Tuesday 18 November 2014
World's sexiest criminal apologises as she faces jail time
A woman who was once dubbed the world’s sexist criminal, has shown those razor sharp looks have a softer side, by apologising for her law breaking ways.
Stéphanie Beaudoin, 21, was part way through a mammoth crime spree that saw her accused of a staggering 114 crimes before she was arrested earlier this year.
Sierra Leone doctor dies of Ebola at Us Hospital
A surgeon from Sierra Leone who was being treated for Ebola in the US died this morning November 17th in a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, aged 44.
Late Dr Martin Salia who had US residency and was married to an American, arrived for treatment in the state on Saturday November 15th in a critical condition after leaving Freetown by air ambulance.
"We are extremely sorry to announce that the third patient we've cared for with the Ebola virus, Dr Martin Salia, has passed away as a result of the advanced symptoms of the disease." the Nebraska Medical Center said in a statement.
Late Dr Martin Salia who had US residency and was married to an American, arrived for treatment in the state on Saturday November 15th in a critical condition after leaving Freetown by air ambulance.
"We are extremely sorry to announce that the third patient we've cared for with the Ebola virus, Dr Martin Salia, has passed away as a result of the advanced symptoms of the disease." the Nebraska Medical Center said in a statement.
Niger state claims 1million names are missing from the Permanent Voters Card list
The APC, in a statement by its spokesman in Niger state, Jonathan Vatsa, said it discovered that the particulars of voters in seven wards of Shiroro, Gbako and other local government areas were missing and that the voters might not get their PVC. He also called for the removal or redeployment of the state's INEC commissioner.
‘I cannot count the stolen cars I’ve sold’ — Alhaji Kabiru Akorede, A suspected car snatcher
A suspected car snatcher, Alhaji Kabiru Akorede, who was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, has said he could not count the number of stolen vehicles he sold to people.
PUNCH Metro learnt that 42-year-old Akorede, who hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, was nabbed by operatives of the special Anti-Robbery Squad in his residence at NEPA Quarters, Isashi, Lagos.
Friday 14 November 2014
Teenage girl jailed for forcing brother to rape schoolgirl for 'snitching'
A teenager told her brother to rape a 15-year-old schoolgirl because she was upset with her for ‘snitching’, a court has heard.
Aliyah Weekes, 19, was jailed today for threatening the unnamed girl with violence, saying: ‘Snitches get snitches’ because the girl had spoken to police about an assault.
Weekes, who was sentenced to four and a half years, then forced the girl to perform a ‘line up’ – a term meaning to perform a sex act on a number of men.
This man can hear Wi-Fi
In every crisis lies the seed of opportunity.
And few know this better than Frank Swain, who can now ‘hear’ Wi-Fi while he walks down the street after beginning to lose his hearing.
London-based Mr Swain 32, was diagnosed with early onset hearing loss when he was in his 20s and said he was inspired to hack his hearing aids the moment he was given his first pair.
Chelsea pushing to sign Bale and Reus in £115m deal
Chelsea are pushing to sign Real Madrid star Gareth Bale and Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus in a stunning double deal worth £115million.
The Blues have enjoyed a superb start to this season with many already calling them the new ‘invincibles’, but Jose Mourinho wants to strengthen further.
Funny, good looking, rich men give women better orgasms
Forget fancy moves or the size of his manhood, it’s a man’s sense of humour, self-confidence and family income which determines how satisfying he is in the sack.
The survey of female college students,conducted by psychologist George Gallup and his colleagues at the University at Albany, concluded: ‘how often women experienced orgasm as a result of sexual intercourse was related to their partner’s family income, his self-confidence, and how attractive he was.’
Ozil angry at dad for 'pushing' him to join Arsenal, he misses Madrid 'every day'
Mesut Ozil fell out with his father Mustafa because he forced him to leave Real Madrid and join Arsenal in a £42.5million deal, it has been claimed.
