so far.

This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’m beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.”

Since joining the team, Solskjaer has managed to lead the team’s campaign in the UEFA Champions League farther than anyone expected. This is as he managed to catapult the team to a good enough position that may see them end rank as one of the top four teams in the English Premier League at the end of the season.

Solskjaer’s record since joining the team reads 19 games played, 14 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost. Leaving fans with the question, ‘Who else is there to appoint?’ Indeed, the man’s impressive record is enough to have landed him the job a while ago.

The team is scheduled to face Spanish giants, Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions league.

Read » Alas! Solskjaer’s finds a permanent spot at Old Trafford on YNaija

Ishaya Bako’s highly anticipated political thriller ‘4^th Republic’ has been confirmed to hit Nigerian cinemas from April 12, 2019. Starring Kate Henshaw as ‘Confluence state’ governorship candidate ‘Mabel King,’ the film follows a hotly contested gubernatorial election and one woman’s quest to take back the seat she believes she rightfully won against all odds.

“4^th Republic’ explores the dynamics of politics in Nigeria today,” explained director Ishaya Bako. There are a multitude of factors at play; the violence that mars our polls, the new trend of fighting for justice at the tribunals and the roles we as a society assign to women who aspire to powerful positions,” he added.

Watch trailer here:

After the gruesome murder of her campaign manager Sikiru (Jide Attah), gubernatorial aspirant Mabel King (Kate Henshaw) challenges the victory of the incumbent, Idris Sani (Sani Mu’azu) for her mandate. While Governor Sani’s associate, St. James (Bimbo Manuel) and Ike’s Law School rival, Danladi (Yakubu Mohammed) attempt to subvert the course of justice by eliminating witnesses, King is supported by her loyal aide Ike (Eyinna Nwigwe), and Sikiru’s daughter Bukky (Linda Ejiofor).

‘4th Republic’ is written by Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki. The film is co-produced by Griot Studios Ltd. and Amateur Heads Productions with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as Producers. The film is funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).

4th Republic is set for release in cinemas across Nigeria from April 12^th 2019. It is distributed by FilmOne Distribution.

Media partners include YNaija, WildFlower PR and Company, BellaNaija, Cable Lifestyle, Plus TV, African Movie Channel (AMC), Goldmyne TV, Nigerian Women Diaries, FabMumNG. The Film is sponsored by Bima Shelter, Polaris Bank, GSCL and Dunes Continental.

Read » Guns, ballots and courtrooms! Ishaya Bako’s 4th Republic heads to cinemas April 12 (Watch Trailer) on YNaija

The International Women’s Day Conference 2019 hosted by 100 Women.Ng held in Lagos, Nigeria on the 21^st of March 2019. The theme of this year’s conference was: “Balancing for Better; The Rise of the Female Economy.”

Every year 100Women.ng organizes the International Women’s Day Conference in commemoration of women’s history month. The Conference this year brought together women from various sectors i.e. government, private sector, academia, small business owners, professionals and housewives. These Women gathered to discuss various issues limiting women in Nigeria.

Speakers at the conference included Tara Fela Durotoye CEO House of Tara, Funke Bucknor CEO Zapphire events, Rashidat Adebisi Head Retail Division Axa Mansard Plc, Nollywood Actress Beverly Naya amongst others. The 2019 BRYNE Program was launched: BRYNE is SME100Africa mentorship series where industry leaders (mentors) pair up with women (Mentees) to be mentored to reach new heights in their various businesses, careers and personal lives. The event included Keynote address, Panel sessions, fire-side chats, exhibitions, question and answer segments and the mentorship session.

The first panel Breaking New Frontiers focused on how women can pioneer new industries and re-invent themselves to be consistent in their efforts to achieve their goals. 100 women whose businesses and initiatives are affecting positively lives of women and girls were recognized and awarded.

There was a Fire Side Chat with Beverly Naya which focused on Skin the documentary produced by Beverly Naya, which identifies the meaning of beauty in all shades of black.

The event rounded up by the DSVRT (Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team) and BRYNE Session. The event was proudly supported by Axa Mansard Plc.

