Appeal Court Okays CCT Trial of Saraki For Corruption

Justice Moore Adumen of the Court of Appeal this morning upheld the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

BREAKING NEWS: THE SENATE CONFIRMS AMAECHI AS MINISTER

Finally, the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, as a minister of the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Amaechi's was confirmed as a minister after the senate voted in favor of his nomination.

Congratulations my Country Man....

AMAECHI to Know Fate Today as Senate commences approval of Ministerial Nominees

The Senate has commenced approval of the screened ministerial nominees, so far it has approved nomination of; Ocholi Enojo James, Baba Shehuri Mustapha Cladius Omoleye Daramola, Heineken Lokpobiri , Khadija Abba Ibrahim, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Zainab S. Ahmed, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama,dewole Folorunso,Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali,Pastor Usani Uguru,Prof. Anwuka Anthony Gozie, Adamu Adamu, Mohammed Musa Bello.

It is still not clear whether the Senate will give approval to the nomination of Rotimi Amaechi. 

PDP and APC Senators In A Separate Meetings Over Amaechi

AHEAD of today’s confirmation of screened Ministerial nominees by the Senators, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP senators are at the moment holding a crucial meeting.

The meeting as gathered is for the lawmakers to take a position on former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi as they have vowed to work against his confirmation.

The World's Heaviest Man Who Weighs Almost 1000 Pounds To Undergo Gastric Bypass Surgery

The world's heaviest man - who weighs in at a staggering 960 lbs - is going for fat reduction surgery tomorrow.  A team of seven staff had to help hoist Andres Moreno out of bed and onto a special reinforced stretcher to transport him from his home in Obregon City to a Guadalajara hospital for the gastric bypass on Wednesday. The 37-year-old had become bed bound over recent years due to his weight and also suffers from a variety of serious illnesses. 

Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan And Pakistan, Killing Hundreds Of Persons

A 7.5 magnitude quake that struck Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday has killed more than two hundred people in the two countries, with the death toll expected to rise higher as more information comes in.

Supreme Court Dismisses Wike’s Suit Against Rivers Tribunal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, dismissed the suit filed by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, challenging the jurisdiction of the Rivers governorship election petition tribunal to hear a petition by candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dakuku Peterside.

However, the tribunal was moved to Abuja on the ground of security concerns, like those of Akwa I‎bom, Yobe, Adamawa and Borno.In his argument, Wike had argued that the tribunal sitting in Abuja had no jurisdiction over matters that transpired in the state, contending however, that the tribunal should have sat in Rivers State and not Abuja.

14 Throw Back Pictures of Beyonce She Really Doesn’t Want You to See

Beyonce Carter is the queen of pop and has found fame. But she had a dorky phase in her life, just like every one else on earth.

Continue to see more pics Beyonce tried to keep away from your view...

See Full List Of Winners: 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 2015 MTV EMA’s were held at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan Sunday night, and various pop stars picked up honours on the night. Justin Bieber dominated the awards list, picking up five awards on the night, whilst Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ picked up song of the year. In the ‘Best African/Indian Act’ category, Diamond Platinumz picked up the award; beating Yemi Alade, AKA, Davido- and others.

See the list of winners after the cut…..... 

Scientific Research Shows Listening To Music Can Help You Deal With A Hangover

For all those Monday mornings when getting to work becomes a chore due to the throbbing headaches from the exertions of the previous night; science has a little helping hand to give.

According to some new research conducted by scientists at the New York Headache center, listening to music can help one deal with the effects of a hangover. And it’s not just any kind of music; it has to be one that you already enjoy- and don’t forget to take a painkiller or two.

BREAKING NEWS: ROTIMI AMAECHI FINALLY SCREENED BY THE SENATE

THE Senate today, suspended discussions of the report of Committee of Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions which has been laid to begin the Screening of former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.

Amaechi Arrives National Assembly For Screening Today

Former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi pictured as he arrived at the National Assembly this morning. 6 ministerial nominees are set for screening today and Amaechi will be screened first as his name appeared on the list. The other 5 to be screened today are; Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Claudius Omoleye Daramola, Prof. Adewole Isaac, Shehuri Mustapha and Ocholi James.

You will recall that Rotimi Amaechi has been embattled following his ministerial nomination, but the senate will decide his fate today. I strongly believe that the senate will give him a fair consideration as the president will not make a turn in having Amaechi serve in his cabinet. 

THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA (IPOB) HAVE SHUT DOWN PORT HARCOURT CITY IN A PROTEST

People believed to be the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have locked down the city of Port Harcourt with an ongoing protest along Azikiwe road of Port Harcourt, around the Rivers State Government House.The protest is not unconnected with the arrest of one of their leaders and the Director of radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kalu by the DSS but was arrested by the DSS last week during his visit to Nigeria.

Continue to see more pictures from the ongoing protest after the jump...

13th Of October is Cancer Awareness Day/No Bra Day

Today Oct. 13 is No Bra Day, an annual “holiday” that encourages women to set the “girls” free in “support” of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

No Bra Day helps raise awareness about a very important cause – breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women.

SEE ROTIMI AMAECHI'S CV

Former Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi's CV as published by the senate.

Full Names: Chibuike Rotimi AMAECHI

DOB: 27th  May, 1965

Religion: Christian Catholic

Marital Status: Married to Judith and blessed with three Sons.
                          : Born in Ubima, Ikwerre LG of Rivers State 

Governor Wike Dissolves 22 LGA Chairmen In Rivers State

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has on Thursday, October 8, sacked 22 caretaker committee chairmen out of the 23 local government areas of the state. In a statement at the Rivers state government house signed by Opunabo Inko Tariah, the senior special adviser on media and publicity to the governor, Wike said: “The dissolution is with immediate effect. The twenty two caretaker committees are to handover to the various heads of local government administration.”

NOLLYWOOD: Chika Ike Says She Dresses In Skimpy Outfits So She Can Show Off Her Legs

Nigerian Actress Chika Ike has one purpose in life; to let everyone see her pretty legs.

Or that’s what she’s saying anyway. After some recent backlash from fans over how she dresses, the actress told newsmen she has to; otherwise who would see her fine, fine, legs?

“I hear some fans are expressing their displeasure over my recent outfits but really, I wear what I am comfortable in.” She told journalists in Nigeria, according to the Daily Post.

“I can’t do without my tan-top and my short, so I can show off those sexy legs.

“I cannot imagine not flaunting my charming legs, so whenever I dress up, I have to show them off.” She concluded.

PHOTOS: See How A Tipper Truck Got Stocked On A Pedestrian Bridge In Portharcourt

A tipper truck was found on Wednesday  morning stocked on a pedetrian bridge around First Bank bus stop, just after Air Force junction along Aba road in portharcourt. This resulted to heavy traffic bottleneck as motorist en-route air force junction to Mumuomasi market junction struggled to pass.

PRESIDENT BUHARI SETTLED HIS POLITICAL ALLIES, DID NOT APPOINT MINISTERS

It’s really so unfortunate that after four whole months Nigerians waited for the ministerial list, the President ended up making a joke of it. Who is advising this President?

Some of the names on President Buhari's List have effectively rendered his anti-corruption campaign completely useless!

Ghanian Airline, Starbow Plane Crash-lands in Tamale

Ghanian airline, Starbow plane en-route from Accra to Tamale crash-landed on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the Tamale airport, this is the second time such an incident has happened in the aviation history of the airline.

In a statement signed by Mr James Eric Antwi – CEO of Starbow Airlines – the flight, S9110, with registration number 9GSBB went through the barricade at the end of the Tamale Airport.

Senate Reads Out Ministerial List, AMAECHI's Name Cofirmed

The Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, Tuesday morning read out the list of ministers at the floor of the Senate.

The Minister nominees are : Abubakar Malami, Abdurahman Dambazzau, Aisha Alhassan, Lai Mohammed, Adebayo Shittu, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Udo Udoma and Ibrahim Jibril.

Other are Rotimi Amaechi, Suleiman Adamu, Chris Nigige, Kemi Adeosun, Ibeto, Kayode Fayemi, Audu Ogbeh, and Hadi Sirika.

The senate will however, go ahead with screening of the nominees and i hope that they will do it with out fear or favour.

Gov. Nyesom Wike Maintains That He Is Not Interested In Amaechi’s Ministerial Appointment

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has insisted that he has no interest in the appointment of his predecessor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, as a minister.

Wike was reacting to claims by the All Progressives Congress that he was orchestrating a protest against Amaechi’s expected appointment as a minister.

I Learnt A Lot From Kiki Banson – Becca Tells

A popular Ghanaian singer and songwriter Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong, also known as Becca, says she wouldn’t have reached the heights she has now without the guiding hand of her former manager, Kiki Banson.

Becca, who was rumored to be having an affair with her former manager, denied the allegation. Although she admitted they were really very close…