Thursday 30 June 2016

Police corporal and pastor arrested for armed robbery, confesses to supplying arms to robbery gangs

A police corporal who was recently arrested for armed robbery, confessed to having supplied arms and ammunition to robbery gangs in various states, including Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states. 
Christ Oboko Onitsha Ugbo, was arrested after he allegedly led his gang on a series of robbery operations in some states in the Niger Delta region. He is currently being detained by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT)

Istanbul Airport suspected ISIS bombers were Uzbek, Russian, Kyrgyz - Turkish official

Three suspected Islamic State (ISIS) suicide bombers who killed 43 people in a gun and bomb attack at Istanbul's main airport this week were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz nationals, a Turkish government official said on Thursday June 30.

Terrified fishermen catch fish with human teeth which can rip off testicles in one bite

A fish called Pacu with human teeth was caught by fishermen in a Russian pond in the town of Tula's central park. The fish is nicknamed the nut cracker due to reports it can rip of a man's testicles with a single bite.

Photos: Rwanda to participate in Miss World Pageant for the first time in history

For the first time in history, Rwanda is set to participate in Miss World Beauty Pageant. The country will be represented at the international beauty pageant by Miss Rwanda, Jolly Mutesi.

The 19-year-old beauty queen was crowned Miss Rwanda 2016 on February 27. She will participate in the 66th edition of Miss World scheduled for December 2016, in the United States.

"Make a style out of your scars" Brain tumour survivor shares her inspiring story

Brain tumour, surgery, 20 seizures, and child birth at the same time! Read Instagram user Grindin' inspiring survivor story. She is a warrior! She wrote;

Court strikes out suit challenging Buhari’s certificate

President Muhammadu Buhari Photo credit: ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty Images)



The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out the suit challenging the academic credentials of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Justice Adeniyi Ademola struck out the suit following a notice of discontinuance filed by the plaintiff, Mr Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaiwe.

Slutsky out as Russia coach after Euro debacle

Russia's coach Leonid Slutsky / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU



Russia coach Leonid Slutsky has officially severed his ties with the national team after they crashed out of Euro 2016 without a win, the country’s football union said Thursday.

The union announced in the statement the “end of cooperation” with Slutsky and thanked him for helping Russia qualify for the Euro.

Aussie Mooy joins Man City

Aaron Mooy - JUNG YEON-JE - AFP



Australian Aaron Mooy has signed a three-year deal with Manchester City, moving from sister club Melbourne City, it was announced Thursday.

The 25-year-old Socceroo has established himself as one of Australia’s top attacking midfielders in recent years, twice winning Melbourne City’s player-of-the year.

Southampton name Claude Puel as new coach

Claude Puel. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Southampton on Thursday named Frenchman Claude Puel as their new coach on a three-year deal.

The 54-year-old former Monaco and Nice boss replaces Ronald Koeman, who left for English Premier League rivals Everton earlier this summer.

Barca agree deal for France defender Umtiti

France's defender Samuel Umtiti. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Barcelona have agreed a 25-million-euro move for France defender Samuel Umtiti from Lyon, the Spanish giants announced Thursday.

Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu said: “Barca have reached an agreement with Lyon to sign him, but it has to be negotiated with the player.

I’m joining Manchester United says Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU



Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that he is joining Manchester United, ending intense speculation about where the 34-year-old Swedish superstar forward will be playing next season.

“Time to let the world know. My next destination is Manchester United,” he wrote on Instagram and Facebook, complete with a picture of the United badge.

Real Madrid footballer James Rodriguez and beautiful wife Daniella enjoy game of beach volleyball in Miami(photos)

Real Madrid and Colombia attacker James Rodriguez was pictured with his beautiful and sexy wife Daniella Ospina enjoying a game of beach volleyball as they both holidayed in Miami, Florida. The player whose country Colombia were knocked out of the Copa America semis by Chile looked in high spirits as he and his wife who once played Volleyball professionally soaked up the Miami Sun. More photos after the cut.

ISIS fanatics decapitate five alleged 'spies' & stick their heads on spikes (photos)

In a new brutal and sickening execution video, ISIS fanatics have beheaded five young men before sticking their heads on spikes. The footage shows men in orange suits kneeling in front of masked ISIS extremists near the town of Al-Bokamal in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor, Syria.