For more information kindly go to: www.100women.ng or call 09027152722, 08177743650.

Read » Rise of the female economy takes centre-stage as SME100Africa holds International Women’s Day Conference on YNaija

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Just In: Court revokes Nnamdi Kanu’s bail; orders his re-arrest

Alas! Solskjaer’s finds a permanent spot at Old Trafford

The Big 5: INEC releases timetable for Rivers election; I’ll run for deputy senate president – Uzor Kalu | Other top stories

Read » The YNaija Cover – the 28th of March on YNaija

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Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and directed that his trial on charges of treasonable felony should proceed in his absence. The judge, Justice Binta Nyako, whose decision was anchored on the provisions of Section 352(4) of the Administrative of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, said Kanu had failed to appear in court since April 25, 2017 without any reasonable explanation.

Appeal court affirms gov. Kayode Fayemi’s election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the victory of Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last governorship election held in Ekiti.

A three-man panel of the court, in judgment a moment ago, dismissed the appeal by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the election. Kolapo Olusola for lacking in merit.

INEC presents certificate of return to Tambuwal, deputy, assembly member

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday presented certificates of return to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his running mate, Alhaji Muhammad Mannir Dan Iya. Also presented with similar certificates of return were the 30 state assembly members elect.

Presenting the certificates, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Sokoto, Kebib and Zamfara states, Mrs. Amina Zakari said the commission remains committed to the course of ensuring smooth and transparent conduct of elections

INEC issues certificate of return to El-Rufai

Kaduna state Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has called on the people of the state to shun division and strife, but contribute to building more secured communities for enduring peace. El-Rufai made the appeal after receiving his Certificate of Return from INEC on Thursday in Kaduna. He said the people should not allow the divisions and pains of the past to shape the state’s destiny, “as the future can be better when people work together.”

Adamawa supplementary election result collation moves to 8pm, Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the collation of result of the Adamawa governorship supplementary election will begin by 8 pm on Thursday. Kasim Gaidam, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), confirmed the development to NAN in Yola.

Gaidam explained that the exercise would begin at the Adamawa Governorship Election collation centre at INEC state headquarters in Yola.

Read » The Late 5: Appeal court affirms gov. Kayode Fayemi’s election; INEC issues certificate of return to El-Rufai | Other stories on YNaija

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers.

Here are the ones we saw today:

I have over 15 pairs of boxers. If we’re dating and you get me boxers for my birthday we’re breaking up

— Chemical Brother (@chemicalbrodar) March 28, 2019

You are cheap, sit down.

When you feel you’re broke, the sense to eat healthy suddenly kicks in.

— Onwumere Divine (@dunoworld) March 28, 2019

You are always broke bro, say the truth.

If u haven’t sex this year (2019), may God bless u financially!!!

— Moneybag (@amishaqrab) March 28, 2019

AMENNNNN

4 more years of this? pic.twitter.com/Dj8RoIR1az

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) March 28, 2019

If you are having a hard time processing topics and issues stay off social media.

— #YAJI (@yemialadee) March 28, 2019

Yemi, this same advice goes for you too.

Tiwa Savage’s #fvckyoucover is packed with subs (allegedly)

— Ayomide Tayo (@AOT2) March 28, 2019

Read » Today’s Noisemakers: Ben Murray-Bruce, Yemi Alade, Ayomide Tayo, Others on YNaija

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Oyetola ask Appeal Court to reverse tribunal decision

Determined to retain his seat, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun, has asked the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to set aside the tribunal judgment that declared Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the valid winner of the gubernatorial election that held in the state in September 2018.

Court orders INEC to investigate Ifeanyi Ubah

A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to investigate the Senator-elect for Anambra South senatorial district, Ifeanyi Ubah, and the returning officer, Prof M.N Umenweke over criminal allegations leveled against them in the February 23, 2019 National Assembly election in the district.

INEC declares Fintiri winner of Adamawa guber election

Rt Hon Umaru Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner of the Adamawa State governorship election. This followed the conclusion of collation of results of the supplementary governorship election which was conducted in 44 polling units in 14 local government areas of the state on Thursday.