Ozil was taken to court by his dad this week after the play-maker sacked him as CEO of his marketing company, with their relationship since breaking down.
Arsenal Close on Barcelona's Pedro
Arsenal are closing in on a £26million deal to sign Barcelona’s Pedro after he dropped a huge hint about his future at the Catalan club.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is known to be a long-term fan of Pedro, having been chasing him for the last three transfer windows.
'I Came To Nigeria To Steal' - Shocking Confession of a Ghanaian
A Ghanaian citizen resident in Nigeria, Israel Nana has confessed that his mission to Nigeria was to dispose people of their valuable properties and become rich before going back to his country.
The 30-year old Nana said he nearly accomplished his mission and was preparing to return to Ghana when he was arrested.
Nana said he came to Nigeria five years ago and had been busy stealing and making money but nemesis however caught up with him.
Thursday 13 November 2014
Wednesday 12 November 2014
Jonathan Unveils Commemorative N100 Notes
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
The short ceremony which was initially scheduled for last Wednesday did not hold then because of the President’s journey to Burkina Faso.
The short ceremony which was initially scheduled for last Wednesday did not hold then because of the President’s journey to Burkina Faso.
I wish all my children came from one woman – 2face Idibia
Superstar, 2face Idibia regrets having his seven kids from different mothers.
While speaking on his regrets at a press conference recently, the multi award winning artiste said; “I didn’t plan to have kids from different women. But it has happened and I’m just taking it the way it is. But if you ask me what I wish, I will say ah, I for like make all of dem (children) come from one person. Yes!”
Chelsea close in on Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane
Chelsea look set to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane in January after Jose Mourinho was given the green light to go ahead with a £19million deal.
The Blues boss has made no secret of his interest in signing France international Varane in the past, and now Mourinho will push for him in the new year.
Ozil taken to court by his father Mustafa
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been forced to shell out to settle a lawsuit brought to the German courts by his father Mustafa.
Ozil was taken to court by his dad after the Gunners star sacked him as managing director of marketing company Ozil Marketing GmbH last year.
Woman whose Police husband ran over with bus dies
Dupe who was crushed with a bus by her police husband who also stabbed their baby to death has passed on..Just last week, Punch spoke to her and she was asking for her baby, unknown to her,the baby was killed by her husband who is on the run.
Punch reports again that Dupe died at about 6.30pm on Friday, November 7, after her condition worsened at a traditional orthopedic hospital in Mushin, Lagos.On Thursday morning, she was said to have fainted.
Punch reports again that Dupe died at about 6.30pm on Friday, November 7, after her condition worsened at a traditional orthopedic hospital in Mushin, Lagos.On Thursday morning, she was said to have fainted.
Police Arrest Two Boys In Lagos For Homosexual Act
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two teenage boys, Gideon Harrison and Ifeanyi Ezeorji, for allegedly having sex with each other in the Ikotun area of Lagos.
Punch Metro learnt that while Harrison is 19 years old, Ezeorji is just 14. Our correspondent gathered that the two boys were arrested on October 23 by the Ikotun Police Division.
Punch Metro learnt that while Harrison is 19 years old, Ezeorji is just 14. Our correspondent gathered that the two boys were arrested on October 23 by the Ikotun Police Division.
Police arrest gunmen accused of killing Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka
They include a robbery gang, which allegedly caused the death of popular Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka on October 4.
At a month-end press conference at the Police Headquarters in Asaba, the new Commissioner of Police, Alkali Baba Usman, reflected on some of the successes recorded in the month under review.
Why some pastors go about with heavy security —Foursquare General Overseer, Meduoye
For this convention you are expecting people from all over the world, possibly from Sierra Leone and other places where there is an Ebola crisis. What medical precautions are you taking to ensure that everyone is safe?
