Father Padlocks Son’s Mouth, Beats Him To Death in Lagos

According to a shocking report by PM News, a father beat his 4 year old son to death and padlocked his mouth to prevent him from shouting while the beating lasted. The full report below...

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at 7, Adetola Adelaja Street, Meiran area of Lagos. It was gathered that the man, Mr. Chris Elvis, who claims to sell computer accessories, allegedly locked his son, Godrich in the room, padlocked his mouth and beat him to death with an object that inflicted deep cuts all over his body, claiming that the boy was an Ogbanje (evil child that dies and reincarnates repeatedly).

Continue to read but be warned there's a graphic photo of the dead child after the cut...

17-yr-Old Nabbed For Sleeping With Own Mother, Raping 4 Children

THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Ebonyi State, yesterday, arrested a serial rapist and homosexual, Chibuike Maduka, who allegedly raped four children of different parents at Ndibe in Afikpo North Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect who blamed his strange sexual escapades on his mother, Mrs. Idam Augustina Josephine, confessed to have had sexual intercourse with his mother on several occasions and that he doesn’t know what usually compel him to have sex with children in the area.

Parading the suspect at the Command headquarters in Abakaliki, the state Commandant of NSCDC, Mrs. Ego Echendu, said the suspect was arrested after a tip-off by an indigene of the area, adding that the suspect had in a confessional statement disclosed that he had sexual intercourse with his mother.

Man Beats Girl-Friend to Death

The police in Anambra on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old man suspected to have beaten his girl-friend to death in Onitsha.

The commands Public Relations Officer, Mr Emeka Chukwuemeka, said that the suspect was arrested while attempting to run away after the incident.

“A full scale investigation has commenced on the matter to unravel what really happened,’’ Chukwuemeka said.

A resident of No. 46 Old Market Road, where the incident happened, on condition of anonymity said that the suspect was in the habit of beating his girl friend even though the girl refused to let go of the relationship.

Henry Okah Breaks Jail, Re-arrested in S-Africa

LEADER of the defunct Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, Henry Okah, serving a 24-year jail term for terrorism in South Africa and four other inmates, attempted breaking jail.

Spokesman for South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services, Manelisi Wolela, who confirmed the botched effort told  reporters: “I can confirm that Okah is one of the five inmates that attempted to escape and whose efforts were foiled.”

He did not give details of the attempted escape from Leeukop Prison in Northern Johannesburg that is said to have taken place last month.

Woman Claims Husband Poured Hot Water On Her

A 35-year-old woman, Ifeoma Oraka, has accused her husband, Samuel Oraka, 44, of pouring hot water on her. As a result of the incident, Ifeoma is being treated at the hospital for burns on her neck, chest and arm.

 

Ifeoma explained that after Samuel poured the hot water on her, he pressed her to the floor and started rubbing her body with his bare hand.

“The action further compounded my injury as my skin was peeling as he was rubbing my body,” she said.

It was learnt that Samuel, who is based in Angola, is currently at large.

Cameroon Annexe Obudu Ranch Resort, 20 Cross River Villages in Boundary Demarcation

Cameroon, Nigeria’s neighbor to the east along with officials from the United Nations is presently carrying out a demarcation of its border with Nigeria and has annexed the Obudu Ranch Resort along with over twenty other Cross River villages.

The team which is currently carrying out the demarcation exercise has no official from the Cross River State Government and has allegedly shifted some of the 1913 Anglo- German beacons and effectively included Obudu, Boki, Ikom and Obanlikwu, home of the famous Obudu Ranch Resort in Cameroon.

A petition by the village head of Danare, Chief K K Mbia and two other community leaders to the Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, said the retracing of the border between Nigeria and Cameroon as contained in the Green Tree Agreement signed by Nigeria’s President at the time, General Obasanjo and Mr. Paul Biya of Cameroon is illegally being turned into boundary demarcation.

Police Inspector Dupes US-Based Nigerian Lady

PM News is reporting that: A  Nigerian lady based in the United States of America, Miss Veronica Okwara, has accused an inspector in the Nigeria Police Force, Anthony Chukwu, of defrauding her of N9 million under the false pretence of marrying her.

Veronica, a medical director (administration) in North Carolina USA, alleged that Chukwu, attached to X Squad Section Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Lagos, southwest Nigeria converted the proceeds  from the sale of vehicles and other imported items she asked him to sell on her behalf, for his personal use, after he had a fake wedding with her.

