Heartbroken man who went 'crazy' after splitting from his wife found naked and crying in the middle of a road

Sunday, July 31, 2016

A heartbroken French man was discovered lying naked in the middle of the road on Friday night in Prachuap Khiri Khan city, Thailand.

The 62-year-old man was found just on Sala Cheep Road in front of a Guesthouse where he had been staying since July 14. His wailing could be heard all along the road at about 5:30pm.

Notified by some good Samaritans, police came and helped take the man, whose name was withheld, back to his room. At that point he decided to lock himself inside, but after a chat, officers were able to persuade him to come out again.

"We took him to the hospital as he was determined to be in a deranged state," said police Col. Amphol Amornlakpreecha

Kanokwan Saleephol, the 34-year-old guesthouse owner (pictured displaying the bottle of wine consumed by the Frenchman before he turned up naked in the road) said her guest appeared to be sad some days ago, saying he missed his wife whom he had split from before the trip to Thailand. She said nearly a full bottle of wine precipitated his appearance in the road.

Source: Khaosod English

"It was a traumatic experience" says Catholic priest who spoke to the executed Nigerians at the shooting place in Indonesia

Sunday, July 31, 2016

A Catholic priest who was present at Nusakambangan prison in Indonesia during last Thursday's executions of three Nigerian drug convicts and one local drug lord, has described the experience as 'traumatic'

Father Charles Burrows, who is based in Cilacap near the prison, was called there to speak with two of of the three Nigerians, who were among 4 death row prisoners executed by firing squad. 

Father Burrows said he doesn't know if the executed prisoners suffered. He said he had been present in the past when it has taken several minutes for prisoners to die.

"The first time, it was seven to eight minutes, and then there were some of the other times it was 15 minutes and they still weren't, hadn't expired," he said. "And the captain has to wait with a pistol and shoot into the brain." he told Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Father Burrows said he went with the other ministers from different spiritualities to the "shooting place", because there was no time to speak with them in their cells, with great confusion in the lead-up to the execution. He said it was a "traumatic experience". The ministers prayed together while four ministers spoke to the four men who were executed.

"They were given some minutes to talk to the prisoners or console them somewhat. Then they came back and the prisoners were tied to the stakes. And then they went, were given another few minutes. They were shot pretty quickly after that."

Father Burrows said the executed prisoners were "seemingly" blindfolded first, and remained dignified until the end.

"There was a lot of anger in the first state (last year's execution) not last night," Father Burrows said of the latest executions. But eventually … they realise they're going to die, so you best try and die with dignity."

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Attorney General has refused to explain why 10 prisoners, including one Indonesian woman, received an 11th hour reprieve from the firing squad.

Authorities are set to return the bodies of the executed Nigerian death row convicts to the country, Tempo Jakarta reports.

Rapper, Wacka Flocka sends sweet birthday message to his wife Tammy Rivera as she turns 30

Sunday, July 31, 2016

30 year old Rapper Wacka Flocka took to his instagram page to send a loving emotional birthday message to his wife and Love & HipHop: Atlanta star, Tammy Rivera as she turned 30. He captioned his post;

'Happy Birthday Mrs. Malphurs. I remember when we first met I told you that I would marry you and you laughed. An' said boy shut up! Six years later and your my wife. Your loyalty, love and determination are what binds us.' ' Words can not express nor will people ever understand how we feel about one another. Hell you love me more then I love myself.' ' A true partner in life, my best friend. You did something money or the streets couldn't do for me. You helped evolve a young man to a grown ass man. An' for that, I love you and our beautiful daughter Charlie.' ' Thank you for allowing me to help raise and guide her in this cold world we live in. I got y'all forever! The Flocka's🤘Happy Birthday baby! Enjoy Jamaica 😘

Miss World Kenya stripped of her title over 'a grave situation'

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Miss World Kenya 2016, Roshanara Ebraham, has been stripped of her title by the the beauty pageant franchise. Ebrahim, who was crowned the winner at the Kenya finals of the 2016 Miss World Kenya was stripped of both the crown and title because she did not "uphold a strict code of conduct that expects beauty queens to manage their public and private life." 

 

A press statement sent out to media houses confirmed that Roshanara is no longer the Kenyan representative in the 2016 Miss World and she will be replaced. The prestigious international pageant will take place in Washington D.C, USA on Tuesday, December 20. According to Terry Muigai the Franchise director: 

"Effective immediately, Roshanara Ebrahim will not be representing the country both domestically and internationally as Miss World Kenya. A grave situation has come to our attention that is in breach of our Code of Conduct and our contract with the reigning Miss World Kenya 2016 Roshanara. We uphold a strict code of conduct that expects beauty queens to manage their public and private life."