Osinbajo blames past government for Nigeria’s lack of progress

The major problem facing Nigeria is lack of integrity on the part of its leaders, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo said the ugly trend reared its head more especially with past leadership of the country. He made these remarks while speaking at the 11th colloquium of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday.

Tinubu opposes Buhari adminstration’s plan to increase VAT

The national leader of Nigeria’s ruling party has opposed the federal government’s plan to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT). He said an increase in VAT will reduce the purchasing power of Nigerian consumers and is capable of increasing hardship in the country.

“This is why I appeal on Mr Osinbajo (Yemi) and his team to put a huge question mark on any increase on VAT please…” Tinubu said.

The APC national leader spoke Thursday during the 11th colloquium event marking his 67th Birthday celebration at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Read » The Big 5: Oyetola tells Appeal Court to nullify Adeleke’s victory, INEC declares Fintiri winner of Adamawa guber election | Other top stories on YNaija

Former Acting Governor of Adamawa and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 governorship election held in the state, Ahmadu Fintiri, has been declared winner of the election, polling 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who got 336,386 votes.

According to the results declared early Friday in Yola by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Andrew Haruna, Senator Abdul-Azeez Nyako of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Emmanuel Bello of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) scored 113,237 votes and 29,792 votes to place third and fourth respectively.

Fintiri, who is also a former Speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly led the APC candidate in the March 9 governorship election by 32,476 votes but the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the governorship poll inconclusive on the grounds that the margin of the lead between the PDP and the APC candidates was less than the 40,988 votes that were cancelled, prompting a supplementary election in 44 polling units across 14 local government areas of the state.

The victory of the PDP in the Adamawa elections brings to three out of six, states won by the opposition in the North East geo-political zone, after the win of its gubernatorial candidates in Bauchi and Taraba, while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) which won Gombe for the first time, retained control of Borno and Yobe.

Read » Ahmadu Fintiri defeats Governor Bindow of Adamawa; hands PDP 3rd governorship win in the North East on YNaija

Nigeria’s Obiageli Ezekwesili, who was in 2018 honored as one of Albert Einstein Foundation Genius 100, has joined other global thought leaders in Florida, United States of America, to launch the world’s first 3D book, #VisionOfTheFuture, a collection of thoughts from selected visionaries titled, ‘Genius: 100 Visions of the Future’.

Ezekwesili, who was selected among “the leading visionaries of our time” by the Foundation, signed the book designed in the likeness of Einstein.

Printed and bound layer-by-layer through a technologically advanced laser-printing process, the initial prototype of the book was printed at the International Space Station in collaboration with NASA, the Japanese Space Agency, and the European Space Agency.

Other notable #Genius100 honorees include Paulo Coelho, author of ‘The Alchemist’; Barbara Streisand, award-winning entertainer; Ridley Scott, film director/producer; Gro Harlem Brundtland, former prime minister of Norway, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia.

Also recently, Ezekwesili who is a former vice-president of the World Bank for Africa, was Keynote Speaker and recipient of the Vanguard Woman of the Year Award presented by Howard University, in recognition of “her trail blazing contribution to Africa and global development and for setting a path for younger generations.”

Speaking on the worldwide themec at the International Women’s Day Celebration held at the University’s Interdisciplinary Research Building, Washington D.C, Ezekwesili emphasized that it was important for government and business to collaborate in deliberate policies and actions to increase the number of girls and women in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics.

She stressed that leaders and decision-makers in government and business wield enormous power to champion the cause of girls and women and remove cultural, economic, structural, systemic and institutional barriers that prevent their maximum contribution to development.

The event included a moderated panel featuring Hauwa Ibrahim, Ph.D. human rights lawyer and winner of the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize, Obiageli Ezekwesili, and moderated by seasoned international broadcast journalist, Linord Moudou.

Read » #Genius100 honoree Obiageli Ezekwesili joins other global thought leaders to unveil world’s first 3D book, receives Howard University’s Vanguard Award on YNaija

TECNO Mobile, the most popular mobile phone brand in Africa, recently did a survey on mobile phone user behavior and it revealed some interesting facts.

