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PoliticsRe: 2023 Presidency: “Tinubu Is The One Mocking Nigerians” – Aisha Yesufu by FullBlastLight: 8:57pm On Sep 10, 2022
wwwihy:
How many doctors do they have in opposition parties?

God Bless Incoming President Bola Tinubu
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria
Mumu!cool

Bananas fall on u there!

Foreign AffairsRe: See The Person Who Needs No Documents To Travel To Anywhere On Earth -photos by FullBlastLight(op): 8:36pm On Sep 10, 2022
Kotudeji:
Money can't buy life.

This is why God is God
True talk, dude!

If 2 say money fit buy life ni, Buuhari 1 for neva die too, wallahi!
Foreign AffairsSee The Person Who Needs No Documents To Travel To Anywhere On Earth -photos by FullBlastLight(op):
The Woman Who Didn't Need Any Passport Or Document To Travel To Anywhere On This Planet, QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch for the past 70 years, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace announced.

Queen Elizabeth II Owns The Largest Clear Cut Diamond In The World Known As ''The Great Star Of Africa'' The 530 Carats Gem Was Mined In South Africa Back In 1905.

The woman who didn’t need any passport or document and permission to travel to anywhere on the Planet Earth, Queen Elizabeth II.

She reigns longer than her father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, all of them put together.

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, her reign ended. She was married for seventy three (73) years and ruled for seventy (70) years.

Crowned at the age of twenty six (26), the most powerful woman on earth, lived for ninety six (96) years!!

Rip Queen Elizabeth II

PoliticsRe: Peter Obi: I'll Stop Campaigning, If Anyone Proves I Misused Money As Governor by FullBlastLight: 9:00am On Sep 10, 2022
lhordspy:
This type of Man, Peter is not common atall in the world.

A man who scam and lies too easily and so unrealistic you begin to wonder why is he not eating watering beans in kirikiri presently.
Mumu!cool

PoliticsRe: Peter Obi: I'll Stop Campaigning, If Anyone Proves I Misused Money As Governor by FullBlastLight: 8:58am On Sep 10, 2022
Kagd10:
You mean your Peter Obi who cursed himself and family if he ever left APGA or join any other party apart from apga?

No one takes your pathological liar serious

Tinubu's legacies speak for him.
Mumu!cool

RomanceRe: Why Do Most Nigerian Guys Do This? by FullBlastLight: 8:42pm On Sep 09, 2022
Chioma4eva:
I mean they toast you for weeks endlessly and try to get your love and attention and when you finally give them the attention and give them the chance to win your heart and maybe after dates and probably sex, they lose interest and go cold. Why is this so? Is love dead in Nigeria?
Dude, so it's because of dis rubbish u wanna post dt made u open a new acct & dissembling as a lady?

All dis Nairaland guys hiding behind female monikers, na wa 4 una oo!
Foreign Affairs10 Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II by FullBlastLight(op): 8:15pm On Sep 09, 2022
10 Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II

The British Royal Family, on Thursday, announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

A statement from the Royal Family on Twitter said the respected monarch died peacefully.

Here are 10 interesting facts about the late monarch:

1. She was not born in a palace. Although she was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) — and the eldest granddaughter of King George V, Queen Elizabeth II was not born in a palace,  she was instead born in a townhouse in London that belonged to her Scottish maternal grandparents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore on 21 April 1926.

2. She was homeschooled. Queen Elizabeth II was educated at home alongside her only sibling Princess Margaret who was born in 1930.

The two princesses were educated under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford. They were taught lessons concentrated on history, language, literature, and music.

3. She was in Kenya when her father died. Queen Elizabeth II was in Kenya with her husband Prince Philip when her father King George VI died in 1952. Philip broke the news of King George VI’s death to his wife while they were alone during a trip to Kenya.

4. She became queen at 25. Her father king George VI died at the age of 56 on February 6, 1952, while Elizabeth was visiting Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in central London on June 2, 1953.

5. She became head of seven independent Commonwealth countries after her coronation. The 25-year-old Queen Elizabeth II became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries.

These countries were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka), as well as the Head of the Commonwealth.

6. She was the first British Monarch to visit the Republic of Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II visited the Republic of Ireland in 2011, with the highly-charged visit making her the first British monarch to visit the country since it won independence in 1922.

