Parents sent to prison for neglecting son leaving him blind

 

A young boy, aged 11, developed cataracts and went blind after he was kept with his two-year-old sister in unsanitary conditions.

His parents, Gillian Hendry and Craig Dick from Stockton-on-Tees, have been jailed for two and half years and two years and three months respectively.

Photo: Girl goes missing after leaving club with man Awka, Anambra state.

 

It’s a story about a 300level English Language student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Annabel Nzubechukwu Edeh, who has not been seen since she left a night club with an unknown man many weeks ago in Awka, Anambra state.

Annabel had gone to the night club with friends on September 17th and as the group of girls prepared to leave, Annabel told her friends she was in need of money so would go home with a guy she’d met at the club and would return to school the following morning. It’s been 6 weeks and Annabel hasn’t been seen.

Desmond Eliott: “Why I didn’t use my Yoruba name before now”

Veteran Nigerian actor, director and aspiring politician — Desmond Elliot is among the fore runners of the several entertainers eyeing political offices ahead of the 2015 general elections.

Just a couple of months ago, he declared his intention to represent Surulere Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress, and in a recent Twitter quiz with his fans, the 40-year old actor who before now was not really known as a Lagos State indigene, confessed he is now a night crawler because of politics.

Banky W: “I’m sad I didn’t get to be on MI’s new album”

R&B singer and also lead henchman of EME — Banky W has revealed he is sad that he is not on M.I’s 3rd album, The Chairman released today, as a featured artiste.

Banky made this known today via Instagram while urging fans to go out and buy copies of the album.

Photo: Kcee Buys Gold Cadillac Escalade

Sanchez 'frustrated with Arsenal - especially Ozil'

Alexis Sanchez is becoming frustrated with life at Arsenal – especially with record signing Mesut Ozil, according to reports in the Chilean media.

Sanchez has already become a firm favourite at the club with both supporters and his team-mates praising him openly.

Freeze Cool FM Abandons Wife for Older PH Lover

The popular on-air-personality is reportedly having issues with his Marriage..According to Yes International Magazine ……

“All is said not to be well with the marriage of popular on-air personality, Freeze. The Cool FM presenter whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde, has allegedly abandoned his wife and university sweetheart, Ope for an older lover who is said to be based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Graphic Photo: Man, 32, commits suicide over N1,000 theft in Ebonyi State

A 32-year-old man, Mr. Simon Mbam, of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has committed suicide after he was tortured by some villagers for allegedly stealing N1,000 from a shop in the market.

The victim, who jumped into a pond in the area last weekend, found himself in the mess when he left his house in the evening of the fateful day to buy drinks with his friends.

While late Simon and his friends were busy sipping their drinks, the owner of the shop raised an alarm over a missing N1,000 in his carton of drinks, but no customer admitted to haven taken the money.

Zambia’s President Michael Sata Is Dead

Zambian President Michael Sata has died in London, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, the government said.

Roland Msiska, secretary to the Zambian cabinet, said in a statement on Wednesday that Sata died late on Tuesday in London, where he was being treated.

TB Joshua gets arrest warning

A coroner on Wednesday threatened popular Nigerian preacher TB Joshua with arrest if he failed to testify at an inquest into the deaths of 116 people at his church.

Oyetade Komolafe rejected arguments from Joshua’s lawyers that the televangelist should not be summoned because he did not directly witness the September 12 tragedy.

A total of 84 South Africans were among the dead when a guesthouse for foreign followers at Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) collapsed in Lagos.

Wenger 'agrees for Clement to replace him as Arsenal boss next season'

Arsene Wenger has reportedly given the green light to Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement replacing him as Arsenal manager at the end of next season.

Clement was surprisingly linked with a shock move to the Gunners this week, with the club’s board believed to be keen on hiring the Englishman to replace Wenger.

Video: Woman Walks Around NYC For 10 Hours & Gets Catcalled Over 100 Times

Madrid 'happy' to sell Bale to Man United in £90m deal

 

Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Gareth Bale in January after Real Madrid reportedly put the player up for sale.

United are believed to have made Bale their number one transfer target for the new year, with the club willing to pay him £300,000-a-week to move to Old Trafford.

EFCC Arraigns Three for N93m Loan Scam

Find the EFCC Press release below…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday October 27, 2014 arraigned the trio of Ibrahim Abubakar, Abubakar Maigaskiya and Bashir Musa before Justice Faruk Lawal of Kano State High Court on two separate charges bordering on conspiracy to obtain money by false pretence.

Adamawa Gov Dictatorial, Vindictive – Suspended Council Members

The suspension of the entire executive of Gombi Local Government, Adamawa State, by the state government is an act of vindictiveness, some councillors have said.

Eight out of the ten councillors of the local government specifically accused Governor Bala Ngilari of being dictatorial and vindictive.

