AKPABIO Bribe Election Petition Tribunal With N650million? Yepa!!!

Following a weighty petition to President Muhammadu Buhari by the an International Affiliate Transparency In Justice Initiative (TIJI). Security operatives have put the Hon Justice Adedayo Oyebanji led Elections petition Tribunal (panel1) sitting at the Customary Court Kubwa under heavy scrutiny and surveillance while a high powered investigation is ongoing to trace the sum of N650M naira (six hundred and fifty million naira allegedly paid to the tribunal panel by Senate minority leader and former governor of Akwa Ibom State Senator Godswill Akpabio.

Five policemen arrested over alleged murder

The Police in Sokoto State have confirmed the arrest of five mobile policemen attached to the 7 PMF Command in Sokoto over the alleged murder of a man, Yahaya Shehu. Shehu was allegedly murdered by the suspects at Teke community in the Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of the state.

NAN reports that the suspects were alleged to have tortured Shehu to death, a month ago, when they were on patrol along the Isa-Sabon-Birni road. It was gathered that the remains of the deceased were found in a nearby bush the following morning.

Ministerial screening will not be about who you like or don’t like says Saraki

The Senate President , Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday, said the screening of the ministerial-nominees by the Senate would not be a business as usual.

Also Senator Saraki said that Tuesday’s screening of the Ministerial nominees would be live streamed.

Saraki who led a six man delegation to the Ikenne home of late Premier of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo over the death of the matriach of the family, HID Awolowo, described her death as a great loss.

Dickson mourns Alamieyeseigha

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has described the death of Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, the first civilian governor of the state as a personal loss to him, the government and people of the state.

EFCC arrests LG chairman over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Sunday said the Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area in Kano State, Mr Muktar Yarima, was in its custody.

Spokesman for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, told the News Agency of Nigeria that Yarima was arrested on Saturday in Kano over allegations of fraud.

Uwujaren said the chairman was already assisting the commission in the investigation of the case.

How to complain less and be more optimistic

Are you a moaning minnie? Do you bore your friends silly with your petty grievances?

If so, follow these tips from chirpy psychologists on how to complain less and be more happy…

Check out this Hot photos of Nicky Minaj in a see through outfit.

Nicky Minaj looking smoking hot in this purple and orange see through Balmain outfit. More pictures after the cut...

Tribunal Upholds Gbajabiamila’s Election

The Lagos State National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Ikeja upheld the declaration of the majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as the winner of the Surulere Federal Constituency I election.

Don’t abuse rights of civilians, Navy warns personnel

The Nigerian Navy has warned its personnel against abusing the rights of civilians in order to maintain the existing civil-military relationship.

Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Atiku Abdulkadir, gave the warning on Saturday in Calabar while addressing ratings and officers.

Abdulkadir said the navy would not spare any of its personnel caught abusing the rights of the civilians.

Corps member raped and murdered two weeks to her wedding in Ibadan.

Omolola Abogunrin, was allegedly raped and murdered by unknown men 13 days to her wedding (October 17th) and on her 29th birthday. The Corps member was reportedly murdered in the premises of an agriculture research institute located at Apata area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital last Sunday.

NDLEA arrest a man trying to smuggle $34k out of Nigeria at Lagos Airport

       

Ozoh Ikenna was arrested yesterday October 9th at the International Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Air­port, Ikeja, Lagos, by men of the National Drug Law En­forcement Agency (NDLEA) as he tried to smuggle  23 wraps containing 34 thousand dollars out of the country. Ozoh was on his way to Brazil in an Etihad Airways flight, that would first stop at Abu Dhabi, when he was arrested after customs spotted the money, packed in wraps similar to narcotics and con­cealed in his boxer shorts, during screening of passengers.

Check out this adorable photo of Mercy Johnson children.

 

They are looking so lovely in their camouflage outfits... 

Ways To Help Your Marriage Survive Infidelity

Yes I said it! But I don’t mean it in any ordinary terms and you’ll get to understand more as you read. I’m saying your marriage can be restored after the gut-wrenching realization that you have just been cheated on by your spouse. However…

Babcock University Performs First Heart Surgery

BABCOCK University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State recorded another milestone last Thursday, as the first heart surgery was performed in the institution’s Teaching Hospital, by its doctors. The operation lasted six hours.

Facebook Introduces Dislike Button In Form Of Six Emoji's

Facebook on Friday finally responded to solve its users call for a “dislike” button in the form of six new emojis.

Kylie Jenner reveals why she loves Tyga during live stream

Kylie Jenner and Tyga are TOTALLY loved up - and now we know exactly what it is they like about each other.

The 18-year-old star and her man answered fans' questions during a live stream on her new app , and she is a big fan of his sense of humour.

