Sunday, 17 August 2014

Photo: Banky Gets Rare Selfie With His Parents

Singer Banky Wellington shared this happy face selfie of him and his mom and dad. His parents who live outside the country came to spend some time with him and attend a funeral in Nigeria. He captioned the pic;

Good to have my Momma & Poppa W in the country visiting me. emoji#family #theseTwoGreatPeopleMadeMeAndRaisedMe #RIPProfessorShopeju Though
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OSOGBO FESTIVAL: Osun Stops Tourists Over Ebola Scare

Reports from Osun State, said that following the outbreak of Ebola in the country, the state government barred tourists from participating in the forthcoming Osun Osogbo annual festival.

This, the government said, was part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola to the state.

Addressing a press conference in Osogbo, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Sunday Akere, noted that efforts were being taken by the state government to make Osun an Ebola free state.

Akere, who lamented the high spread of the Ebola virus, stressed the need for traditionalists, especially Osun devotees, to co-operate with the state government in its bid to prevent the spread of the deadly disease.

First Nigerian Ebola Virus Patient Discharged from Hospital

The first Nigerian Ebola patient has been discharged from the quarantine unit of the Emergency Operation Centre, EOC, at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. 

News of the discharge of the unnamed female doctor, who was one of the primary contacts of the late American-Liberian ‎Patrick Sawyer, was broken, yesterday evening, by Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu .

Chukwu, accompanied by Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, and others on the Joint Federal/State EVD response team, to give an update on the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, said the discharged patient had been given a clean bill of health  to go home.

His words : “The EOC has advised me to announce that the first ‎Nigerian to be confirmed to have Ebola Virus Disease has this evening been discharged from the isolation unit at the Mainland Hospital, Lagos.

“I have consulted with the experts, and they said clearly that there was a discharge protocol that was employed for this particular patient. It has been followed strictly and was concluded today‎ and what you are getting now is the final outcome.

Omotola Shares Her Success Story & Being Scandal-Free

In an interview with Sunday Sun, award winning actress, singer & Amnesty International activist Omotola Jalade Ekeinde talks about her fears, being scandal-free and also shares her success story. Find excerpts from the interview below...

Can you give us tips on how to be a success­ful woman?
It actually starts with character, personality and what beliefs. Everything wrong today actually started from the content of a character. Are you immoral or are you straight forward enough to actually say something and carry through with it. Is the content of your character strong enough? I believe that for you to be great in anything, you have to be someone anyone can trust.you believe in. It stems from your moral. More after the cut...

Saturday, 16 August 2014

How I Beat Dubai Security to Steal N10.5m Gold – Suspect

According to the Sun Newspapers: Operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, at the Lagos State police command has re-arrested a 39-year-old man, Hakeem Oguniran, who for the past 11 years, has suc­cessfully defrauded several Nigerians with the use of his special weapon, Raphnor a sleeping  tablet.
Embittered but inspired by a past experience, he managed to evade being jailed despite several arrests. He went international when he was alleged to have successfully stolen N10.5 million worth of gold trinket from a Dubai shopping mall. Humbled at the police detention, he told Saturday Sun his life story.

Hakeem claimed that he drew his inspiration from a prostitute who drugged and robbed him in 2003. “After my secondary education, as an only son, my mother wanted me to travel to Europe in search of greener pastures. My immediate family, friends and relatives raised N800,000 for me. I had already procured my passport, visa and ticket for the trip.

Are We Entertainers Socially Irresponsible - Etcetera

I got a call on Wednesday morning from one of our popular female artistes asking if she could be a guest on my radio show to promote her new album that is meant for release this month. I said, “Why not? It will be my privilege to have you on my show.” As we talked on, I tried chipping in a little advice that it might not be a good idea releasing an album in the middle of an ebola crisis; suggesting that right now people might be too worried and preoccupied with the ebola scare to care about a new album. I told her she would stand the risk of being branded insensitive for dropping her album at a time the country is having a crisis of some sort. 
I went on thinking I could convince her to postpone the album release to a time when she can easily get people’s attention. But she wouldn’t hear of it. She said “Bros forget dat tin abeg, Naija no dey send tins like dat. After all, Dorobucci was released on the day of the second Nyanya bomb blast and just after three weeks of the first blast? Why didn’t they call it insensitive or irresponsible?”

