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Alaafin: Kingmakers Absent As Court Rules In Favour of Governor Makinde

A suit against Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has been dismissed.
Oyo High Court sitting in Awe area of the state struck out the case instituted by the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, and four other claimants  against the governor on Thursday.
We had reported that the Kingmakers in Oyo town, popularly known as Oyo Mesi, dragged the governor and the state’s Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Matters, as well as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to court to stop them from aborting the process for the selection/appointment of the candidate for filling the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo candidate by Kingmakers.
The other claimants in suit no, HOY/38/2023 were Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Oyedepo; Akiniku of Oyo, High Chief Amuda Yusuf; Areago Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Waheed Oyetunji and Alapo of Oyo who is also Warrant Officer for Alaapini of Oyo, Chief Gbadebo Mufutau, and they were all absent in court.
Justice Ladiran Akintola, while ruling on the suit, struck it out sequel to its withdrawal by the claimants.
Meanwhile, the claimants have filed a fresh suit no HOY/14/2023, of which the presiding Justice said the date for the hearing would be communicated to both parties.
The stool became vacant after the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who reigned for 52 years and died at the age of 83 in April 2022.
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BNXN Reacts After Burnaboy Rejected $5M Gig Because He Won’t Be Allowed to Smoke Weed in Dubai

Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter BNXN has hailed singer, Burna Boy after he claimed in a recent song that he rejected $5 million deal in Dubai because he won’t be allowed to smoke weed there.
Recall that smoking is forbidden by Emirati legislation in Dubai’s parks, beaches, and other public recreation places.
“Just now I turned down Dubai money, 5 million dollars na small thing cos me I no dey like to dey go where dem no go gree allow me smoke igbo,” Burna Boy made this revelation during his freestyle while rehearsing with his band, Outsiders, in a video making the rounds on social media.
Reacting to this, BNXN in a new video reveals how Burna Boy makes him happy with the way he goes about his business.
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Lionel Messi Names The Four Players He Thinks Will Win The Ballon d’Or in Future

Argentine international, Lionel Messi has named four players he thinks will win the Ballon d’Or in the coming years.
Recall that Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fought for the award for 15 years.
The Inter Miami player recently set a new record by winning his eighth award last night in Paris, extending his number of trophies over his Portuguese rival.
He saw off competition from Manchester City, Erling Haaland and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe to win the award.
Asked who he thinks could be the next to win the award, Messi told L’Equipe ‘For a few years, we have seen players that can win it coming through.
 
‘It could be hotly contested in the coming years with players like Haaland, Mbappé and Vinicíus Juinor. 
 
‘There are lots of young players that will fight for the Ballon d’Or. I also think that Lamine Yamal, who is still very young but who has already played very well with Barcelona and has become an important player [could compete]. 
 
‘There will certainly be others who will fight for it as well with other players yet to appear. It will be a new era.’
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Arrest Warrant: Court Gives Emefiele January 25 to Appear Over $53m Debt

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has been given until January 25 to appear in court to explain circumstances surrounding the $53 million-judgment debt arising from the Paris Club refund.
A Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling on Tuesday, gave Emefiele another opportunity to appear in court in person or an arrest warrant issued against him.
The development followed a plea by Emefiele and CBN’s counsel, Audu Anuga, SAN, that all efforts to ensure that his client appeared in person on the order of the court were unsuccessful as he was still in custody.

Anuga informed the court that an affidavit to show cause on why arrest warrant should not be issued against Emefiele was filed on October 30.
Justice Ekwo then asked I.A. Nnana, the lawyer who represented Mr Joe Agi, SAN, the judgment creditor/applicant in the suit, if he had been served with the affidavit.
Nnana responded that they were served on Monday, almost at the close of work and that they would like to react.
The judge, who cautioned Anuga against late filing of processes, reminded that the matter came up on July 19.
The senior lawyer, however, explained that all efforts were made until Friday (Oct. 27) to ensure that Emefiele was released on order of the court but the order was not complied with, which necessitated the filing of the affidavit.
Anuga, however, told the court that since parties had been exploring settlement before and the CBN had a new governor, they should be allowed to explore settlement option.
But Justice Ekwo insisted that Emefiele must appear on the next adjourned day.
 