Baby mistakes a bare-breasted statue for his mother

This is the cute moment a toddler mistook a nude statue's breasts for his mum's yummy bags and made his move. Mother and child were taking in the sights at a museum when the adorable tot spotted the 'free snack' and made a go for it. His mum is left in stitches by her son's antics. The image was posted on the Life of Dad Facebook page and has received thousands of responses from social media users.

Photos: 13-year-old girl Jewish girl stabbed to death in her bedroom by a Palestinian terrorist

A Palestinian terrorist infiltrated the Judean community of Kiryat Arba, located outside of Hebron and fatally stabbed a 13-year-old girl in her bedroom with a knife, today, June 30.
She was at first listed in critical condition but later died of her wounds soon after the attack.

Photos: Tricycle rider dies after crashing into a moving trailer in Abia

A tricycle rider identified as Kelechi Orji, has died after he crashed his tricycle popularly known as Keke into a moving trailer at Niger road by Uwalaka street in Umuahia Abia State capital this afternoon. He died on the spot. The driver of the trailer had to run from the scene of the incident after colleagues of the deceased began attacking his trailer. More photos after the cut.

Troops kill Boko Haram terrorists, rescue prisoners in Borno

Colonel Sani Usman



Trops of 26 and 121 Task Force Brigades and Battalion of Nigerian Army, disclosed yesterday that they killed several Boko Haram fighters and rescued 16 hostages held at Ngoshe prison in Borno State.

Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman disclosed this in a statement issued to newsman in Maiduguri.

Toni Braxton puts her boobs on display as she channels late Aaliyah

She shared on IG...

Two transgender women running for US Congress could make history

Two transgender women, 30 year old Misty K. Snow (Democrat), a grocery store clerk from Salt Lake City, Utah and 33 year old Misty Plowright (Democrat) who is a military veteran and works in IT in Colorado won their state primaries on Tuesday night and have been selected to run for spots in the US Congress in November. This will be a first in major-party American political history.

Mum who was expecting twins shocked when she gave birth to quintuplets

A 37 year old Ukrainian mum, Oksana Kobeletska who was pregnant said she was expecting twins but was shocked after she gave birth to quintuplets. Kobeletska who already has a 3 year old daughter with her husband, gave birth to three boys and two girls via a c-section with the help of 8 doctors and Nurses on June 24.

Miss Teen USA replaces swimsuit category in favor of athletic wear

Miss Teen USA has officially removed the bathing suit category from its pageant. The switch is aimed at “highlighting a healthy lifestyle” for younger viewers, said Michael Antinoro, the head of original content at IMG, a talent agency that last year bought the Miss Universe Organization, including Miss Teen USA, a contest for 14- to 19-year-old girls.

Former Pres. GEJ commiserates with the Turkey govt over the terror attack in Istanbul

Three suicide bombers launched a co-ordinated attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport last night, killing at least 41 and injuring 239 people. Out of the 239 people injured, 109 are still hospitalized yesterday. Former Pres. Goodluck Jonathan commiserated with the government and people of Turkey in a statement shared via his official twitter handle.

Texas mum who killed her 2 daughters let her husband live so he would suffer

A Texas mum, 42-year-old Christy Sheats, who was shot dead by police after she shot and killed her two daughters let her husband survive so he would live with the anguish of losing his family, police said.
Christy Sheats was said to have been angered by the upcoming marriage of her eldest daughter, 22 year old Taylor, so she called her daughters and husband for a family meeting where she proceeded to pull out a .38 caliber handgun, which she was given by her great-grandfather to “protect her family.”