Well, we are expecting people from all over the world. That is true. And of course, maybe our brethren will be coming from Sierra Leone and the other Ebola-ravaged countries. One thing we know for sure is that the Federal Government has taken adequate measures to ensure that those coming into the country are thoroughly checked. Nevertheless we have our own medical team on ground and now that you have mentioned it, we will heighten awareness on the issue. We will tell people to ensure regular handwashing and take other necessary measures.
Why FG/Boko Haram ceasefire deal failed reveals
Oil Tycoon Ordered To Pay Ex Wife Nearly $1 Billion in Divorce Settlement
Tuesday 11 November 2014
Nyanya bombing suspect, Ogwuche, begs court for bail
Monday 10 November 2014
Pastor Myles Munroe, Wife and Daughter dead in Airplane Crash
THE leader of Bahamas Faith Ministries, Dr Myles Munroe, and his wife Ruth have been killed in a plane crash in Grand Bahama.
The crash took place this afternoon and killed all nine people on board the private jet. The plane reportedly struck a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship Yard, exploding on impact and crashing into the ground near a junkyard area.
Thursday 6 November 2014
'Cannibal killer' found 'eating woman's eyeball and face'
A man who died after being tasered by police was allegedly found eating a woman’s eyeball and face in a hotel room.
Security staff at The Sirhowy Arms Hotel in Argoed, South Wales, burst into the room after murder suspect Matthew Williams, 34, refused to let them in.
Horrified staff called police who hit Williams with the high voltage taser knocking him to the floor.
Man kills girlfriend and uploads photos of her body on the internet
33 year old David Kalac strangled his live-in girlfriend 30 year old mother of 4 Amber Lynn Schraw, and posted photos of her body to 4chan. David killed Amber either on Monday night or Tuesday morning at their home in Washington and posted three grisly photos of her lying dead on a bed
Robbers caught after attacking Police Officer,Chinese National
Two robbers who have been allegedly snatching expensive vehicles along Lagos-Badagry expressway were arrested at Mile-2 area of they state. They robbed an Assistant Supritendent of Police and collected her property worth N300,000 and robbed a Chinese national of goods worth N500,000.
Female Celebrities Are Always Blamed For Broken Homes — Juliet Ibrahim
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Entertainers are meant to entertain fans and fun loving persons both within and outside the country but when they go through any challenges which affects their personality, it becomes a topic of fans and media flashing its light into the issues.
Recently, the Nigerian and the Ghanaian entertainers have been faced with serious issues especially marital challenges which leads to irreconcilable difference by the parties involved. Though these trend is not new as it is common to all entertainers in the world, but Africa known for its cultural values, tends to send wrong signals to fans and other communities who rate some of these entertainers with high esteem.
Boko Haram Chief Sponsor Sentenced
Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday sentenced a man described as financier of Boko Haram sect to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour. The convict was said to have been the brain behind the international bond that the sect recently established with some foreign terrorist organisations.
The Boko Haram financier was among four suspects – secretly tried before Justice Saliu Saidu by the Department of State Security (DSS).
Jay Z buys Ace of Spades
The rap impresario has long been associated with Armand de Brignac — the Champagne known as “Ace of Spades,’’ due to its distinctive insignia — and now he owns it.
Or at least he owns an indeterminate chunk of the brand produced by Champagne Cattier, a French vintner since 1763, as details released on the deal on Wednesday were murky.
Wednesday 5 November 2014
Security guard banned from work over ebola fears after he went to Nigeria
Sam Ogunnoiki, 46, went to Nigeria – 2,000 miles away from the nearest country with the disease – but faces a three-week quarantine.
He was told by bosses at Stout Security Ltd that he needs to get the all-clear from a British doctor before he can go back to work.
Tuesday 4 November 2014
Walcott set for new Arsenal contract
Theo Walcott is set to be handed a bumper new Arsenal deal despite having played just 38 matches since he last signed a new contract.
The England international has just returned from an anterior cruciate ligament injury which had kept him sidelined since January.