Following the alleged scam, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, ordered the Interpol to investigate the matter. Thus, Chukwu was arrested and flown to the Police  Headquarters  in Abuja for interrogation.

LaBeouf Wears Paper Bag To Berlin Premiere

Shia LaBeouf wore a paper bag over his head with "I am not famous anymore" written across it for the premiere of his latest film at the Berlin Film Festival.

The actor had earlier stormed out of a news conference where he was asked about Nymphomaniac's explicit content.

Asked how it felt to perform such sexual scenes, LaBeouf took a swipe at journalists, suggesting they were like "seagulls following the trawler to get sardines".

He then walked out, leaving his co-stars Uma Thurman, Christian Slater and Charlotte Gainsbourg shocked.

The seagull quote can be attributed to ex-footballer Eric Cantona, who said virtually the same thing at a news conference in 1995 while being questioned about his conviction for assault.

22 year Old Femi Junaid Stabbed to Death in Stockwell, London

22year old Babafemi Junaid was found with stab wounds in a car which had collided with a bus around 6pm on Friday February 7th.
The police believe Femi had been stabbed in Clapham Road, near Stockwell underground station, south London and had then got into his car which then collided with the bus as he tried to drive away.
Femi, who is from Peckham, was rushed to the hospital where he later died. A Metropolitan Police statement said a murder investigation is now under way. No arrests have so fare been made.

Unlike Nigeria, Gays Get Refuge in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

No kissing, no petting. As gay bars go, this one is pretty well-behaved. But the crowd packing the Abidjan venue is relaxed and happy to be part of this haven of tolerance on a hostile continent.

“In a gay club, we are much freer than in straight places,” 22-year-old student Jacques tells AFP, looking on as three men sway their hips to Ivorian music on the dance floor.

“We get no strange looks. Here we can unwind, feel at ease and let ourselves go.”

One man gently strokes his companion’s neck but displays of affection stop there. The strict social codes prevailing in Ivory Coast apply here too.
The patrons include several transvestites, one a 20-year-old teacher who goes by the name Malika, and who has been living as a woman by night and a man by day for the past three years.

Two Die As NDLEA, Soldiers Raid Akala

No fewer than two youths were allegedly killed, while seven others sustained gunshot wounds on Saturday after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigerian Army raided Akala Street, Odi-Olowo, Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos.

It was learnt that the security agents, acting on a tip-off, had stormed the area which is notorious for drug peddling.

A resident, Rahman Ogunsanya, told our correspondent that most of the youths were watching a football match when the incident occurred.

He said, “Around 6pm on Saturday, we were watching the match between Chelsea Football Club and Newcastle FC at a viewing centre on Akala Street when some NDLEA officials and army men attached to OP MESA, stormed the area.

Police Nab Woman For Abducting Neighbour’s Daughter

When Mrs. Funke Olowokere of Sobi Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, left her one-month-old daughter with her neighbour and friend,  Funke Odelabi, last Sunday, little did she know that she would abduct the baby.

After Olowokere, who had been washing the baby’s clothes, discovered that Odelabi had disappeared with her baby, she was said to have raised the alarm which attracted  neighbours who organised a search party for the missing girl and the suspect but all to no avail.

Parading the suspect on Saturday, the outgoing Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Mr. Agboola  Oshodi-Glover, explained that after the residents failed to locate the suspect, the matter was reported at the police station.

Man Arrested For Smoking Marijuana In Hospital Maternity Ward Because He Wanted To Get Babies High

Florida Man Arrested For Doing Drugs In Hospital Maternity Ward - Via TC Palm reports: A rock concert is a place where it might be common to smell someone smoking marijuana. A hospital’s delivery and infant unit is not.

A Feb. 4 report of pot smoking in that area of Martin Medical Center in Stuart brought police to the hospital.

A security official told police the charge nurse in the delivery unit caught a whiff of spliff being smoked in a particular room, according to a recently released arrest affidavit.

David Bastin, 28, of Jupiter, wound up getting busted on misdemeanor marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession charges.

Five Nigerian Policemen Slump On Parade Ground

Five officers of the Nigeria Police Force slumped at the Police College, Ikeja, during a parade to mark the pulling out (retirement) of senior police officers. The event, which lasted for about two hours, was held in honour of seven retiring officers, made up of two AIGs and five commissioners.

