Monday 31 July 2017

Father burns son with iron, ties him to window after church leader said he was a wizard


A father of five, Austin Segun, who tied his 13-year-old son to a burglar-proof for three days because a Church leader said the boy was a wizard, has been given an ultimatum to leave Eruemukohwarien community, Ughelli North LGA of Delta State.

Mr. Segun was said to have been released on bail after he was arrested and detained at the Ughelli ‘A’ Division Police Station over the incident. The victim, Tobi Segun, who just finished his Primary 6 School Leaving Certificate exams, was rescued by a group of vigilante, who heard him whimpering at about 2a.m. 

Man Impregnates Sister In-law, Says He Is Ready To Marry Her


Joseph Odeh, a 37-year old man has successfully broken the bond between two sisters after impregnating his sister in-law.

According to reports, Odeh, impregnated his sister-in-law, Joy, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State due to his wife Maria's inability to bear kids.

Prison Break: 12 Inmates Make Alabama Jailbreak


12 inmates escaped from the Walker County Jail in Jasper, Alabama on Sunday evening, leading to a massive manhunt and the recapturing of eight of them, authorities said.
Walker County Jail officials said that 12 inmates escaped at around 9:30 p.m. local time. Authorities have not said how the inmates were able to escape the prison.

Anti-abortion lawyers fighting for 12-year-old girl to have baby of her rapist


Two pro-life lawyers have been fighting for a 12-year-old girl to give birth to the baby of a family member who raped her.

Lorie Mullins and Win Johnson, who are both anti-abortion, have blasted a court after it granted the girl the right to terminate her pregnancy.

Man Dies During Penis Enlargement Surgery In Sweden


A Swedish man who has been craving to increase the size of his penis because of humiliation died duringa recent penis enlargement surgery performed at a private plastic surgery clinic in Stockholm, Sweden, the Journal of Forensic Sciences reported.
The surgery which was considered a safe procedure, involved transferring unwanted fat from the patient’s belly to his penis.

Scorned wife kills husband,mistress who was living with them


Ann Marie Anastasi, 43, was engaged in a bizarre love triangle.She was living under the same roof with her husband and his mistress. But unfortunately for her, it soon became clear the younger lover was becoming the bigger attraction for her husband.

Ann Marie and Anthony had five children, and lived in a rented home in Lothian, Maryland. The couple and their lover Jacqueline Riggs, 25, had enjoyed a few months of sexual happiness, before Anthony moved Jacqueline into their marital home, in summer 2015.

Putin orders U.S to cut 755 diplomatic staff in Russia


In his first major response to new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress,president Vladimir Putin  has ordered the United States to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people.  The Russian leader said more actions may follow, soon.

Moscow also gave the U.S a Sept 1 deadline and said it would seize two U.S. diplomatic properties .

Paris Jackson and her godfather Macaulay Culkin get matching tattoos


The Home Alone star ,Macaulay Culkin and Paris Jackson, his goddaughter and the daughter of his late friend Michael Jackson got matching tattoos Saturday.

The two were photographed getting inked at the Tattoo Mania parlor in West Hollywood. Macaulay, 36, and Paris, 19, got matching spoon tattoos on their arms.

I'm born again- Anita Joseph reveals why she stopped exposing her body


Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has revealed why she no longer exposes her body in movies.
Anita who was known for flaunting her curvaceous body told Punch that she was crazy about showing off her good body when she first started in the film industry but had changed.

Lagos police detain, starve seven- month pregnant woman over N50


A pregnant pepper seller on Hassan Ogunlana Street, Ijaiye, Lagos State, has been traumatised after she was thrown into a police cell for reporting an assault on her.

The woman, Iyabo Taiwo, had lodged a complaint at the Meiran Police Station against a resident, identified simply as Simon, aka Best, who allegedly pushed her into a drainage channel.

Anti-abortion lawyers fighting for 12-year-old girl to have baby of her rapist


Two pro-life lawyers have been fighting for a 12-year-old girl to give birth to the baby of a family member who raped her.

Lorie Mullins and Win Johnson, who are both anti-abortion, have blasted a court after it granted the girl the right to terminate her pregnancy.

US says time for talk on N.Korea 'is over'


Washington (AFP) - The United States said Sunday the time for talk over North Korea was "over," spurning a UN response to Pyongyang's latest ICBM launch in favour of bomber flights and missile defence system tests.
Nikki Haley, the US envoy to the United Nations, said there was "no point" in holding a fruitless emergency Security Council session, warning that a weak additional council resolution would be "worse than nothing" in light of the North's repeated violations.

