00:30:00

A Senegalese immigrant was detained Wednesday in the strangulation death of a 35-year-old American woman, just hours after crime scene investigators returned to her Florence apartment to search for clues identifying her killer.
Ashley Olsen was found nude on her bed in her rented apartment on Saturday after her boyfriend had the owner open the door, alarmed that the woman had failed to respond to phone calls.The body had bruises and scratches on the neck, and an autopsy determined that she had been strangled with a cord or a rope.
 
The Italian news agency ANSA reported early Thursday that police detained the suspect Wednesday based on DNA evidence taken from the scene. Investigators had narrowed in on the suspect using video surveillance cameras along the route from the nightclub that showed them together Friday morning, a day before Olsen's body was found. The man was known to authorities for being involved in the local drug scene.
 
Authorities released no other details. The lead prosecutor had declined to comment on the case earlier Wednesday, and police officials say they are not authorized to speak to media during the investigation.
 
Olsen, originally from Summer Haven, Florida, had been living in Florence for three years, an active member of the expatriate community and art scene. She had moved to Italy to join her father Walter Olsen, who teaches in the Renaissance art city.
 
Walter Olsen issued a statement late Tuesday expressing the family's grief and confidence that the killer would be found.
 
"We are devastated that our precious Ashley has passed away resulting from a horrible and senseless crime," he wrote.
He described his daughter as "a beautiful and creative young woman, with a happy, exuberant and generous soul," adding: "We are heartbroken she was taken from us."
 
He asked that the family be left to grieve in peace and expressed "faith that the perpetrator will be found and sentenced."
 
 
 
Source: AP

00:00:00

David Beckham flew solo to attend Tuesday's 6th Biennial UNICEF Ball, but there was no shortage of famous faces at the star-studded event. 
The longtime Goodwill Ambassador received the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Leadership Award at the Beverly Hills event for his work with children worldwide as well as the work he does through his charity, Seven.
The 40-year-old found himself among stars like Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez and the event's headline performer, Mariah Carey.

23:30:00

President Goodluck Jonathan and his former New Media SA, Reno Omokri, recently reunited at an event where Reno Omokri handed copies of his books to the former President. Reno Omokri, an ordained pastor, is the founder of the Mind of Christ Christian Center in California and author of Shunpiking: No Shortcuts to God and Why Jesus Wept and the host of Transformation with Reno Omokri.

22:30:00

A woman and a baby are reported to be among the dead. Rescuers are searching through the rubble at the scene in Cinar district, Diyarbakir province.
The bomb was detonated at the entrance of the police complex, officials say. The blast also damaged nearby residential buildings.
The attackers then reportedly fired rockets at the headquarters.
Diyarbakir province has seen violent clashes between PKK separatists and the Turkish army in recent months.
Last year, the city of Diyarbakir and a number of other areas in the south-east were put under curfew as part of a security crackdown.

14:31:00

British actor Alan Rickman, well known for his role in the movie series, Harry Potter, died today January 16th after secretly battling cancer for years. He was 69 years old. His family said he died at home surrounded by family and friends. May his soul rest in peace, amen. More photos after the cut..

12:42:00


While Taylor swift was on a romantic dinner date with her Scottish DJ boyfriend, Calvin Harris on Tuesday night, a young fan interrupted their dinner and asked to take a photo with the couple...and then he did something quite creative.. the photo has since gone viral!

 The young fan named Ricky Selby picked up a food menu and pretended he was out with them, having dinner as he perused the menu. He shared the photo on instagram, writing "Awesome dinner with mom and dad' along with a knife and fork emoji."

12:34:00

Justice Ibrahim Buba of a federal high court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the arrest of former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo for failing to honor a court summon this morning. Tompolo was summoned to appear before the court to answer to a N13 billion land acquisition deal he had with the last administration.

The EFCC is alleging that Tompolo fraudulently sold the land to the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The land is meant for the construction of the Nigerian Maritime University. Tompolo had yesterday stated that he had not received any court order summoning him.

12:30:00


A man waiting for his wife in her car surprised passers by doing something quite disgusting. The pot bellied Michigan man drove with his wife to the Big Top Market in Wyoming, Kent County and waited in the car while she stepped out to buy stuff for the family. He then pulled his white underpants down to urinate in a cup.

He couldn't hold the urine any longer after over drinking and instead brought out his genitals to urinate in a cup without knowing he was being viewed on cctv. Rules in Michigan means this man could be arrested if police gets the footage because urinating in public is a crime and unveiling of one's genitals can land one in the sex offender's register, and even though he was in his car, some folks are offended by it. Watch the video below...

09:52:00

Soraya Doolbaz doesn't have an ordinary job. It's probably the furthest thing from ordinary as could be. She calls herself a "professional dick photographer" and her job is to give the male anatomy some quirky character. Based in New York, she'll style your schlong in a glossy editorial-style shoot, even dressing penises up in cute little costumes that give them loads (sorry) of personality.

09:46:00

Pop diva, Tiwa Savage and popular comic act, AfeezOyetoro aka Saka were both celebrity attendants at the new MTN mega registration centres in Lagos and Ibadan yesterday. Guided by the national interest objectives of the SIM registration exercise, MTN continues to make concerted efforts to ensure that customers’ details meet specific requirements while providing additional facilities for their comfort. 

09:44:00

The Federal Capital Territory has recorded it's first death of the deadly viral disease, Lassa Fever. Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Oyewole made this known during a visit to the National Hospital, Abuja where the patient died.

The medical director of the hospital, Jack Momoh, while confirming the death, said the patient, a 33 year old newly married man, was brought in unconscious from a private hospital in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, where he had been admitted for eight days.

He however died within 24hours of being at the national hospital.‎ Search for all the primary and second contact of the deceased is ongoing.

09:37:00

Read the press statement from Anambra state government below...
The Anambra State Government alerts members of the public about the resurgence of Avian Influenza popularly called Bird Flu in some states across the country. This disease which is usually associated with birds can also be transmitted from bird to man. Bird Flu can be transmitted through direct contact with infected birds or poultry materials.
The Symptoms of the disease include fever, sneezing, cough, diarrhea, trouble breathing, general ill feeling, muscle aches, runny nose and sore throat. Members of the public are by this announcement advised to observe personal hygiene, and to wash their hands with soap and clean water after contact with birds and poultry product.

02:05:00

An Ethiopian woman, Jinat Farid was found guilty of killing Ghalia Eida al-Harithi by striking her repeatedly with an axe as the victim knelt to perform Muslim prayers, the ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency, SPA. After killing Harithi, Farid stole two gold rings and an unspecified amount of money, the ministry said. She was executed in the western city of Taif.

The ministry did not specify any connection between the culprit and the victim, but the kingdom hosts large numbers of domestic workers that come from African and South Asian countries. Source:AFP
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

MARI themes

Exclusive Realtainment Stories. Powered by Blogger.