Owolabi Salis loses bid to stop Sanwo-Olu’s swearing-in

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The Alliance for Democracy (AD) and Chief Owolabi Salis, the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2019 elections, on Tuesday, at an Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja lost their bid to stop the swearing-in of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the Executive Governor of Lagos State on May 29.

In a ruling delivered at 3.16pm on the eve of the swearing-in, the Chairman of the tribunal, Justice T. T Asua said that the petition of AD and its gubernatorial candidate lacked merit.

“The main purpose of an interlocutory injunction as rightly argued by the respondents is to preserve the ‘res’ that is the subject matter of the case.

“In this case, the petitioners have failed to show via their affidavit evidence that the res, which is the governorship seat of Lagos State, is in danger of being destroyed and has to be preserved by the issuance of the restraining order sought.

“An injunction is only issued to restrain a threatened wrong and not to restrain the performance of a legal right,” he said.

Dismissing the application, the Chairman of the Tribunal noted that restraining Sanwo-Olu from being sworn-in as Governor would lead to a chaotic situation in the state.

“To crown it all, restraining the second defendant from being sworn-in as governor of Lagos State when the tenure of the incumbent expires on the 29th of May 2019 creates a vacuum in the governance of Lagos State.

“This throws spanners in the works, causing confusion and leaving the entire Lagos State at the mercy of the first petitioner’s (AD) personal ambition to govern the state.

“Such an ugly scenario shall not be allowed by this Tribunal. In a final analysis, we hold that this application lacks merit and is hereby dismissed,” Justice Asua said.



After the ruling, Mr. Tunde Falola, the counsel to the second respondent (Sanwo-Olu) thanked the Tribunal for its decision.

“On behalf of the second respondent, I thank this Tribunal. This decision has prevented the creation of a chaotic atmosphere in Lagos State. We are grateful sir,” Falola said.

AD and Salis had on April 25 filed a Petition numbered EPT/LAG/GOV/2/2019 which sought to halt Sanwo-Olu’s swearing-in on the grounds that he had a criminal record in the United States and is of unsound mind.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sanwo-Olu, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the INEC Residential Electoral Commissioner were listed as respondents to the Petition.

Other respondents are -The Returning Officer for The Lagos State Governorship Election, the Commissioner of Police and the Nigerian Army.

The AD and Salis in the petition had claimed that, “The second respondent (Sanwo-Olu) is a person adjudged to be of unsound mind and who is not capable to be sworn in as the Governor of Lagos State.

“Sanwo-Olu has records of unsound mind and rehabilitation with the Gbagada General Hospital Lagos State.

“By virtue of section 182(1)(c) of the 1999 constitution as (amended), the second respondent is a person not qualified to be sworn-in as a Governor.

“Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the present Governor of Lagos state and who is the chief security officer of the state attested to the fact in Punch Newspapers of Monday, Oct. 1,2018, that Sanwo-Olu is of unsound mind and not fit and proper to govern Lagos State.

“Governor Ambode equally stated that Sanwo-Olu was arrested and detained for several months and was convicted for spending fake dollars at a night club in America.”

AD and Salis had sought an Order restraining the Chief Judge of Lagos from swearing-in Sanwo-Olu as the Executive Governor of Lagos State.

They had also sought an Order restraining the Chief Judge of Lagos State in the interim from swearing-in Sanwo-Olu as the Executive Governor of Lagos State pending the determination of the Petition at the Tribunal.

Source- Pm news

Nollywood actors reunite to hangout

Some of Nollywood’s finest actresses teamed up for ladies hang out and they shared pictures from their timeout together.

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Stephanie Linus shared a picture with Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo, Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde with the caption: Girls just wanna have some fun🎂💃🏾🍾💋❤️

Stephanie Linus, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo, Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Wizkid Has Turned A Bad Boy Now — Tiwa Savage

Wizkid’s Bestie, Tiwa Savage has revealed that the gentle looking singer has become ‘wild’ over the years.

Tiwa Savage who recently signed a deal with Universal Music came across a Pepsi advert of herself and Wizkid that was everywhere years ago and she had something to say.

The big billboard advert for Pepsi displayed a young Wizkid and herself. While admiring the adverts, a man who accompanied Tiwa asked her ‘how many years ago is this, look at wizkid, look at how young he is’



In a swift response, Tiwa Savage said the singer looked innocent, but now he’s a bad boy!

Evan’s trial adjourns as co-defendant alleges failed surgery

File photo: Evans and other suspects in court

The trial of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans took an interesting turn on Thursday as one of his co-defendants, Linus Okpara told a Lagos High Court sitting in the Igbosere area that he had a failed surgery.