Midway into the ceremony, a policeman slumped and was quickly attended to by the paramedics, who later carried the man away in an NPF ambulance. Almost immediately after the incident, three others, including a woman, also slumped. Paramedics, who attended to them, gave them sachet water, which they drank and also poured  on their heads.

The fifth man that slumped was taken out of the parade ground by the medical team.

Woman, 19, Walks Into A Supermarket & Strips To Her Underwear To Drink Beer

A woman stripped down to her underwear in a supermarket before downing a can of beer for a NekNominate challenge. Footage of Rebecca Dagley, 19, shows the woman walking into an Asda supermarket in Fosse Park, Leicester, in a beige trench coat.

She walks around the store before coming to a stop in the fruit and vegetable aisle - and then takes a can of Stella Artois from her pocket. The woman removes her coat, stripping down to just her bra, knickers and suspenders.

She then downs the can of beer in front of shocked shoppers.

The act was captured on film by a giggling friend - who at the end of the footage nominates three more friends to take part.

Mariah Carey Sizzles In a Very Low-Cut Gown As She Poses on A Piano to Sing at The BET Honors

Mariah Carey hit all the right notes in a very revealing black gown at the BET Honors at Warner Theatre in downtown Washington DC on Saturday evening.

The superstar singer slid her sexy body on to a piano to sing at the event, which fetes African Americans performing at top levels in music, literature, entertainment, education and more.

But although the audience no doubt enjoyed her performance, it's likely that many viewers will have been wondering whether or not the 43-year-old's ample assets would remain inside the bodice of her dress.

The gown clung to her curves like a glove and displayed an eyeful of cleavage and side boob. More after the cut:

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Private Funeral Held For Philip Seymour Hoffman

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have paid their final respects at the funeral of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Ethan Hawke, Michelle Williams, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams were among the famous faces who attended the private event at the Church of St Ignatius Loyola on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

 

Hoffman's partner of 15 years, Mimi O'Donnell, and the couple's three children - 10-year-old Cooper, seven-year-old Tallulah and five-year-old Willa - were also there to say goodbye. After an hour-and-a-half service, the family stood on the steps of the church as the actor's coffin was carried to a waiting hearse.
The two girls clung to their mother. Hoffman, 46, was found dead on Sunday with a needle in his arm.

Maheeda Marks Daughter's 13th Birthday With A Touching Story Of Their Struggles

Here is what the renowned nudist posted alongside this picture.

"This picture always make tears come down my chin, she was 2years old here, I was living in the street I kept my baby with a friend so I can go look for money for us to survive, n my daughter was kicked out of my friends house, I had no where to keep her, I was begging for a place to stay so she can be safe and sleep , so I started crying and she said to me mummy I will buy you chocolate don't cry ok? that even made me cry the more ... I managed to knock on a rich guy's gate and beg for help and Cos of the baby he gave me a room and a nanny so I can work in one of his restaurants, I managed, I did all I could to give my daughter a good life, it was a long story but today she is schooling in one of the best schools in Europe ! And she will be 13years old on Tomorrow! I'm Still hustling hard till she gets to university ! No time! I'm happy she is alive and doing great!

Video: CCTV Shows Bieber Being Searched In Miami Jail

Police have released video showing Justin Bieber taking off his clothes and being searched by a prison guard after his arrest in Florida last month. The tattooed pop star can be seen wearing bright red shoes while pacing near a counter with his arms crossed. After being spoken to by a prison guard, the CCTV then shows him removing his footwear and placing his hands on top of the counter while his sweatshirt is lifted up. The 19-year-old then removes the top himself. Bieber has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence and resisting arrest.

Classic Photos: Afrobeat Legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti & His Wives

Classic photos of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti with some of his wives in their home in the 80s. See more photos after the cut...

British Woman Finds Out About Husbands Second Wedding To African Teen Bride On Facebook!

Big Swirly Love: British Woman Finds Photos Of Hubby’s Second Wedding To African Teen Bride On Facebook! And this creep had nerve to marry her at the same place he’d married his other wife! Via Mail Online reports:
 

A bigamist was caught by his wife after she saw a photograph of him grinning with his new Gambian teenage bride on Facebook. Nicolette Smith was further devastated when she noticed Stephen Smith, 52, had married Awa Jobarteh, 19, at the same African register office they tied the knot at seven years earlier.
 