“As for the 4th respondent (Emefiele), I have always said, contempt proceedings follow a person whether the person Is still there or not.
 
“In this case, I have given this particular person so much liberty, so much leniency and the situation does not seem to change.
 
“I will adjourn the matter because the other side says they want to react to the process so there is no much talk.
 
“Order of court must be complied with and even if no one complies with the order of the court, the court must comply with its order.
 
“I will give you sufficient time,” he said.
The judge, consequently, adjourned the matter until Jan. 25 for Emefiele to show cause why an arrest warrant should not be issued against him.
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Foolish Boy With Talentless Lyrics — Brymo Fires Back at Burna Boy

Nigerian musician, Brymo has replied Grammy winner, Burna Boy.
Burna had yesterday warned people not to fall like Brymo while mocking him during a live performance.
Reacting, Brymo fired back at Burna Boy on Twitter, calling him a foolish boy with talentless lyrics.
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See some reactions to the post…
@Sire__Gift said: Burna boy and talentless lyrics in the same sentence? Them need to arrest you fast
@Juicceyy wrote: lmao, you came for him in an interview on national TV and he has responded. why are you hurt? or you want to lie that you didn’t fall off too?
@dera_theking said: He’s more talented than you while he sleeps.
@DonK1ddy said: Dem say make you hold. You don fall off 😂
@bigdaddyvinz said: You can say whatever you want but saying burna boy doesn’t have lyrics or talent is big cap big bro
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Lagos State Government Shuts Down 34 Companies Over N356M Tax Debts

Thirty-four corporate organisations have been shut down by the Lagos State government for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees as well as non-remittance of Consumption Taxes, amounting to N356.12 million by operators in the hospitality sector, to the State government.

According to the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), some of these companies include: NTS Nigeria Ltd., Med-In Hospital & Pharma Services Ltd., Danvic Petroleum Int’l Ltd., Business Intelligence Technology, Avaya Nigeria Ltd., Gladstone Tech Ltd., Courier Plus Services Ltd., Kurioucity Ltd., Medilag Ventures Ltd., Future Oilfields, and Seven Six & Ten Limited.

Also, 23 hotels, restaurants, and event facilities were also closed for failure to deduct and remit Consumption taxes. These businesses include; Blitz Suites & Hotel, Offshoroomz Hotel, God’s Grace Hotel, De Orange Place Ltd., De Santos Hotel, Kentade Hotel Limited, Chamcee, Chelsea Suites, Falode Hotels, High Climax Hotel, Chez Moi Apartment, Excellence Hotel, Bereans Venture (Tantalizer Ebute Metta), La Avril Hotel & Suites, De Orange Place Ltd., Milaco Guest House, New World Inn, Model Motels Ltd, Rely Maritime Ltd, 4 Seasons Hotel, Dream Land Hotel, 343 North Restaurant and Lounge, and Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant.

The LIRS director of Legal Services, Mr. Seyi Alade, during  a state-wide tax law enforcement exercise conducted by the Service in Lagos on Monday, said that the tax liabilities of these companies and hotels amounted to more than N356.12 million, saying, their actions have caused the State government loss of revenue.

He explained that the agency had previously reduced its enforcement activities to promote voluntary compliance by taxpayers. However, he said, certain companies and hotels chose to engage in tax evasion, adding that the renewed enforcement activities of the Service are targeted at such companies, restaurants, hotels, and event centres.

Alade said that, “these companies deduct Personal Income taxes from their employees’ salaries at the end of each month, and charge consumption taxes on goods and services purchased by customers.

“Unfortunately, some unpatriotic firms choose to withhold these payments, illegally converting the funds for their own use.”

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Maje Kuti Shares Pre-wedding Photos As He Ties The Knot With His Partner Today

Nigerian Afrobeat star and instrumentalist, Maje Kuti, and his fiancee will be getting married today,  November 1.