Okpara who is standing trial alongside the suspected billionaire kidnapper is the third of four defendants in an attempted murder case filed against Evans and the others by the Lagos State Government before Justice Adedayo Akintoye.

The defendant who is on remand at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, Lagos, alongside the others claimed that a surgery he underwent while in prison custody had failed.

At the last adjourned date on Thursday, the 16th of May, Okpara’s new counsel, Mr CJ Jiakponna, told the court that his client had a pending bail application because of an unresolved health challenge, Channels TV reports.

The judge adjourned till Thursday, May 23 for Jiakponna to argue the bail application after he would have served the prosecution counsel, Mr Y. G. Oshoala.

When the case came up on Thursday, Jiakponna did not move the bail application. Rather he moved another application seeking an order compelling the Medical Director of the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison to issue a medical report on Okpara’s state of health.

“The applicant had a failed operation which might require treatment at an outside hospital. If at the end of the day, the medical report says he can be managed in the prison, we will not be able to move his (bail) application.

“We urge your lordship to grant this application. The law places a high premium on a human’s life.”

The prosecution did not oppose the application.

“In the interest of justice, we will not be opposing the application,” Oshoala said.

In her ruling on the issue, Justice Akintoye granted his request.

“In the absence of any objection to the motion filed on behalf of third defendant Okpara Linus, the Medical Director is hereby ordered to issue a medical report to the court within the next seven days,” she said.

The case has been adjourned to June 27.

#Girl stolen by tenants and sold three times, finally recovered

A 3-year-old girl who was stolen alongside her sister, Amanda, in June 2018, by two female tenants of their father in Utesi, Edo State, has finally been recovered by the police.



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Christabel Omokpia was found in Enugu State after being sold for N850,000 by an orphanage in Rivers State.

Their mother, Faith, had left them in the care of the tenants, Mary and Rose, who disappeared with them. Christabel was first sold for N450,000 by the tenants and she was later sold for N500,000 to one Ogechi Favour.
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She was later sold for N850,000 to one Anioke Augustine in Enugu State. The girl could not recognize her parents again after she was reunited with her family on Wednesday night.
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A spokesman for Edo Police Command, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said four suspects earlier arrested in connection to the missing children were already in prisons in Ondo and the Edo States.
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On the whereabouts of Amanda, DSP Nwabuzor said the police would do its best to recover her. It was learned that the woman that bought her and took her to Ogwas-Chikwu in Delta State.#aranewstrends

Toyin Abraham: Don’t let anyone rush you

Toyin Abraham

In case you are one of those fans who has been wondering where Film star and Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham is, well we went to find her for you.

The beautiful star says people shouldn’t allow anyone rushes them with their timeline, whenever a person’s breakthrough comes, it is still lovely.

Check it out:

Being married after 30 is still beautiful.
Starting a family after 35 is still possible and beautiful.
Buying a house after 40 is still a good and boss move.
DON’T LET PEOPLE RUSH YOU WITH THEIR TIMELINES AND LIES.
Good MORNING #TOYINTITANS and have a fruitful week🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

See Pictures from Kylie Jenner’s ”Kylieskin” launch

Kylieskin by Kylie Jenner

Kylie cosmetics boss, entrepreneur and Tv star Kylie Jenner has launched her skincare brand with the brand name as ”Kylieskin”.

The products are 6 skin routine creams and they include Foaming Face Wash, Vanilla Milk Toner, Walnut Face Scrub, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, and Vitamin C Serum.

Kylie’s family and her friends were present at the May 22nd, 2019 event. See some pictures below and read Kylie’s write up here:

FIRST DROP 💦 6 products suitable for all skin types. Foaming Face Wash, Vanilla Milk Toner, Walnut Face Scrub, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, & Vitamin C Serum! Watch my stories & follow @kylieskin for more info on these amazing products! 💗 launching 5/22 #KYLIESKIN

she also wrote:

KYLIE F*CKING SKIN! wow.
skincare and makeup go hand in hand and Kylie Skin was something I dreamt up soon after Kylie Cosmetics. I’ve been working on this for what feels like a lifetime so I can’t believe I’m finally announcing! building my makeup line from the ground up has taught me a lot and I’m so blessed with that knowledge to apply to my brand new company! Birthing a whole new team, manufacturing, fulfillment, etc separate from my cosmetics line was challenging but here we are! I got the best of the best for you guys! Everything is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, paraben and sulfate free and suitable for all skin types. Make sure you follow @kylieskin to stay updated. I’ll be revealing these amazing products very soon! the official launch date is 5/22! Yay!! so much love went into this. it all starts with skin. Stay tuned 💕 can’t wait to share. #KylieSkin KylieSkin.com



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