Femi Falana fires back at Okonjo-Iweala, says she left “appalling record”

A senior lawyer, Femi Falana, has lashed back at former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,‎ saying Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala has a habit of attacking critics of her “appalling records”.

In a statement on Wednesday, Mr. Falana said the ex-minister resorted to “scurrilous attacks” on him for requesting the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes against humanity committed by past public officers.

RIVER STATE: Supreme Court upholds Nyesom Wike’s election as Rivers Governor

The Supreme Court judgement which returned Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, as the duly elected governor of the state, came after a legal battle which highlighted several electoral matters.

The ruling resulted from three appeals by Mr. Wike, his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, and the Independent National Electoral Commission.

They all challenged the decision of the Rivers State tribunal to nullify Mr. Wike’s election, and the decision of the Court of Appeal, to uphold the tribunal’s judgement.

Although the seven-member panel of judges said it would give reasons for the ruling on February 12, respective lawyers vigorously laid out their cases.

News@10: EFCC Seals Off Army General's Properties Over Arms Deal 26/01/1...

EFFC seals off property of indicted persons: $2.1bn arms deal Probes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , Weekend, sealed off some property at different locations in Kaduna allegedly owned by indicted persons in the $2.1bn arms deal.

See photos of some of the houses.

Bello sworn in as 4th Kogi civilian governor

The new Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Wednesday, declared his stands against corruption and impunity, said he was in a hurry to develop the state.

Bello stated this today, after he was administered the oath of office and oath of allegiance as the 4th civilian governor of the state by the State Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah.

Transfer window: Ramires has today joined Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning.

Chelsea midfielder Ramires joins Jiangsu Suning for fee in excess of £20m

The Chelsea midfielder Ramires has joined China’s Jiangsu Suning for an initial fee of £20m which could eventually rise to £25m.

Ramires, an £18m signing from Benfica in 2010, has not started a Premier League match under the interim stewardship of Guus Hiddink and was not included among the substitutes for the draw with Everton and Sunday’s win at Arsenal.

The Brazilian signed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge in October but has slipped down the pecking order.

Osun appoints billionaire oil baron, Folorunso Alakija, Chancellor of Osun state University

The Governor of the State of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, has appointed the third richest woman of African descent in the world, Folorunso Alakija, as Chancellor of the Osun State University, Osogbo.

The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon, said p‎ursuant to the provisions of clause 5(8) of the first schedule to the Osun State University (Establishment) Law, 2006, Mr. Aregbesola is privileged to appointment Mrs. Alakija‎ as the Chancellor of the University. ‎

The appointment, which according to the statement, takes immediate effect will be for a period of five years.‎

Funniest Red Cards in Football (Soccer) History ✪ Top 10

CBN reintroduces COT as current account maintenance fee

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indirectly reintroduced Commission on Turnover (CoT) fee as Current Account Maintenance (CAM) Fee. Recall that the CBN in 2013 commenced phased reduction of CoT which terminated with zero CoT charge this year. But in a circular to banks last week signed by Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department,  Mr. Kevin Amugo,  the CBN replaced the CoT with CAT but subject to maximum of N1 per N1000 (Mille).

FG Pegs price of kerosene at N83 per litre to ends subsidy.

The Federal Government, weekend, hiked the price of Household Kerosene (HHK) to N83 per litre from N50 per litre, thereby, officially ending subsidy on the product.

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA , in its product pricing template released, weekend, however, stated that the N83 per litre price applies only to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), meaning that other petrol stations and dealers can sell higher than the stipulated amount.

38 bodies were recorded in the bloody Cameroon market suicide bomb attack:

Picture from the scene

About 38 souls  have been confirmed dead and many others injured in a multiple suicide bomb attacks that happened at Bodo market in Far North of Cameroon today January 25th.

Davido Re-Unites With Boo, Sira Kante In New York To Celebrate Sony Music Deal

In March 2015, Davido, during his vacation in the United States, unveiled 19-year old Guinean beauty Sira Kante, resident in New York, as the love of his life.

So in love was he that he displayed a rare form of affection for Sira. Their loved up photos were all over his social media pages and they did have a good time together.