Herbalist, two others arrested for circulating fake hard currency


Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State have arrested a herbalist and two others for allegedly circulating fake naira and dollar notes.
The herbalist, Rabiu Abubakar, 36, and Sadiq Ibrahim, 30, from Kano and Zamfara States respectively were arrested alongside one Hussaini Hassan in Minna in connection with the crime.

Jumia delivery man might face life threatening sentence, reason will shock you


The police in Lagos have arraigned a 35-year-old Delivery man, Charles Akinsipe, before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing parcels worth N529,000 from his employer, Jumia Company.
Akinsipe, a resident of Ogba, Ikeja, is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing.

The accused pleaded not guilty.

Tuesday 18 July 2017

20-year-old Offered $4,000 For Human Head, Beheads His 40-year-old Sister


A Zimbabwean man has been arrested for brutally killing his sister by chopping off her head and selling it to a local businessman.
20-year-old Isaac Mashonga beheaded his 40-year-old sister Dadirai early last week Friday in Zvipani, northern Zimbabwe, after a local businessman offered him $4 000 for a human head.

London won't roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump and he should not get a full state visit to the UK says capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan


Sadiq Khan has warned Donald Trump that there will be 'no red carpet' should he visit the United Kingdom.

The Mayor of London renewed his war of words with the U.S. President ahead of a proposed state visit to the capital.

Man Speaks Out After He Was Raped By 2 Women For Days Until His Penis 'died'


Of late, cases of women raping men in Zimbabwe has become rampant. A father-of-four, kidnapped and raped by two women for days to the extent that his penis became bruised, has come out to tell his story and it's really pathetic.

People have been sceptical about the stories being told of an increase in female rapists and this is because the victims prefer to be silent due to shame. However, the latest victim, a 48-year-old father agreed to speak to The Standard on the condition of anonymity.

Sturridge in best condition since I arrived – Klopp

Sturridge in best condition since I arrived – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says striker Daniel Sturridge is in the “best condition” he has been in during Klopp’s time at the club.
Injuries have limited 27-year-old Sturridge to 46 league appearances in the past three seasons.

Husband throws his wife off a balcony and she forgives him (Video)


A woman has insisted she forgives her spouse after he flew into a rage and threw her off a balcony.

The couple were having a row outside when the husband grabbed her phone and threw it over the balcony after hitting her in the face.

He then  struggled with his wife before flipping her over a barrier in Daying County in central-west China.

'Burn in hell': Acid victim's message to ex-girlfriend who melted his face


A man whose face was melted off by his ex with acid has said he believes his attacker will 'burn in hell' because she 'doesn't have a soul'.

Daniel Rotariu, 31, had 96 per cent pure sulphuric acid poured over him by Katy Leong while he slept in their Leicester home in July 2016, after she initially tested it on a sausage.

After being left severely disfigured, traumatised and suicidal, Mr Rotariu is now rebuilding his life with his new girlfriend, support worker Anna Catanga.

 According to Mailonline, in an interview on Good Morning Britain, presenter Piers Morgan said: 'What do you feel about the person who did this to you - your former girlfriend?'
Mr Rotariu said: 'She is going to burn in hell, I think. She doesn't have a soul'And I have no feelings for her.'

Wal-Mart Apologizes For Racist Description On Website


Wal-Mart issued an apology on Monday after a racist description showed up on a sales item on the retail giant’s website.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. quickly apologized after the racist description went viral on social media.

US Cop Who Shot Bride-To-Be Identified


The Minneapolis cop who shot an Australian woman dead outside her home has been identified as Mohammed Noor. The officer had only 2 years experience and is the first Somalian-born cop on the force.

Justine Ruszczyk, 40, was shot dead as she stood outside her home in her pajamas on Saturday night. Police say she called 911 to report a home intrusion or an assault.

Janet Jackson Out With Napping Baby In Los Angeles


She is getting ready for her North American tour which kicks off in a month-and-a-half. And no doubt Janet Jackson is getting all the bonding time she can with her little man.

The 51-year-old singer was spotted carrying a napping baby Eissa while out and about in Los Angeles yesterday.

LG Worker Detained For Sharing Name With UK-Based Woman


A local government worker, Mercy Oluwafeyibunmi, has been arrested by the police and detained at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (Annex), Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos State.

It was gathered that the woman, who had been in detention for two weeks, had also been admitted to the police clinic at Alagbon after falling ill.

Punch Metro gathered that the offence of the mother of three was that she bore the same middle name, Adetokunbo, with one Eileen, a Nigerian based in the United Kingdom. Punch correspondent gathered that Eileen sent a representative to an Ondo State High Court, who swore to an affidavit, claiming that Mercy’s middle name was “imposive.”