Ebola: Nigeria Female Doctor, Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Infected by Patrick Sawyer

This is the picture of Doctor Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, a consultant and Endocrinologist at First Consultant Hospital,Lagos. She was one of the health officials who attended to Patrick Sawyer and she was the first confirmed to have had contracted the virus.
She is still hanging on to hope. This picture is being circulated and some are tweeting at President Obama so aid can come her way and the way of the others under quarantine.
 So sad ......

Family of five found dead in Abeokuta

A family of five, including a father, mother and their three children were found dead in their home yesterday Friday August 15th at Temidire Community, in Sabo, Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun State
The dead people have been identified as Aliu Adeboye, his younger wife identified as Iya  Aliya and three of Adeboye's six children.

Vanguard reports...
 Findings have shown that,  the late  Adeboye had two wives and six children  before the incident. Further findings have also revealed that,  the  first wife, and her three  children who slept in another room in the same six-room bungalow were alive.
It was gathered that the whole community woke up and found out that the five people were dead while the first wife and her children were safe.
The  people in the community were said to be suspecting a foul  play  as the two wives were said to always be at loggerheads.

Friday, 15 August 2014

Patrick Sawyer was Sent by Powerful People to Ppread Ebola to Nigeria - Fani Kayode

Fani Kayode has reacted to the calamity resulting from late Patrick Sawyer's visit to Nigeria. Last week,pres.Jonathan referred to him as a crazy man. This is what Mr Kayode wrote on Facebook

I disagree with those who have described Patrick Sawyer as a madman. He was not mad at all but just evil. He was a man that was on a mission. That mission was to spread the ebola virus to Nigeria and to infect and kill as many people as possible with it.He was an evil man with an evil intention and purpose. Worst still he was not working alone. Some people, and I mean rich, powerful and well-connected people, were working with him.(continue)....

Guard Rapes 9-Year Old To Death In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard, identified as Gideon Musa, for raping a nine-year-old girl to death in the state capital.

According to reports, the suspect, who is a guard near the victim’s house, took the young girl to a nearby bush and raped her to death.

However, father of the deceased, Mr. Edwin Ode Ominiyi of Umuchigbo, a community in Abakpa Enugu East council area, was said to have reported the disappearance of her daughter to the police.


Confirming the incident on Wednesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO,  Ebere Amaraizu, said the victim, according to her father, suddenly disappeared at about 1 pm, which resulted to a search and subsequent report  at the police station.

Don’t Misuse Your Body Now - Actress Susan Peters Young Women

Susan Peters an interview with sunnewsonline has advised ladies to desist from using their bodies to get monetary gifts, stating that, either they like it or not, it will tell on them sooner or later. Her words;

First, I will say that we (women) are like flowers that blossom for sometimes, but after a while go down. If you misuse your body when you are growing up, it will definitely tell on you when you are ageing. I advise young women not to misuse their body for monetary reasons. Secondly, I will advise them to go to school and try to complete their education. They should be well focused on a particular vocation and develop on it. Continue below...

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Nigeria Ranks As The Worst Country in Africa with Highest Number of People Enslaved

Nigeria has been described as the country with the largest population in Africa and having more people enslaved or living below the poverty line according to a report by The Global Slavery Index.

Despite massive oil reserves and recent plans for rapid socio-economic development, about 60% of the Nigerian population lives at, or below the poverty line with the average income at US$1 per day. This widespread poverty, rabid urbanization, exponential population growth coupled with the lack of enforcement of legal instruments and high levels of crime and corruption increases the vulnerability of Nigerians – particularly children – to various forms of modern slavery, both within and outside the borders of Nigeria. Child labour is also an issue, where high levels of poverty and unemployment means children are more likely to be forced to work to outside their family network to support themselves and their family. 