The statement didn't say what the "grave situation is". Roshanara has responded to being stripped of her title. Her statement reads:

"It is with great sadness that I accept the decision of Miss World Kenya office to relinquish me of my duties as Miss World Kenya 2016. I urge aspiring beauty queens to ensure their personal life does not affect their role as Miss World Kenya. I wish my successor the best as we look to clinching top position in the Miss World competition later in the year."

In June, 2016 the rumour mill linked Roshanara romantically with Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria; claims that she vehemently rubbished, eDaily reports. The allegations surfaced after stories that appeared on local blogs and other social media platforms alluded that she was in an affair with Mr Kuria. Roshanara said that the reports were reckless and unfounded.

In an Interview with The Star on June 14, the beauty categorically debunked any connections between herself and Moses.

"There have been stories on several Kenyan blogs that Miss Kenya 2016, which is me, is dating Moses Kuria. I want to clarify that I am not in any relationship with him. I don’t even know him. I was really shocked at first to read that I am dating a person whom I am not even aware who he was." she said.

Source: The Star Kenya/eDaily

NFF president Amaju Pinnick explains why he missed Stephen Keshi's burial

Sunday, July 31, 2016

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick on Friday wasn't at the burial ceremony of late super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi in Delta state and Twitter users blasted him, calling for his resignation, with some saying he didn't attend because of his feud with Keshi.

Amaju then took to his verified Twitter account to explain that he wasn't feeling well, that's why he missed the burial. See his tweets after the cut...

Nigerian Military attacks Ijaw militants in Ogun State

Sunday, July 31, 2016

The Nigerian Military has continued the aerial bombardment of Fatola, the hideout of militants and pipeline vandals in the Arepo area of Ogun State. According to online reports, the air raid happened in yesterday afternoon and was said to have lasted 30 minutes. A fighter jet fired missiles at the Iroko creeks, leaving no fewer than 100 suspected militants dead and their camps/shanties destroyed.

Residents were caught unawares and had to run from their homes to avoid being hit during the bombardment.


The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar confirmed the air strikes. According to him, the joint operation will continue until the area is secure and free from all criminal gangs, either militants or vandals. However, he didn't ascertain the number of casualties from the strike.

Singer K.Michelle sends consolation tweets to long term enemy Toya Wright after hearing of her brothers' deaths

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Singer K.Michelle this morning tweeted her consolation to Toya Wright after news broke that two of her brothers were killed in New Orleans, despite their long and messy history of feuding and beefing each other on social media over their mutual ex, Memphitz.

Toya Wrights brothers, Rudy and Josh, were killed in New Orleans 7th ward. Toya received word while on stage and it is reported that she stormed off crying.

Blac Chyna shows of her growing baby bump

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Blac Chyna showed of her growing baby bump. She attended Kris Jenner's mother's birthday party last week but her fiancé, Rob Kardashian was missing at the party and he still has his IG account empty of her photos. More photos

Nicki Minaj's ex boyfriend Safaree wants to start a mobile car wash

7/31/2016

Kanye West goes on Twitter to rant about the feud going on between Apple and Tidal

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Kanye West took to twitter on Saturday to rant about the beef between Apple and Jay Z's Tidal telling Apple to pay Jay Z his money because they are "f---ing up the rap game." with their beef. Read his tweets after the cut...

Ijaw leaders warn militants not to declare a Republic of N-Delta

Sunday, July 31, 2016

The leaders of Thoughts of Ijaw ethnic nationality in the Niger Delta region at a meeting in Warri, Delta State, hosted by Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark over the weekend, warned Ijaw militants against their vow to declare a Republic of Niger-Delta.
At the meeting were, Bayelsa state governor, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, Deputy Governor of Delta state, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Sir Gabriel Toby, former Minister of Culture, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas, former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Brodrick Bozimo.

Also in attendance were former national chairman of the Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral Producing Communities of Nigeria, HRM Pere Charles Ayemi-Botu, Mbene III, Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh kingdom, Alabo Tobin-West; Chief Boma Obuoforibo, INC National Chairman, and Sir NGO Martins Martyns-Yellowe, Chairman Civil Service Commission.

The leaders all agreed that what the Ijaw nation wants is true federalism not division.

Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark  said:

“The Elders and Leaders of Thought of the Ijaw nation call for the immediate restructuring of the Nigerian nation along the lines of peaceful federalism, and noticed that this is the panacea for the sustainable development of Nigeria.”

