13:18:00

A mother and daughter killed themselves in a horrific suicide pact after a warped fraudster trapped them in a staggeringly bizarre web of threats and lies. Yesterday, the full extent of Linsey Cotton’s heartless deception was disclosed in court.

Cotton, a single mother of two from West Lothian, invented a phantom girlfriend, a bogus stem cell trial, a fictitious murdering doctor and a non-existent government cover-up and she made up a whole cast of characters for her charade.

12:33:00


Photo above shows an empty accused box in the Code of Conduct Tribunal without Senate President Bukola Saraki during the first day of his trial over false declaration of assets. According to reports, counsel to the Federal government, MS Hassan, asked the court to compel Saraki to appear before the court and also requested that he be arrested and brought to court. Photo credit: The Nation

15:38:00

The City of David Parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God under its Healing Stripes Hospital commissioned its expanded dialysis centre and a brand new dental unit.

Ita lso re-launched its popular charity shop, It’s New to Me. The dialysis centre and dental unit were commissioned by Mr. AkinwunmiAmbode, Executive Governor of Lagos State, represented by Dr. JemiladeAdegoriolaLonge, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.

15:15:00

Vernicia Ruguru was yesterday, September 9, found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment by an embu court for burning her husband, Patrick Njue with acid on July 16, 2012 in Embu North, Kenya.

The 36-year-old claimed she committed the offense in self-defense, after the husband attempted to splash the acid on her. However, Principal Magistrate Robinson Oigara dismissed the claim stating that she would have sustained some injuries if that was the case.

12:12:00

Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai, paid a visit to the troops station in Gamboru-Ngala community which was recently recaptured from Boko Haram members. He appreciated the troops and urged them not to relent in their efforts as the war against the terror group wasn't over.

During his visit, the Nigerian flag was hoisted back in Gamboru while he and the troops sang the National anthem to celebrate the victory. He also had an interactive session with Nigerians and some Cameroonians who reside in the border town...

12:07:00

Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress and and Trade Union Congress  in Kano & Kaduna states this morning marched to register their support for the anti corruption campaign of President Buhari. The workers called for capital punishment for any corrupt Nigerian that is found guilty.

The Kaduna state NLC members were later addressed by Kaduna state governor Malla Nasir El Rufai. More photos after the cut...

17:32:00

How old is this guy again? The rapper took to Facebook to lash out at old girlfriends he claims are stalking him on social media and says he could not care less. But biko, which ex is he talking about? Angela Simmons, Ciara or his babymama, Joie Chavas who have all moved on to better things?

17:29:00

A teenager killed a masked intruder holding a gun to mum's head - only to learn it was his dad.
Malachi Heisler shot his father John Heisler after he broke into the house to speak to his estranged wife.

"I had about five to six seconds to make a decision," said the 18-year-old.
"By the time I did recognise him, the decision was made."
Police said Heisler, 46, forced his way into the home, smashing windows as he went, while decked out in full black tactical gear, including a ski mask and thigh holsters.

13:51:00

According to a report by Us Weekly, despite showing public support for their step-father now turned step-mother, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe are said to be fighting with him in private. The fight is mostly about the way Caitlyn has antagonised his ex-wife, Kris, who is the girls' mother.
"There's not a lot of love for Caitlyn. Vanity Fair was the start of the downfall. It came out and they looked like idiots, they first saw the article on Twitter! The Kardashians were furious once they realized she took jabs at Kris, a lot of times she wasn't very nice. They are so incensed that they may be done with Caitlyn for good. Everyone has turned their backs on her.' Close family sources told Us

13:43:00

Below is a list of illegal degree awarding Institutions operating in different parts of Nigeria as released by the National Universities Commission on August 24th. The NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, says anyone who patronise these schools, do so at their own risk. Full list after the cut..

13:30:00

Suspected sea pirates attacked two passenger boats and kidnapped three persons along the Ogbia to Brass waterways in Bayelsa yesterday August 26th. According to reports, the kidnapped victims, Chief Blessing Wagio and Chief Isaac Akono-Igolo, as well as an unidentified security man, were attacked around Kiberibio area of the Ogbia-Brass waterway.

The Bayelsa state police spokesperson, Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident but said detail are still very sketchy.

13:09:00

A mum-to-be planning her wedding and for the arrival of her baby never expected the two events to happen on the same day. Stephanie Tallent moved her nuptials to a hospital ward after her baby daughter arrived three weeks early.

The 41-year-old attended a routine ultrasound appointment with partner Jason Nece on Friday last week when a nurse found the expectant mum was in active labour.

09:19:00


Reggae star, Ras Kimono says with the way young Nigerian artists drink and smoke, many of them will end up in asylums or rehabs in the next 10 years. He said this in an interview with The Nation
“With the rate at which our young entertainers are abusing drugs, and alcohol, many of them will be raving mad, in asylums, or rehab in the next 10 years. I have never smoked ,nor drank alcohol in my over thirty years as a musician. There are a number of reggae musicians who do not abuse drugs, nor drink alcohol.”

09:14:00

A notorious gangster who was jailed for a drive-by shooting has been taking selfies of him enjoying sex sessions while in hospital. Declan Madigan, 29, of Newark, Nottinghamshire - who is paralysed from the chest down following a car accident in four years ago - was also allowed takeaway deliveries to his bedside.

Madigan holds the record of being the youngest person ever to have received an Anti Social Behaviour Order handed down when he was just 14 for over 100 offences.
The notorious drug dealer was recently moved to Medway Hospital in Gillingham, Kent for a two-week stay after complaining he had lost the use of his arms.

09:10:00

A court in Saudi Arabia has dropped the charges of manslaughter and sexual assault against the father of Luma, the 5-year-old daughter he had beaten to death in 2011. His sentence was reduced to only the charge of 'excessive disciplining that resulted in death'. According to Saudi Daily Al Sharq, the decision was taken after no trace of semen was found on her body. 
Luma’s case became widely known in 2012 when details emerged of how she was tortured by her father during a visit to him and his new wife. Reports said that the father used wires and an iron rod to punish his daughter after he had expressed doubts about her virginity. Luma died after four months in coma and was not buried for another four months pending the investigation and the autopsy procedures.

14:08:00

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole says fear of president Buhari has led to the stability of power supply nationwide. Oshiomole said this at the 27th annual education conference of textile workers in Kaduna yesterday August 25th.
"I understand now that electricity supply is stable. It is just the fear of Buhari that led to the stability of power supply. The streetlights were not functioning but immediately Buhari was inaugurated, the lights came up. There is hope for Nigerians under President Buhari." he said
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