For 4 years after leaving office as governor, Saraki received monthly salaries from Kwara state - Witness

At the continuation of Senate President Bukola Saraki's trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal yesterday April 6th,  Michael Wetkas, a detective of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who started testifying against Saraki two days ago, told the court yesterday of how he, Saraki, was still collecting monthly salaries from the coffers of the state governor four years after leaving office.
The Cable reports that bank statements from Access bank showed that he collected the money from the state

"In the course of our investigation, we wrote to Access Bank for them to give us details of the salary account of the defendant. The salary that was coming into the account was N254, 212 as of 1 August 2007.

FYI Network pulls the plug on Kocktails with Khloe, the reality star responds

TMZ earlier reported that FYI Network has pulled the plug Kocktails with Khloe. The show, which features Khloe Kardashian, drinks made by the beautiful Sharone premiered in late January.

Sources tell TMZ that the network is labeling the move as an "indefinite hold," which basically means the end. The site adds that Khloé wanted to focus on her other jobs and had no interest in shooting Season 2, despite aprevious announcement that FYI had ordered 15 more episodes of Kocktails shortly after the premiere.

5yr old girl who is gradually going blind from rare disease gets her wish to see Pope Francis (photos)

Yesterday Pope Francis met Elizabeth "Lizzy" Myers, a five-year-old American girl who does not know she is gradually going blind from a rare genetic disease, Usher syndrome.  Her parents are trying to get her to see as many things as she can, including meeting the Pope.

Singer Harrysongz clarifies his 'daughter' post

There was a little misunderstanding yesterday when he called her his daughter while celebrating her birthday.

President Buhari to visit China next week

President Muhammadu Buhari will pay a state visit to China between Monday to Friday next week at the invitation of Chinese President, Xi Jinping. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang, announced this at a press conference yesterday April 6th

“China and Nigeria enjoy a traditional friendship. This year marks the 45th anniversary of China-Nigeria diplomatic ties. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Buhari, and Premier Li Keqiang and top legislator Zhang Dejiang will have separate meetings with him, exchanging views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern. ‎

NLC set to declare one day nationwide strike over electricity and fuel

Leadership of the Nigeria Labor Congress NLC say they will soon be organizing a one-day warning strike over the lingering fuel scarcity ‎and the refusal of the Federal government to reduce electricity tariff. NLC President Ayuba Wabba disclosed this while speaking with newsmen during the Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the congress in Abuja today April 6th. No date has been set aside for the proposed strike.

President Buhari Bans ministers and top govt officials from flying first class on official trips

In the face of the financial crisis being experienced in the country presently, President Buhari has banned all ministers and all top government officials from flying first class while embarking on officials trips. The directive is contained in a statement released by Festus Akanbi, media adviser to Kemi Adeosun, Minister of finance, yesterday April 6th.

‎The Federal Government in the statement said permanent secretaries, chairmen of federal government committees, chairmen and chief executives of parastatals and agencies are to travel on business class.

Photos: Meet the 56yr old model who is the oldest woman to have been featured in Sports Illustrated

Nicola Griffin, a size 16, single mother from Nottingham is the oldest model to have been featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition. She took up modelling for want of something to do after her kids all flew the nest.  Now she's the star of a shoot for SLiNK magazine, the only print plus-size fashion magazine worldwide, for its 'Passion Issue', celebrating passionate women across all ages.

CCT Trial: Senators advise Bukola Saraki to resign

As his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal commenced yesterday April 5th, some senators have advised Senator Bukola Saraki to resign his appointment as the Senate President before he is disgraced out of office. This advise comes as the number of senators who escorted him to the CCT trial dropped to 23 yesterday April 5th. When the trial initially started, 81 senators followed him to the tribunal.

Fuel Crisis: Ambode urges residents to remain calm and law abiding

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has appealed to Lagosians on current fuel crisis and power shortage. The Governor said that President Buhari is deeply touched by the situation. He said government is doing everything within its power to find an immediate solution to the crisis. He urged residents to remain calm, orderly and law abiding

New video: Orezi - Double Your Hustle

Afro-pop star Orezi releases the music video for his inspiring single "Double Your Hustle". The clip which is fated to inspire is directed by Paul Gambit and features cameo appearances from top African celebrities, kcee Limpopo, Harrysong, Uti, Solid star. The track is housed on Orezi's acclaimed album "The Gehn Gehn Album"; which is available on ITunes and other music stores worldwide. Orezi would be touring the United States this May.

Fuel crisis: Pres.Buhari receives briefing from Minister of State for Petroleum, Kachikwu

President Muhammadu Buhari who is also the Minister of Petroleum, had a briefing on the lingering fuel scarcity from the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, at the state house yesterday April 5th. This is according to Bashir Ahmad, the PA to Buhari on New Media.

