Paedophiles to face death penalty in Indian state

An Indian state has brought in the death penalty for paedophiles who rape children younger than 12. A bill titled ‘The Punishment Method’ was unanimously passed in the Madhya Pradesh assembly on Monday.

FIFA Offering Discount World Cup Tickets BUT Sorry, They Are For OBESE Fans Only

Football fans who like to eat all the pies are set to be rewarded with cut-price tickets for the World Cup.

FIFA has introduced Special Access Tickets for people who are obese at next year's tournament in Russia.

How I Nearly Lost My Son to Typhoid Fever - Okonjo-Iweala Reveals

Board Chair, Vaccine Alliance, Prof. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has shared a touching story how she nearly lost her son to typhoid.

Iweala said more children will be protected against typhoid fever with its new funding of the typhoid conjugate vaccines while speaking in Vientiane,  Laos. She also shared a personal experience how her son almost died from the disease while growing up.

Why tithe is generating controversy in Nigeria – Prelate

The Prelate and of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Most Rev. Nzie Eke, has revealed reason behind the controversies on tithe payment in churches in Nigeria.

He said that payment was not the issue but usage of tithes in Churches by clergies.

The Clergy maintained that payment of tithes was biblical but that what was breeding controversy was its usage.

John Mayer hospitalized for emergency surgery

American singer John Mayer has been hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy, his representatives say.

In a statement by Dead and Company, the singer was forced to cancel a concert at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Naya Rivera files for divorce from Ryan Dorsey again

 Less than a month after she was arrested for domestic battery ,Naya Rivera has filed for divorce from husband Ryan Dorsey for a second time .

Rivera cited irreconcilable differences and is asking for joint custody of their 2-year-son, Josey, according to court documents. She also listed their date of separation as November 24 — one day before she was arrested for domestic battery and is also asking the judge to deny either side spousal support.

'I was an adopted child' - Joke Silva tells her story

Nollywood veteran, Mrs. Joke Silva-Jacobs has revealed a family secret as an adopted child of the Silva Family. She said she was adopted decades ago from a foster home run by the Red Cross in Lagos.

The beautiful and respected actress, now 56 years old, revealed the secret at the first Annual Conference of Heritage Adoption Support and Advocacy Group (HASAAG) in Lagos.

'I want to be a policeman' - Young Boko Haram victim says after Dubai surgery

Boko Haram kid victim Ali Ahmadu is walking again, after he suffered from an attack in Nigeria.

All eyes were fixed on him. His face was wreathed in smiles as he flashed the victory sign, walking briskly. The excitement was electrifying.

2018 Wolrd Cup: 'I'm tired of playing for Nigeria' - Enyeama

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has claimed that Vincent Enyeama told him in a conversation that he is tired of playing for Nigeria and will not be returning to the team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

There has been a clamour for the Lille of France keeper to return to the team after he quit acrimoniously. Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr is open to welcoming Enyeama back into the team as it was obvious the Eagles have a goalkeeping problem.

80 million Nigerians lack access to electricity — World Bank

Despite efforts by the Federal Government to provide electricity in the country, the World Bank, yesterday, disclosed that over 80 million Nigerians have no access to electricity.

World Bank Country Director, Nigeria, Mr. Rachid Benmessaoud, revealed this at the 4th Action Learning event on Upscaling Mini Grids for low-cost and timely access to electricity, organised by the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, in Abuja. Benmessaoud, however, said the World Bank had provided a $350m loan for the development of rural electrification projects in Nigeria. He said the $350m loan was given to government, but noted that a lot of the fund would go to the private sector.

Don’t punish me, just hand me over to God -Suspected ritualist begs again

A man, Olayinka Abass Akeem, 32, allegedly arrested with seven fresh human skulls along Ajase-Ipo Road, Kwara State by the police, has confessed that he is a ritualist.

According to him, he exhumed the skulls from a cemetery for money ritual. Police sources said Akeem had been trailed from   the Muslim Cemetery in Igbo-Owu, near Ajase-Ipo where he had gone to exhume the skulls after the police had been alerted by a passersby. 
He was later arrested in a vehicle he boarded to meet a friend he simply identified as Tunde,a.k.a Bante, who was expected to deliver the skulls to a herbalist for money ritual.

Wizkid features in Young Jeezy's album ''Pressure''

 Earlier this year, Wizkid shared photo with popular U.S rapper, Young Jeezy(now Jeezy),turns out they were doing more than just hanging out.Wizkid is featured on his soon to be released album ''Pressure''.

