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happney65:
Real Discrimination o..Justice for Fat People..

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In fairness, he issued the following disclaimer

Trump signs the appropriations bill into law. Now, the shutdown is officially over!

Legal Analysis of the Incident involving Minister Wike and Officer Yerima in Light of Section 11 of the Land Use Act

Section 11 of the Land Use Act, Cap L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 unequivocally empowers the Governor or, in the case of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of the FCT or any public officer duly authorised by the Minister, to enter upon and inspect any land held under a statutory right of occupancy, together with any improvements thereon, at reasonable hours of the day.

This statutory power is mandatory, unconditional, and administrative in nature, and the occupier of such land is under a corresponding legal duty to grant free and unhindered access to facilitate the exercise of this right. Any act of obstruction, resistance, or interference with this statutory function constitutes a clear breach of the law.

In the instant case, the refusal by members of the Nigerian Navy, led by Officer Yerima, to permit the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory access to inspect the land, amounts to a flagrant violation of Section 11 of the Land Use Act. The military officers had no legal authority or jurisdiction to restrict or obstruct the Minister in the lawful discharge of his statutory duties. Such conduct is not only ultra vires but also constitutes an unlawful interference with the execution of lawful governmental functions.

It must be emphasised that the Land Use Act is a federal enactment of overriding effect, forming part of the Nigerian Constitution by virtue of Section 315(5) thereof. Consequently, its provisions supersede any administrative directive, military instruction, or internal order purportedly relied upon by the said officer. No military protocol or chain of command can lawfully override a clear statutory mandate vested in a civilian authority under the Act.

Furthermore, Section 217(2)(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) expressly provides that the Armed Forces of Nigeria shall be subject to the authority of the civil power. This embodies the cardinal constitutional doctrine of civilian supremacy over the military a fundamental tenet of democratic governance. Any act by military personnel that seeks to undermine or frustrate the lawful functions of a civilian authority, particularly one acting pursuant to an express statutory power, is unconstitutional, insubordinate, and inimical to the rule of law.

While public sentiment may be influenced by perceptions of the Minister’s personality with some Nigerians expressing approval merely because Nyesom Wike is viewed as domineering or controversial such sentiments are legally irrelevant. The rule of law admits of no exceptions based on popularity or perception. The issue at stake transcends personality; it is a question of institutional authority, constitutional order, and respect for due process.

In conclusion, the conduct of Officer Yerima and his team is legally indefensible. Their obstruction of the Minister’s inspection constitutes a violation of the Land Use Act, an affront to the authority of the civil government, and a breach of the constitutional principle of civilian control over the military. The Minister’s statutory right of access and inspect remains valid, subsisting, and enforceable, and any continued interference should attract appropriate disciplinary and legal consequences to uphold the supremacy of law over arbitrariness.

budaatum:
Will they dare let it get before a judge?

Sure

I never knew the day would come when Wike would complain about impunity. 🤣
Although I think what the retired Admiral did was also wrong.

Will she win her lawsuit? 🥹

basilico:
My opinion of that the fines were just a punishment, a warning to any other person .
Progressives have to impose their will on everyone .
She can use GoFundMe and raise the amount.

Yeah. I’m sure her fans will raise that amount within a few days

Ibime:
It's your choice to pay at once or monthly installments

Got it

Ibime:
One call from King Charles and he will drop the idea

We don't pay TV Licence fee of £175 a year to go into Trump pocket

The whole country will immediately stop paying licence fee if that happens

Although I don't pay licence fee as a principle. I can't think of anything as unnecessary as TV socialism when schools and hospitals are underfunded. It is left to my wife to fulfil all righteousness and give to Caesar what is Caesers to keep me out of magistrates court.