Modern Family Ariel Winter shows off her bikini bod on vacation in the Bahamas (photos)

Modern Family actress Ariel Winter who just turned 18 seems to be very comfortable with her body now. The actress used to complain about how her body looked and how big her boobs were, but since her breast reduction, she has found lots of confidence in herself and her body. The actress went on vacation in the Bahamas with her boyfriend Laurent Gaudette and her Modern Family co-actor, Nolan Gould and some other friends. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Chika Ike stuns in white dress

Stunning!

Singer Harry Songz celebrates daughter as she turned a year older

Harry Songz celebrated his daughter's birthday, Carlisa Songz, with the photo above. Happy birthday as she turned a year older yesterday. She also sent him a birthday message on his birthday, says he's the best dad in the world. See more photos after the cut...

Iceland's Prime Minister resigns over Panama papers offshore funds scandal

The Prime Minister of Iceland, Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, has resigned, becoming the first high profile casualty of the Panama Papers scandal.
After the news broke, Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson who was granting an interview to a journalist  stormed out of the interview over the weekend , amid claims he used secret offshore firm Mossack Fonseca to hide millions of dollars as Iceland's economy collapsed.

Photos of Patience Jonathan and Obasanjo laughing and hugging at an event

These photos were taken at the burial ceremony of the mother of Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi last Friday. Remember OBJ campaigned against her husband, GEJ during the last election. In politics, no permanent friends, no permanent enemies. More photos after the cut...

See what this woman wrote about Buhari in May 2015 vs in April 2016

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce shared these screenshots of a Didi Ukpo posts who desperately wanted Jonathan gone and Buhari in last year. Less than a year later, she's singing a different tune. See her posts after the cut...

'Its better I remain single or marry a white man'- Toyin Aimakhu

Looks like actress Toyin Aimakhu has given up on black men. Toyin, who is estranged from her ex husband, Niyi Johnson, said she will either remain single or only marry a white man. She said this in a new unscripted video of her reality TV series ‘KUWTA' which she posted on her YouTube channel yesterday.

"I got married to a Yoruba man. Baba (referring to Niyi) likes women too much so I ran away. But I still love Niyi. But I can't marry you again! Marriage? Married women dey try oh...May God give me strength to marry again. Marriage! I don't think it can work again. It's better I remain single or I'll go and marry a white"she said

Pics: Gay man kisses his boyfriend in front of a homophobe and gets badly beaten

Jordan Schaeffer was on March 14th brutally attacked and beaten to a pulp by a man for kissing his boyfriend in a Miami Beach Burger King. The man who attacked him has not been found.

Jordan told NBC Miami that after they ordered their food at the restaurant, he and his boyfriend shared a little PDA while they waited for their order.

Photos: Fuel situation in Bauchi State

BBC reporter Ishaq Khalid took these photos showing the enormous queues for fuel in Bauchi state.Another pic after the cut...

Davido's baby mama Sophia Momodu slays in new photos

The gorgeous mother of one released these photos in preparation for the release of her fashion line. More photos after the cut...

Openly gay Nigerian man, Kenny Badmus says he is homesick but is scared of being lynched if he comes home

Openly gay Nigerian man, Kenny Badmus who relocated to the US after he came out of the closet in January 2015, took to his Facebook page to express his sadness at not being able to come back home for fear of being lynched because of his sexuality. He said he's homesick but that even though it can be awfully lonesome sometimes, he is happy he can walk the streets in the US as a gay man without fear of being attacked. Read what he wrote after the cut ...

Wayne Rooney celebrates wife Coleen's 30th birthday with football stars (photos)

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney sidelined with injury celebrated his wife Coleen Rooney's 30th birthday on Sunday night with team-mates past and present including Michael Carrick, Chris Smalling and former United players Darron Gibson, Darren Fletcher, Jonny Evans, John O'Shea and Wes Brown at Victor's Restaurant in Hale Village, Cheshire. More photos after the cut...

Panama Report reveals alleged hidden assets of James Ibori in Panama

Former Delta state governor, James Ibori has been indicted in a massive tax evasion scandal and allegations of corruption made by Panama Reports released in Panama, a tax haven where many wealthy people go to invest their money due to the free tax laws in the country.

Photos: See how close Kevin Hart got to lions in South Africa

 See more photos and what he wrote after the cut...

20 year old Nigerian, Sasiya Sadashi is the sole survivor after a boat with 85 people, including her sister & brother capsized off Libya

Over 160 migrants are feared to have perished off Libya this week in two separate accidents off the coast of Zawiya, a coastal town that has become the new focal point for departures from the North African coast, Migrant Report said.

Sean Diddy signs his son Christian Combs to Bad Boy Records

Sean Diddy Combs son with Kim Porter, Christian Combs, last weekend signed a record deal with his music label, Bad Boy Records as he turned 18 years old. He also wants to be a rapper like his dad!

Amber Rose squeezes her curves into low cut, body con dress as she parties in the Caribbean

The voluptuous mother of one was at her curvy best as she poured her assets into a low cut body-fitting dress while hosting a party in Curacao.

Throwback photo of former Governors of Delta State, James Ibori, Emmanuel Uduaghan and current Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa

The photo could have been taken during James Ibori's administration.