The councillors said the governor suspended them from office because they refused to be a willing tool in his hand for the removal of the chairman of the local government.

Nigeria’s Sports Minister Confirms Keshi Will Get N10m For Four Matches

Nigeria’s Sports minister, Tammy Danagogo, has  revealed that former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, would be paid two months salary which he earned during the interim arrangement that saw Keshi’s management of the national team qualifying matches in the 2015 AFCON. The minister disclosed that Keshi will be paid  this week for his services.

SR Sports was the first to report (after speaking to an NFF insider) that there was an agreement with sports minister that he’ll be paid for the periods he will be in charge.

Odunlade Adekola and Fatia Balogun In Sizzling Romance

 

Odunlade Adekola and Fathia Balogun are two known top actors in the Yoruba movie industry. They have both worked hard to command respect in the motion picture industry and also both have strong fan bases.

On the part of Odunlade, who is based in Abeokuta, Ogun State, he has had a fair share of alleged romantic affairs with some actresses in the Yoruba film industry. He was once rumoured to have dated Mosun Filani, who was also linked with fellow actor, Muyiwa Ademola. It was then reported that the alleged affair between Muyiwa and Mosun had threatened the former’s marriage.

“I’m not bothered that people think I am arrogant” – Wizkid

 

In a new interview with Encomium mag, Wizkid said he doesn’t care if people think he is arrogant, that he doesn’t love everybody and so doesn’t expect everybody to love him.

Asked if it bothers him that people think he’s arrogant, Wizkid said;

“Bother me? Never! I am not bothered. Honestly I don’t hear people saying it because anytime I go out, I show my fans great love. I do my thing. I don’t have problem with that because I don’t love everybody as well. So I don’t expect everybody to love me too. That’s life”

Video: Maradona Hits Girlfriend Rocio Oliva

Photo: Alleged rapist paraded at OAU Senate building

The twitter handle of OAU students tweeted this pic above alleging he’s a rapist caught within the school premises. They didn’t say if he’s a student or not but they say he allegedly raped or tried to rape a year 1 student.

The World is fed up with Nigeria – Issa Hayatou

Nigeria football looks to be, unfortunately, heading into a long, dark night as world football –governing body is set to wield the big stick  today against the most populous black nation on earth.

Even as the Super Eagles still have a chance of qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations to defend their crown, despite a poor start in the race; even with the Golden Eaglets, the reigning champions of the world, ready to compete at the African Championship to be eligible to travel to Chile to defend their world title next year, and with the Super Falcons reclaiming their continental title in Namibia on Saturday, non –conformity to simple football rules and regulations has put Nigeria at the danger of a big slam.

I’ve Not Slept With Any Man For A Long Time—Halima Abubakar

Controversial Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has urged ladies to learn how to control their bodies and abstain from robbing bodies with men. Halima noted that she has not slept with any man for a long time.

She explained that though it has not been easy for her, but she has been able to abstain from it because she controls her body to adapt.

Police find gun hidden inside woman's hair in jail

 

When people are arrested there is normally a pat-down of the body to look for weapons, drugs or any other illicit items.

But one woman decided to be a bit more creative when she tried to smuggle a gun into a detention centre when she was taken into custody.

This is the picture no Arsenal fan EVER wanted to see

Arsenal fans will have done well to keep their Sunday lunch down after this pictured of the club’s former heroes flashed up across their screens.

Ex-Gunners’ captains Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie, now currently representing Chelsea and Manchester United respectively, were seen embracing at Old Trafford ahead of the weekend’s headline fixture.

Escaping Boko Haram: How three Nigeria girls found safety

For six months the world has waited for news of the fate of more than 200 girls abducted by Nigerian militant group Boko Haram. As the Nigerian government insists a deal to release the “Chibok girls” is being negotiated, three girls who escaped their captors have told their story to BBC Hausa.

Lami, Maria and Hajara were at school in Chibok, north-eastern Nigeria, when they were kidnapped in April. Best friends Lami and Maria escaped by jumping from the back of a truck. Hajara was taken to a camp but later fled with another girl.

Gunmen kill 300-level UNIBEN student on campus

There was pandemonium at the Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin on Friday when a 300-level student of the Department of Chemistry, Gbenedio Ejyroghene, was gruesomely murdered by unknown gunmen.

Bank Staff Arrested For Withdrawing N875K From Dead Customer’s Account In Lagos

Opeyemi Opetuga is a 35 year old banker who once worked with Skype Bank but got arrested for withdrawing N875,000 from a dead customer account without the bank’s approval.

She who was working at the Alausa branch of Skype bank in Lagos, was arrested by the police when the crime was discovered, currently resting in Kirikiri prisons in Apapa pending the time she will fulfill her bail conditions.

