Desmond Elliot in full yoruba attire as he celebrates one year as a lawmaker (photos)

     

     Desmond Elliot, dressed in full Yoruba attire as he joined his fellow colleagues at the Lagos state House of Assembly to celebrate their first year in office. Desmond represents Surulere 1 constituency in the state house of assembly. 

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Appeal court denies Nnamdi Kanu bail

       

       The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court to deny the bail application of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. In its ruling this morning, the three man panel of the Appeal court led by Justice Abdul Aboki, ruled that the lower court was right in denying Kanu bail considering the nature and the circumstances of his case.

Plateau United Player Dies in Auto-crash 6 Days to Wedding

      

       

       Sabole Shehu, a Plateau United player,died in a fatal accident along Kaduna expressway on Sunday May 22nd, exactly six days to his wedding which was scheduled for this Saturday May 28th.

Manchester United Sack Louis van Gaal

        

     

       Manchester United have sacked first team manager, Louis van Gaal, according to british media reports. The Dutchman’s departure had been widely expected despite United’s FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with Sky sources understanding Jose Mourinho is set to take over.After a meeting with employment lawyer Paul Gilroy QC at the club’s Carrington training base on Monday morning, it appears Van Gaal and United have now gone their separate ways.

Rooney admits United fall short

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       Wayne Rooney admitted Manchester United have fallen short of expectations despite winning the FA Cup as rumours swirled that Louis van Gaal is set to be replaced by Jose Mourinho. United manager Van Gaal was in defiant mood on Saturday as he celebrated United's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace by parading the FA Cup in front of the media while refusing to discuss the growing possibility he will be sacked in the next few days. Just minutes after the final whistle at Wembley signalled United's first trophy in Van Gaal's two-year reign, reports emerged that former Chelsea boss Mourinho was on the verge of agreeing a deal to take charge at Old Trafford.