7. She toured every region of Britain ahead of her diamond jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II toured every region of Britain ahead of the four-day party in June to mark the jubilee, while other royals made visits across the Commonwealth.

8. She was the head of 54 Commonwealth nations. The Commonwealth comprises 54 nations and Queen Elizabeth II was the head of these nations before her death.

Her father, King George VI, was the first monarch to be formally styled as Head of the Commonwealth.

9. She was the most travelled monarch in history. Queen Elizabeth II holds the record for the most countries visited by an individual monarch.

She visited more than 120 countries on six continents. Canada is the country she travelled to more than any other country outside the United Kingdom.

10. She was the longest-serving British monarch. Queen Elizabeth II’s reign of 70 years and seven months is the longest of any British monarch.

 

https://punchng.com/10-interesting-facts-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/?amp

CultureRe: Ooni Of Ife Begins Plan To Take Another Wife, 24 Hours After Marrying New Wife by FullBlastLight: 7:51pm On Sep 09, 2022
Princessogaraya:
If you quote me again,I go slap you
Ur slap go jst be like say u dey smooth my cheek!

So, come on, wit it, dear! grin
PoliticsCommonwealth Doctors Mourn Death Of Queen Elizabeth II by FullBlastLight(op): 9:36am On Sep 09, 2022
Commonwealth Doctors Mourn Death Of Queen Elizabeth II

Commonwealth Medical Association, CMA, on Thursday expressed sadness over the news of the demise of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth.

In a statement signed by the President of the CMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele said:
“Since being apprised of her death, our hearts have been laden with grief over her earthly transition. The CMA shares the deep sense of loss of the Royal family, the people of the Commonwealth and indeed citizens of the world, over the loss.

The statement further reads:
“On behalf of physicians from all over the Commonwealth, we offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire Royal Family, the Government and people of the United Kingdom, and the people of the entire Commonwealth.

Her Majesty, the Queen of England was globally known as a strong centripetal force and an effervescent supporter of the Commonwealth and its people.

Aside from engendering a new era of openness, integration, and connectivity in the Commonwealth, she admirably performed her roles as Head of the Commonwealth.

“She was very collaborative and people-centred and strove hard to connect and integrate the people and nations of the Commonwealth through her very profound and impactful initiatives. Indeed, she was quite motherly, caring, and result-oriented.

“We pray that the beautiful memories of her legacies, sacrifices and diligent commitment to the growth of the Commonwealth and its people bring great solace to the Royal family, as well as the people of the Commonwealth during this period of bereavement.

May her precious and profound soul rest in perfect peace.”


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/09/commonwealth-doctors-mourn-death-of-queen-elizabeth-11/amp/

SportsAnthony Joshua To Get 40% From Fury Clash by FullBlastLight(op): 9:26am On Sep 09, 2022
Joshua To Get 40% From Fury Clash

Anthony Joshua has officially accepted Tyson Fury’s offer for their ‘Battle of Britain’ showdown and with this, has now paved the way for the biggest fight in British boxing history.

Joshua was on the surprising end of a callout from Fury, who is not willing to wait till 2023 for an undisputed clash with Ukrainian, Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua was offered a 40 per cent split of what would be a record-breaking haul to fight the Gypsy King.

The news comes after Fury’s promoter Frank Warren confirmed on Tuesday that he would be sending Joshua an official written offer for a fight against Fury.

A date in early November was initially put on the table, but Joshua can only return by December at the earliest following last month’s defeat to Usyk.

Fury also wants to include a rematch clause and Joshua’s team are happy with the terms, as long as they get the lion’s share for the second fight if they win in December.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed they are willing to take the deal on offer after talks with Frank Warren’s son George.

He told iFL TV on Thursday, “We just went back this (Thursday) morning and said I spoke to AJ about that offer, we think, I think particularly he deserves more than 40 per cent.

“But, he’s happy. And I don’t make the decisions, he does. So, I went back this morning and said, ‘We accept 60/40’.

“We want that reversed in the rematch, rightfully so, because you’re champion here, you want the bigger split, which I think is fair.

“And we want to do the fight in December. Now, interestingly, they have December 17th, Queensberry held at the Millennium, so that’s perfect.”

Fury initially wanted to fight WBA, IBF, and WBO champion Usyk, who beat Joshua twice in the space of 11 months.

It would have been the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed title decider.