Prostitutes In Abuja Given Less Than 48 Hours Ultimatum To Leave The City

 

Bad business for prostitutes in Abuja because they have been given less than a 48-hour ultimatum to leave Abuja or face the full wrath of the law. For those who patronize them, they will be punished with a death sentence.

These strict measures were laid out by the Secretary for Social Development, Mrs. Blessing Onuh after an official visit to several locations known to witness heavy activity of prostitutes and their patrons in the Federal Capital Territory.

Family Of Killed Nollywood Actor Seeks Revenge From Juju Priest

The family of late Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka are angry and has described his death as a foul play after he was attacked by armed robbers, who also attacked a bullion van in Asaba, Delta State, the relatives of the decreased have decided to go to a juju priest for revenge.

Nigerian drug smuggler left to die at Madrid airport over Ebola fears

A Nigerian drug smuggler was left to his death at Madrid’s main airport after several bags of cocaine burst in his stomach. He spent 50 minutes without any medical attention as he was deemed an Ebola risk after he started shaking on the floor.

Husband Snatcher And Married Woman Fight Dirty On Instagram

A wanna be saint who is accused of snatching women's husband decided to come out and confess but this went terribly wrong because one of the ladies she took her husband hit her so much.

The husband snatcher writes “For the past 1- 2 years, I have faced excessive cyber bullying over the internet, I don’t know why I have been picked on, I just know I m definitely not the worst. I have been accused of everything wrong in this world, but these cyber mofos have no evidence of me being caught in the act…This has been going on for far too long, as a matter of fact I have lost people who meant the world to me because of these rumours.

Blood Money: TB Joshua To Give Families Of Dead Members $4,500 Each

 

Prophet T.B Joshua has gone an extra miles in ensuring that the family of those who died in his church recently do not spend a lot of money, he is e giving 50,000rand ($4500/N750, 000 ) to South African victims who lost their lives during the September 12 guest house collapse.

Mesut Ozil’s Girlfriend Moves Out Of Their London Home Amid Claims He Flirted With a Teammate’s Lover

According to The Sun, the pop star girlfriend of Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has moved out of their home amid claims he flirted with a teammate’s lover. Singer Mandy Capristo had been living with the player valued at £42million in west London and is a judge on the X Factor-style reality show ‘Germany’s Search for a Superstar’.

 However, last week, the World Cup winner was accused of ‘muscling in’ on the relationship of German teammate Christian Lell with his former girlfriend Melanie Rickinger. It has been reported that Ozil exchanged intimate messages with the model on the messaging service What’s App. Both Ozil and Miss Capristo have refused to comment on the allegations.

Woman Caught Sneaking Into America In Suitcase

Early this year, a Thai woman Pornkamol Mongkolsermsak made headlines when she was caught by Customs and Border Protection officers inside a suitcase in a foiled smuggling attempt at the U.S.-Mexico border.

I don’t mind dating a younger man now –Ara

In an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats recently, Ara said she wouldn’t even mind going for a younger guy if he comes around her.

“When I meet the right person and fall in love, I will consider marriage. I really want to fall in love again. I don’t believe in marriage just for its sake. If a younger guy comes up to me, I don’t mind dating the person. I don’t mind marrying somebody who I am older than. I have spoken to a couple of people and they don’t see anything wr

University Bans Students From Kissing And Making Love On Campus

The University of Zimbabwe has banned its students from kissing and having any intimate affair on campus, but the Zimbabwe students' union on Thursday rebelled over these Dracula rule.

In a circular displayed at halls of residence, authorities at the University of Zimbabwe said students "caught in any intimate position such as kissing or having s*x in public places" would be punished.

Chelsea set to open talks with Barca over £20m Pique transfer

Chelsea are set to open talks with Barcelona over a £20million deal to sign centre back Gerard Pique, according to reports.

Pique, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp, has been tipped to leave Barca in the new year, with Manchester United keen on his signature.

Secrets Exposed Of Why Nigerian Actresses Are Sleeping With Movie Producers

A lot of Nollywood actresses are now called husband snatchers and some of them do not have a home to settle down,apart from this, some of them sleep their ways with movie producers. The secret of why they do this has been exposed.

The lady who exposed them said “Give it to them, these girls are superb when it comes to script interpretations, they put in their best to make sure that the Nigeria movie world becomes a force to reckon with, which interestingly many are getting set to join the league.

Ozil wants to quit Arsenal and join Man City in £32m deal

Mesut Ozil wants to leave Arsenal in January and join Manchester City in a £32million deal, according to reports.

Ozil has been subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, with City believed to be lining up a move for him in the new year.

Father Who Impregnated His 22 Year Old Daughter In Trouble

A bricklayer, Mr. Ismaila Ladoja, a native of Oyo State has been accused of sleeping with his 22-year-old daughter, Ife, who is now pregnant but he is denying it.

