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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Ballot Snatching, Hate Speech, Soliciting Votes… A Breakdown of the Electoral Offences Commission Bill

The National Electoral Offences Commission Bill has been approved by the Senate, and if President Muhammadu Buhari signs it, the commission would be responsible for investigating and punishing electoral offences.

The Chairman, Secretary, and representatives from the Ministries of Justice, Interior, Defense, and Information make up the Commission’s membership.

The National Electoral Offences Commission, if created, will have the ability to hire and retain investigators, prosecutors, and specialists to prosecute electoral offenders, according to the law, which was introduced for a third reading during Tuesday’s plenary session.

According to This Day, here’s what the bill includes, as well as the penalties for breaking it:

At least five years jail term or at least N10m fine for party officials/executives who engage in electoral fraud

In Clause 12 of the bill, the Senate approved a sentence of at least five years in prison or a fine of at least N10 million naira, or both, for any officer or executive of any association or political party who engages in electoral fraud in violation of clauses 221, 225(1)(2)(3) and (4), and 227 of the 1999 Constitution as amended.
Fifteen years imprisonment for any person involved in the selling of voter’s card

Any individual who sells a voter’s card, or is in possession of a voter’s card containing the name of another person, or produces and prints a document or paper purporting to be a voter’s register or a voter’s card, would face 10 years in jail, according to the Senate.

Any election official who deliberately hinders someone from voting will face at least ten years in prison

The Senate also agreed to a ten-year sentence for any election official who willfully prevents a person from voting at a polling station, willfully rejects or refuses to count any validly cast ballot paper, willfully counts any ballot paper not validly cast, gives false evidence or withholds evidence, and announces or declares a false election result.
At least fifteen years imprisonment for any judicial officer who corruptly perverts electoral justice

During or after an election, any judicial official or officer of a court or tribunal who corruptly perverts electoral justice will be sentenced to at least fifteen years in jail.
Fifteen years imprisonment for security personnel influencing the outcome of elections

Any security personnel or election official employed by the Independent National Electoral Commission or a State Electoral Commission who attempts to influence the outcome of an election faces at least fifteen years in prison or a fine of N30 million naira.
Six months imprisonment for disturbing the peace

Anyone detected disturbing the public peace on Election Day by playing musical instruments, singing, or convening an assembly near a voting station is guilty of violating electoral peace and faces a maximum penalty of six months in jail or a fine of N100,000, or both.
Ten years jail term for defaming candidates

Any person acting for himself or on behalf of any organization, political party, candidate, or his agent with the intent to influence the outcome of an election, damage or defame the character of any candidate in an election or his family member in any way by making, saying, printing, airing, or publishing in the print or electronic media false accusations on any matter shall be liable.
Soliciting votes attracts five years jail term or N10m fine

Anyone found soliciting or giving votes for or against any political party or candidate in an election, or affixing campaign materials on any private house, public building or structure, or printing posters and banners without the name and address of the political party to which the candidate or person belongs is guilty of an offence and liable to at least five years in prison.
Ten years or N20m fine for hate speech

Someone who uses hate speech to incite ethnic, religious, or racial hatred, social or political insecurity, or violence against anyone or a group of people will face at least 10 years in jail or a fine of at least twenty million naira, or both.
Twenty years jail term for snatching ballot boxes

Any candidate or agent who damages or steals ballot boxes, ballot papers, or election materials without the authorization of the election official in charge of the polling station faces a minimum of twenty years in jail or a fine of at least forty million naira.
Influencing voters’ choice attracts fifteen years jail term

Any individual who transports voters to and from the polls will face at least fifteen years in jail, while an employee who directly or indirectly exerts undue influence on a voter in his employ would face three years in prison.

Three years to five years in jail for providing false information

Anyone who provides false information in any material particular to a public servant will face three years to five years in prison, according to the upper chamber.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

"I Recently made N102m From Acting" – Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michael Claims

Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael has declared himself the richest actor in the Nigerian movie industry.

The actor who made the claim during an interview on Broadway TV, said a check he conducted made him realize that he recently made N102m from acting.

According to Zubby Michael, he now has to give out N10.2m to people because he doesn’t pay tithes or go to church. He added;

“For now, I’m the richest actor and the last time I checked I make money more than other actors.

Honestly, I don’t think anyone is bigger than me for now and I’m not saying it from a place of pride, Zubby is the biggest actor in Africa for now.”

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UNILAG Senate Directs Students to Vacate Hostels Over COVID19 Third Wave

The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has directed all students residing in the hostels and halls of residence to vacate them immediately.

