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Saraki Drama as Senate President’s lawyers walk out of tribunal

Lawyers representing Senate President, Bukola Saraki today, November 5, 2015, walked out of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to register their anger at the proceedings.  Saraki’s counsel abandoned the case after the tribunal ruled that the Senate President’s trial must continue despite a pending appealThe walk-out was announced by one of the lawyers, Mahmud Magaji (SAN) on behalf of Saraki’s legal team. Magaji further described the tribunal’s ruling as judicial rascality. The CCT has adjourned the case till November 19.

Saraki Senate President to appear before tribunal today, November 5

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki is set to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) today, November 5, 2015, for the continued hearing of the corruption case against him. Saraki has been accused of 13 counts of asset declaration fraud by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The CCT had, on October 21, adjourned the case  till today to allow the Court of Appeal make its ruling on the matter. Saraki had approached the court to challenge the jurisdiction of the CCT to try him.The Appeal Court however ruled in favour of the tribunal » hence the Senate President’s trial is expected to continue. READ: Will charges against Saraki be dropped? Meanwhile, Saraki has also approached the Supreme Court to halt the trial.

Davido HKN topgun heads off for vacation with daughter

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Singer and father of Imade Adeleke , David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is headed out of the country on his first father-daughter vacation with his baby. It is unclear whether the baby is being accompanied by the baby's mother, Sophie Momodu , who is also a cousin to media mogul and Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu The almost 6-month old baby is showbiz' current favourite baby. Davido appears to be doing just fine in his fatherly role

In Edo 5 killed, N4.4m recovered from bank robbery

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It has been reported that 5 people were killed, while N4.4m was recovered from a armed robbery attack that took place in Edo state yesterday, November 4.robbers reportedly raided two banks and killed five persons including policemen in Igarra, headquarters Akoko-Edo local government area. The robbers stormed Igarra with several vehicles, first attacking the police station in the area where they killed a policeman and looted its armoury.Other members of the gang were said to have simultaneously attacked the two banks where they killed a policeman and three civilians. Local vigilante groups reportedly joined in the shoot-out and blocked all routes to Igarra town which made the robbers abandon the vehicles used for the operation. One of the robbers that participated in the attack was arrested, while another was shot dead.  Items recovered from the robbers included N4.4m cash, 11 AK47 rifles, 41 AK47 magazines, three T06 rifles, two vehicles, 21 unexploded bombs, 46 T06 live ammunitio

In Ebonyi Government pays N100m monthly to pensioners

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Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, says his government pays N100 million monthly as pensions and gratuity to retired workers in the state. The governor made the statement on Wednesday in Abakaliki while swearing-in the reconstituted nine-member Local Government Area Staff Pension Board. The board, chaired by Mrs Lilian Nwankwo, Chairperson, Local Government Area Service Commission, had the chairmen of two LGA caretaker committee as members. Umahi said that the government contributed N24 million to LGA staff pension board in addition to the monthly salaries it paid to workers. "This situation has been tasking on the government and has made us to consider establishing the State’s Staff Pension Board. "We have directed the State Civil Service Commission to review the issue, consult civil servants and ascertain their willingness to participate in the proposed state’s pension scheme. "The recommendations of the commission will enable us send the proposed state’s pension board b

Lily Aldridge Top model to wear Victoria's Secret $2 Million Fantasy Bra

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Lily Aldridge has been unveiled as wearer of the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra!  The Victoria's Secret Angel who will be wearing the piece for the first time previewed the $2 Million bra already dubbed the 'Fireworks Fantasy Bra ' designed by renowned jewelry brand Mouawad days ago.  The Fireworks Fantasy bra reportedly took 685 hours to make featuring over 6,500 gems with a value set at whopping $2 million with a detachable belt to be used as a statement accessory,    An excited Lily Aldridge revealed she's been working out to fit into the fantasy bra as she's in full training mode to walk the runway in the once in a lifetime luxury piece. The 29-year-old beauty, who gave birth to daughter Dixie in 2012 has been a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2010 but she wears the Fantasy Bra for the first time later this year.

Seyi Shay Check out singer's debut album cover

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Singer, Seyi Shay has taken the next step in her career as she announced that she would be releasing her first ever solo album “Seyi or Shay” , on November 13,The Album “Seyi or Shay” expresses the two sides of Seyi Shay and her music. Seyi is meant to portray the homely, traditional good girl and Shay portrays her eccentric, international and outrageous side.

Relationship Tips 12 reasons sex is more fun when you are in love

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The fact is that, two people in love will go great lengths to make things work, make compromises and learn as much as possible about their partners, making sex awesome.We have all heard that sex is more fun when we are in love, but for all the wrong reasons, seeing as most couples are in lust not love.The fact is that, two people in love will go great lengths to make things work, make compromises and learn as much as possible about their partners, making sex awesome. Read on for 10 ways these things can possibly enhance your sex life. 1. When he flips you over for doggy-style, it doesn't feel slightly rude anymore. 2. It's not weird when you make sustained eye contact during missionary — it's actually really romantic​​. 3. ​He knows exactly what you like because he's made the effort to learn your body​.If you decide to try something new and fail , it's just something you'll laugh about together​. 5. Quickies never seem impersonal because you know they'r

DPR Agency seals over 50 filling stations in Ibadan

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The Department of Petroleum Resources, Ibadan field office, on Wednesday in Ibadan sealed over 50 filling stations across the state for various offences. The DPR Operations Controller, Mr Olakunle Ogunlana, said the sealing and the sanction was because some independent fuel marketers in the state were selling fuel above the government-approved pump price of N87. He listed the affected filling stations as Fatoil at Sango-Eleyele road, Romkol Global Oil, Apete and Solace Global Resources Limited, Apete. Others are Mericom Business Heritage, Arola,Towafad Interbiz limited, Arola and Gilog Oil Nigeria Limited and Muhatorm Petroleum Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, in Awotan-Iludun. According to him, the scarcity being witnessed in the state is artificial. Ogunlana, said that some of the stations were sanctioned because they absconded from their stations when were on queue to buy fuel. He added that filing stations were also delaying their sales till late in the night so that they could

Eddie Murphy Comedian expecting ninth child with girlfriend

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Hollywood actor, Eddie Murphy, is having a baby with his girlfriend, Australian model Paige Butcher . This was made known by a rep of the comedian, Us Weekly reports. Murphy, 54, and Butcher, 36, who have been dating for four years, will be welcoming their bundle of joy in May 2016.The Beverly Hills Cop actor is already a father to Eric , 26, with Paulette McNeely; Christian, 25, with Tamara Hood; and Bria, 25, Myles, 22, Shayne , 21, Zola , 15, and Bella , 13, with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell. He and former Spice Girl Melanie “Mel B” Brown also share one daughter, 8-year-old Angel . In 2013, Butcher opened up to Vanity Fair about her relationship, saying: “I’m in a relationship with a celebrity, so I felt like there’s already enough of me out there,” she told the magazine of why she chose to stay off social media. “I felt like I was giving out too much information. I was giving people too much access. I like to keep as much private as possible now.” The Australian model has previousl