However, despite having December 17th held, Fury has appeared to tell Joshua there are only two dates he’ll fight. He claimed on talkSPORT that November 26 at Wembley or December 3 in Cardiff are the dates on offer.

He said, “I have Nov 26th at Wembley or Dec 3rd. One is 11 weeks, and one is 12 weeks.

“If a professional athlete who’s shredded all year round can’t get himself in shape in three months, there’s a problem.”

Joshua, 32, was set to return before the end of the year against an opponent ranked within the world’s top 15.

But plans to build back steadily could be cast aside if the chance to challenge for Fury’s WBC belt goes from longshot to reality.

Promoter Warren backed the all-Brit bout to break the domestic PPV record with two million sales.

And if the price takes an expected increase to £30, it leaves £60million made in box office receipts alone.

And the last time Joshua boxed in Wales, beating Joseph Parker, 30, in 2018, around £10m was made by paying fans.

It means Joshua and Fury would be expected to clear well over £70m in PPVs and ticket sales.

Negotiations are only at a start but Hearn has maintained they are happy with the financial terms.

He said, “In essence, we accept the offer of 60/40 and we confirmed that this morning. Lots of conversations to be had.”



https://punchng.com/joshua-to-get-40-from-fury-clash/?amp

RomanceWho Is Forcing Them To Marry? – Reactions As Wedding Photos Of Couple Trend by FullBlastLight(op): 11:47pm On Sep 08, 2022
Who Is Forcing Them To Marry? – Reactions As Pictures Of This Wedding Couple Trends

All over the world, Wedding day for couples are usually marked with joy and happiness. During picture taking wedding, you usually see the bride or groom smiling to indicate how precious that particular day.

Contrary to the above, trending pictures of a couple showing non smiling faces have got many internet users talking.

In the pictures the lady seems very quite and gloomy. She didn’t frown nor smile. The man also seems to portray the same. Many people are wondering why none of them didn’t put on at least a smile.

Perhaps we should not be quick to judge because maybe the day was hectic or they don’t smile a lot . Smiling means nothing. A lot of broken people smile next minute divorce.

Reactions...

A user wrote:
Who is forcing them to marry? What is going on with them?

Other users commented that both of them don’t look cheerful.Their displeasure may not be about the marriage but rather some unfortunate news they may have heard. Something which greatly affect both of them. But couldn’t cancel the wedding so they just had to manage through it.

“They’re not sad oo. That’s their nature. Some people naturally don’t know how to smile.” A user added.

”It seems thee lady is not happy oo, but marriage be by force? This girl will cheat on this guy pɛɛ.” Another user wrote.

Others also suggested that, may be they recieved a bad news that a relative is dead and hence their non smiling faces.

What is your view?

https://gh.opera.news/gh/en/sex-relationship/amp/f31b65e42f2aea8106aff37501b598d1

Foreign AffairsRe: Last Pictures Of Queen Elizabeth II Before Her Death by FullBlastLight: 11:08pm On Sep 08, 2022
Idamond:
old age affect height, imagine she's shorter..

she has done both good and bad to the world...
her set is few on earth..




goodbye great grand ma
...thought I'm d only one who noticed she was way shorter later in life than when she was in her prime!
FoodRe: I'm Addicted To Eating Biscuits! by FullBlastLight: 10:51pm On Sep 08, 2022
Gangster1ms:
We are all addicted to one thing or the other..
Mine is Pussy
Repent & get saved!
FamilyRe: A Pregnant Woman's Maternity Photoshoot Sparks Outrage On Facebook (Photos) by FullBlastLight: 8:40pm On Sep 08, 2022
meobizy:
If you have taken any picture before, it makes you a hypocrite.
Mumu!cool

CultureRe: Ooni Of Ife Begins Plan To Take Another Wife, 24 Hours After Marrying New Wife by FullBlastLight: 8:16pm On Sep 08, 2022
Shalommy:
Chaii.. cheesy cheesy Oga dey enjoy life.
U wan go join am?
CultureRe: Ooni Of Ife Begins Plan To Take Another Wife, 24 Hours After Marrying New Wife by FullBlastLight: 8:15pm On Sep 08, 2022
Princessogaraya:
Busy prick

Causing problem.... Nonsense man

If you quote me to talk rubbish I go insult you because if na woman you guys go insult her
Shift, abeg!

U dey do notice me, so dt d man go fit carry u join dem!