Shocking Video: ISIS fighters discussing "buying and selling Yezidi slaves".
A shocking new video purportedly shows Islamic State fighters casually discussing how to buy and sell Yazidi women as slaves.
The women belong to the Yazidi minority group in Iraq and were abducted by the radical Islamists earlier this year.
In the video, the militants are heard discussing the possibility of trading a combination of guns and banknotes in return for a female slave.
Policeman crushes wife’s legs, stabs baby to death over N2,000
The tragic incident happened on the 30th of October, at the family’s rented apartment in Kale Close, Mafoluku, Oshodi.
According to Punch, Lucky stabbed his wife, went home and stabbed his baby, David, to death, ripping out the toddler’s intestines.
According to Punch, Lucky stabbed his wife, went home and stabbed his baby, David, to death, ripping out the toddler’s intestines.
I left Deeper Life Church because they called a TV set the Devil’s box – Tunde Bakare
The clergy, who will turn 60 on the 11th of November has always avoided answering questions on his exit from the church, but in a chat with TheNewsNigeria, he opened up.
Jonathan has not transformed anything in Nigeria – Fashola
The governor noted that the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria were only “plotting to ensure that Jonathan returns to power through propagation of false claims.”
Fashola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, made this observation in Lagos at the opening ceremony of Women In Business Conference on Monday.
Monday 3 November 2014
Man dies drinking acid served as water
Narrating the incident to Sunday Vanguard in the family’s No.2 Okumagba Street residence, Warri, the bereaved wife said, “We woke up that morning; and i made his (husband) breakfast before I left for church. While in church, I received an urgent call from his last son, Ikechukwu, that I should come home, that my husband had been rushed to hospital.
Farmer bites cobra to death in Nepal
A Nepali farmer who was bitten by a cobra in his rice paddy field has killed the snake by repeatedly biting it in return.
"A snake charmer told me that if a snake bites you, bite it
until it is dead and nothing will happen to you," Mohammed Salmodin said.5 PDP Members Die In Boat Mishap In Bayelsa
Tragedy struck on Saturday, 1 November, 2014, when about five members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, reportedly died in a boat mishap that happened in Ekeremor Local Government area of Bayelsa.
Sahara Reporters informs that the victims of the tragic incident were on their way back from Yenagoa where they went for the conduct of PDP’s Ward Congresses in Bayelsa State.
Photos: SA goal keeper shot dead at girlfriend’s house laid to rest
27 year old South Africa national team captain and goal keeper Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot dead at his girlfriend’s home by unknown gunmen last Sunday October 25th, was laid to rest today November 1st at the Heroes Acre Chesterfield cemetery – an honor that is usually reserved for outstanding figures from the struggle against apartheid.
Saturday 1 November 2014
Ebola Scare: Pregnant passenger vomits blood, rejected by 3 hospitals in Lagos
The prompt intervention of Chisco transport officials has saved a pregnant woman, who after alighting from one of the company’s buses at its terminal, Jibowu, Lagos, started vomiting blood through her mouth and nose.
The bus, with registration number KJA 950 XR, was said to have arrived from Abuja at about 10am on the fateful day when the incident occurred. Scared by the development, other passengers were said to have taken to their heels as one of the passengers screamed that the pregnant woman was displaying Ebola symptoms.
British-Nigerian, Joy Williams dies after buttock augmentation surgery
According to a report released by The Telegraph UK, William is from Thamesmead London, but was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Boko Haram leader, Shekau Denies Ceasefire Truce With FG and threatens more attacks
Boko Haram’s spiritual chieftain Abubakar Shekau, has in a new video disowned Danladi Adamu, the man who claimed to be the Scribe of the Boko Haram, even as he also put a lie to any claims going in to cease-fire deal with Nigeria government.
Shekau had also foreclosed the chances of prisoner exchange for the release of the Chibok girls said he had long married the girls off, and he never anticipated going into ceasefire agreement with the federal government.
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