The decision was taken on Wednesday, July 14, after cases of the novel Coronavirus increased within the campus. It was however not disclosed by the school authorities if the variant reported in recent times was the Delta variant which is said to be virulent.

The school has also approved the commencement of virtual lectures from July 26, 2021.

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How Soldiers Stormed Ladipo Market & Killed People – Eyewitness Narrates (Video)

Clash on Tuesday between soldiers and ticket touts at the popular Ladipo auto spare parts market in Lagos has left a number of persons dead.

But the casualty figure is uncertain.

While some said three persons were killed by the soldiers, others put the figure at five.

A trader said, “Some soldiers came here and started shooting directly at us. They aimed at us, one of them even positioned well to get a good view of the target before shooting.”

Many were reported injured.

The Nation gathered that a fight ensued between soldiers of the Operation MESA and suspected area boys said to be in charge of ticketing which led to the soldiers shooting.

Another account said personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) opened fire on traders following a disagreement over an article bought from a trader.

A fight ensued and the military man called for backup from his colleagues.

A mechanic said a military patrol vehicle was vandalised and set ablaze by a mob.

Another eyewitness told The Nation that a young boy was among those killed while four others sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospital.

A man, who gave his name as Paul, said they scampered for safety when they started hearing gunshots.

“We were here at our shops when soldiers came and started shooting. We all ran for our lives but some of our brothers were killed, others got injured.

“What we heard was that one of the soldiers had tried to return an item he got from a shop and that was what led to the scuffle,” he said.

Another trader, Emeka who claimed his brother was among those killed, decried the unfair treatment meted to them by the operatives.

“My brother has been killed. The operatives intentionally shot at us instead of shooting towards the sky. I even saw one of the operatives who positioned himself in order to get a good view of his target before shooting.

“A young boy was also among those killed,” he lamented and declined further comments.

A beverage seller, Iya Rukaya, confirmed a young boy was killed but added that she did not know how many people died.

At the time our reporter visited, calm has been restored although broken bottles could still be seen on the ground.

Most shops were closed while traders still around were in clusters discussing the incident. Also, there was no presence of policemen or military operatives on sight.

The Air Force denied that its operatives killed anyone at the scene, insisting they acted professionally and in response to a distress call.

The Force one person died.

NAF spokesman Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet told The Nation that the service’s personnel attached to the Operation (OPs) MESA were in the market in response to a distress call.

He said a call was put across by traders about a fight going on between a soldier of the Nigerian Army (NA) and a civilian debtor.

Gabkwet said upon receipt of the call, the team moved to the market but were attacked by angry traders who pelted them with stones.

“Two of our operatives sustained injuries,” he said, adding, “We are going to investigate the incident to know what really happened.”

The spokesman for Nigerian Army’s 81 Division, Major Olaniyi Osoba also said the matter was being investigated.

Source: Thenationonlineng
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SAD! Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Loses Her Younger Brother (Photos)

Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade has lost her younger brother to the cold hands of death.

The mother of two took to Instagram to share the sad news, writing: “No more in pain, sleep well lil bro. Know sissy loves you.”

 

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Nigerian Man Narrates How ”Police Officers” Fled After Palmwine Bottle in His Car Exploded

A Nigerian man has claimed police officers who stopped him recently, fled after a palmwine bottle in his car exploded.

@Yorubawhitewolf said this occurred after the police officers requested for his car’s documents.

See his tweet below……

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Sacks His Cabinet!

Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde has dissolved the State Executive Council meeting.

The dissolution was announced during the weekly Council meeting at the Executive Council Chamber, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan on Tuesday, June 29.

This development was also confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa. He promised to give full details of the affected political appointees.

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Photos Of Hanan Buhari, Her Husband, and Others at Her Graduation Ceremony in London

President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan graduated with a Distinction in (MA) Fine Art Photography from the prestigious Royal College of Art, London, United Kingdom.

The convocation ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Read previous report HERE

In attendance were her husband, Muhammad Turad Sha’aban, her sister, Halima Sheriff, brother, Yusuf Buhari, brother-in-law, Babagana Muhammed Sheriff, friends and other family members.

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Singer Peruzzi Finally Reveals How Davido’s Aide, Obama DMW Died (Photos)

Davido’s signee, Peruzzi, has revealed how one of the singer’s aide, Obama DMW died.

We earlier reported that Obama died on Tuesday after complaining breathing difficulties. He drove himself to the hospital for proper medical checkup and treatment but he didn’t survive.

Peruzzi, however, sent a private message to Sir J, explaining how Obama DMW died hours after they saw each other.