Kaffy celebrates her birthday with sexy photo

Mother of 2 and dance entrepreneur, Kaffy shared this sexy photo to mark her birthday. She wrote:

Wednesday 29 June 2016

Yemen peace talks to take two-week break

A handout picture released by Kuwait's ministry of information on June 27, 2016, shows United Nations special envoy to Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (L) and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (2-R) attending a meeting of the Yemeni Peace Talks with Yemeni delegations in Kuwait City.  UN Secretary General Ban urged on June 26 Yemen's warring parties to accept a roadmap for peace and quickly reach a comprehensive settlement to the 15-month old armed conflict. The peace roadmap, proposed by the UN special envoy, calls for the formation of a unity government and the withdrawal and disarmament of the rebels. / AFP PHOTO / KUWAITI MINISTRY OF INFORMATION / HO /



Yemen’s warring parties are taking a two-week break in peace talks, the UN special envoy said on Wednesday, after more than two months of negotiations that made little headway.

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said the delegations would return to Kuwait on July 15 to “embark on a new phase” in the talks.

Messi’s Argentina no 1986 heroes says Maradona

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 26: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks on against Chile during the Copa America Centenario Championship match at MetLife Stadium on June 26, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Chile defeated Argentina 4-2 in penalty kicks. Mike Stobe/Getty Images/AFP



Diego Maradona apparently boasted that his 1986 World Cup-winning Argentina team was better than the current squad now thrown into turmoil by Lionel Messi’s departure, in a recording published Wednesday.

Previously critical of Messi, the 55-year-old ex-national captain and 2010 World Cup coach joined calls this week for him to reverse his decision to retire from the Argentina national team after a morale crushing penalty shoot-out defeat to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final.

Bale says Euro clash with Belgium is biggest game for Wales

Wales' midfielder Gareth Bale speaks during a press conference in Dinard on June 29, 2016 during the Euro 2016 football tournament.  / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS



Gareth Bale has branded Wales’ Euro 2016 quarter-final clash with Belgium on Friday as the nation’s biggest game in decades.

Having ended a 58-year wait to reach a major tournament, Chris Coleman’s men have already matched the achievement of the 1958 team who reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Sweden before they were knocked out by a Pele goal for Brazil.

Burundi troops kill one, capture four in shootout with gunmen

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Burundian troops killed a gunman and captured four others on Wednesday after battles with a group of nearly a dozen “bandits”, the latest violence in a simmering rebellion, a governor said.

The gunmen fought troops and police for nearly an hour in the southern Bururi province.

Belgium’s Batshuayi kept silent ahead of Chelsea move

Belgium's forward Michy Batshuayi arrives to take part in a training session during the Euro 2016 football tournament at Le Haillan.  / AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND



Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi was prevented from speaking to reporters on Wednesday by his club Marseille amid speculation he is about to sign for Chelsea, the Belgian Football Association said.

“At Marseille’s request, we have decided that Michy Batshuayi will not speak to the media today,” they said at Belgium’s Euro 2016 base in Bordeaux.

Video: Ghanaian pastor lays hands on his male members eggplants as he prays for them to have bigger p!**s

Ghanaian pastor and head of the International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, during his recent healing service in his church, asked his male members who wanted bigger p**nis to file out. He then laid his hands on their genital region and offered special prayers.

In March this year, same pastor told his congregation he has the power to pray for anyone who wants bigger breast, buttocks or genitals.

Café offering oral sex while you drink coffee to open in Switzerland

A controversial cafe offering its customers oral sex and coffee will open in Geneva by the end of this year. The unusual service, where customers receive oral sex while taking coffee will make the café one of the most expensive in Europe and cost up to £42.

Robbers kill final year student of Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

A final year student of Niger Delta University in Bayelsa state, Obele Wilson, was shot and killed by armed robbers during an attack on banks along the Sani Abacha Expressway, Yenagoa, the state capital yesterday June 28th.

The robbers somehow gained access into one of the banks were the deceased was doing a transaction, where he and other bank customers were ordered to bring out all their cash and other valuables...

Graphic Photos: Street Hawker hit by BRT Bus while making an attempt to escape from KAI officials

A street hawker lost his life this afternoon while being chased by Kick Against Indiscipline officials along Ikorodu road in Maryland today. According to eyewitnesses, the KAI officials making an attempt to enforce the law, chased a man hawking along Maryland bridge. While trying to avoid them, he ran into a BRT bus and was knocked to the ground, he died instantly.