Wawu. Do you pay the £175 TV license fee at once, or is it broken down into monthly payments?

raumdeuter:
This is what Democrats were getting their panties in a bunch over that Trump will overturn inter racial and same sex marriage or ban abortion nationally

They just use the soundbites to rile up their base

I’m more concerned about how Kim Davis will raise $360,000 to pay the attorneys’ fees of the original plaintiffs 🙆🏽‍♂️

BREAKING

THE Supreme Court has declined to hear a case seeking to overturn the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage

afrodoc2:
The 1st time i went back home after several years, my dad came to pick me, but his driver was driving. I counted several traffic infractions by the guy, other drivers, keke, bike riders, pedestrians, all within a few minutes of leaving the airport. I just stopped looking around after a while.

I no fit drive for that place again.

U go need sufficient dose of craze to drive in Lagos, and even most Naija cities 🤣

29 years of age. At that age, a man is typically matured enough to fully know what marriage entails.

Neymar1095:
The way some Nigerian wives and girls admire and lust over their pastor is so unhealthy. Some even respect their pastors more than their husband/boyfriends.

It’s been a scourge for over a decade

Estevao may have recorded the fastest assist by a Chelsea substitute, as he was only on the pitch for 67 seconds before assisting J. Pedro!

Joao Pedro!

TheSuperNerd:
No. He is 2nd. Yakubu was the first.

Okay

Debroslink:
Osimhen should be the 1st Nigerian to score a hattrick in the UCL

Yes

solonnachi:
Morocco
Nigeria
South Africa
Ghana

These may be the top seeded teams

True. But I may substitute Ghana with Zambia

Deltamani:
This 2026 WAFCON will be tough for sure!!

West Africa is parading 6 teams as it stands, if you include Cameroon and Cape Verde that are close neighbors it becomes 8 though..!

1• Nigeria 🇳🇬
2• Ghana 🇬🇭
3• Cote’d’ivoire 🇨🇮
4• Senegal 🇸🇳
5• Mali 🇲🇱
6• Burkina Faso 🇧🇫


7• Cameroon 🇨🇲
8• Cape Verde 🇨🇻

I want to see some beautiful and Physical football though..!

Cape Verde 🇨🇻 is a bonafide West African country, so there will be 7 West African teams

IMAliyu2:
We have a Mamdate



Oya, for everyone saying they'll leave NYC, pack your bags

Cuomo should better retire from politics after this humiliating defeat 🙆🏽‍♂️

OasisX:


......Trump threatened South Africa more than, even Musk put mouth join. Wetin happen after?! LOL!

If you think US will attack Abuja and unseat the President, check your brain, it ain't gonna happen. If US bomb terrorists' enclaves in the North, its PBAT's again.

Afterall, we will all eventually agree, terrorism totally killed off under his watch and history will never forget him.

80% of Nigerians do not know about this stuff una dey carry for chests and dey fret about, though some are rejoicing over it. LOL!

💯💯

Update

Ppogbae:
That's if Trump doesn't split this country into 3

Abi oh 🤣

Ballzproblemm:
Trump is threatening military action,I wonder how he's going to theat,sure the US got couple of long range bombers,but a few bombing won't make terrorists that rely on guerrilla warfare go away,next fews weeks/months will be interesting

I’m also afraid that any U.S. military intervention in northern Nigeria would only worsen the security situation and create even more socio-economic upheaval as we all saw in Libya, Iraq, Syria etc

Coincidentally, both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons could qualify for their respective WCs in the same month of March 2026….

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Deltamani:
The thing is Zogg is already 28+

I must say the Center Backs we need right now should be U25 down at least that can last 5-8yrs in the team pairing with Blessing Demehin or anybody else.

We need a very physical Center Back with good aerial ability, and speed to outmuscle opponents and win duels..

I must say a Defender that can come up and win her Challenges against those kind of Banda, Chawinga, Dumornay kind of Forwards ..

She should be very good with the ball at her feets, must also possess strong leadership, communication, and tactical awareness to organize the defense, read the game, and anticipate opponents' moves…

Perfectly summed up!!

Word on the street is that Onyinyechi Zogg put in a decent shift for her Australian club..

I think she will have to show more consistency before dreaming of another call-up to the Super Falcons.

BascoVanVeli:
Rena Wakama will be a coach at Unrivalled 😀

Very fitting position for a coach that has no rival 😁

Mum was 26, dad was 31