Hope say u fine sha, huh?

U see dt new wife as e be like mannequin bah?
EducationRe: School Friends Who Travelled Abroad Share 4-Year Throwback Photo by FullBlastLight(op): 7:49pm On Sep 08, 2022
Johel:
Na rich people dey travel out now...I don accept my fate.
E go betta!
RomanceRe: Man Floors Girl Poking Nose Into Another Girl's Business (Photos) by FullBlastLight: 8:58pm On Sep 07, 2022
Candora:
As a girl, I can't even be this insecure.
You cheat, I catch you, it's over. No long talks, no stress.
Really?
PoliticsRe: Peter Obi's CNN Interview Postponed The Second Time by FullBlastLight: 10:30pm On Sep 06, 2022
Latakia:
He japa when they gave him an expose that the following questions will be ask

1- Why did he stole Anambra state money and invested it in his family business which is tagged "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" and a big crime in saner clime.

2- Why he refused to condemn the activities of IPOB and the SIT AT HOME every Monday in his region.

3- Why is father was brutally kill by his fellow drug addicts.

4- To list his achievements and legacies as a governor in Anambra state.

5- Alleged to be gay and whether he will support gay and lesbianism.

6- Why did he decamp from APGA to PDP and now LP? Etc.

7- Why is he looking for campaign fund in USA a crime even in USA to seek for campaign fund from overseas.
U're a cultist!

Mumu!cool

PoliticsRe: Peter Obi's CNN Interview Postponed The Second Time by FullBlastLight: 10:04pm On Sep 06, 2022
Latakia:
He japa when they gave him an expose that the following questions will be ask

1- Why did he stole Anambra state money and invested it in his family business which is tagged "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" and a big crime in saner clime.

2- Why he refused to condemn the activities of IPOB and the SIT AT HOME every Monday in his region.

3- Why is father was brutally kill by his fellow drug addicts.

4- To list his achievements and legacies as a governor in Anambra state.

5- Alleged to be gay and whether he will support gay and lesbianism.

6- Why did he decamp from APGA to PDP and now LP? Etc.

7- Why is he looking for campaign fund in USA a crime even in USA to seek for campaign fund from overseas.
Mumu! cool

PoliticsRe: Peter Obi's CNN Interview Postponed The Second Time by FullBlastLight: 9:59pm On Sep 06, 2022
oluseyiforjesus:
I'm supporting you, but u shouldn't have said u are richer than Joe Biden
Did u even care 2 read or watch d full speech 2 know d reason he said dt?

Or, wich law does d statement violate nah?

Or, if it were Joe Biden who said dt 2 a Blackman, wld u hv raised an eyebrow?
EducationSchool Friends Who Travelled Abroad Share 4-Year Throwback Photo by FullBlastLight(op): 9:42pm On Sep 06, 2022
Reactions As Secondary School Friends Who Travelled Abroad Together Shares 4 Years Throwback Photo

A group of friends has sparked reactions on social media with their before vs after photos following their relocation to a foreign country together.

A man with Twitter handle @Petersen_209 , who is among the four guys shared a throwback photo of all four in their secondary school uniform, and uploaded a picture of them abroad, posing the same way and staying in the same position.

It is interesting to note that the person who took on the role of the photographer also traveled with them. Though he did not show in any of the images, Peterson revealed that he was with them.

Twitter reacts;

Atweep @nathan_oji said; I pray it’s the same person who took both pictures cos I want everyone to win.

@RitaG81780126: “May Jehovah protect you guys from any evil eyes; may any girl no come in between una; may any of una girlfriends not separate this friendship.”

@Petersen_209: “Better look for better people to walk with and engage in healthy competition, Bad company corrupt good manner.”

@IhejirikaG: “Why do I have this feeling that the picture from 2018 was shot in the University of Ibadan..CONGRATULATIONS.”

@jesseaaronzion: “The way small boys of nowadays grow very fast.. 2018 here see d huge diff.. Wow.. Me no chnge oo but bw the yrs I hav 3boys.”

@FWealth147: “Baba this una old age em, Where una Waka go ?What a faster transformation. Thank God say una get better update.”

