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A panel of Court of Appeal judges in Lagos today set aside the N25 million compensatory damages earlier awarded Lagos comedian, Babatunde Omidina " Baba Suwe " over a prolonged detention by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) last year. In the ruling, the Court of Appeal re-affirmed the right of the NDLEA to investigate, arrest, detain and prosecute drug suspects as long as the agency acts within the law.

The Supreme Court today finally settled the electoral feud between a former governor of Ekiti State, Olusegun Oni and the incumbent, Kayode Fayemi by affirming Mr. Fayemi as the rightful winner of the 2007 governorship election in the state.

Nigeria’s Michael Emenalo has offered to resign from his role as Chelsea’s sporting director to facilitate the return of Jose Mourinho. But it is understood that Emenalo’s proposal was immediately rejected by Roman Abramovich, the owner, who views him as an important adviser and wants to keep him at Stamford Bridge, The Times reports. Emenalo who has at various times served as the club’s international scout and assistant coach is now the Technical Director.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today suspended Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi after an emergency meeting of the party National Working Committee. A statement issued by the party states that the suspension Mr. Amaechi was aimed at enforcing discipline within the party. Mr. Amaechi last week defeated a candidate propped up  by President Goodluck Jonathan during an election to pick the chairman of Nigerian governors's forum.  See text of the party's statement after the cut:

  This is a special event meant to both protect and honor children around the world. It was first started in 1954 as a way of protecting children from working long hours in dangerous situations; it was also meant to give children a chance to receive a good education. The United Nations General Assembly recommends that all countries celebrate Children’s Day on any day that is appropriate for their country. Because of this, different countries celebrate Children’s day on different days of the year but there is a Universal Children’s Day that is celebrated every year on November 20th.

With minutes left to play and the biggest game in club football once again in his hands, Arjen Robben made sure he didn't miss this time. Robben found redemption at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, scoring the winner in the 89th minute of the Champions League final to give Bayern a 2-1 victory over German rival Borussia Dortmund — ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest tournament and erasing some of the painful memories of his penalty miss in last year's final.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has won re-election as the chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum defeating his opponent Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State by 3 votes. Mr. Amaechi won 19 votes from the 35 governors present, while Mr. Jang, a late entrant to the competition garnered 16 votes. The governor of gombe state was absent.

After a protracted battle with arch rivals, Real madrid, Barcelona secured a deal to sign Santos starlet Neymar for an estimated €28 million today. Neymar will join Barcelona on a five-year contract having rejected Real Madrid - even though they offered Santos €7m more than the Barcelona. He is expected to earn about €7m per annum at Barcelona and other perks from image rights with Nike. Congrats to Neymar and Barcelona!

Raunchy pop star Rihanna flashes her toned bum as she films the video for her latest single. The 25-year-old singer showed off her well-oiled behind clad in skimpy red undies under denim shorts which had been cut into a thong. Rihanna uploaded the image - taken on the shoot for track Pour It Up - to her Instagram page writing "and that's a #WRAP !!!!! #pouritupvideoshoot," before swiftly deleting it again. Bad girl.

Chris Brown assesses the damage after crashing into the back of a car. The singer’s former girlfriend Karrueche Tran was riding shotgun in Brown’s white Range Rover at the time of the incident.

The National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday became a centre of attraction as the former World Federation Cruiserweight Boxing Champion, Bashi Ali, turned himself into the secretariat’s gateman. Ali, 57, said he decided to embark on the action to draw government’s attention to his quest to actualise his dream of entering the ``Guinness Book of Records’’ as the oldest boxer to win a world title.

What could possibly make a first class paramount ruler and the custodian of the tradition and customs of the enlightened people of Akure, the capital of Ondo State throw decorum and gentlemanliness, even at the height of provocation, to the wind and engage his wife in a ‘roforofo,’ fight, which led to his dethronement.

64 Years Old Senator Ita Giwa was captured at a Night Club partying harder just like a "RockStar". Her recent chieftaincy title presented to her by the "Obong" of Calabar really shows how social she is. A "Cougár" like her can never go wrong for the Young males....

Early reports of military operations in the three North-East states under emergency rule, on Thursday, indicated that Nigerian soldiers had recaptured three of the local government areas where insurgents had been in control in northern Borno.

Manchester United fans have recognised Robin van Persie’s wonderful first season by voting him the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year at the club’s end-of-season awards ceremony at Old Trafford. The striker picked up the accolade after garnering 41.5 per cent of the combined votes on our seven language websites, to beat Michael Carrick (29 per cent) and David De Gea (11.5 per cent) into second and third place respectively.

So, let's say you (Kelly Rowland) are one-third of a super-successful music group (Destiny's Child). And let's say one of the other thirds (Beyoncé) goes on to get way, way more successful than your group ever was or could be. Would you support her career? Sure you would ... but there's supportive -- and then there's supportive. Like, there's Mrs. Brady Supportive: "Marcia, you made the cheerleading squad! That's wonderful!" And then there's Jan Brady supportive: "Marcia, you made the cheerleading squad. That's wonderful. MARCIA, MARCIA, MARCIA!!"

Justice S. Seidu of the Federal High Court Lagos, on Tuesday, sentenced a veteran guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, to three years imprisonment for drug trafficking. The convict pleaded guilty to one count charge of unlawful exportation of 1.575kg of cocaine on February 26, 2013 while ruling was reserved till May.  The defence counsel, Mr Bayo Onifade, had pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy since the convict was 62 years old, a husband of three wives with 12 children.

  About 2,000 security operatives and military hardware, including fighter jets have been deployed to Maiduguri ahead of yesterday's declaration of State of Emergency.

