Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Photos: Man stabs his wife to death at her employer’s house in Zimbabwe before hanging himself in the presence of two children


A 35-year-old man allegedly killed his wife at her employer’s house in Tshabalala suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe before hanging himself on Tuesday afternoon, January 9.

Munyaradzi Moyo had allegedly viciously stabbed Nomsa Mvere, who according to reports, was in her mid 20s, twice. He then committed suicide in the presence of two children aged three and six around 2PM.

“I’m not Khloe’s dad, trust me”: O.J Simpson addresses controversy surrounding Khloe Kardashian’s paternity


For years, there has been a conspiracy theory that O.J Simpson is Khloe Kardashian’s biological father. The ex-convict has finally addressed the rumors.

The rumors were that he secretly slept with Kris Jenner (Kardashian at the time) behind his friend Robert Kardashian’s back and the family has been covering it up ever since. Khloe’s looks, which were a bit different from her sisters’ – Kim and Kourtney – also added to fuel these rumors but O.J Simpson says they are unfounded.

Don’t treat Fulani herdsmen as Jonathan treated Boko Haram —Soyinka warns Buhari


The Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to treat the Fulani Herdsmen’s hostility against Nigerians the way former President Goodluck Jonathan treated Boko Haram at the earlier stage of its insurgency.

Soyinka, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Fulani herdsmen have declared war against Nigeria.

Human Ken Doll Gets Four RIBS Removed


Rodrigo Alves has taken his love of plastic surgery to new extremes by getting four of his ribs removed. The plastic surgery addict, dubbed the Human Ken Doll, enlisted the help of Dr Michael K Obeng after deciding he was 'too fat' to attend any Christmas parties.

The doctor posted pictures and video of Rodrigo in his offices after he became the first male patient to have his ribs removed.

Traditional ruler, son on trial for alleged murder of EFCC informant


A traditional ruler, Nojimu Abioye, and his son, Wahab Abioye, were on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja High Court, for the alleged murder of one Alhaji Olatunji Rasak in 2015.

Rasaki was said to be an informant for the Economic and Financial Crime Commission.
The duo was charged with a two-count of conspiracy to commit murder and murder.
They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Micheal Douglas denies potential sexual harassment claim before it goes public


Michael Douglas has sensationally come forward to deny that he sexually harassed a woman 32 years ago. The double Oscar winner spoke to Deadline after he says he was approached by the Hollywood Reporter who put the claims of the woman to him.

The star says the woman claims he masturbated in front of her and he is coming forward because his children are terrified the 73-year-old will be labeled a sexual predator.

Wike Offers N640m Bounty For The Arrest Of Cultists


Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has declared 32 cultists wanted in a state broadcast  and asked the security agencies to go after them, putting a bounty of N20m each for information that could lead to their  arrest.

The total reward is N640million, N440million more than what the governor offered for the arrest of Don Wani, the kidnap kingpin and cultist, linked with the killing of 23 people in Omoku on New Year’s Day.

Stay At Home And See How You Can Improve The Economy, Buhari Tells Those Migrating Abroad


President Muhammadu Buhari has urged illegal migrants to stay back home and find ways to improve their personal economies.

He spoke while receiving Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Louise Mushikiwabo at the State House, Abuja yesterday.

Lifeless Newborn Found Inside An Etihad Airways Plane


A lifeless newborn baby boy was found wrapped in a plastic bag inside of an Etihad Airways plane on Saturday night. A cleaning crew reportedly discovered the baby inside of the bathroom, after the mother gave birth during the flight.

The New York Post reported that a 37-year-old Indonesian woman, identified by local media as Hani, was arrested after the cleaning crew made the horrific discovery at Jakarta International Airport on Saturday night.

Teenage Girl Shot And Killed By Her Boyfriend While Playing Russian Roulette


A boyfriend fatally shot his teenage girlfriend as they played a game of Russian roulette, according to reports. Palloma Lima, 18, died shortly after she was dumped at a hospital with critical injuries.

Police believe she was shot as she played the deadly game inside a white Fiat Palio car.Officers found blood in the car when they stopped it and spoke to the driver, who reportedly told them that he was planning to help Ms Lima’s unnamed 27-year-old boyfriend go on the run.

Nigerian Reportedly Woman Found Dead At Her Home In France

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According to an online report, a Nigerian woman identified as Violet Aibangbee, has died in France. The 40-year-old woman was reportedly found dead at her home in the European country as search as begun by the Nigerian Embassy in France to get in contact with her family members to claim her corpse, according to the report.

Romelu Lukaku “Refused To Sign New Contract With Everton Due To Witch Doctor”.