@UjaOliver: “Great historical picture.This sort of throw- back picture is what makes good documentary.But I am sure in time all of you will have different opinions on this.”

https://www.yabacampus.com/reactions-as-school-friends-who-travelled-abroad-together-shares-4years-throwback-photo/

RomanceRe: See What This Dude Was Caught Doing { Photo } by FullBlastLight(op): 11:08am On Sep 06, 2022
Kimiso:
Thrre is nothing different between you and this guy here
Dont gerrit twisted, d dude might be d one responsible 4 d prego & he's jst tryna 2 explain it away like some of u guys do do!
CrimeOgun Women Run Baby Factory, Sell Child N400,000 { Picture } by FullBlastLight(op): 11:01am On Sep 06, 2022
Ogun women Run Baby Factory, Sell Child N400,000

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two women for allegedly operating a baby factory in Agbado, in the Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, said the suspects, Christiana Iyama and Margaret Ogwu, were arrested on August 27, 2022, following information received by police.

Oyeyemi said, “Upon the information, the DPO Agbado Division, SP Awoniyi Adekunle, mobilised his detectives to the area where the said Christiana Iyama and Margaret Ogwu were arrested.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that Margaret Ogwu was one of the girls harboured by Christiana Iyama who employed the service of a man to impregnate her and collected the child on delivery which she sold at the rate of N400,000 to one of her customers.

“She also confessed to the police that she has sold up to three children from different women to her different customers.”

Oyeyemi, however, said the state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, had ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation and diligent prosecution.



https://punchng.com/ogun-women-run-baby-factory-sell-child-n400000/?amp

RomanceSee What This Dude Was Caught Doing { Photo } by FullBlastLight(op): 10:46am On Sep 06, 2022
Are there people who can truly get carried away with stuff like this?

This is because I have come across some like this before, where a person will be seen starring or even touching them like is something real.

Or, are people just doing it deliberately for fun?

Find in the picture below what the guy was doing:

PoliticsThugs Attack Labour Party Meeting, Injure Members, Vandalise Properties In Enugu by FullBlastLight(op): 10:08pm On Sep 05, 2022
Thugs Attack Labour Party Meeting, Injure Members, Vandalise Cars And Properties In Enugu

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, gunmen suspected to be political thugs loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly attacked members of the Labour Party during their meetings in Enugu State.

SaharaReporters gathered that the attacked happened on Sunday during Ward meetings at Aninri and Awgu local government areas of the state.

Sources told SaharaReporters that whil nobody was killed in the attack, some people were injured while their cars, chairs and canopies were vandalised.

The LP governorship candidate, Hon Chijioke Edeoga, confirmed the attack on the party members.


Edeoga said he received a report of gunmen suspected to be political thugs attacking their members during their monthly meetings at Aninri ward and Awgu ward 1, and destroyed chairs, cars, canopy and wounded some people.

He said, "Nobody was killed but some people were wounded and cars vandalised.

"I was told that the gunmen chased away our members and shot indiscriminately, causing panic. Chairs and canopies were destroyed, cars of members packed were also vandalised."


Meanwhile, efforts to get the reaction of the state police command were unsuccessful as the Command's spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, could not take his calls or respond to text message.
https://saharareporters.com/articles/gunmen-attack-labour-party-meeting-enugu-injure-members-vandalise-cars-property

PoliticsDiaspora Donation To Peter Obi Campaign Violates No Law In Nigeria - Festus Ogun by FullBlastLight(op): 6:13pm On Sep 05, 2022
Diaspora Donation To Peter Obi Campaign Violates No Law In Nigeria (1) -By Festus Ogun, Esq

Following the pledge of a Diaspora Support Group to crowdfund $150m for Peter Obi’s campaign, concerns are raised in some quarters over the legality and constitutionality of diaspora donations made in respect of Mr. Peter Obi’s Campaign. In fact, some groups reportedly called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to “without delay” disqualify Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, from the 2023 Presidential race.

To be clear, donations made by concerned citizens and support groups (either in Nigeria or in the diaspora) to Peter Obi and or his Campaign Team are not in violation of any living law in Nigeria.

Those who hold otherwise rely largely on Section 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as altered) and Section 85 of the Electoral Act, 2022. With greatest respect, these provisions of law are generally inapplicable to this instant case and those who rely on them to demand from INEC the disqualification of Mr. Peter Obi, which is itself laughable, are either mischievous or misconceived.

Section 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as altered) provides that: “No political party shall hold or possess any funds or other assets outside Nigeria; or b. be entitled to retain any funds or assets remitted or sent to it from outside Nigeria”.