Reason why court ordered the unfreezing of 16 Accounts belonging to Patience Jonathan

Patience has finally paid off for Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan as court orders unfreezing of 16 accounts belonging to her freezed about 6 months ago

It has been reported that an Abuja Division of the Federal High Court set aside its order made on May 30, freezing 16 accounts belonging to wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Photo: Two fake SARS operatives arrested in Rivers State

Two persons parading themselves as officers of Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), have been arrested at Igwuruta, by Rivers police command.

Fake Commander Kenneth Obunwa, and fake officer Oluwagbenga Abe will soon appear in court. Obunwa hails from Rivers State, while Abe hails from Ijero-Ekiti in Ekiti State.

Jeremy Meeks estranged wife accuses Chloe Green of slut-shaming her

The estranged wife of 'Hot felon' Jeremy Meeks ,Melissa, has accused his Topshop heiress girlfriend,Chloe Green of slut-shaming her.

According toTMZ, the mother-of-one who has filed for child and spousal support said: 'Shame on Ms. Green for attempting to slut shame me.'

Trey Songz sued by female fan

Trey Songz is being sued by a female fan for allegedly smacking a phone out of her hand..
The Philadelphia woman says she bought tickets to meet Trey in the VIP at a strip club called the Vanity Grand Cabaret -- but claims the singer was hostile and disrespectful toward patrons all night.

I can’t testify until Goodluck Jonathan appears in court - Olisa Metuh

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, insisted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, his further testimony in his ongoing trial would be dependent on what former President Goodluck Jonathan would tell the court in respect of the case.

His lawyer, Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), and the counsel representing his company –Destra Investments Limited – Mr. Tochukwu Onwugbufor (SAN), had earlier said this before the court on Monday.

“Why I created Ministry of Happiness In Imo State” – Governor Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, said Tuesday, he observed the people of the state, were bittered, he created the Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment, to archive happiness for them. A statement by Okorocha’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, confirmed this in a release to newsmen in Owerri.

Lawmakers Honour Ex Homeless Street Beggar Turned Lawyer, Medical Student Record Breaker

The House of Representatives on Tuesday honoured Mr Abdulsalam Kamaldeen Idowu, a disabled and former homeless street beggar for sponsoring himself through school to become a lawyer and political science graduate and Miss Aarinola Olaiya of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife for attaining exceptional record in her academic pursuit.

Mother Surprised After Giving Birth To This “Record Breaking Baby”

A mother has revealed her surprise after her baby was born weighing 14.1 pounds and measuring a huge 55 centimetres in length. Isaac David Guerra Machacon is thought to be a ‘record breaking baby’ for his unusually big size in Columbia.

He is reported to require around seven feeds of breast milk per day and uses nappies meant for five-month-old infants.

Another Batch Of Stranded Nigerians Return From Libya Amid Slave Trade Crisis

144 Nigerians returned from Libya yesterday. The plane landed at around 6:45 pm. According to reports, another aircraft is expected with another 250 Nigerians in the early hours of this morning, making it largest return. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Muhammad Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora matters, Hon Abike Dabiri and the wife of the Lagos State Governor Mrs Bolanle Ambode received them at the airport…

Dangote is only African among Bloomberg’s 50 most influential people

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has been honored for his contribution to increasing local food production and lessen food imports in Nigeria.

Dangote was among the 50 most influential names honored by Bloomberg for their contribution to humanity at Bloomberg’s annual gala dinner in New York.

Man Dies In Shop Veranda, Police Arrest Residents

There was tension on Tuesday on Ope-Ewe Street, in the Ijaiye-Ojokoro area of Lagos State, after the corpse of a man was found in a shop veranda on the street.

Punch Metro learnt that the victim, who reportedly visited friends in the area regularly, had vomited blood and gone  to a private hospital in the community on Monday.

We have no alternative to Buhari at this time — Gov Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom in this interview speaks on why he is championing a second term re-election for President Buhari, the defection of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from APC, the alleged politicization of the open grazing prohibition law in the state among other issues. Excerpts:

Can your government clear the backlog of salaries before Christmas as President Buhari directed governors to do? 

Nigeria’s external reserves hit 39mths high of $38.2bn — Emefiele

GOVERNOR, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, disclosed that the nation’s external reserves have risen to $38.2 billion, the highest in 39 months.

Emefiele disclosed this in Agbara, Ogun State while commissioning      Unilever Plc’s    10,000 metric tonnes Blue Band factory.