THE RETURN OF SAVANNAH BANK

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have formed a committee to examine issues relating to the take-off of Savannah Bank after the recovery of its licence, an official said.

EMOTIONAL VICTORIA BECKHAM HONOURED AT BRITISH FASHION AWARDS

The ex Spice Girl, sobbed: "I'm so sorry for crying. This is really rubbish of me.

"I am so nervous, this means so much to me."

Posh, 37, beat Stella McCartney, Burberry and former Gucci and YSL director Tom Ford to land Designer Brand Of The Year at the British Fashion Awards.

The mum of four paid tribute to her soccer ace hubby, saying: "Without David I wouldn't have had the courage to do what I'm doing."

She looked dazzling in a backless black gown as she was applauded by glamorous names including Kelly Brook, 32, WAG Abbey Clancy, 25, and PM's wife Samantha Cameron, 40, who wore a tight black velvet dress to the bash. 

AN OKADA RIDER SAVED FROM SLAUGHTER BY PASSERSBY

Two men who attempted to slaughter a commercial motorcyclist, a.k.a Okada rider after dispossessing him of his money and motorcycle have been arrested by the police in Lagos.

The men were arrested in Ayobo, Lagos State by the Abba Kyari-led Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command.

The suspects, Yusuf Marvel and Umaru Farouk were alleged to have lured an Okada rider at Lanre Bus Stop, Ayobo and tricked him to take them to Layeni Bus Stop.

They allegedly pounced on the hapless Okada rider at the bus stop, collected his money, motorcycle and were about to slaughter him with their knife when some passersby saw them.

They left the victim in a pool of blood and ran away but were chased by the passersby  who caught them and handed them over to the police.

The Okada rider was rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, where doctors are battling to save his life.

One of the suspects, Umaru blamed his accomplice, Yusuf for hatching the plot, adding that he only assisted him to hold the victim.

Both suspects are to be charged to court soon

SENATE PASSES A BILL PROHIBITING SAE SEX MARRIAGE

The Same-Sex Prohibition Bill scaled through its third reading today and was passed by an overwhelming majority of the Senate. It stipulates a 14-year jail term for offenders.

HUSBAND STARVED OF SEX FOR 6 YEARS SEEKS DIVORCE

A vulcaniser has asked an Otto-Ijanikin Customary Court, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria to dissolve his marriage to his wife because she starved him of sex for six years.

 The petitioner, Akinwale Ayinde Sodiq, accused his wife, Kashimawo, of starving him of sex since he was involved in an accident six years ago.

TRIBUNAL TO PROCEED WITH AKUNYILI/NGIGE SUIT

The Anambra State Elections Petitions Tribunal on Monday ruled that it had the jurisdiction to hear the suit filed by former Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, against the election of Senator Chris Ngige (Anambra Central).
The tribunal headed by Justice Pat Onajite-Kuejubola said it would proceed with the petition filed Akunyili of the All Progressives Grand Alliance against the election of Ngige of the Action Congress of Nigeria.
Akunyili's lawyer had applied for an extension of time for the trial by 180 days following an order by the Court of Appeal that the tribunal should reopen the matter. But Ngige and the ACN opposed the request, saying the statutory 180 days given for the trial of petitions had expired.
The petition was initially dismissed because Akunyili did not file Form TF 008 that was necessary for the pre-trial.
But the tribunal said the 180 days began the day the petition was relisted at the tribunal after the appeal court's order.-PUNCH

EFCC FILES 27 ADDITIONAL CHARGES AGAINST GBENGA DANIEL

The EFCC on Monday in Abeokuta filed additional 27 charges against former Gov. Gbenga Daniel of Ogun, who is currently on trial for corrupt practices.

Daniel had on Oct. 6 pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges of alleged stealing of public funds, illegal deduction of local government funds and diversion of public funds.

EL-RUFAI'S ELDEST DAUGHTER FOUND DEAD IN HER LONDON HOME

The 25yr old was found dead in her residence in London yesterday

The cause of her death is still unknown but there is no suspicion of foul play. Some say she died in her sleep, others say the death was as a result of domestic accident.

Yasmine held a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Bath, UK and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics (LSE). She also had a law degree from the University of London. R.I.P

UNIVERSTY UNION GIVES FG ULTIMATUM

University workers have threatened to paralyse academic activities nationwide to protest the Federal Government's refusal to implement the 2009 agreement signed with them. 

The workers, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), at the weekend, gave the federal government up to Wednesday to accede to their demands, failing which they shall embark on an industrial action.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM DRESSES HER FOUR MONTH OLD BABY IN POSH DESIGNER GEAR

The former Spice Girl swapped LA for London yesterday as she arrived at the airport with her daughter for a flight back to Blighty.