Apps downloaded by users are the most frequently used by mobile phone owners. Social media applications took the biggest piece of the pie – about 56% in total.

Coming in at number 1, WhatsApp took up the largest piece of the pie. 88% of the time, people use WhatsApp to chat, send images, make video and voice calls, connect with their friends, loved ones and acquaintances as well as business partners.
The number 2 position went to the Browser app. 65% of the time people user their browser app to start their daily visits to scores of entertainment, news and sports websites.
The number 3 position went to the popular Facebook app with 13.92%. This percentage represents the huge number of people who use the social media platform to share and connect with friends and loved ones.

Based on other reports about Europe and North America, the situation is not the same as in Africa. The African situation is as colorful as it is unique. TECNO has proved to be a company with deep understanding of African markets and their distinct cultural influences. That explains why it provides solutions that make a difference in the lives of citizens of every socio-economic class.

For over 12 years, TECNO has delivered on the promise of world-class smartphones that appeal to millions of Africans at large. And recently, we learnt that TECNO is going to launch the new TECNO SPARK 3. Good news for SPARK fans – SPARK 3 will feature AI technology and ultra-bright front flash. SPARK 3 (16GB RAM + 2GB ROM version) will also run on HiOS 5.0 and Android 9.0 Pie. The device comes with the MTK 6761 processor and a 2.0GHz more powerful CPU that ensures a more enjoyable experience when using WhatsApp, surfing the web and socializing on Facebook!

Read » TECNO Survey of User Habits in Africa: WhatsApp Ranks No.1, Browser ranks No.2 and Facebook ranks No.3 on YNaija

Here are the stories that drove conversation today:

Allocation of appointments will be on merit, national spread – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that merit and national spread will be his guiding principle in the allocation of political offices in his second term. He said this on Friday while receiving the leadership of CAN who came to congratulate him for his re-election at the February 23 presidential election at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja, President Buhari assured theChristian leaders that he was committed to leave Nigeria better than he met it in 2015.

Asset declaration charges against me ”invalid, useless” – Onnoghen

The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has described the allegations and evidence brought against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as invalid. Onnoghen said this through his counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, on Friday. He is facing a six-count charge before the CCT for allegedly failing to declare his asset after 2005

Tribunal dismisses Ononoghen’s no-case submission

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has dismissed a no-case application brought by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen.

Onnoghen had earlier on Friday dismissed charges of false asset declaration against him as “useless and invalid”, saying the Code of Conduct Bureau failed to follow its standard operations procedure in raising the charges.

Sanwo-Olu gets certificate of return as Lagos governor-elect

Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, were on Friday presented with their certificates of return by INEC at the commission’s office in Sabo, Yaba. “We are taking up this leadership and saying that the confidence that you have put in us will not be put to shame. We will not misuse the confidence that you have put in us,” Sanwo-Olu said.

Court dismisses suit seeking to cancel Adamawa guber election

Justice Abdulazeez Waziri of the Yola High Court has dismissed a case brought by the candidate of the Movement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD), Eric Theman, seeking cancellation of the Adamawa governorship election.

The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence. Theman had argued that the Adamawa governorship election should be cancelled and a fresh election held because his party’s logo was omitted by the electoral commission, INEC, on the ballot papers.

Read » The Late 5: Asset declaration charges against me ”invalid, useless” – Onnoghen; Sanwo-Olu gets certificate of return as Lagos governor-elect | Other stories on YNaija

Here are the ones we saw today:

Do you guys realise how problematic it is for the pastor/priest to say “you may now kiss the bride”?

I mean did the woman give you the consent to kiss her?

CONSENT, CONSENT.

The society will never let us rest…. and we will keep DISRUPTING the patriarchy

— ISIMBI (@SamiraIsimbi) March 29, 2019

A Christian wedding is already patriarchy but go off Queen.

Lmaooo Nigerian parents kill me, my baby cousin is dressed as an Egyptian prince for cultural day, yet his mom sent moin moin. Do they eat moin moin in Egypt?