Source: Vanguard

photos of Ciara, her husband Russell Wilson and baby Future

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Ciara and her son, baby Future were at her husband-NFL player, Russell Wilson's training ground yesterday with baby Future trying on a helmet and the beautiful couple lifting him up in the air. Another photo after the cut...

First photos of Bobby Brown and wife Alicia's newborn baby Hendrix

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge who welcomed their new daughter Hendrix Estelle Sheba Brown on July 21 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, were seen taking the newborn baby out on her first stroll in Los Angeles on Friday. Bobby and Alicia took turns pushing the baby in her stroller. More photos after the cut...

 

 

Photo credit: Daily Mail

Some Ministers are squatting and living in conditions equal to that of most Nigerians- Rotimi Amaechi

Sunday, July 31, 2016

During an interview with Osasu Igbinedion on The Osasu Show, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said some ministers are currently squatting in Abuja, and live like regular Nigerians.
Amaechi, who recently launched the Abuja-Kaduna railway line said:

“Listen to me; do you know that ministers, as we are talking now, some of them are squatting? We are living in conditions equal to that of most Nigerians”.

He also said that with the construction of the rail line, life would be easier for Nigerians and accommodation more affordable. He added that Nigerians can now live in Kaduna and work in Abuja, while paying less for accommodation in Kaduna.

He said:

“For those who don’t have houses, they’re able to rent houses at a cheap cost in Kaduna as against that of Abuja. It also impacts the savings; you have disposable income in your hand. It also impacts on agriculture, agricultural produce, you can transport easily and it will impact on cost of production because at that point, you’re able to move the cargo at a cheaper cost.

“And then whatever comes out of production, will be sold to the people at a cheaper cost. So basically, it has economic importance that would at the end of the day, impact on the socio-economic entities of Kaduna and Abuja.”

Nigeria will disintegrate before Buhari's very eyes if any more innocent blood is shed- FFK

Saturday, July 30, 2016

The former Aviation Minister said this in a new post he shared on his Facebook wall. It reads

"On 29th July 2016, CNN reported that "the Nigerian government is preparing troops for a crackdown in the Niger Delta if peace talks fail". This is sad and ominous. As United States Senator Ted Cruz once said "the light of truth is stronger than the terror of darkness". It follows that the biggest mistake that the Buhari administtation can possibly make is to attempt to "crack down" on the Niger Delta and kill innocent civilians.

If this ever happens, for whatever reason, it will set off a chain of events that will lead to the end of Nigeria as we know it. Nigeria will disintegrate before Buhari's very eyes if any more innocent blood is shed and if the towns, creeks and villages of the oil-producing states are shelled and reduced to rubble.

The cause of the people of the Niger Delta, and indeed that of the Igbo people of the eastern states, is just and their struggles and aspirations are legitimate and reasonable. Self-detetmination is a right. It is a concept and principle that is universally accepted and that has the backing of international law. You do not threaten and bomb those that seek to exercise that right: you treat them with respect, decency and decorum and attempt to persuade them to stay.

 This is a point that is lost on President Buhari and those around him. The Avengers are not Boko Haram: taking them on in the field of battle would be a monuemental error.

SSS seal off Appropriation committee office in the House of Reps

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Officials of the State Security Service, SSS, have sealed up the office of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation. This follows the accusations and counter accusations of budget padding by sacked chairman of the committee Abdulmumin Jibrin and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and three other principal officers.

SSS officials stormed the National Assembly this morning and placed padlocks on the Appropriation Committee's office. Just yesterday, Jibrin released a statement alleging that Dogara is attempting to get into his office to seize some documents.

Nnamdi Kanu sponsors football competition in Kuje prison

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu, sponsored the 2016 Kuje Prison championship competition which kicked off today. The competition is to foster peace and co-existence among the inmates and the prison officers. The ex-president of the Association Sivan Emeka thanked Kanu for his concern towards the inmates, saying the competition was an opportunity for some prisoners to discover their talents and looks more beyond the four-walls of Kuje prison.

Former NFL player Antonio Armstrong and wife shot dead by 16-year-old son

Saturday, July 30, 2016

The teenage son of former NFL player and Miami Dolphins linebacker has been charged with murdering his parents at their home in Houston, Texas.

The 16-year-old was charged as a juvenile andis being questioned by investigators in connection with the deaths of Antonio and Dawn Armstrong, NBC reports. 

