Monday, April 14, 2014
Heartless: Jealous father of a dozen burns Girlfriend to death after she dumps him for his own son
Ashley Williams, 49, hit Julie Beattie, 24, over the head with a hammer before he doused her in a mixture of petrol and diesel fuel.
She managed to stagger out of her home in flames like a ‘zombie' and gasp: ‘Ashley did this to me', before collapsing. She later died of horrific injuries.
Two children aged four and five witnessed the murder and became the youngest witnesses to give evidence at a murder trial. Continue...
EFCC (a.k.a EF See See) Press Release: 7 undergraduates Nabbed in Lekki raid
A surprise dawn raid on two houses in the Lekki area of Lagos on April 6, yielded the arrest of seven suspects, all undergraduates studying various courses in some of the nation’s tertiary institutions.
The undergraduates, who are within the age-range of 21 and 29 years, include Elete Fred Debi, a 500-level student of Physics/Production Technology of the University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Others are: Ese Iriruaga, 300-level student of Geology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State; Couson Jimmy, 300-level student of Computer Science, Benson Idahosa, University, Benin-City, Edo State; Anthony Onos, 200-level student of Political Science, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State; Omene Stephen, 200l student of Computer Science, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State; Kome Emmanuel, 200l student of Petroleum Engineering, University of Port-Harcourt and Shola Muyiwa of the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State.
Malaysian Missing Plane MH370: Crew And Passengers Are Alive But Held Hostage In Afghanistan - Russian Inteligence
A Russian newspaper has claimed that Flight MH370 was hijacked by “unknown terrorists” and flown to Afghanistan, where the crew and passengers are now being held hostage.
The extraordinary comments, attributed to a Russian intelligence source, appeared in the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper.
The source told the paper: “Flight MH370 Malaysia Airlines missing on March 8 with 239 passengers was hijacked.
Official Rate - Nyanya, bomb blast: At least 71 dead, 124 injured - police say
In accordance with Police Spokesman Mr Frank Mba, at least 71 people lost their lives today while 124 people were injured after having a bomb blast at Nyanya motor park this morning. The injured ones are receiving treatment at eight different local hospitals, security agents say.
"To date, we've an overall total of 71 persons dead and 124 others injured and they're all, receiving treatments at various hospitals in and around FCT metropolis,” Mr. Mba said.
The police spokesman also said 16 luxury buses and 24 other cars were destroyed in the blast
Motivational blogger Karyn Washington commits suicide, aged 22
Her friends say the popular blogger, who founded the blog three years ago to 'celebrate the beauty of dark skin while combatting colorism and promoting self love', suffered from depression and mental illness for many months before taking her life. Friends say the depression started after she lost her mum to cancer in 2013.
Karyn, who motivated thousands everyday through her blog, never shared her problems with her fans and readers, who were most shocked when news of her death hit headlines. Continue...
14year-old child-bride officially charged with killing husband, 3 others in Kano
Wasila Tasi'u, the 14 year old bride who killed her 35 year husband Umar Sani, and three others in Kademi village in Gaya Local Government Area in Kano has been charged with murder.
She was charged today April 14th before a Rijiyar Zaki Magistrates Court in Kano for alleged culpable homicide.
She was charged today April 14th before a Rijiyar Zaki Magistrates Court in Kano for alleged culpable homicide.
Photos: PDP National Secretariat on Fire in Abuja
The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisah Metuh, confirmed the incident and said it wasn't sabotage, but electrical fault. He explained the fire started from an air-conditioning unit in one of many cabins and have been put in check by men of the Federal Fire Service.
Prof. Wole Soyinka seeks non-partisan approach to B’Haram war
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said that Nigeria need to seek non partisan approach towards solving the problem posed by the Boko Haram sect to the country.
Soyinka said this in Osogbo on Monday at colloquium organised by the Centre forBlack Culture and International Understanding entitled
“Fundamental Imperatives of Cohabitation Faith and Secularism.”
Soyinka, who is the Chairman of CBCIU said that the killings by the sect transcended partisan politics saying every Nigerian irrespective of religious or political leaning must rise up against it.
He described the incessant killings by the sect as nothing but a war with the nation.
He said,
“What is happening now goes beyond politics. I think there should be a non partisan approach to it. Enough atrocities have been committed, programmed structured atrocities with a goal in view.
Nyanya, Abuja bomb blast: PDP accuses APC of culpability
The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday accused the opposition All Progressives Party of culpability in the bomb blast which killed over 70 people in Nyanya, Abuja, on Monday.