In the chat, Peruzzi said:

”I was with him this morning. He was eating rice in the studio cus we all gathered there to spend time with David before he left. Obama left me there at past 2am and I left there by past 3.

“Woke up and he was complaining of breathing difficulties. His arteries stopped pumping and he couldn’t breathe again. He walked into the hospital by himself!”

Further speaking, Peruzzi stated that he is done with smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol because he feels thing like that could be linked to Obama’s death.

See screenshots below:

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Saturday, June 26, 2021

[Music] Quadriple – Pray (Prod. By Slimsong)

Quadriple Pray Prod By Slimsong mp3 download.

Talented Nigerian Fast Rising artiste, Quadriple came through with a brand new tune titled "Pray".

Pray” is an inspirational and prayerful song about Quadriple‘s life and music journey. As production credit goes to Slimsong.

This is a very interesting song you will love to have on your playlist.

Follow Quadriple on:
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Instagram: @im_Quadriple
Tiktok: @im_Quadriple

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Police Arrest Side Chick Who Drugged and Stabbed Super TV CEO, Ataga To Death

More details have emerged about what led to the death of Michael Usifo Ataga on Thursday and who actually killed him.

Ataga, the CEO of Super TV and a director with Super, who resided in Banana Island, Lagos, was reported missing on Sunday by concerned friends and family after all efforts to reach him proved abortive.

Checks at his Victoria Island office showed that he wasn’t there either and this put everyone in a panic mode including his wife and children, who reside in Abuja.

Unfortunately, his lifeless body was found on Thursday morning in a flat in Lekki phase 1, Lagos with multiple stable wounds after several withdrawals were made from his account. Usifo, who would have been 50 years old this week had reportedly met a girl about two weeks ago and they began a relationship. He wass married to a manager in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

Usifo allegedly rented Airbnb in Lekki, Lagos where they both checked into before the unfortunate incident. Following his disappearance, a combined team of concerned friends, family members, the police and DSS operatives all the way from Abuja through the concerted efforts of the wife, were said to have tracked down the owner of the Airbnb, who received payment from the woman’s bank account into which Ataga had previously made a transfer for the payment to.

The apartment was reportedly broken into and that was where he was found dead with multiple stabs in his neck, chest and thigh.

Apparently, the woman allegedly carried out the murder after she must have drugged him as the security guards at the rentals said no 3rd party came visiting Ataga and the woman besides a dispatch rider who brought drugs for the girl.

The woman, who was last seen on Tuesday when the murder happened, was equally tracked down and arrested alongside the owner of the Airbnb. Many of Ataga’s friends have expressed shocked at how the lady was able to pull the dastardly act all alone as Ataga was said to have been an amateur boxer who was very strong.

“After the woman left the apartment following his gruesome death, money began to disappear from Atage’s Guaranty Trust Bank account and it was when an email from Ataga’s email address asked for a change in his account details, did the withdrawals stop. With this, GTBank put an embargo on the account to prevent any further withdrawal.

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BBNaija’s Alex Lists The Factors That Leads to a Failed Marriage

Big Brother Naija reality star, Alex Unusual, has given her opinion on the factor that leads to a failed marriage.

She told her followers that enduring in a relationship that which you cannot endure in marriage is the beginning of the end of most marriages.

She warned her followers against expecting that their partners will change in marriage.

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Toke Makinwa Laments About Being a Prey to Her Staff Despite Being a Good Boss

Toke Makinwa has complained about staff who take their employers for granted and prey on them, despite being treated well.

She wrote on Instagram: “Sometimes being good to people really be exhausting. You treat your staff so decent yet they prey on you like they expect you to be trash to them that when you are good they take it for granted and take the piss.

She continued: “Maybe we should should be selfish. After all they say the wicked people live the longest.”

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[Music] Mayorkay – TIME Ft. Bhollyyoung

Mayorkay TIME Ft Bhollyyoung mp3 download.

Nigerian fast rising music act, Mayorkay comes through with another hit titled “TIME“, which features Bhollyyoung.

The song “TIME” is a Follow up to his previous release song “HELPER”. Now he comes through with another influenced hit tune.

Follow Mayorkay and Bhollyyoung On Instagram;
@officialmayor_kay
@bhollyyoung

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Saturday, June 5, 2021

Stunning Photos of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hadiza Bello and Her Beautiful Daughters

Hajia Hadiza Buhari-Bello, the daughter of President Buhari is pictured with her four beautiful daughters. 

See more photos of Buhari’s grandaughters below…

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