— Ada (@Fikkles__) March 29, 2019

If you shape the moin moin like a pyramid, it becomes Egyptian!

Build Pedestrian Bridges, we will not use it
Install Traffic Lights, we’ll beat it
Position Refuse Bins, we’ll rather dump on roads & in drains
Build road with 4 lanes, we’ll turn it into 1
– 1 lane for danfo, okada & keke
– 1 lane for traders
– 1 lane for car shop#WeNeedToFixUs

— Yinka Ogunnubi (@yinkanubi) March 29, 2019

We are all mad in this country.

The funniest scene in a Yoruba film to me was when Pasuma was toasting one chick in 3/4 trousers and he goes “o n shako, instead ko fe mi ki gbogbo shokoto e ba’le”. I almost died!

— T. Rankïn’ ∆ (@AfroVII) March 29, 2019

Aunty Rankin, translation?

Nigerian clubs and enabling debtors.
Businesses should prefer rich people but they prefer famous people.
If a rich person isn’t famous enough they might not even let you into the club.

— Written By (@DamiElebe) March 29, 2019

Blame it on capitalism and patriarchy.

Every Nigerian be like

“AH! GTBANK, I hope my money is safe Sha”

— DADDY THE BOY (@DaddyTheBoy) March 29, 2019

Even the ones who don’t put money in banks!

GTBank has 231 branches, 17 Cash Centres, 18 e-branches, 41 GTExpress, more than 1165 ATMs in Nigeria. Operates in Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya & Rwanda. It has also expanded to the United Kingdom. Can’t they pay Innoson N8.8billion?

— Youngichu IFB (@youngichu) March 29, 2019

JAMB question!

MANY will try but won’t be able to serve looks like these pic.twitter.com/Q0B2J2hj6T

— efé. (@omohsefe) March 29, 2019

He’s a legend, we stan so hard.

2.4B don reach 8.7B in 5years.
Make GTbank sef test wetin Interest dey do their customers for body
#InnosonTakesOverGTB

— Bam Bam (@wastedtwits) March 29, 2019

A Writ of FiFa only means Innoson Motors can sell property of GTB equivalent to the judgement debt (N8.8bn).

It doesn’t translate to Innoson Motors having a share of GTB or GTB customers losing their money.

#InnosonTakesOverGTB pic.twitter.com/bc2CtsZ3d8

— Samuel Korie (@korie_tweets) March 29, 2019

Read » Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Yinka Ogunnubi, and Nigerians reacting to Innoson taking over GTB on YNaija

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Ahmadu Fintiri defeats Governor Bindow of Adamawa; hands PDP 3rd governorship win in the North East

Read » The YNaija Cover – the 29th of March on YNaija

Here are the stories that drove conversation during the week:

Asset declaration charges against me ”invalid, useless” – Onnoghen

The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, described the allegations and evidence brought against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as invalid on Friday. Onnoghen said this through his counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, on Friday. He is facing a six-count charge before the CCT for allegedly failing to declare his asset after 2005.

Tribunal dismisses Ononoghen’s no-case submission

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has dismissed a no-case application brought by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Onnoghen had earlier on Friday dismissed charges of false asset declaration against him as “useless and invalid”, saying the Code of Conduct Bureau failed to follow its standard operations procedure in raising the charges.

Sanwo-Olu gets certificate of return as Lagos governor-elect

Oyetola ask Appeal Court to reverse tribunal decision

Osinbajo blames past government for Nigeria’s lack of progress

Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and directed that his trial on charges of treasonable felony should proceed in his absence. The judge,Justice Binta Nyako, whose decision was anchored on the provisions of Section 352(4) of the Administrative of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, said Kanu had failed to appear in court since April 25, 2017 without any reasonable explanation.

Appeal court affirms gov. Kayode Fayemi’s election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the victory of Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last governorship election held in Ekiti.

A three-man panel of the court, in judgment a moment ago, dismissed the appeal by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the election. Kolapo Olusola for lacking in merit.