WAZIRI OPENS UP,SAYS NO REGRET SERVING NIGERIA

The sacked former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri on Saturday said she had accepted her exit in good faith saying it was destined by God to happen.

She also stated that fighting corruption in Nigeria was like holding the tiger by the tail.

TONTO DIKEH SPEAKS ABOUT HER CRAZY TATTOO

PICTURES FROM THETRADITIONAL WEDDING OF CHINEDU IKEDIEZE

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JENNIFER LOPEZ AND HER TOY BOY SPOTTED

Jennifer Lopez and her new boy toy BF Casper Smart continued their Thanksgiving weekend romp in Hawaii, cozying up on the beach this morning ... in the first photos of the couple since word of their relationship got out.

HILARY DUFF SHOWS OFF HER BABY BUMP DURING A PARK OUTING IN L.A

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DON JAZZY TURNS 29

Nigeria's number one music producer and C.E.O of Mohits Records,Don Jazzy adds another year.Today also happens to be his father (Mr collins)'s birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DON JAZZY

SEAN KINGSTON, RICK ROSS,OTHERS TO PERFORM AT CALABAR FESTIVAL

In keeping up with the tradition of making the famous Calabar Festival more exciting, foremost American musicians, Sean Kingston and Rick Ross, are among the dignitaries lined up to perform in this year’s edition of the festival.

ODIMEGWU OJUKWU DIES AT 78

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu  born on 4 November 1933 at Zungeru in northern Nigeria to Sir Louis Phillippe Odumegwu Ojukwu, a businessman from Nnewi in south-eastern Nigeria died in London in the early hours after a long illness in a hospital in the UK.

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LADY GAGA REVEALED SHE POSED NUDE FOR VETERAN CROONER TONY BENNETT

The superstar bared all to allow the singer to sketch an elegant naked picture of her.

The life drawing session came in advance of the pair appearing together on a TV special.

Broadcast last night in the U.S., A Very Gaga Thanksgiving saw the songbird lift the lid on the intimate artistic session.

DRIVER SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR IMPREGNATING DAUGHTER

The Family Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has sentenced a driver, Philip Michael to 14 years imprisonment for having unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter which resulted in pregnancy.

The victim, Happiness Michael, 12 later gave birth to a baby boy on 22 November, 2010.

TYRA BANKS GRACES HER FIRST MAGFAZINE COVER IN THREE YEARS

LASU PROTEST: POLICE DEPLOY APCs

The management of LASU's School of Part-Time Studies has suspended the examinations that were due to start today indefinitely. This is as a result of the ongoing protest by students against the proposed increase in tuition.

LASG TO RESTRICT VEHICULAR MOVEMENT DURING EYO FESTIVAL

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said vehicular movements would be restricted in parts of Lagos on Nov. 26 during this year's Eyo festival.

Mr Kayode Opeifa, Commissioner for Transportation, said in a statement that vehicular movements would be restricted between 6.00 a.m. and 12 midnight.

``From Third Mainland Bridge, exit to Adeniji/Adele Rd. to Idumagbo, exit to Bamgbose/Lafiaji through Simpson St., will be blocked for traffic.``

The commissioner added that the Obalende/Five Cowrie Bridge to Onikan Roundabout from Obalende would be closed to traffic during the period.

Opeifa also said that vehicular movement to Tafawa Balewa Square through Onikan Roundabout and exit to Force Rd., from Onikan /Obalende Bridge/Five Cowrie Bridge would be restricted.

For motorists going to TBS through Carter Bridge, Opeifa said that they would not be able to move as road into Idumota/Ereko/Nnandi Azikwe st., would be blocked at the top of Idumagbo Bridge.

The commissioner urged motorists to comply with the restrictions,

He also said traffic officials had mobilised to ensure free flow of traffic during the festival, adding the government was committed to a stress-free festival.-234next

KIM KARDASHIAN HELP THE HOMELESS

The 31-year-old socialite and the screen veteran, 94, were among volunteers in Los Angeles who came together to hand out Thanksgiving meals for the needy.

The fortunate pair assisted the Los Angeles Mission carry out its good work on its 75th anniversary yesterday.

The Mission has been helping the homeless on the city's infamous Skid Row since 1936.

The charitable deeds were likely to have been a welcome distraction for Kardashian – whose brief 72-day marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries came to an abrupt end late last month.

Spartacus star Kirk was last seen, earlier this week, at a charity gala in New York alongside his son Michael, 67 and his daughter-in-law, 42-year-old Catherine Zeta Jones.

DAVID BECKHAM SALUTES BRITAIN'S PARALYMPIANS

Its captain Dave Clarke coaches the LA Galaxy playmaker through a set of drills, which he takes part in with his eyes covered.

And after suitable training the 36-year-old is seen slotting one past the keeper from a spot kick whilst being unable to see.