While condemning the act which it described as barbaric, monstrous and extremely wicked, the PDP said the attacks were politically motivated.
National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, said this in a statement, in Abuja.
The statement partly read,
Jungle justice: Angry Mob Brutally Kill Armed Robber, others beaten black and blue In Oyo [PICTURED]
A robber in Oyo, who specialized in carrying out his nefarious acts using motorcycles, got significantly more than he bargained for when he was attacked with a mob and killed. The unidentified man is said to have completed a robbery on a petrol station in the Alakia section of Ibadan, their state capital, when he was chased down and accosted by the mob. The robber was then stabbed in the stomach and his other gang members were beaten mercilessly until they were rescued by the police.
Jungle Justice: Angry Mob Set Suspected Female Kidnapper Ablaze in Ilorin
According to reports, the mother of the baby was alighting from a motorcycle and had asked the woman to assist her hold the baby. But surprisingly, the suspected kidnapper bolted away with the baby. Shocked, the mother of the baby raised alarm which attracted passersby and neighbours and they chased the fleeing suspect. The mob eventually caught up with her, stripped her naked and beat her mercilessly before setting her ablaze.
Pics: Pres.GEJ cancels trip to Ibadan, visits NYANYA Bomb blast Scene
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Video Of NYANYA Abuja Bomb blast - Graphic Video
In a swift reaction to the Monday morning, 14th April, 2014 blast at a motor park in Nyanya, a suburb of about 30 kilometres from the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc has visited the scene of the explosion where he assessed the extent of damage and the impact on the surrounding environment. He urged the citizens and the international community to remain calm and vigilant as the Police and other security agencies are stepping up measures to uncover the authors of the crime and avoid a reoccurrence of this unfortunate incident.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEOPhotos from Pres. GEJ's visit to bomb victims at Asokoro Hospital
Rapper Naeto C and Wife Nicole waiting patiently for baby No.2
Popular rapper, Naeto D C and partner, Nicole Chikwe are expecting their next baby. The pair who tied the knot in September 2012, welcomed their first kid, a son in March 2013.
A dependable source close to the household confirmed the gist. "They're actually excited. It's something you can not cover", the source said. Big congratulations to them.
NYANYA Bomb blast: IGP visits Scene, calls for Calm, Places Operatives on Red Alert. (Press Release)
Nigerians Are Tired of Excuses,” Jonathan Must Bear Responsibility For Boko Haram Attacks – Tinubu
“Nigerians are tired of excuses”: Tinubu says Pres. Jonathan must bear responsibility for BH attacks Posted By TheScoop on April 14, 2014 Pin It
by Stanley Azuakola
Reactions have continued to trail this morning’s dastardly attack in Nigeria’s capital by terrorists suspected to be of the Boko Haram sect.
President Goodluck Jonathan has already visited the scene of the attack in Nyanya, as well as one of the hospitals were some of the injured were rushed to in Asokoro. He directed that security should be beefed around the FCT and also cancelled his scheduled visit to Ibadan today.
Photos: Nigerians head to Asokoro General Hospital to donate blood.
Man Eliminates Roommate During Fight Over Cooking Pot in Lagos.
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| Emeka James |
Man kills roommate during fight over cooking pot........
Lagos
April 14, 2014
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old man, Ngwuta Nweke, for allegedly killing his friend in their apartment in the Sawmill area of Ebute Meta.
According to the police, the suspect strangled Emeka James during an argument over a cooking pot on March 22, 2014.
Rainstorm Causes Havoc In Lagos: 15 buildings were damaged by heavy.
Cold War Era: Disaster Looms In Five States over Patience Jonathan's Dream For Governorship
A highly-placed source with deep insight into the challenges facing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said: “We have a crisis at hand, pitching some governors against the First Lady. It is a cold war which will soon become a major one, if President Goodluck Jonathan does not intervene.
“Even Bayelsa, the President’s state is not spared the looming crisis.”
New PDP peace talks with Obasanjo topple
“Baba (Obasanjo) is not happy that the party has not addressed the point he raised about the South-West PDP.”
When contacted, an associate of Obasanjo and a former National Auditor of the party, Chief Bode Mustapha, told among correspondents that the problems raised by the former president hadn't been addressed.
Boko Haram kills scores in Abuja motor park bombing
Scores of people were killed and maimed as an early morning bomb explosion rocked a motor park in Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday. Nyanya is a satellite town bordering the FCT and Nasarawa State. The explosion reportedly occurred in a section of the park allocated to luxury buses popularly called “El-Rufa’i buses.” Worst hit was the area where vehicles plying Abuja-Ilorin-Kabba were parked.
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