Ms Smith then called the police, but incredibly her cheating former partner has avoided jail and claimed he was the victim.

DJ Xclusive featuring Olamide - Ibebe

Dj Xclusive Presents the official video for the reigning anthem "Ibebe" featuring Olamide. With guest appearance by front line comedians Bovi and ChiGurl Ibebe showcases two of Nigerian music's finest in their prime celebrating the irresistible physical qualities found in our beautiful women, and installs itself as another delightful treat for Nigerian music lovers, courtesy the combined ingenuity of DJ Xclusive and Olamide. Watch, enjoy comment and share.

Video: Davido - Aye

HKN Music presents the official music video of Aye, Davido's fourth single off his forthcoming sophomore album. Directed by Clarence Peters, the video is shot in a rural setting and tells a tale of love between different classes.

Davido plays a poor farmer who falls in love with the prince's love interest. Aye shows Davido at his best, showing raw talent in a different direction, cultural, and entirely refreshing.

Charlie Sheen Threatens To Put Ashton Kutcher In Hospital

Charlie Sheen has threatened to put his Two and a Half Men successor Ashton Kutcher on a "hospital food diet" after he told him to "shut the **** up".

Kutcher appeared on Jimmy Fallon Live! earlier this week where he said he was fed up with Sheen criticising his acting on the show.

The 35-year-old said he wished the actor would just get over the fact that he is not in the sitcom anymore.

In a direct plea to Sheen, he said: "Dude, shut the **** up! Seriously, like, enough already. Like it's like three years later and you're still blowing me up on Twitter. Like come on dude, really?"

Sheen was initially apologetic, tweeting: "Ashton message received. so sorry u sounded like me! well done! my bad I was ****** at other **** & took it out on you. hope u r good xox c"

Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez: Don't Blame Me, You Drunk

Justin Bieber is reportedly far from pleased that he's being blamed for Selena Gomez's rehab stint, saying his former flame is a party girl through and through. The addiction problems that resulted in Gomez checking into rehab are hers and hers alone, says Bieber, regardless of what he and his friends do for fun.

 

TMZ, citing "sources with daily Bieber contact" (Lil Za?) says the star and his posse are laughing at the "bad influence" claims reported in the press. That's because Selena, they say, is always the drunk girl at the party.

Bieber acknowledges he gets trashed, too. There's no dispute there, nor could there possibly be, given the stories, photos and videos we've all seen. What he does dispute is the idea that he corrupted her, seeing she was known to smoke just as much weed as the guys and sometimes outdo them. Justin's camp say Gomez was/is very into drinking alcohol as well.

Sweet Lord! A Life-Size Chocolate Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been presented with a life-sized chocolate replica of himself, during a general audience at the Vatican.

The pontiff received the gift from master chocolatier Mirco Della Vecchia, who spent 30 days crafting the figure with his team of students. Mr Della Vecchia said 1.5 tons of cocoa was used for the replica - and that another 1.5 tons of chocolate would be donated to the umbrella Catholic charity organisation Caritas.

The chocolatiers worked on the figure with sculptor Paul Moro Belluno, who is renowned for his ability to make sculptures from unusual materials.

Video: Pastor Is Caught Pants Down With Another Man’s Wife!

SSS Releases Asari Dokubo

The President of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Asari Dokubo has been released by the Department of State Security Services, SSS, hours after he was picked up for repeatedly making inciting comments. His personal assistant (Media) and younger brother, Rex Asari, confirmed his release to the media.

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Genevieve Nnaji Advocates For The Girl Child Protection

Shakira, Rihanna Slammed For "Promoting Lesbianism" and "Moral Decay" in New Music Video

A Colombian politician has slammed pop star Shakira for "promoting lesbianism" and instilling moral decay in her latest sexy music video with Rihanna.

Marco Fidel Ramirez has called upon Colombia's National Television Authority to ban "Can't Remember To Forget You" clip in Shakira's native country.

The Public Option party councilor, from the capital Bogota, said the video "damages the moral character of the youth of Bogota, Colombia and Latin America." More after the cut:

Tension As Masquerades Storm Troubled Osun School

For two days running, tension continues to mount in Iwo, Osun state as situation at Baptist High School, Iwo yesterday took a new dimension when some students of the school mobilized masquerades to the school.