It has been claimed that Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku decided to leave Everton after a witch doctor advised him to join Chelsea. The shocking claim was made by Everton owner, Farhad Moshiri….
The Belgium international had been in line to sign a new contract, worth in the region of £140,000 per week, but suddenly backtracked last March and told the club he wanted to leave in the summer.

Man allegedly mixes co-worker’s rice with Indian hemp, rapes her


A Lagos factory worker, Victory Eno, who allegedly drugged and raped his female co-worker, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
The accused, a resident of No. 24, Afari-Ogun St., Ikeja, is standing trial on a charge of rape.

Nigeria to grow by 2.5% in 2018, says World Bank


The World Bank forecasts that economic growth in Nigeria would edge up to at least 2.5 per cent in 2018, as the country benefits from improved commodity prices, investments and trade.
According to the World Bank’s January 2018 Global Economic Prospect report launched on Tuesday in Washington DC, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent in 2019 and 2020.

Ex-Students Tackle Director Of St. Stephen’s School, Allege Rape, Death Of Six Colleagues

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About six years after leaving St. Stephen’s Centre International School and Children Home, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 13 of the ex – inmates returned to Abeokuta on Tuesday to narrate an alleged life of harassment, exploitation, child  labour and sexual abuse at the facility.

INEC gives parties Oct 7 deadline to pick presidential candidates


Political parties have been given an October 7 deadline to produce their presidential candidates for the February 16, 2019 presidential election.
Governorship, National/State Assemblies candidates are also to have been picked on the same date.

Wife Poisons Husband Two Weeks After Wedding


The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a teenage wife, Sadiya Umar, who allegedly poisoned her husband, Sani Umar, killing him two weeks after their wedding.

Punch correspondent learnt that the incident occurred at Yakasai quarters in the Kano metropolis.

Nigeria’s oil production hits 2.5mb/d


Nigeria’s  crude production now stands 1.8 million barrel per day without condensate, and 2.5million per day with condensate, the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) , Dr. Maikanti Baru, has said.

He spoke yesterday after chairing the opening ceremony of the 2018-2019 crude oil term contract in Abuja. 254 bids from indigenous and international companies jostling to lift the Nigerian’s crude in the 2018/2019 term contracts, were opened.

I won't forget Mourinho's attack on me - Conte


Antonio Conte says he will “not forget” Jose Mourinho’s personal slight about match-fixing, but the Chelsea manager added Tuesday he wants to call a halt to the increasingly bitter dispute with his Manchester United counterpart.

The 48-year-old Italian — who served a four-month ban in Italy in 2012 in relation to a match-fixing scandal but has always denied wrongdoing relating to his time as coach of Siena — said he did not want the League Managers’ Association (LMA) to intervene.

FG monetises N280m cars for Obasanjo, Gowon, Jonathan, others


The Federal Government approved N280.1m cash payments to former Presidents and Heads of State in 2017 to buy cars.

Out of the money, N40m had already been released, but final releases would tally at “100 per cent.”

Obasanjo Excludes Buhari From Names Of African Presidents Offering Transformational Leadership


Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has excluded President Muhammadu Buhari from names of African leaders he said are taking progressive economic measures and recording giant strides in line with the demands of the 21st century.

Ex-Perm Sec Forfeits N664m, $137,680 To FG


The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered a former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Clement Onubuogo, to forfeit to the Federal Government the sums of N664,475,246.6 and $137,680.11 found in his bank accounts.

Justice Saliu Saidu gave the forfeiture order in response to an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

I like Oprah but doubt she will run for President - Trump


Donald Trump weighed in on fevered speculation about Oprah Winfrey’s potential 2020 White House bid Tuesday, saying he liked the chat show host, but she probably would not run against him.
“I like Oprah,” Trump said, adding that he had appeared on her long-running afternoon program.

Contractors owe govt N100bn in tax liabilities - Adeosun


 The Federal Government on Tuesday said about N100bn has been discovered as tax revenue shortfall by contractors between 2012 and 2017.

The figure was given by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, in a statement issued by her Special Adviser, Media and Communications Mr. Oluyinka Akintunde.

The minister, in the statement, said she had ordered vendors of Ministries, Departments and Agencies to display their Tax Identification Numbers on their invoices before they make payments.


Bricklayer Kills Graduate Wife Over Overseas Plan


The Lagos State Police Command has declared a 34-year-old bricklayer, Akinyemi Edgar, wanted for allegedly killing his wife, Ajoke, in the Mowo, Badagry area of Lagos State.

Punch Metro learnt that the suspect beat the 28-year-old to death during a disagreement at their home and dragged her corpse on the ground to a place near the community well, where he buried her.