R. Kelly Denies Abusive 'Cult' Allegations


R.Kelly's vehemently denying explosive allegations that he's the mastermind behind an abusive "cult" that subjects women to sex slavery.

A rep for the singer tells TMZ, "Mr. Robert Kelly is both alarmed and disturbed by the recent revelations attributed to him. Mr. Kelly unequivocally denies such accusations and will work diligently and forcibly to pursue his accusers and clear his name."

FFK, Bode George Gun For PDP chairmanship


A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, will be contesting the position of the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, should the position be zoned to the South-West, The Punch has learnt.

Police Men WHo Shot FRSC Officials In Abia Arrested


The Abia State Police Command has arrested and detained two security operatives involved in Saturday’s shooting of two officials of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Aba.

The spokesman of the Command, Mr. Geofrey Ogbonna, who made the announcement yesterday in Umuahia, however, declined to disclose the identities of the operatives.

He said: “The shooting did not involve the police alone: an officer from the Department of State Services, DSS, was also involved.

No offer received for Mahrez – Shakespeare

No offer received for Mahrez – Shakespeare

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare said on Tuesday that he has not yet received any bids for Mahrez, despite the winger announcing his intention to leave the Premier League club at the end of last season.
He said the 26 years old has been linked with a move to AS Roma but the 2015/16 Premier League champions had not been contacted by the Italian side about a transfer for the Algerian International.

Sokoto uncovers 706 ‘ghost students’, saves N29 million

Sokoto uncovers 706 ‘ghost students’, saves N29 million

The committee set up by the Sokoto State government to verify the actual number of students entitled for scholarship has uncovered 706 fake students and those not qualified for the scheme, thereby saving almost N30 million of tax payer’s money.
Making this known while presenting the report to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal in Sokoto, chairman of the committee, Shehu Wurno, said the committee visited 40 tertiary institutions within and outside the country and verified 14, 532 state indigenes qualified for scholarship.

Totti retires to take Roma role

Totti retires to take Roma role

Francesco Totti confirmed his retirement on Monday, the Roma legend announcing “a new adventure” in his storied career as he takes up a directorship role at the Serie A club.
The 40-year-old played his final game for Roma in May after 24 years with the capital-city side, and decided to call it a day despite being linked with possible moves to Asia and the United States.

Generator fumes kill couple in Cross River

Generator fumes kill couple in Cross River

There was pandemonium, weekend, at Ikot Effanga Mkpa, a community on the outskirt of Calabar, Cross River State, when newly wedded couple, Mr. and Mrs. Kabiru Mohammed, aged 32 years and 27 years respectively, died as a result of generator emission in their rented apartment.
The couple, according to reports, got married two months ago in Jos where they were domiciled before relocating to Cross River.

Father butchers son, dumps him in Ogun bush


A father, whose name has yet to be ascertained, was said to have butchered his son, Favour Oyediran on Sunday, after he lured him into the bush near the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Siun-Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway.

The victim was said to be living at Abule Agbon, located between Kobape and Abeokuta, with his father, stepmother and her two children.

Girl, 16, found hanged in school toilets after hearing bullies call her ‘stupid Pole’


A Polish-born teenager who was found hanged in toilets at her school complained that she had been bullied and had been called a ‘stupid Pole’ and told to ‘go back to your own country’ by other pupils, an inquest has heard.

Dagmara Przybysz, 16, an aspiring photographer who was looking forward to her year 11 prom and shopping for a dress with her mother, died at Pool Academy on May 17, 2016.

‘Hot felon’ model Jeremy Meeks and billionaire heiress make-out at nightclub


Do you remember Jeremy Meeks, whose hot mugshot got him a modelling contract? Well, he was spotted making out with billionaire heiress, Chloe Green in a nightclub in Germany.
The 26-year-old TopShop heiress and married Jeremy’s PDA session in Dortmund, Germany, where they partied up a storm in the VIP section of Rush Hour club, is coming after Jeremy filed for separation from his wife of 8 years who had stood by him through all the incarcerations.

Mel B's ex asks judge to force her to cough up medical records to prove he abused her


Melanie 'Mel B' Brown's estranged husband Stephen Belafonte has asked a court to force the former Spice Girl to produce hospital and medical records after she alleged he beat her.This comes after he was granted $40k a month in spousal support.

Court records show Belafonte's legal team made a request for the documents three months ago to prepare for a trial scheduled in September set to deal with the allegations of domestic violence against the film producer.