2Face Idibia Speaks on The Recent Scuffle Between Wizkid and Dammy Krane

2Baba the founder of Hypertek Records has come out to speak on the recent Scuffle with his label mate, Dammy Krane and Starboy, Wizkid, a beef which of course got physical.

During a recent interview on Wazobia FM’s radio show ‘Make Una Wake Up with Yaw 2baba who was promoting his new single “Coded Tinz” talked about the beef, read excerpts from the interview below;

Chidinma referred to herself as a very boring person

Chidinma 

One of Nigeria’s most adored female singer, Chidinma Ekile, needs no introduction but she sure knows how to sell her brand to continually make headlines.

The singer who aside making wave with her career is gradually becoming a controversial fellow especially with her continuous stage romance with singer Flavour, many continue to wonder and waiting to hear the next news about the duo.

“Everybody Knows Wizkid Stole the Songs” – Dammy Krane Speaks

Even though things have been settled between Dammy Krane and Wizkid after their physical altercation in Quilox, Dammy Krane still has some things to get off his chest.

The Hypertek Singer spoke out in a new interview with Hip TV saying “Everybody knowns Wizkid stole the songs. Everything is settled now. Just expect more music”. 

VAN GAAL REACTS TO SOUTHAMPTON DEFEAT

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal spoke to MUTV after his side fell to a 1-0 Barclays Premier League defeat to Southampton at Old Trafford. Here's his reaction...

On the match
"I think it was a poor performance - two teams who are not creating any chances and the lucky one has won. I had the fear already in advance with every change I did as we became weaker in the defence because [Marouane] Fellaini is a tall guy, [Matteo] Darmian is also a defender and he was out. I had the fear but we don't have to make that kind of foul, I think, and I changed [Cameron] Borthwick-Jackson for more of an attacker because I want to win this kind of even game, even when you are playing poorly. Adnan [Januzaj] could have scored also the equaliser in the last minute. It is not like that. We have lost and I cannot change that."

Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits Alaska.

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake knocked items off shelves and walls in south-central Alaska and jolted the nerves of residents in this earthquake-prone region. But there were no immediate reports of injuries.

The earthquake struck about 1:30 a.m. Alaska time and was centered 53 miles west of Anchor Point in the Kenai Peninsula, which is about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. About two hours later, a magnitude-4.3 aftershock hit the Cook Inlet, the agency said.

Southampton beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford

Southampton beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford for the second season in a row after Charlie Austin scored an 87th minute winner on his debut.

The home faithful did not hold back their displeasure as their side failed to score before half-time for an 11th consecutive home game and Juan Mata's half-time introduction brought no more than sporadic flickers of life in attack.

Korede Bello ft. Tiwa Savage - Romantic ( Official Music Video )

Mavin Mega Superstar and Godwin singer Korede Bello teams up with the SMD first lady Tiwa Savage for Romantic, a beautiful new single produced by Don Jazzy

Tiwa Savage ft. Olamide - Standing Ovation Official Music Video

The first lady of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty Tiwa Savage and the YBNL general Olamide team up on Standing Ovation, the second single from Tiwa Savage’s RED Album

Tiwa Savage ft. Olamide - Standing Ovation Official Music Video

The first lady of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty Tiwa Savage and the YBNL general Olamide team up on Standing Ovation, the second single from Tiwa Savage’s RED Album

Warri Shoprite Attacked by Armed Youths.

The Warri Shoprite was attacked by armed youths  alleged to be loyalists to the suspended chairman of Uvwie local government area of Delta state, Mr. Henry Baro, on Friday 8th of January 2016 attacked the premises of Shoprite Shopping Mall, in Warri, amid looting, destruction and left customers injured at the mall.

The suspended chairman of Uvwie local government area of Delta state, Mr. Henry Baro, who was suspended last August by the Delta State House of Assembly over alleged misconduct, allegedly invited the youths to settle scores after a quarrel with a Naval official at the Shoprite.

SERIAKE DISCKSON RE- ELECTED AS THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE

BAYELSA DECIDES:
The incumbent governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Seriake Dickson, has been re-elected after scoring the most vote in the Bayelsa State governorship election.

With the results of all the local governments announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr. Dickson scored a total of 134,998 votes to beat former governor of the state, and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Timipre Sylva, who scored 86,852 votes.