 

  

Armstrong, 42,  who spent a season as a linebacker with the Miami Dolphins, and his wife Dawn were both shot in the early hours of Friday morning. Ms Armstrong died at the scene, while her husband was later pronounced dead at the city’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, having suffered a gunshot wound to his head

Three of the couple’s children were in the house at the time of the shooting, police said, including a 20-year-old son and a teenage daughter, neither of whom were hurt. The suspect called 911 at around 1.30am, shortly after the shooting occurred. His name has not been released because of age.

Police said they did not believe there was any history of domestic abuse in the family. Houston police homicide investigator Jimmy Dodson told KPRC that the Armstrongs were "an outstanding family" adding that Mr Armstrong was an associate pastor at a local church. "He's a great guy. The mother was apparently a great mother, according to family members," Mr Dodson said. "It was kind of the all-American family."

Mr Armstrong had been a college football star at Texas A&M University, and was named an All-American in his senior season as a linebacker for the A&M Aggies. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft but fractured an ankle in training and was released later that year, signing with the Dolphins, for whom he played four games.

A motivational speaker and fitness trainer, he and his wife owned a chain of three gyms called First Class Training in the Houston area. Former A&M head coach RC Slocum said in a statement:

"Antonio was a special young man. He was an all-American and an outstanding player, but he was an even better person. He was such a positive influence on his teammates. He always had a great big smile and a joy to coach"

Source: NBC/KPRC/Independent

Elderly Afghan cleric arrested after marrying a six-year-old girl, claims she was a 'religious offering'

Saturday, July 30, 2016

An elderly Afghan cleric has been arrested after he married a six-year-old girl, officials said Friday,July 30, in the latest case highlighting the scourge of child marriages in the Muslim country.

Mohammad Karim, said to around 60, who was being held in the central province of Ghor province, claimed her parents gave him the girl as a "religious offering". But officials cited the girl’s family on Friday as saying that she was abducted from the western province of Herat.

"This girl does not speak, but repeats only one thing: ‘I am afraid of this man’," said Masoom Anwari, head of the women affairs department in Ghor.

The girl is currently in a woman’s shelter in Ghor and her parents are on their way to the province to collect her, the local governor’s office said.

"Karim has been jailed and our investigation is ongoing," said Abdul Hai Khatibi, the governor’s spokesman. The incidents highlight rising cases of child marriages in Afghanistan.

"In some regions because of insecurity and poverty the families marry off their daughters at a very early age to get rid of them," said Sima Samar, head of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.

Afghan civil law sets the legal age of marriage at 16 for girls, yet 15 per cent of Afghan women under 50 were married before their 15th birthday and almost half were married before the age of 18.

"So many children who are married off at a young age are deprived of their right to education, safety and the ability to make choices about their future," the charity said.

"This is such a fundamental breach of a child’s basic right." Samar added.

I am confident EFCC and ICPC will effect the arrest of Speaker Dogara- Jibrin

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sacked Chairman of House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has released another statement. Read below...

"Yesterday we recorded huge success in our mission to get the Corrupt Speaker of the House Yakubu Dogara and his cohorts to face prosecution. On the request of my lawyers, the security agencies have promptly protected the appropriation secretariat, my office and house. Our petition to the EFCC and ICPC against Speaker Dogara, Lasun, Doguwa, Ogor and eight other members have been dispatched yesterday.
The case against them ranges from corrupt enrichment, abuse of office&public trust, living above means, massive movement of funds in budget. The members are Speaker Yakubu Dogara, Deputy Speaker Yusuf Lasun, Whip Alhassan Doguwa and Minority Leader Leo Ogor. Others include, chairman FCT Hon Herma Hembe, Chairman higher education Hon Zakari Mohammed, chairman health Hon Chike Okafor Chairman power Hon Dan Asuquo, Chairman marine transport Hon mohammed Bago, Chairman Police Hon Haliru Jika, Chairman interior Hon Jagaba Adams Jagaba and Chairman House services Hon Babanle Ila This is a defining moment in the struggle to cleanse the House,first time a member will drag 12 of his colleagues to the anti graft agencies.

This has opened a rare opportunity for the anti corruption agencies to decisively use this as a case study to send powerful signal. I also responded to another show of shame by 9 out of the 40member appropriation committee that addressed the press yesterday. They shamelessly allow themselves to be used after collecting $20,000 dollars each disbursed by DCOS to Speaker Hon CID Maduabum. Read my full response on both my private and public Facebook pages with documents published on different platforms including 111 projects demanded by my Deputy Hon Chris Azubogu. Speaker Dogara has resorted to blame of so called external forces, are those forces responsible for moving FG projects to his farm?and the 11 others to commence prosecution in earnest. I will share with you the contents of my petition to the EFCC and ICPC in due course and shall return with more shocking revelations.