Angry hawkers and area boys armed with sticks & stones immediately descended to destroy all BRT buses in the area and riot in protest. The Army and police officers have since arrived to the area to restore order. More photos after the cut...

World’s heaviest 10-year-old who eats 5meals a day & can't walk, put on a crash diet by parents who fear he’ll die (photos)

A 10 year old boy Arya Permana who eats 5 meals a day, weighs 30 Stone (192kg) and quit school because he can't walk, has now been put on a special diet by his parents who feel he's going to die.

The boy, who is the world's fattest 10 year old, gobbles down the heavy meals, consisting of rice, fish, beef, vegetable soup and Tempeh – a traditional soy patty – which is normally enough to feed two adults.

Photos: Two robbers apprehended after a failed attempt to rob a Lawyer in Warri

Two robbers were almost lynched yesterday, June 28 after a failed attempt to rob a man of his belongings around Enehren, Sefia Close, in Warri, Delta state.

According to an eye witness, the man identified as a lawyer left entered a Keke, unaware of the fact that he was being trailed by the suspect who were probably acting on a tip-off.

Ghanaian Bishop says its dangerous for couples to have sex between 12am-3am

This Ghanaian twitter user says this is what his Bishop told him recently. Lol. These Ghanaian men of God sef!

Istanbul terror attack: A mother's desperate search for her 13yr old daughter

Samira Mohamed Abdi was in transit in Turkey with her family when three suicide bombers attacked Istanbul's main airport, killing 41 people and leaving over 230 others injured.
She told the BBC Somali service that in the rush to hide after the first explosion, her 13-year-old daughter went missing:

RRS re-arrests suspected vandal for same offence

Barely 18 days after gaining freedom from the detention of State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti in Lagos, Godwin Nwankwo, 23, was yesterday re-arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command, for allegedly vandalizing bridge railings and crash barriers on Ijora Bridge, same offence he committed about three months ago. The photo above was taken after  he was caught for his latest crime.

Young Nigerian girl shares 'after sex video', says her man "made her night"

Whose daughter is this? This Facebook user who goes by the name Teddy Skitt shared this short video earlier today. According to her bio, she lives in Port Harcourt but hails from Imo State. The young girl captioned the video: "Good morning. Boo made my night. I love u baby"

Rihanna joins rumoured bf Drake as they attend Nicole Scherzinger's birthday bash in London

Rihanna once again sparked rumours that she could still be dating Drake as she attended Nicole Scherzinger's London birthday bash with the rapper last night at Tape nightclub in London, partying until around 5.30am. Their joint sighting comes just weeks after they were rumoured to have rekindled their relationship. Rihanna meanwhile made a sartorial statement in a £3130 pink dress by Rosie Assoulin. More photos after the cut....

Former BBA housemate Talia Hayward welcomes a baby girl

Visual artist and former BBA housemate who represented her country Zambia on the 7th season of Big Brother Africa Star Game welcomed her first child - a girl with husband Breth Melton. The couple got married on March 6, 2016. Congrats to them...

Photos: 10 dead after explosions & gunfire at Ataturk Intl. airport in Istanbul, ISIS claims responsibility

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead while over 40 were seriously injured after ISIS militants attacked Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey this evening. The airport officials say two suspects blew themselves up before passing through the x-ray security checkpoint at the airport after shots were fired by police officers to neutralize them.

Gunshots were heard in the airport car park, video footage shows people running for cover inside the terminal building. Meanwhile ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Clumsy street robber who stole a phone and left his own phone at the scene jailed for over three years

A 30 year old street robber, Mark Mick of Highbury New Park, Islington, who stole a phone, but left his own phone at the scene has been jailed. Mick was sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on Monday, June 27.

The court heard how at 11:50pm on 21 December 2015, the victim, a 30 year-old woman, was walking along Clissold Crescent N16 while using her mobile phone when she was approached from behind by Mick riding a pedal cycle.

Khloe Kardashian seen leaving her birthday party with Trey Songz after flirting with him

Khloe Kardashian who celebrated her 32nd birthday party at Dave & Buster's in Hollywood was spotted flirting a lot with singer, Trey Songz on Monday. She was also seen leaving with him after the party. More photos after the cut...