Ebola Outbreak's: Deaths & Confirmed Cases 'Vastly Underestimated'

The number of deaths and confirmed cases of Ebola in west Africa has been vastly underestimated, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

The death toll from the outbreak currently stands at 1,069 people. There have been 1,975 confirmed, probable or suspected cases.

The majority of the cases have occurred in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Four deaths have also been reported in Nigeria.

But the WHO said there was evidence that the number of reported cases underestimated the scale of the suffering.

"The outbreak is expected to continue for some time. WHO's operational response plan extends over the next several months," it said in a statement.

Robin Williams Had Parkinson's Disease

Robin Williams was in the early stages of Parkinson's disease before his death, his widow has said.

Susan Schneider said the actor "was not yet ready to share publicly" his struggles with the degenerative disease as he also fought depression.

She also said the 63-year-old Oscar-winner, who openly dealt with alcoholism and drug addiction during his career, was sober when he died.

"Robin's sobriety was intact and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of Parkinson's disease, which he was not yet ready to share publicly," Ms Schneider said.

She added that Williams' family hoped others would use his tragic death to seek help "to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid".

Nigerian Government Sacks 16,000 Resident Doctors

THE Federal Government on Wednesday sacked all resident doctors in the country.

In a press release by the Deputy Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Health, Alhaji Isiaka Yusuf, the Federal Government said it had to do so after exploring all avenues to end the strike, which it said had compounded the health crisis in the country.

It would be recalled that the Nigeria Medical Association had directed its members natiuonwide to go on strike on July 1. The National Association of Resident Doctors, an affiliate of the NMA, has put its numerical strentgh at about 16,000.

Sex Offender Kills Mother And Daughter When He’s Caught Taking Sexual Pics Of Girl

NYDailyNews reports:  A New Jersey man was arrested for strangling his cousin and her 10-year-old foster daughter after the woman walked in on him taking pornographic pictures of the little girl, authorities said.

Brian Farmer, 58, was collared late Wednesday after investigators determined he was at the Long Branch apartment of Joan Colbert, 62, and her daughter, Veronica Roach, two nights before they were found dead on Aug. 1.

Police believe Farmer was taking pictures of the girl while she engaged in a sexual act when her foster mother walked into the Lippincott Ave. home, WNBC-TV reported.

Ebola Victims Quarantined Lack Care - Relations

Relations of those who have been quarantined at the Lagos Ebola centre have said the victims are not adequately taken care of. While speaking with Premium Times today, one of the relations that do not want his name published so that his relation won’t be victimized said, they go as far as buying antiseptic liquid and toiletries for them to make use of. He said a lot that would shock you.

I know the State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has visited this place and even said the victims are well taken care of, and for so many reasons I believe him and know he would never allow any family member to buy things as cheap as toiletries for their relations to make use of especially at this critical time. So when I saw the story I decided to bring it here, so that the Governor can read and investigate.

Below is what the relation told Premium Times:

Graphic Image: Headless Body of a Man Found in Mile 12, Lagos, Nigeria

Residents of Agiliti, Mile 12 Lagos, woke up to a gruesome sight. The headless body of a young man was found on a side street. On closer inspection, it was discovered that his manhood had also been cut off. People suspect it was ritual murder but no one knows for sure what happened. The murdered man has since been identified by people who claim to know him. See the pics after the cut *warning - graphic pic*

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Thursday, 14 August 2014

Chris Brown Has Drug Tests Reduced Due To Good Behavior

According to TMZ reports: Chris Brown’s been partying his ass off, but as far as the judge in his Rihanna beating case is concerned … he’s been a model citizen — and his reward will be fewer random drug tests.

Chris was in court in L.A. Wednesday for a progress report on his probation, and the results were glowing — all his random drug tests were negative and he attended bi-weekly therapy sessions.
So the judge agreed to cut the singer a break, and scale back the number of drug tests from 3 a week … to just 2.