Section 85 of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that:

Any political party that— (a) holds or possesses any fund outside Nigeria in contravention of section 225 (3) (a) of the Constitution, commits an offence and shall on conviction forfeit the funds or assets purchased with such funds to the Commission and in addition may be liable to a fine of at least N5,000,000 ; or

(b) retains any fund or other asset remitted to it from outside Nigeria in contravention of section 225 (3) (a) of the Constitution commits an offence and shall on conviction forfeit the funds or assets to the Commission and in addition may be liable to a fine of at least N5,000,000.

The above provisions of law are clear and unambiguous. The wordings are not difficult to understand; even for laymen that have never stepped on the corridors of any law school. Importantly, our law is beyond settled that where words used in a statute are clear, straightforward and unambiguous, they should be accorded their grammatical, plain, ordinary and natural meaning. In SKYE BANK V. IWU (2017) LPELR-42595(SC), the Supreme Court, per Kekere-Ekun, emphasized that “the general rule of interpretation of constitutional provisions is that where words used are clear and unambiguous, they must be given a literal interpretation i.e. they must be given their ordinary and grammatical meaning”.

On the strength of the above, we are compelled to rely simply on the plain, clear and grammatical meaning of the above provisions of law. A careful consideration of the sections of law reproduced above shows that the 1999 Constitution simply prohibits a POLITICAL PARTY from holding or possessing any funds or other assets outside Nigeria and from retaining any funds or assets remitted or sent to it from outside Nigeria. The Electoral Act, by virtue of Section 85, only compliments the constitutional provision by prescribing punishment for its breach.

In our considered view, 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution is only applicable to Political Parties and it is not applicable to political candidates or their campaign organizations. It is not a subject of debate that the diaspora donations are said to be made to either Peter Obi and or his Campaign Organization. The question that follows is whether Peter Obi or his Campaign Organization(s) is a Political Party envisaged under 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution?

Section 318 of the 1999 Constitution gives no definition for a “political party”. Thankfully, Section 152 of the Electoral Act, 2022 defines a “political party” to include “any association of persons whose activities includes canvassing for votes in support of a candidate for election under this Act and registered by the Commission”. (emphasis mine) We respectfully submit, therefore, that a candidate or his campaign organization(s) cannot be regarded as a political party under our extant electoral jurisprudence.

Having cleared that, it is safe to say that donations made to Mr. Peter Obi or his Campaign Organization in furtherance of his Presidential Campaign cannot be said to be made to a Political Party as envisaged under 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution. Neither Mr. Peter Obi nor his Campaign Organization is a “Political Party” and must not be mistaken or confused for Labour Party, a duly registered political party under the law. It would have been a different ball game entirely if the donations were made to Labour Party, as a political party. Donations made to Political Candidates or their Campaign Teams are not caught under 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 85 of the Electoral Act and are therefore not illegal and unconstitutional.

Our position is further fortified by the Latin maxim: “expressio unius est exclusion alterius” meaning in the interpretation of statutes “the express mention of one thing is the exclusion of the other not mentioned; what is not included in a statute is not to be read into it”. See: COMMISSIONER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS & ANOR V. ONAKADE (2016) LPELR-41133(CA).

Applying the above rule to the provisions of law stated earlier, it becomes apparent that the express mention of the word “political party” in 225(3)(a)(b) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 85 of the Electoral Act automatically excludes donations made to political candidates or their campaign groups. And the exclusion confirms the inapplicability of that section to political candidates and their campaign groups.

Importantly, while Section 88 (2) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that the maximum election expenses to be incurred by a candidate at a presidential election shall not exceed N5,000,000,000.00; there is no such limitation placed on the amount of donation a Presidential Candidate or his Campaign Group can receive or how much expenses a Presidential Campaign Support Group can incur.

Either at home or abroad, Nigerians shall continue to enjoy their constitutional rights and civil liberty to support any candidate of their choice in cash or kind. Political candidates and their support groups are however advised to be transparent and accountable especially in the management of donated resources. God bless Nigeria.

Festus Ogun is a constitutional lawyer and Managing Partner at FOLEGAL, Lagos. Contact him festus@folegal.net

PoliticsRe: Peter Obi: Why Should I Steal Public Money When I’m Richer Than Joe Bidden? by FullBlastLight: 10:18am On Sep 05, 2022
Unzerious:
Then why should Tinubu steal Public Funds, since he's richer than you huh
Tinubu became "rich" by looting public fund!