JENNIFER LOPEZ'S TOYBOY FACES CHARGES FOR ILLEGAL DRAG RACING

Although Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart are said to be taking things slow with their new romance, her back-up dancer beau apparently likes to move fast – behind the wheel that is.

Smart, 24, whose real name is Beau Paul Smart, has racked up a number of speeding and traffic-related charges, including speeding greater than 100 miles per hour and illegal drag racing, according to police records. He was also charged with driving without a valid license in 2004, 2006 and 2007, evading electronic toll charges in 2005 and exceeding maximum speeds of 65 miles per hour in 2004 and 2005

The dancer has posted a $26,000 bail related to the charges, which are still pending. In March he pled no contest and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 5, 2012. But he must complete 10 days of community service before this court date.

If found guilty, he could spend 90 days in jail and have to pay another fine of $500.-PEOPLE

FG APPROVES N1BN FOR THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE REPAIRS

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday ordered an inspection of all bridges in the country to determine their integrity.

 

The FEC gave the order at its meeting in the Council Chambers of the State House, after considering a preliminary report that revealed large scale deterioration and damages on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

PICTURES FROM A GAY WEDDING IN LAGOS

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KRIS HUMPHRIES ACCUSED OF CALLIING KIM KARDASHIAN 'FAT'

Given their marriage only lasted 72 days before she filed for divorce speculation that Kim Kardashian had married for money and publicity were rife.

But according to a U.S. magazine the breakdown of the relationship was in fact down to Kris Humphries and his mean behaviour.

COURT ASK NDLEA TO PAY BABA SUWE N25M COMPENSATION

Justice Yetunde Idowu of Ikeja High Court has asked the NDLEA to pay Baba Suwe N25m compensation

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LADY GAGA UNVEILS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

Lady Gaga did the honors at the ribbon cutting ceremony for "Gaga's Workshop" at Barneys New York on Monday. The 5,500-square-foot holiday display, which takes up the entire fifth floor of Barneys, resembles Santa's workshop with a Gaga flair.

The pop star proudly posed with a crazy pair of neon scissors at the event, where clowns-turned-carolers sang some of Gaga's most popular tunes, including "The Edge of Glory" and "Born This Way." "It's a 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' moment," Gaga said of the shop, which sells everything from Swarovski-encrusted tea cups to stiletto Christmas stockings. "We wanted it all to be whimsical and fun, with a sense of art and fashion."

There was even a gigantic Lady Gaga balloon propped up at Columbus Circle to promote the special store.

 

 

EFCC CHAIRMAN, FARIDA WAZIRI SACKED

Mrs. Farida Waziri, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been sacked

Ibrahim Lamorde, director of operations, has been appointed to act.

JUSTIN BIEBER TAKES PATERNITY TEST

The pop star, 17, reportedly went to a lab to take the test under "very controlled circumstances," and now Yeater, 20, just has to provide DNA from her child.

A rep for Bieber had no comment on the paternity test but a source told PEOPLE the singer planned to submit DNA last Friday.

Although Yeater's lawsuit was dropped last week, her new team of lawyers says she still wanted to pursue her claim outside the courtroom.

One of lawyers, Chicago-based attorney Jeffrey M. Leving, previously told PEOPLE he was negotiating with Bieber's counsel to reach a confidentiality agreement to get private testing and results.

Bieber's team has already stated that they will "vigorously pursue all available legal remedies to protect Justin and to hold those involved with bringing this suit accountable for their actions."

In the suit, Yeater alleged that Bieber, who is currently dating fellow pop star Selena Gomez, lost his virginity to her backstage at an L.A. tour stop. The drama is further complicated by their age gap: In the state of California, the age of consent is 18, and Bieber would have been 16 at the time of the alleged sexual encounter.

"I know that I'm going to be a target," Bieber said two days after the suit was filed, "but I'm never going to be a victim."

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JUSTIN AND SELENA AT AMA 2011

Making their first high-profile appearance together since successfully weathering that more-than-likely false paternity claim, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were smiling and smooching as they hit the red carpet at the American Music Awards.

The glamour of Old Hollywood radiated from the teen power couple, with Bieber in a sharp tuxedo (and black bow tie!) and Gomez wearing a classic golden gown. In a move sure to rankle fans who still miss the Bieber swoop, Justin sported a slicked-down hair style with his usually buoyant locks patted down tightly and looking much darker than usual.

Also mixing things up, Gomez opted for an uncharacteristically grown-up outfit, choosing a satin Giorgio Armani dress with a low-cut neckline and a slit that showed off some leg--but hey, the Disney star is 19 at this point.

JENNIFER HUDSON SHOWS OFF HER NEW BODY

PRESIDENT JONATHAN MARKS HIS 54TH BIRTHDAY

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed thanks to God for keeping him alive.

President Jonathan was speaking at the State House Chapel, after cutting a cake to celebrate his birthday, Sunday.