Coalition of rights groups condemns Abia appeal decision

UMUAHIA—COALITION for Civil Societies for Credible Election, CCSCE, has condemned what it called “the spate of controversial, incoherent and varying judgments coming from the Court of Appeal,” noting that the trend was “worrisome and disturbing.”
The coalition called on the relevant judiciary authorities to ensure that the trend was stopped to restore the integrity of the nation’s judiciary.

Gov Ortom, commissioner, BSUTH boss differ on Lassa fever outbreak

MAKURDI—Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, his Health Commissioner, Dr. Cecilia Ojabo and the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Prof. Orkugah Malu, yesterday disagreed over the purported outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
Speaking to reporters yesterday in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, the Commissioner for Health stated that the state at the moment was free of the viral disease.

TOO BAD: Nigerian Actress evia simon Naked Photo Leakes 18+ (See Photo)

popular actress evia simon naked photo leaked by her ex-boyfriend ,it is extremely unbelievable how Nigerian actress misbehave, this has been a trending headline in almost all the blogs and media houses  in Nigeria.

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or!

 

The winner of the 2015 Ballon d’Or is... Lionel Messi!

And Ronaldo is NOT happy!

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It's time for the big one

Time for the big one, guys.
To present the Ballon d’Or, they bring out another bona fide star of the game.
It’s former Brazil playmaker Kaka, a former winner of the award.
Standby for the winner...

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Women's World Player of the Year

We’re getting to the business end of things now.
The winner of the women’s World Player of the Year is... Carli Lloyd!
Great recognition for the American, who played such a key role in the USA’s World Cup win.
She’s very emotional, but chokes back the tears just enough to say:
“It’s an honour. This has always been a dream of mine.”

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Neymar ready to party

The third and final Ballon d’Or nominee is up to speak.
Neymar is asked if he’s enjoying his time at Barcelona.
“We all share responsibility,” he says.
“It’s an honour... it’s not hard when you have such great players around you.”
Any final words?
“To be here, is a dream come true.
“If I win, we party. If I don’t win, we party.”
Top man.

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Puskas Award

Over 1.6million people have voted on the Puskas Award for goal of the year, says James Nesbitt, annoyingly.
Japan legend Hidetoshi Nakata announces the winner... and it’s Wendell Lira!
The unknown Brazilian looks a bit shell-shocked, as well he might.

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The 2015 Ballon d'Or ceremony is here as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar find out who will be crowned world footballer of the year.
This year's event takes place in Zurich and features a whole host of awards, including men's and women's coaches of the year, Puskas award and more.
We'll also find out the FIFPro world XI. Follow our live coverage here throughout the afternoon.

Poland summons German ambassador over politicians' comments

The Polish foreign ministry has criticised German politicians for what it calls "anti-Polish" comments but has given no details of which ones.

However, both the German president of the European Parliament and the German EU commissioner have been sharply critical of Poland's new government.

The German ambassador has been summoned to the Polish foreign ministry.

The conservative and staunchly Catholic Law and Justice party won elections in October with a majority.

It became the first party to be able to govern alone since democracy was restored to Poland in 1989.
'Putinisation'

A newly enacted media law gives control of Polish public radio and TV to a national media council close to the government.

Analysis: Bayelsa poll: The drama of how Dickson won

HISTORY beckons on incumbent Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa after the keenly contested governorship election in the predominantly riverine state.

Dickson, fondly called ‘Countryman Governor’ had maintained a commanding lead in the state governorship election since December 5, 2015 when he clinched six out of the seven councils in the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. His victory dance was, however, put in abeyance pending the conclusion of the election in units and constituencies that election results were not produced on December 5.