The students of the school, it was gathered also appeared in masquerade attire and prevented academic activities in the school for several hours.
The masquerades, it was gathered were mobilized to the school by some students with the collaboration of some traditionalists in the town as various religious organizations have taken interest in the crisis rocking the education sector in he state.

Confusion over different school uniforms. The students of the school on Tuesday caused confusion in the school as they appeared in different clothes that correlate with their religious beliefs.

FG Erects Fresh Security Hurdles at Nigerian Airports

Visitors to the Nigerian Airports across the country, shall, beginning from February, 2014 have fresh stiffer security hurdles to battle with, after the Federal Government on Monday approved stringent new security measures at the airports.
 
Political Economist gathered exclusively from a member of the Airport security committee, that henceforth, vehicles, no matter their occupants, will never be allowed to get 10 meters close to the undesignated areas in and around the airports. This is against present arrangement where some government officials or top politicians are driven or escorted by their aides almost to the tarmac of the airports.
 
Similarly, unauthorized security operatives, “even if such an operatives is an orderly to senior Military, Police or Political office holders, shall not be allowed to go with his or her boss beyond the ticketing hall.”

It was also gathered that both American, Chinese and British governments have donated modern passenger screening equipment to the authority of the airport, to assist in the newly introduced 100 per cent security screening of both passengers and baggage.

Alleged Rape: Osun State To Seal Off Private Hostel

Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Mr. Segun Odubela, has called a meeting of parents,  whose wards are in a private hostel where its proprietor is presently facing interrogation over the defilement of a 12-year-old girl. Meantime, the hostel in question, is at the verge of being sealed off by the ministry to avoid a re- occurrence as parents have been advised to relocate their wards before the building is put under lock and key.

 Also, a meeting has been fixed between the commissioner and the victim’s parents in order to relocate her to another school because of stigmatisation.

Confirming the development to Vanguard in a telephone conversation,  Odubela said that the case would be well handled to serve as a deterrent to others, adding ‘’We have visited the hostel and will soon seal it off. We are only waiting for parents of other children to relocate them so that their education will not be threatened. Also, a meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow to map the way forward for the victim.”

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8 Year-Old Girl Raped To Death In Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

An eight year-old primary school girl has been raped to death by unknown persons in Ikot Ekang, Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.The incident took place on Tuesday night when she was sent on errand by her grandfather at about 6.30 pm. It was learnt that the grandfather, Mr Enobong Wilson, raised alarm when the girl did not return three hours after she left the house.Her corpse was eventually found on Wednesday morning near an uncompleted building in the village.

The girl was a pupil of Christian Victory Nursery and Primary School located in the village.Mr Ufok Tommy, the school’s Head Teacher told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the deceased was registered in the school by her grandfather at the beginning of this academic year.

“We came to school this morning and discovered a crowd of women gathered in one uncompleted building along the school road discussing the incident.‘`So one of my teachers rushed to find out what had happened and was shocked to see the corpse of the primary three pupil of this school.

'Pervert' Florida Man 'Pervert' Who Once Shot Himself In The Face; Burns Down Complex After Exposing Himself In Public

A resident ordered to stop performing sex acts next to his open apartment windows tried to 'burn the property to the ground in protest at the ban'.

Kenneth Haskins, 58, was told by the building managers that he had to stop performing the sex acts where his neighbours could see him.

But, allegedly believing he had been treated unjustly, Haskins is accused of then setting fire to his apartment in Tampa, Florida, in revenge.

Fire fighters were then called to the scene at the Mar Plaza Apartments in East Temple Heights Road.

Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong: Young Mom Whose Breast Augmentation Put Her In A Coma Can No Longer Talk Or Care For Child

According to NY Daily News reports: When 18-year-old Linda Perez went in for breast augmentation surgery in Miami, Fla., last August, she was a fun-loving, spirited mother to a little boy. Today, roughly three months after she woke from a coma, you would hardly recognize her.

 

“She goes into depression and crying,” her mother, Mariela Diaz, told the Miami Herald of her daughter, who has been left brain damaged, barely able to speak and requiring 24-hour nursing care.

“She sees that she cannot walk, and when she realizes what happened to her she cries,” said added.

On August 12, 2013, the vivacious and stunning young mother went in for surgery at the Coral Gables Cosmetic Center at a an alleged discount cost of $2,100.