Dear compatriots, 1.    It has become necessary for me to address you on the recent spate of terrorist activities and protracted security challenges in some parts of the country, particularly in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, Plateau and most recently Bayelsa, Taraba, Benue and Nasarawa states.  These unfortunate events have led to needless loss of lives and property of many innocent Nigerians including members of our security forces. 2.   The recent killing of security operatives by a cult group in Nasarawa state is particularly condemnable. I have directed that no effort or expense be spared in identifying and bringing to justice all those who had a hand in the killing of the operatives.  

The fear of hungry nollywood actresses is the beginning of wisdom (for runs girls), According to our paparazzi, the man actress Laide Bakare set to wed, and carrying his baby is her colleague, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe’s ex-lover. And this is one issue that led to her marriage break-up. The Range Rover jeep she has been driving around town once belonged to Bisi. More pics after the cut

The Federal Government on Sunday said illegal consignments and cash in local and foreign currencies were being smuggled on daily basis in and out of the country aboard private jets. It also said some persons that securities agencies had declared wanted were being airlifted out of the country aboard private and chartered jets. As a result, it insisted that pilots flying such jets must declare the passenger manifest before being allowed to take off.

Leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force,  Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has dared the  House of Representatives and leaders of northern Nigeria to arrest him if they can. Dokubo-Asari, who spoke with journalists on Wednesday evening in Abuja, said he stood by his words that there would  be no peace if Jonathan is not reelected in 2015.

A military helicopter, belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, thursday crashed at the airbase of the Special Operations Group (SOG), Nigerian Air Force, located at Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt. It was gathered that the aircraft crashed at about 10am when the pilot tried to land the plane.  

The breach left by Alex Ferguson’s retirement did not linger, as Manchester United announced Thursday that it had agreed to terms on a contract with Everton Manager David Moyes, who will take charge of one of the world’s most famous soccer clubs beginning July 1. Moyes, 50, was known to be Ferguson’s choice to replace him. Ferguson and Moyes, who are Scottish, have had a warm relationship over the years, with Ferguson at one point approaching Moyes about potentially joining United as an assistant. Now, Moyes will attempt to fill the significant void left by Ferguson, 71, who announced his retirement Wednesday after winning 38 trophies over nearly 27 years with the Red Devils. Ferguson will remain with United in an executive role, and he was a part of the selection process in picking Moyes, who agreed to a six-year contract.

Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to step down as Manchester United manager has led to plenty speculations regarding his potential successor, with David Moyes and Jose Mourinho featuring highly among the candidates to take over at Old Trafford. Who do you support to become Sir Alex Ferguson's successor?Please let's hear your view.

After months of treatment in the UK, Fuji House of Commotion actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has returned back home. Ngozi returned home on Tuesday night 7th of May from the United Kingdom where she underwent surgery for a kidney-related illness. The veteran actress is said to have left the UK hospital after her doctor confirmed her to be fully okay to return home. Family, friends and colleagues, who have been anxious to see her welcomed the actress on her arrival at the airport. She said to the elated crowd on her arrival: “I’m back and better.” Nwosu thanked her fans, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim

Many people still don’t believe that Gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, who had a fatal accident years back, can perform the duty of a husband in terms of procreation. But the Ibadan based singer shocked many people, when he got married and started raring children. Yinka said, “Doctors would tell you that my case is very special and rare; my case is one of a thousand cases. There are some things I may not want to say here but... "I challenge those who still don’t believe me that I can perform to come with their sisters to prove the point. What I am trying to say is that I’m fortunate to have proved the medical practitioner wrong in some aspects. They say I wouldn’t be able to have erection but the day they discovered I was able to have it was like a miracle; in fact, my consultant was shocked, I thank God for this.” So all you doubting Thomas, hope you know better now?

  King of fuji music, Adewale Ayuba has described artistes like D’banj and Davido as fuji artistes too and not hip hop., He spoke with entertainment magazine;, Global Excellence, the saying: ‘If you are conversant with the happenstances in Nigerian entertainment industry, you will find out that all my brothers that claim they are doing hiphop like D’banj, Davido and the rest are all fuji singers. When you listen to the way they sing, you can see that the voice is fuji’. ‘The beat they put behind it is what changes it to hip hop and R&B. What they are doing here is ‘tungba’ because immediately you press play, you start dancing all the way’ 47-year old Ayuba, who has had a successful fuji music career span over two decades recently released a remix to one of his classics, “Happy People” which features artiste Tm9ja and YSG’s rap artiste Vector.

In a never-before-seen photo, US rapper and entertainer, Nicki Minaj took it all off to pose on the cover King’s Magazine. Known for always pushing boundaries, she sure would give her fans a reason to gasp in awe. Bet she earned top dollar for this.

Etisalat Nigeria has said the MTN's new advert on Mobile Number Portability (MNP) violated the Nigerian Communications Commission and Advertisement Practitioners Council of Nigeria's rules and that both regulatory agencies should wield their sticks on the dominant telecoms company.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manager of England Manchester United football team has retired today at the age of 71 after serving the club for 26 years.

Asa is reportedly in court battling lesbianism charges.  The case before Justice Coker was to be heard when her star witness, Damilola Amolegbe was said to have declined being called as a witness, telling Asa’s lawyers from Abraham Chambers that she couldn’t be a witness in Asa’s matter.  

Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill stood in federal court Monday and compared her experience in the music business to the slavery her ancestors endured before a judge sentenced her to three months in prison for failing to pay about $1 million in taxes over the past decade.

A former Nigerian oil minister, Ali Shettima Monguno kidnapped in Maiduguri last Friday by militants suspected to be Boko Haram members has been freed. The elderstateman was snatched by kidnappers after last Friday's Jumaat prayer in the troubled city of Maiduguri.   It is not known if any ransom was paid to secure Monguno's release.