Wike orders prosecution of Amaechi, three others

Less than 72 hours after Justice George Omeriji probe panel set up by Governor Nyesom Wike submitted its report, the Rivers State government on Friday directed the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chinwe Aguma, SAN, to begin the process of prosecuting former governor, Rotimi Amaechi and two others over the sale of the state’s four gas turbines without due process.

N18.3bn Pension Scam: Judge fixes 4th of Nov for hearing against Ex-Pension Director Teidi and others

Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed November 4, 2015 for definite hearing, in a 21-count charge of failure to declare assets, obtaining by false pretence, conspiracy and concealing the illicit origin of stolen pension fund to the tune of N18.3bn brought by the EFCC against Sani Shuaibu Teidi, former Director of Pension Accounts, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Udusegbe Eric Omoefe (also known as Otega Akpotehir) and 10 others.

Tribunal Nullifies Kashamu’s Election

The National and State Assemblies Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital has nullified the election of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Mr Buruji Kashamu, and ordered a fresh election in 110 poling units.

2 traders land in prison for removing another trader’s teeth

Two housewives who are traders at Daddy Alaja market, Oke Arin, Lagos Island, western Nigeria, have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court for allegedly removing the three teeth of a another trader in the market by hitting her with a stone during a fight.

The fight ensued when the victim, Oluwaseyi Ololuwa, challenged the two women for allegedly urinating inside the market.

Tribunal orders rerun of Ogun Assembly election

The National and State Houses of Assembly tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta Friday ordered fresh election to be conducted in Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu East, Ipokia and Ijebu North local government areas of Ogun state.

In Ijebu Ode, Tola Banjo, a former deputy speaker had challenged the election of Wale Alausa of the PDP, alleging manipulation of the polls in some wards in the town. But in giving its verdict today, the Tribunal ordered rerun in 14 polling units in Wards 6 and 7 in the town, to determine the real winner.

FG partners with international firm to improve electricity

The Federal Government has entered into partnership with an international power equipment manufacturer, TE Connectivity, in a bid to achieve power sufficiency.

It announced the partnership during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, and explained that the joint venture with the $13.3bn firm would provide critical expertise and workforce training essential for the Nigeria’s power sector.

House Of Reps To Investigate $470 Million CCTV Contract

The House of Representatives on Thursday revisited the failed $470m Abuja, Lagos Closed Circuit Television Camera contracts, directing an Adhoc committee to probe the non-completion of the projects.

UK offers to assist Nigeria tackle Boko Haram

The United Kingdom has offered to further assist Nigeria in its quest to end the violent activities of the Boko Haram sect by December.

The British Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Nicholas Houghton, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Thursday shortly after a closed-door meeting he had with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Houghton said he was sent by his government because the United Kingdom shares an interesting security situation with Nigeria.

Lionel Messi and father Jorge could face 22 months in jail on tax fraud charges

The Barcelona superstar and his father will now stand trial on three counts after the judge rejected a request to try only Jorge

Lionel Messi is set to stand trial on three counts of tax fraud - with a 22-month prison sentence possible if he is found guilty.

No new EBOLA cases in past Week - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said no new Ebola infections were reported in West Africa in the past week, bringing Sierra Leone closer to its goal of becoming Ebola-free in early November.

Janet Jackson nominated for 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Janet Jackson might have to add another item to her long list of achievements.

The singer has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She's been on a winning streak lately, releasing a highly-anticipated new album, Unbreakable, this month and preparing to embark on a lengthy world tour.

Pregnant mum goes into labour at football match while celebrating son's first goal

A mum-to-be was so excited when her son scored his first ever goal she went into LABOUR.

Rebecca Dykes, 24, started to feel tell-tale contractions seconds after Rylee, seven, bagged during an under-8s match.

But the proud mum was so gripped by the action she stayed to watch the end of the match on September 27.

Incredibly, the dedicated mum even waited another 20 minutes to tell anyone so she could watch the end of the match.

Glo gifted Psquare expensive cars - a GWagon & a Range Rover(Photos)

Glo has gifted their long term ambassadors, Peter & Paul Okoye with expensive cars. Peter was gifted with a 2015 G Wagon while Paul was gifted with a 2015 Range Rover.  More photos after the cut...

Flakky Idi-dowo stuns in new pictures...

Actress Ronke Odusanya looking pretty in new photos. More after the cut...

Buhari can’t double as president and petroleum minister says Ijaw groups

Two Ijaw groups, Ijaw People Development Initiative, IPDI and  National Association of Izon Ebe Students , yesterday, said it was unconstitutional for President Muhammadu Buhari to assume the office of Minister of Petroleum.

Ogun Police Arrest Corporal For Killing Commercial Driver

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Police corporal who shot and killed a commercial driver along the Sagamu portion of the  Benin-Ore Expressway.

Confirming the development, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi, said that the suspected killer would be made to face the full wrath of the law as the Police authority would no longer condone any act of impunity and indiscipline from men and officers of the command.