Suspected female badoo member caught with grinding stone and charms in Ikorodu


According to a resident of the area who shared the video, the unidentified woman was caught with a grinding stone and charm.

The suspect would have been lynched to death, but for the intervention of the police and Onyabo who arrived early and whisked her away.

Top surgeon blasts Cristiano Ronaldo for using a surrogate to have his twins


Cristiano Ronaldo has been slammed by a top surgeon, who’s branded his decision to have twins by a surrogate, ‘degrading and sad.’
Little Eva and Mateo were born in the US last month, before being taken home to live in Madrid with the football ace.

Actress Sophia Diva Suffers A Wardrobe Malfunction While Posing With Ella Mensah On The AMAA Red Carpet (photos)


Actress Sophia Diva had a wardrobe malfunction while posing with her Ghanaian counterpart Ella Mensah, whose makeup look didn't turn out too well, on the red carpet at the 13th Africa Movie Academy Awards in Lagos. Although the photographer shared the original photo, Sophia covered it up with a love emoji on the version she shared via her IG page. See below.

Two Woman Disgrace Themselves Fighting Topless in Public After Argument (Photos)


People were left in serious shock after two women were filmed fighting with one going topless in public after an argument.

40 Glocc Among 4 Nabbed in Prostitution Sting in Minnesota


Rapper 40 Glocc was among 4 people arrested in a prostitution sting in Minnesota ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs ... the incident went down back in February when Glocc was arrested on 2 counts of intentionally promoting the prostitution of an individual and 1 count of inducing an individual to practice prostitution.

Roadside explosion in Egypt kills four policemen

Roadside explosion in Egypt kills four policemen

Four Egyptian policemen were killed and six wounded on Monday by two roadside explosives in the restive Sinai Peninsula, security sources told Reuters.
The sources said that the four policemen were killed in the city of Arish, the capital of North Sinai province, when their armored vehicle drove past a roadside bomb and three others were wounded.

Six die in Ogun auto crash

Six die in Ogun auto crash

No fewer than six persons reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash, yesterday, at Sagamu inter-change area, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
An eyewitness disclosed that the victims included the male driver of a Nissan Quest SUV, with number plate FKJ 297 AJ, and his five female passengers.

Rihanna is a vision in pink at the premiere of the Valerian and the City of Planets


Rihanna turned heads as she stepped out in pink for the premiere of the Valerian and the city of Planets ....

Monday 17 July 2017

60-year-old woman bags six months for burglary in Lagos


A 60-year-old woman, Adegunwa Adejoke, was on Monday sentenced to six months imprisonment for breaking a shop with the intent to steal, an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State ruled on Monday.

Adejoke, a resident of Agbowa-Ikosi in Ikorodu area, had pleaded guilty to the three-count charge of conspiracy, housebreaking and burglary brought against her.

Man pleads guilty to having sex with dogs(Photos)


A man faces jail after admitting having sex with a dog. Mark Hook appeared at Bristol Crown Court and pleaded guilty to ten charges which included allowing the Labrador to penetrate him.

Photos: Woman Pays Assassin N10k To Kill Her Husband For Marrying A 2nd Wife In Osun


The Osun State Police command have arrested one Mrs Omotayo Salawudeen, 39, for allegedly killing her husband, 43 year old Salawudeen Hakeem, just because he married a second wife. The state commissioner of police, Olafimihan Adeoye, disclosed this while speaking with journalists today on the achievement of his command for the months of June and mid July.

R. Kelly accused of running a 'cult' of young women housed in series of rented homes

R Kelly

R. Kelly is being accused by former colleagues and several families of operating a sex-cult comprised of young women whose lives, they say, are totally controlled by the 50-year-old R&B singer.
BuzzFeed News has published a report based on interviews with parents who claim their daughters are among six women Kelly keeps in his Atlanta and Chicago homes.

Photo: 19-year-old Man Nabbed For Posing As Female Sex Worker


A 19-year-old man, who allegedly posed as female sex worker was nabbed in the early hours of today, along Kaunda, Malawi and is currently in the custody of Kanengo Police.

The suspect identified as Van Gomani dressed up like a woman complete with hair extension, stood along the road where he was picked up by a man who thought she was a lady.

Police Arrest Honeymooning Couple Who Kidnapped And Rape A Woman Driving Out Of A Supermart


Police has arrested anf cahrged a couple honeymooning in south Florida with kidnapping and raping a woman after they grabbed her from a supermarket car park.

The couple, Rashada Hurley 32, and Timothy Lowe, 37, have been jailed in Miami-Dade County on kidnapping, carjacking, robbery and sexual battery charges.