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Michael Jackson Video “A Place With No Name” Premieres On Twitter

The music video for a new Michael Jackson single has made its debut on Twitter.

A Place With No Name is the second single to be released from the late singer's posthumous album Xscape.

It is the first ever music video to premiere on the micro-blogging website.

The video is actually footage from the single In The Closet which was shot in 1992.

It starts on a beach with crashing waves and then moves to a desert where scenes of a woman and man dancing are interspersed with Jackson dancing.

Ebola: Nurse, husband who escaped quarantine relocated to Lagos in special ambulance- Minister

Nigerian Minister for Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed that the Lagos nurse who travelled to Enugu against medical advice is now back in Lagos and is under quarantine with her husband.

The suspect, identified as a nurse, said to have travelled to her home town to visit her family, is now under surveillance with 20 others she came into contact with in the city.

With the development, the total number of Nigerians under monitoring for the dreaded virus is now 198.

Revealing these facts yesterday after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Information Minister, Labaran Maku, explained that Nigeria currently has 10 confirmed cases of Ebola, all stemming from the visit of the late Sawyer.

Primary School Teacher Rapes 10 Year Old Pupil

Adeniran Adebayo, (pictured above) a primary school teacher has been arrested and arranged in court by the Lagos state police command for raping a primary 4 pupil inside the toilet of their private primary school located on Olateju Ilesanmi Street, Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos, Punch reports.

Testifying before a Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Ebutte Metta yesterday August 13th, the Investigating Police officer from the state Criminal Investigation Department Yaba said he interrogated the little girl three times in which she affirmed that her teacher, Mr Adeniran, who is married with two children, had lured her to the school toilet and forced himself into her and then threatened to flog her if she screamed. Continues after the cut...

North West Models For Carine Roitfeld Lookbook In Chanel

Mama Kim And Papa ‘Ye are well-known to be all about style, labels, and luxury, so it’s no wonder that they’re already grooming North to be a mini-fashionista as well. She’s already appeared in Vogue and has a wardrobe more expensive than college tuition at only 14 months old…so of course it’s only right that she add her first professional haute-couture modeling credit to the mix. 

North was actually spotted with Carine Roitfeld, former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief and organizer of the lookbook a couple of months back, but who had any clue they were already lining up her debut into the world of high-fashion? Peep the adorable ad.

Telegraph: North West, the baby daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, made her fashion magazine debut alongside her parents in US Vogue earlier this year.

But now that she’s reached the ripe old age of 13 months, little North is going solo in the latest issue of influential French editor Carine Roitfeld’s magazine, CR Fashion Book.

Man Beats Girlfriend For Cheating On Him…In His Dream

Some idiot guy in beat up his girlfriend because she cheated on him in his dream. Carlos Gascon faces aggravated battery, aggravated assault, domestic battery, and more. He was arrested in Summerlan Key, Fla. .

The IBI Times reports: The victim told police Carlos Gascon, 27, beat her throughout the day at her home in Summerland Key until she was at last able to call authorities for assistance, reports WTVJ, the NBC affiliate in Miami.

The unnamed girlfriend told Monroe County Sheriff’s’s deputies she was able to call them once Gascon passed out and that he assaulted throughout the day. The woman said that Gascon choked her, cut the back of her leg with a knife, poured hot coffee on her and held a knife to her throat while threatening to kill her. She said he also slammed her down on a glass table and knocked down her dog and put his foot to the animal’s neck.

My Life Is Incomplete Without Kefee - Husband

Few months ago, popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Kefee Obareki, passed on to eternal glory. Her death was shocking to many Nigerians, especially her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

Her husband, Teddy Esosa Don-Momoh, who is a broadcaster, has now opened up on how he feels about his late wife’s departure. According to him, life cannot be complete without her. He made this comment in a recent interview.