A neighbour said about his daughter, ife;
“We noticed over the last few months that Ife’s tummy was growing bigger. We knew something was wrong but one day, we noticed that she was bleeding,” a neighbour who only spoke with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said.

South Africa Finally Returns $15 Million Arms Deal seized To Nigeria

The South African Government had, on September 5, 2014, seized $9.3m cash belonging to Nigeria and a month later seized another $5.7m, claiming that both funds were to be used for illegal purchase of arms, www.thecable.ng reported.

However, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, said the transactions were legal, urging the South African Government to stop actions that could degenerate to a diplomatic showdown.

New York records first case of Ebola

Another case of Ebola Virus Disease has been diagnosed in the US, the first in its largest city; New York. Dr Craig Spencer, a doctor who worked in Guinea, West Africa with Ebola patients has tested positive to the virus, he's now been placed in an isolation unit. 

The 33 year-old doctor was taken to Bellevue Hospital six days after returning from Guinea. 3 people, including his fiancée who had close contact with him are being quarantined for observation. His apartment has been sealed off and will later be decontaminated.

Diamond Bank CEO/GMD resigns to pursue political ambition

Mr Alex Ottih (pictured left), the Chief Executive Officer & Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank resigned his position as GMD of the financial institution today Oct. 24th to pursue his political ambition. He plans to run as governor of Abia state in next year’s general elections.

The bank’s board have appointed the Deputy Group Managing Director of the bank, Uzoma Dozie (pictured right) as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Khedira drops wage demands to £80k-a-week 'to help seal Arsenal transfer'

 

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has dropped his wage demands to just £80,000-a-week in a bid to seal his proposed transfer to Arsenal.

Khedira’s agent has been in talks with Arsenal over a deal to join in the January transfer window, but the Gunners have been unable to finalise a fee with Madrid.

Folly Coker Denies Dating Tiwa Savage

Famous Lagos Big Boy, Folorunso Folarin Coker has debunked the story of his alleged affair with sensational singer, Tiwa Savage, describing the story as false. 

Folly Coker as he is fondly called, also described his alleged ownership of Mavin Records as the figment of the imagination of those peddling the story. In the last few days, the rumours of Folly Coker, being at the centre of the alleged troubled marriage of Tiwa Savage and her husband, Tunji Balogun, flew around town with several sites publishing the unsubstantiated claim.

Man United ready to open talks with Madrid over £90m Bale deal

 

Manchester United are confident of signing Gareth Bale from Real Madrid in January with talks set to begin over £90million deal.

Bale has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford in the last few weeks with rumours swirling that United want to sign him after Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed a return.

Robbers kill man returning from vigil

 

A man returning from a vigil on Wednesday was shot and killed by suspected robbers at the Okekpa Community in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State. Residents of the area, who identified the deceased as Mr. Taiwo, a block moulder, said the robbers were over 18.

 
Taiwo was killed by the robbers when he was returning from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Isegun Ifeoluwapo Mowe, after a vigil. According to the residents, the robbery operation lasted three hours. Incidentally, the robbers had written the community that they would be coming to attack, but the residents never bargained it would be on that Wednesday.

Man United stunned as Valdes rejects contract to join club

 

Manchester United have been left stunned after Victor Valdes rejected an offer to sign for the club on a short-term deal.

Valdes, who is a free agent after leaving Barcelona at the end of last season,linked up with United this week to work on his fitness.

New Music: Demmy Blaze Ft Jay Marcus & Didot – Jaylolo + Sweet Love

Oyebade Ademola aka Demmy Blaze is back again with 2 Brand new songs, I believe will catch anyone’s attention, Jalolo and Sweet Love which he sang to perfection and I bet you would love this songs …….Enjoy


Download and listen to the track below.

DOWNLOAD: JALOLO


DOWNLOAD: SWEET LOVE

LMAO: Man Sentenced To 9 Months In Jail For Slapping Woman Across The Face With His Penis

A university student who dreamed of becoming a solicitor has been jailed for slapping a woman in the face with his penis after she fell asleep at a house party.

John Luke Dale, 21, stripped down to his boxers and shoved his manhood in the young woman's face before hitting her across her cheek with his penis at the party in Nottingham.

The criminology undergraduate's actions only came to light when a friend, who filmed the entire act on his mobile phone, showed the video to his workmates.

Okada rider kills policeman for seizing bike

A police corporal, Joseph Ebosele, has been confirmed dead at a Lagos hospital after he was hit with an iron rod by a motorcyclist, Bakare Lukman, in the Meiran area of Lagos State. 

 PUNCH Metro learnt that around 11pm on October 11, 2014, policemen on patrol arrested Lukman for contravening the traffic law which prohibits the movement of commercial motorcycles after 10pm.