Pupils Wear Religious Outfits to School in Osun …Sing Different Religious Songs At Assembly

There was confusion at Baptist High School, Iwo, Osun State on Tuesday as some pupils shunned their uniforms and wore choir gowns, white garments, Islamic apparel   and other unconventional dresses to the school. Although no group or individual could be identified as the mastermind of the bizarre dress code by the pupils, there were, however, conflicting reasons for the behaviour.

 

While some people said the unconventional dresses were a way of registering dislike for the same uniform introduced by the government for all schools in the state,  others said some Christians who were opposed to wearing of hijab in schools founded by Christian missionaries orchestrated the drama. The suit instituted on the issue of hijab wearing to school is still pending before an Osun State High Court.

Former Lagos Deputy Governor, Alhaja Ojikutu, Arrested For Fraud

The Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police today Tuesday Feb. 4th arrested former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Aderoju Ojikutu, Sahara Reporters reports.

She will appear in court tomorrow in connection with fraudulently obtaining N130million from one Cajethan Okekearu.

Mrs. Ojikutu was declared wanted on June 19, 2013, but she went to court to halt police investigations, a suit that was thrown out by a judge a few weeks ago.

The SFU police spokesperson Ngozi Isintume-Agu said in a statement that Alhaja Ojikutu, 67, who was picked up at her Lagos Island residence, allegedly connived with one Samson Adebisi Ojikutu Jnr, her son, to commit the offence. Samson is currently in the United States.

Sweeper Pushes Trader Into Pot Of Boiling Water

A 30-year-old trader, Balaraba Musa, is currently writhing in pains after a sweeper pushed her into a pot of boiling water. Musa’s left breast, chest and stomach were said to have been scalded in the incident that occurred at the Mile 12 area of Lagos State.

 

PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspect, Abdullahi Yakubu, allegedly pushed the victim into the big pot of boiling water during an argument in front of the victim’s shop. The nursing mother said she had an argument with Yakubu because he dumped refuse in front of her shop.

 

She said, “I sell tuwo around Jamblo market, Mile 12. On January 23, 2014, I was boiling a big pot of water when I realised that someone had dumped refuse in front of my shop. I approached Yakubu who dumped it in front of the shop and he said I should go and tell the elders of the market.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Had '70 bags of Heroin' in His Home

New York City police have found up to 70 bags of suspected heroin inside actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's home a day after his death, US media report. The Oscar-winning star, 46, was found dead at his Greenwich Village home on Sunday with a syringe in his arm.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out on Monday. Police suspect Hoffman died of an overdose. The lights along theatre marquees on New York's Broadway were to be dimmed on Wednesday in honour of Hoffman.

The actor earned three Tony award nominations for his work in New York theatre. Hoffman is survived by his partner Mimi O'Donnell and their three children. In a statement, his family said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil."

Policeman Who Demanded Dollar Bribe Faces Dismissal

The policeman, who was caught on video demanding dollars as bribe from a Nigerian-American and two other Nigerians for alleged traffic offences in Lagos, has been arrested and is now facing an orderly room trial. The man, identified as Corporal Aniyem Chiyem, whose video was posted on YouTube was secretly filmed by one of the passengers in a three-minute, 45-second footage.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba, on Monday in Abuja said that the hitherto unknown Chiyem with Force No. 374171, was attached to Isheri Division, Lagos State Police Command.

 

“His arrest was sequel to a matching order issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Umar  Manko, to ensure prompt arrest and investigation of the matter.

 

“Following his arrest, the suspect who is now in police custody, is undergoing orderly room trials and if found guilty, will face appropriate disciplinary actions,” the statement said.

In the footage, a passenger was heard explaining to the policeman that one of them was actually celebrating his birthday and that they were hurrying up to catch up with a friend.

The incident, according to the description given on YouTube, was said to have happened in the Egbeda area of Lagos.

Gangsters Stab Union Boss To Death in Lagos

A gang of thugs have stabbed the vice chairman of a branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers to death. PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, Seyi Olaleye, aka Seyi Rugged, was killed on Moore Street, off Apapa Road in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State.

Our correspondent was told that Olaleye, who was in his 30s, was the vice chairman, NURTW, Deji Ayewa, Costain branch.

 

It was learnt that he was killed during a clash with a group of thugs led by one Waheed aka Skippo.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Skippo and Seyi Rugged and their respective followers had been at loggerheads for some times.

