Thief in Rio got his hand chopped off by vigilante store owner (pictures and video)
Prior to the Olympics in Rio, concerns were high about the city's reputation for violence and crime and it is fast living up to that reputation.
Disturbing video posted online shows a man writhing in pain in the pool of his blood after his hand was chopped off. Details of how the man met such a predicament is unclear but reports suggest he is thief attacked with a machete by a vigilante shop owner.
14 year old girl left in coma after footballer slipped ecstasy tablet into her mouth as they kissed
An angry mum is pushing for a footballer to be jailed after he slipped a
strong ecstasy tablet into her 14-year-old daughter’s mouth while
kissing her.
The accused, Stefan MacRitchie, 20, who recently signed for Strathspey
Thistle FC, has pleaded guilty to supplying the class A “Nintendo” drug
which left the victim fighting for her life.
Hungry villagers steal poisonous grains which was meant for destruction, in Katsina
Members of Ladanawa village in Katsina state stole bags of poisonous
grains meant for destruction in the state. Speaking to journalist on the
recent development, the state Commissioner for Local Government,
Abdulkadir Ahmed Zakka, said a truck carrying 300 bags of grains from
the state Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (KTARDA) main store
to another location for destruction,
Rapper OG Maco loses his right eye after near-fatal car accident
On July 28th, rapper OG Maco, 24, was involved a near-fatal car
accident. He
suffered multiple skull fractures, cracked vertebrae, a broken orbital,
heart palpitations, and lost his right eye. Doctors have now removed the
eye and he shared an update with concerned fans on IG.
Polytechnic lecturer murdered in Maiduguri, Borno state
Mohammed Lawan Fugu pictured above, who is a lecturer in the department
of Building Engineering, Ramat Polytechnic in Maiduguri, Borno state was
murdered by unknown persons at the 1000 housing estate in Maiduguri on
Saturday August 6th. The state police command is currently investigating
the motive behind his death.
Female Olympic commentator strokes the thigh of male co-presenter during live commentary, viewers react (Photos/Video)
Viewers on Sunday were left shell shocked as they noticed female Olympic commentator and former Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington's hand slide onto the thighs of her male co-commentator Mark Foster during a live broadcast. According to viewers, the chemistry between Rio 2016 pundits Rebecca and Mark diverted viewers’ attention from the swimming events and it's possible the two of them are in a hot relationship.
Man sets wife and kids ablaze inside a car after an argument (photos)
A 30-year-old cab driver burned his wife alive inside his car in Nandanam, India on Sunday August 7th.
The woman had doused herself with petrol to threaten her husband
following a bitter argument and he lit a match stick and set her on
fire.
Nigerian woman killed in car crash in the US
53 year old Nigerian woman, Halima Adejoke, was killed in a car crash
in New Jersey on Saturday August 6th. According to police report, a box
truck crashed into the driver's side of the sport utility vehicle she
was driving in on Cottontail Lane in New Jersey. A preliminary
investigation found the box truck, driven by 27 year old Walter
Washington, was heading southbound on Cottontail Lane when it failed to
maneuver around a turn, crossed the centerline and slammed into the
Toyota.
Speaker Yakubu Dogara attends House of Reps member, Muhammad Abubakar's wedding
House of Representatives member, Muhammad Abubakar got married to his
beautiful young bride, Hauwa Dalhat Kadade on Saturday August 6th. Guest
at the wedding include Yakubu Dogara, Governor Nasir El Rufai, Justice
Tanimu Zailani, Hon yusuf Zailani, Chairman Jabir khamis and many
others. More photos after the cut.
90 year old man arrested after calling police to report a prostitute who stole from him
A 90-year-old Dennis Port man, Nicholas Salerno, was arrested for
patronizing a prostitute after he called the police to report that the
prostitute he spent the previous night with, had stolen from him.
According to The Smoking Gun, the 90-year-old Massachusetts man
solicited the services of one Karen Proia after his friend said she
would give a blowjob for $100.
According to the Dennis Police Department report, the friend gave Salerno the number, and Salerno called Proia to his house.Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna's reality show in crisis as he's reportedly going back in his shell
TMZ is reporting that Rob Kardashian wants to go back to being a
recluse, despite expecting a baby and starting a reality show. Read the
report from TMZ below....
"Rob Kardashian is going back in his shell ... and his reality show is now on the ropes. Production sources for his new reality show with fiancee Blac Chyna tell TMZ ... Rob has been skipping filming over the last month, complaining that the show is compromising their relationship.
Neighbours nearly kill themselves in a compound at Akwa Ibom while fighting over N300 (photos)
Neighbours
almost killed themselves while fighting with stones, shoes and bottles
at their compound at Umoreen street in Akwa Ibom this morning August 8th over N300 that was paid
for fixing the borehole in their compound. The police had to be called
and the fighters were taken away. More photos after the cut.
Footballer Alex Iwobi shares new photo of his pretty mixed-raced girlfriend
Arsenal player, Alex Iwobi shared a new photo of his mixed raced
girlfriend Clarisse on his IG page and wrote "Princess". Clarisse is
South American and European.
Meanwhile on her page, she wished him good luck as he starts the new
Premier league season. What she wrote below...