Farmers Get Credit Facilities and Farming Equipment in Delta.

                          

Many small-scale farmers in Nigeria have regrettably continued to face the challenge of inadequate funding as they do not have access to credit finance and are therefore unable to invest in basic farming inputs such as implements, seedlings and fertilizers.

Vincent Enyeama Resigns From National Team And Says He Is No Longer Available To Play For Nigeria.

Vincent Enyeama has  resigned from National team through instagram post over being disgraced in camp by coach Sunday Oliseh...

Court Bars Diezani from Leaving UK Until April 2016

The Nation reperted that the former Minister of Petroleum Resources,Diezani Alison-Madueke, will be unable to leave the UK until April 2016 – when investigations  regarding corruption allegations leveled against her will be concluded.

Another photo of the day...Lmao

Why are they running away now....catch this bouquet jare...lol 

Man divorces his wife through WhatsApp 10 days after marriage...Says she was an apple and he had already tasted it.

Indian state women's commission adalat are searching for a 27-year-old man after he left his 21-year-old wife of ten days for Dubai, The Times of India reports. The Kerala college student who lodged a complaint at the women's commission's adalat in Pala, Kottayan on Monday, October 5 said he texted her a 'triple Talaq' over WhatsApp.

"He said she was like an apple and he had already tasted it. So he did not want her any more."J Prameela Devi, a member of the state women's commission adalat said.

Photos: Manchester United fan Usain Bolt loses a bet and has to wear an Arsenal shirt

What's the most embarrassing thing you can do as a football fan?

Probably being forced to wear the shirt of your club's rivals. And that's exactly what big Manchester United fan and world's fastest man Usain Bolt had to do.

Saraki Speaks On NASS Leadership Meeting With Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday night met behind closed doors with the leaderships of the Senate and House of Representatives at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, led the leadership of the two chambers to the State House.

Hamza Al-Mustapha Forces to Retire from The Nigerian Army

Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, has been compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army.

According to Punch, his compulsory retirement, due to his unavailability in the army for over 14 years, while he was away to face trial over the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election,M.K.O. Abiola.

Photo of the day...lol

The keke was spotted in Ondo State. Interesting...lol

Tribunal sacks Yobe Rep, Garba for lack of school qualification

The Yobe Legislative Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja has nullified the election of a member representing Nangere/Potiskum Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sabo Garba, for lack of educational qualification.

Mr. Garba was elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The three-member tribunal, presided by Frances Ikponmwen, gave the nullification order while delivering judgment in a petition filed by Ali Yakubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Restriction on rice importation has been lifted - Punch

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali(retd.), has ordered the immediate removal of rice from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty payment.

Man faces trial for abandoning wife in hospital

An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday granted bail to Idowu Mutairu, 35, after he pleaded not guilty to abandoning his pregnant wife in hospital.

The accused, a contractor living at 2, Odugbemi St., Oworonshoki in Lagos, is standing trial on a three-count charge of failure to supply necessities, desertion of a pregnant woman and child.

The Magistrate, Mrs Sule Amzat granted the accused bail in the sum of N20,000 with two reliable sureties who must be employed and have verifiable addresses.

5 countries is interested in Nigeria’s mining sector

Alhaji Sani Shehu, the President, Miners Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday said five countries had declared interest to invest in Nigeria’s mining sector.

Shehu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the countries were Thailand, South Africa, Dubai, Canada and Australia.

He said they had declared interest to come to Nigeria with their equipment and start mining very soon.

Davido to premiere five new videos on MTV Base

With just a few weeks to the release of his sophomore album, ‘Baddest’, multiple award winning popstar, Davido is set to premiere five fresh videos off his debut album, OBO Genesis on Africa’s biggest music channel, MTV Base.

The videos which will air on MTV Base’ show tagged, Davido Exposed on Saturday, 10 October, include, New Skul Tinz featuring label mates, Sina Rambo and B-Red; Bless Me featuring May D; Dollars in The Bank featuring Kayswitch; Video and Mary Jane. All are unreleased videos from his debut album, OBO.

Check out this sweet photo of a deputy comforting a baby of an accident victim. The photo has gone viral on the internet.

Ric Lindley is a grandfather first and a police officer second.

When the Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy happened upon a traffic accident Tuesday morning near Leeds, Alabama, he used his parenting skills to help comfort those involved in the crash, including the baby daughter of a shaken young mother. And now a photo of Lindley holding the child has reached and inspired thousands of people across the country.

Amaechi spent N53bn from N55bn Reserve Fund – Panel

The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday submitted its report to the State Governor, Nyesom Wike, with an appeal to him to recover stolen funds belonging to the people, including the sum of N53 billion taken from the State Reserve Fund.

The commission was set up by Wike to investigate the sale of valued assets belonging to the state by the Rotimi Amaechi administration.