The couple who have been dating for a while shared their pre-wedding video shoot as they become husband and wife today.

Maje shared the video on his Instagram page with the caption;

‘’Today, a love story that began with two characters continues into one. Let the adventure begin.”

On November 1, 2022, Made announced he and Inedoye were engaged. Read here.

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Anthony Joshua Will Beat Francis Ngannou Inside 3 Rounds – Hearn Makes New Claim

Eddie Hearn, the British sports promoter, has made a new claim.He claimed that Anthony Joshua could beat Francis Ngannou in three rounds despite the MMA fighter making Tyson Fury look like a novice during Saturday’s ‘Battle of the Baddest’.

The Gypsy King anticipated a rout in Riyadh ahead of the crossover clash but was taken the distance by Ngannou over 10 rounds.

Ngannou managed to drop Fury but the fight ended with Fury claiming victory by split decision, setting up a forthcoming clash against Oleskandr Usyk.

But the Matchroom promoter was the latest voice to express his surprise at the result, calling Fury’s performance ‘dreadful’. ‘People saying “oh, he’s let the boxing world down” – I don’t think that really matters,’ Hearn told The Hook on Tuesday.

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You Have Insatiable Thirst For Power – Dele Momodu Tells Wike Amid Feud With Fubara

 

Nigerian journalist cum politician, Dele momodu has reacted to the rift between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which led to the arson attack on the Rivers Assembly.

Governor Fubara had claimed that Wike was not allowing him to carry out his duties as Governor of the State efficiently. However, his decision to defy Wike’s authority spawned conspiracies to impeach him on the floor of the State Assembly, generating chaos in the state.

Responding to the Wike-Fubara feud in a tweet via his official X handle, Momodu claimed Wike was possessed by his thirst for power.

“ANOTHER KOBO ADVICE FOR MR EZENWO NYESOM WIKE… My dear Honorable Brother, good morning and happy new month. I’m here once again to tell you the home truth. Let me establish two incontrovertible facts, you’re a very fantastic projects man and you’re very generous to your friends. But, like every mortal, you have one tragic and fatal flaw, and yours is LACK OF ANGER MANAGEMENT,” Mr Momodu in a tweet said.

“I DO NOT KNOW ANYONE WITH YOUR KIND OF DIVINE FAVOUR. This should satisfy you but your insatiable hunger and thirst for power is driving you into believing that you must have your way all the time. It would have been nice if you’re in private business and running your personal enterprise. But RIVERS is neither your property nor perpetual inheritance,” he added.

His comment comes just as the leadership of the PDP intensifies efforts to settle the dispute between the FCT minster and his predecessor. PDP governors had met with Governor Fubara in the aftermath of the power play on Tuesday.

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Actress Juliana Olayode Thanks Funke Akindele For Movie Role Opportunity After They Reunited

Actress Juliana Olayode has expressed joy after getting a role in a new movie to be produced by actress Funke Akindele.
The new movie is coming to the cinemas in December.
Juliana is among the cast members of Funke’s new film, A Tribe Called Judah, starring Ebele Okaro, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Timini Egbuson, and others.
Fans trooped to her Instagram account on Monday to express their delight at the actress rejoining with the filmmaker six years after her emotional leave from Funke’s blockbuster series Jenifa’s Dairy.
Juliana shared a video of herself on Instagram on Tuesday, showing off her dance talents and expressing her delight at her return to Funke’s Scene One TV family.
She also stated that she was so pleased to be working with Funke that she burst into tears on set.
She wrote: “We are COMING!!! A Tribe Called Judah is coming to the cinema on the 15th of December mark your calendars.
 
“Thank you for all the excitement and messages since I posted the video introducing the characters of A Tribe Called Judah yesterday. Posting this reel so y’all can see that I am as excited as you are. I was so excited I cried on set. Thank you so much mama @funkejenifaakindele for the opportunity to play Hilda. You are simply the BEST.”

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