If not, let him tell us his source{s} of income b4 delving into d Nigerian politics!

Again, if anyone thinks Tinubu Is not a rogue wit ill-gotten wealth, jst like Obi did immediately after his tenure as Anambra Ex-Gov, let Tinubu be daring enough 2 call on the EFCC & ICPC to come probe his administration during his time in power as Lagos State Gov!

Take it or leave it, Tinubu is a fugitive, who has no clean hands & thus shying away frm justice & equity!
PoliticsAtiku To Sack Reno Omokri by FullBlastLight(op):
Atiku To Sack Reno

Reno Omokri, the Popular Social Media Celebrity, Is Under Gross Pressure As Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate, Moves To Terminate His Contract As His Online Influencing Job Is Not Yielding Good Result For The PDP As Expected; Rather, Reno Is Causing Reduction Of Atiku's ( P.D.P) Supporters.

The Irrepressible Fact Is That, The Obidients Have Virally And Vibrantly Taken Over ALL Social Media Platforms, And That Has Persistently Suffocate The Influence Of Other Users.

Note That, Reno, Just Like Other Jealous Opponents, Has Been Flimsily And Needlessly Criticising And Bad-Mouthing Peter Obi For Being The Most Admired And The Most Preferred Candidate Among The Nigerian Citizenry.

Any Discerning And Right-Thinking Person Around The Globe Knows That Obi Is God's Rescue Agenda For The Destiny Nigeria, Come 2023!

Thus, God Is Ready To Smackdown All Opposing Forces To The Actualisation Of This Divine Mandate.

Little Did Reno Know That, Whoever Attacks Peter Obi Certainly Don't Get Away Without Comeuppance.

Go and verify!

Christianity EtcSee Why We Must Not Give Prominence To Hell Or Satan by FullBlastLight(op): 8:18pm On Sep 03, 2022
Just For The Records...

The word 'Hell' is mentioned just 54 times in the entire Bible, while the word 'Heaven' is mentioned 582 times in the Bible. Surprised?

The words 'satan/devil' are mentioned about 90 times, while the words 'Christ/Jesus' are mentioned 1,550 times in the same Bible.

The word 'demon/demons' are mentioned 81 times, while the words 'angel/angels' are mentioned 294 times.

The words 'witch/witchcraft' are mentioned only 5 times (this statistics is based on the King James Version).

What does all these imply?

This means the Bible speaks more of Heaven than it speaks of Hell.

It speaks more of angels than it speaks of demons.

It speaks more of Christ than it speaks of satan.

It is not a book that glorifies witches!

The simple reason for this is that Christ and His power and work are the emphasis of the Bible.

When we talk more about Jesus and His authority given us, no power on earth will be able to withstand us.

Many preachers have missed the real emphasis hence their sermons are more about hell, demons, and satan.

The result of this is that many more believers are living in fear and uncertainties.

Until we begin to emphasis what the Bible emphasises, there will be no genuine spiritual growth.

Let's preach Christ loud and clear!

Let's preach about His victory and power.

Let's preach about His free gift of salvation and righteousness.

This is how to walk over all the power of the enemy. The devil exists as a DEFEATED being.

Think about this!

-Pastor Olubukun {Facebook Page}

Nairaland GeneralRe: Can You Drink This Liquor ,the Name Has "Gay" On It by FullBlastLight: 5:51pm On Sep 02, 2022
slawomir:
Damnnn niggar
As far say na shayoo dey inside

Shayoo is life.....which ever brand name it comes with we don't care...

Na after men eye don dirty self before men go come raise the bottle observe am well begin argue

Bros op what about that alcohol called "three penis wine"
What about "skirt"
We earnestly expecting u 2 do better wit ur soul, dude!

Get saved & live free, mehn!
RomanceSee How One Of The Advocates Of The Entitled Slay Queens Got Served { Picture } by FullBlastLight(op):
This Advocate Of The Entitled Slay Queens Just Got Served.

Truly, some ladies actually feel entitled!

If not, what could have warranted such a statement as this from the one representating the entitled gender?

But, I think she summarily got served even beyond breakfast by a concerned dude.

What does gbas gbos mean again?

Find her statement and pix below:

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