"Wishing my baby good luck this season! I can't wait to see the big things you'll be doing...you show that with hard work and dedication you can achieve. Keep shining, God bless. #17"
At least 42 killed in suicide bombing at a civil hospital in Pakistan
At least 42 people were killed in a suspected suicide bombing inside the
Civil Hospital in Quetta, Pakistan early this morning Monday August
8th. Over 30 people were injured in the attack
"The blast occurred after a number of lawyers and some journalists had gathered at the hospital following the death of the president of the Balochistan Bar Association in a separate shooting incident early this morning," said Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Harifal
7 daughters, 1 son, 7 grandsons and 1 granddaughter! Wonderful family photos of a Nigerian woman as she clocks 70
Dr Patience Nohuoma Alile, wife of Apostle Hayford Ikponmwosa Alile -
the pioneer Director General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE),
chairman of several blue-chip companies, etc turned 70-years-old recently and her
family had a photo-shoot to celebrate the milestone. More photos after the cut.
Police parade suspects responsible for the Kidnap of Iba Monarch
Oniba of Iba, Lagos State, Oba Yushau Goriala Oseni, who was kidnapped by gun men, regained his freedom on Saturday August 6th.
The Lagos State Police Command paraded the two arrested suspects during
a press conference and while being interviewed by journalists, they
said nine people were involved in the operation that led to the kidnap
of the monarch.
Fans turn out in colourful ankara for Chimamanda Adichie's book signing in London
Pictures of Nigerian Football league stars as they jet off to Spain for La Liga tour
The Nigerian Football League Management Company has selected some top
Nigerian league players from MFM FC, Nassarawa United, Wikki Tourists,
Heartland FC etc to travel to Spain to undergo a tour of La Liga as part
of the LMC's new partnership with the Spanish La Liga.
The players
who are were pictured aboard the airplane this morning, will be fed,
transported and cared for by the LMC while the players gain technical
and tactical training and exposure while on the tour. More photos after the cut.
Shame!!! Mother of five dies in lover’s house
Generator fumes on Saturday killed a man identified by his neighbours as a policeman, and his lover, suspected to be a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Anambra State.
The name of the policeman could not be ascertained as of press time, but his lover’s name was given as Ifeoma.
Ifeoma, a mother of five and the policeman, a father of three, were found dead on Sunday, in an apartment at Ezinifite Okpuno, Awka-South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Man proposes to his girlfriend in Shoprite
A surprised young woman was moved to tears as her man went
down on his knee in Shoprite and proposed to her. More photos after the cut. Congrats to both of them.
Rubin Okotie, a footballer born in Pakistan to Nigerian father and Austrian mother, raised in Spain and plays for China
Rubin Rafael Okotie, 29, is an Austrian professional footballer
currently playing as a striker for China League One side Beijing BG.
Okotie was born in Pakistan to a Nigerian father and an Austrian mother.
He spent four years of his life in Barcelona, Spain.
Iran executes nuclear scientist involved in U.S. spy mystery
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| Amiri with his son in 2010 |
Iran's official news agency, IRNA, has confirmed on Sunday that Iran has
executed a nuclear scientist who gave the U.S. intelligence about the
country's contested nuclear program.
The agency quoted a spokesman for the Iranian judiciary, Gholamhosein
Mohseni Ejehi, as confirming the execution of Shahram Amiri.He said Amiri "provided the enemy with vital information of the country."
One killed, another seriously injured in accident along Abinisi-Gboko road, Benue State
A woman died while another was seriously injured in a fatal auto crash
along Abinisi-Gboko road on Saturday, August 6th.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla conveying the yet-to-be- identified
woman from Makurdi to Gboko was reportedly on high speed when the tyre
got busted and caused the vehicle to somersaulted several times.
23-year-old Nigerian student stabbed in India while waiting for a taxi
23-year-old Nigerian college student identified as Bella was allegedly
stabbed by a gang of five while she was waiting for a cab at Hennur,
India on July 31.
According to Bella, who sustained a stab injury on her hand, the
incident happened when she and her female friends were waiting for an
Ola cab near Challakere Bridge at Hennur at 11.30 pm on that fateful
day.
A car suddenly came to a screeching halt in front of them and a group of men alighted from the vehicle. They allegedly tried to strike a conversation with them, but police said it was not clear from her complaint what the conversation was all about.
A car suddenly came to a screeching halt in front of them and a group of men alighted from the vehicle. They allegedly tried to strike a conversation with them, but police said it was not clear from her complaint what the conversation was all about.
Venus and Serena Williams lose Olympic doubles match for the 1st time
Three-time doubles champions and gold medalists, sisters Serena and
Venus Williams lost an Olympic match as partners for the first time, by
losing in the opening round of the Rio de Janeiro Games to Czech
Republic's Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova by 6-3, 6-4.
The Williams sisters entered Sunday's match with a 15-0 career record in the Olympics, winning the gold medal in women's doubles every time they entered the event: in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
Thank you for making me a better and complete man- Vincent Enyeama tells wife, Promise
The Super Eagles goalkeeper shared this photo above on his IG page this afternoon and wrote
"Right from the first day, I told you that you will be my wife, we were young, innocent and naive.17years after, we are still here celebrating our friendship, companionship, relationship. Thank you for making me a better and complete man. Cheers to every man and woman out there trying to make his/her relationship better and every man/woman that is not quick in throwing in the towel on his her relationship. Don't think that the pasture is greener on the other side."
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