APC asks DSS to investigate PDP over ”illegal access” to INEC server

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Department of State Service (DSS), accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of illegally accessing the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In the petition dated March 25, 2019, and addressed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the DSS Director General, Festus Keyamo, spokesman of the APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, urged the security agencies to question the leadership of the PDP on their claims relating to the INEC server.

Court of Appeal nullifies Zamfara APC governorship primary

The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto, led by Justice Tom Yakubu, has set aside the judgement of a Zamfara High Court on the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries that produced the party’s candidates for governorship, National and State Assembly elections. Delivering the lead judgment, which was adopted by two other justices, Tijani Abubakar and Jamilu Tukur, Justice Tom Yakubu held that the lower court failed in its duty to properly evaluate the evidence before it.

Court orders INEC to continue collation of Bauchi guber election results

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday gave the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the leeway to continue and conclude the collation of the results of the March 9, 2019 governorship election in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi.

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I used to make this mistake a lot, and today I continue to be surprised when people make that elementary mistake.

People get unhappy, and they assume the solution is somewhere outside. Once, they get a new job, go to a new country, get a new lover, buy a new car, get a new breast, go to a new resort, move to a new apartment.

Now, these things can help. They can help you clear the debris that steals your clarity, and limits your range of actions.

But what you may need to understand is that they are means to an end: they are never the end in itself.

Happiness is completely an internal game.

When you carry your unhappiness over relationships to another country, you are still there with the unhappiness. Because the happiness is inside of you. And many of us make desperate decisions in these circumstances, so you are most likely going to a space without really considering if it will provide the means to the end that you seek. We just run to that new thing because we hope it will be our salvation.

And very many times people go to a new country to find out they are as dissatisfied with their jobs there as they are with their jobs here. They go to a new state to find out the men there carry as much scum as the men in their state of origin. They buy a big car to make themselves feel better, and then their friends buy a bigger car and they realise that jealousy cannot be cured with a new acquisition.

Happiness comes when you find peace within yourself, when you love yourself wholly and you create a force field of emotional self-sufficiency around yourself. It is not to be found anywhere but within yourself – your thoughts, and then your emotions.

To think that is the most elementary mistake a person looking for happiness can make.

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It’s the biggest news this week in black popular culture: Viola Davis will help to adapt the first of Octavia Butler’s Afrofuturist patternist books Wild Seed for Amazon, a television series that has on board Nnedi Okorafor to write the script and Wanuri Kahiu to direct. This is a strong, beautiful line up of creative minds developing a project that help establish black sci-fi canon.

Okorafor is a huge fan of Butler’s works, and Wild Seed was one of the Afrofuturist books she came across as a young, aspiring writer who was yearning to see science fiction that didn’t center white characters.

I can finally publicly talk about it. We’re developing WILD SEED! !! https://t.co/gZT5XS1icc

— Nnedi Okorafor, PhD (@Nnedi) March 26, 2019

Viola Davis says that the book, written by Butler who died in 2006, “shifted” her life. Speaking to Deadline, she said that, “It is as epic, as game changing, as moving and brilliant as any science fiction novel ever written. Julius and I are proud to have this masterpiece in our hands. It fulﬁls our promise and legacy to be disrupters. Octavia Butler was a visionary and we look forward to honoring the scope of her work and sharing it with the world.”

Wild Seed tells the story of two African immortals and their journey through time at two ends of a vast ideological divide. Doro is a spirit who stays powerful by killing people, and creates a network of breeding stock “seed villages” to maintain his immortality. Then there’s Anyanwu, a healer and shapeshifter who Doro uses as breeding stock for his own gain, until she eventually stands up against him and changes the dynamic of their relationship.

The novel takes place in pre-colonial America, and thematically explores issues like slavery, eugenics, and gender dynamics. However, it’s also been classified as an early and influential example of Afrofuturistic storytelling—primarily in how it sets the stage for the Patternist series, which explores a millennia of genetic development and change in a race of powerful black superhumans—a process that started with Doro’s selective breeding practices.

No release date for Wild Seed has been announced yet, but trust that I will giddily bring you all details and updates as the series develops.

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