 

It was learnt that the fresh crisis began after some of Skippo’s boys attacked Seyi Rugged’s boys during a carnival in the first week of January. A member of the Neighbourhood Watch, who craved anonymity, said, “Seyi Rugged group controls Jones and Vaughan streets as well as Oto and Railway line.

Beyoncé Showcases Her Pert Posterior In A Skimpy Thong Leotard

It was undoubtedly the most hotly-anticipated performance of the 2014 Grammy Awards. And Beyoncé has now offered a sneak peak into the behind-the-scenes preparations that went into her raunchy rendition of hit song, Drunk In Love, alongside her rapper husband Jay Z. 

Posting a series of artistic black and white shots on her Tumblr page, the 32-year-old singer gave her devoted army of fans a glimpse into the preparations behind the head-turning performance. Showcasing her pert posterior in a skimpy thong bikini, the mother-of-one could be seen surrounded by eery mist as she thrust her derriere towards the camera.

WAEC Introduces 39 New Subjects

The West African Examinations Council has announced the introduction of 39 new subjects in its examinations. The Council’s Acting Head, Test Development Division, Mrs. Olayinka Ajibade, who announced this, said the new subjects would commence in this year’s May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

 

Ajibade said this while delivering a paper titled “The New Senior Secondary Education Curriculum in Nigeria: Implications for Assessment” at the council’s monthly seminar in Lagos on Friday. The fresh initiative, she said, was in accordance with the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council’s new secondary school curriculum.

 

The NERDC is the body responsible for reviewing primary and secondary schools’ curricula in the country. She said, “The implementation of the new SSCE curricula began in September 2011, meaning that the maiden public examinations based on the new/ revised curricula are expected to be held in May/ June 2014.

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Video: Nigerian Cop Recorded Asking For Dollar Bribe

Another Nigerian policeman has been caught on video demanding American dollars after apprehending a Nigerian-American and two other Nigerians for alleged traffic offence. A three-minute, 45-second footage secretly filmed by one of the passengers detailing the encounter of the trio, in the hands of the policeman, has gone viral, with over 30,000 views Monday morning.

Gunmen kill Newswatch Editor in Lagos

GUNMEN in two Sport Utility Vehicles shot an assistant editor with Saturday Newswatch newspaper, Mr. Toyin Obadina, on Friday in Ikorodu, a suburb in Lagos State.

 

PUNCH Metro learnt that although the 50-year-old indigene of Ogun State did not die on the spot, he died on Sunday after a surgery to remove the bullets lodged in his stomach.

 

The wife of the deceased, Biola, told our correspondent during an interview at her brother-in-law’s house in Ajuwon, Ogun State on Sunday that her husband did nothing to warrant the attack.

 

Biola, who spoke while fighting back tears, said, “Around 11.30pm on Friday, my husband was on his way back home. As a newspaper editor, he had informed me that he was finishing production late. He told me that on getting to Parafa end of Imota Road, opposite Aico company, two jeeps driving towards him on the other end of the road crossed his vehicle.

Justin Bieber And Friend Suck On Stripper’s Boobs At Club

Justin Bieber And Hoodbooger Homie Suckle On Skripper’s Tiddays At The Same Damn Time! Via TMZ reports: Say this for Justin Bieber … at least he shares … even when it comes to strippers’ boobs — as seen in this photo of Justin and his pal Khalil Sharieff sucking on one breast each during a recent party. According to sources with direct knowledge … the stripper, who came fully-loaded with giant fake breasts and a classy rainbow-colored Playboy tattoo, was hired to “perform” for Justin and his pals during a party at an L.A. recording studio. During the festivities, Justin and Khalil decided to get a taste of the action … at the same time … with Justin taking a love-bite out of the left mammary for good measure. Sources at the party say the stripper looked old enough to be Justin’s mother … maybe that explains the urge to breast-feed.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead 'After Overdose'

Oscar winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is dead. He was found dead at his New York home today Sunday February 2nd of an apparent drug overdose. He was just 46 years old.

Law enforcement officials said the acting veteran was discovered fully clothed in the bathroom on the 4th floor of his Manhattan apartment with a needle sticking out of his arm. He was discovered by his friend and screenwriter David Katz, who went to check on him when he failed to pick his children up.

Its being reported that five bags of used heroin were found around the late actor's body by police and a further two unused nearby.

Hoffman won a best actor Oscar for his role in the 2005 film Capote. He is survived by a partner of 14 years and three children. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.