‘My Husband Came to Nigeria For Better Health Care’ - Late Patrick Sawyer's Wife Writes

In defense of her late husband, Mrs Decontee Sawyerr, widow of Late Patrick Sawyerr, the Liberian man who came into Nigeria with the deadly Ebola virus, has said her sick husband risked all to come to Nigeria because he believed so much in the health system here & wanted to be properly diagnosed and treated. She explained her thoughts on her facebook wall and also took a swipe at the Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who called out her late husband recently in a CNN interview. What she wrote below...
"Good day my Facebook friends and FAM. I hope all is well with you. Thank you for all of your kind words and support for me and my family. You strengthen me more than you realize. According to an article written on Ava's birthday (August 10) by Sabrina Tavernise of the New York Times, "...in another Liberian newspaper, The New Dawn, which cited footage from a security camera in the airport in Monrovia, Mr. Sawyer behaved strangely as he waited for his flight out of Liberia. He sat alone, avoiding physical contact with people, including an immigration agent who tried to shake his hand, and even lay flat on his stomach on the floor of a corridor of the airport, the paper reported. 

Dog Disowned, Killed after Having Sex With 19 Year Old in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old boy in Iguosa community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, for allegedly having sex with a dog.
The young man, identified simply as Osagiator, was said to have taken the dog to an uncompleted building where he had sex with it.‎
A resident in the community, George Ogbonmwan, while narrating how the teenager was caught, said he had saw the suspect with the dog and had thought that he wanted to steal it.

He added that he decided to call the attention of the owner, Garuba Samari.‎
“When I saw the way the young man carried the dog like a baby, I decided to tell the owner. We went to the uncompleted building and caught the boy sleeping with the dog,” ‎

However, the suspect, who claimed that he resided in Uselu in Benin, said he was a regular visitor to Iguosa community, where he sought menial jobs.He explained that he did not know what came over him.

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Akon Owes $250K On His 2010 Ferrari, Facing Repossession


Akon’s four-year-old Ferrari 458 Italia might get snatched back from the leasing company if he doesn’t part with some of his stacks. The Konvict Music head owes $250,000 on the 2010 white luxury vehicle. 

TMZ  got hold of documents stating that Akon’s car might get repossessed if he doesn’t cover the past due amount. Since the car is a little old, the balance is actually less than the Kelly Bluebook value, which is $225,000.

Akon says he’s made 37 payments, which he must not realize isn’t actually enough to pay it off. His lease is $360,000.

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Ebola Outbreak: 56 People Dead In Two Days

There have been 56 more deaths in a 48-hour period in the ebola outbreak, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,069.

The vast majority of deaths have been in the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Nigeria has also been hit by the worst-ever outbreak, which began in March.

In the two days to August 11, there were 128 new cases, meaning a total of 1,975, according to the World Health Organisation.

I Didn’t Stage Manage My Kidnap To Sell My Movie - Nkiru Sylvanus


One of the cases that shook Nollywood to the foundation in 2012 was the kidnap of sweltering actress, Nkiru Sylvanus. This came after stiff opposition to her appointment as an aide to the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha.

According to some of those opposed to her appointment, the blazing movie star was from Abia State and not Imo State.

It was then rumoured that the beautiful actress was in a sizzling romance with Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, an allegation that has not yet been proved by critics.

So, when she was kidnapped on a movie set in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, alongside her colleagues, Kenneth Okorie, there were different views on the matter. Ironically, the film she was shooting, when the incident occurred, ‘The Voice’, had a scene where she was kidnapped by a gunman. The movie was premiered in Lagos early July 2014.

I used The Money to Train My Daughter in School - Robbery Suspect

A member of an armed robbery gang who gave his name as Afeez said he used the proceeds he got from armed robbery to send his daughter to school. Afeez and his partner Wasiu were apprehended recently by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja, Lagos at a checkpoint in Mushin while on their way to an operation. 
 
According to the police, the young men boarded a taxi at Oshodi around 11pm and were heading to Mushin when they came across a police checkpoint. Seeing the police checkpoint ahead, they became jittery, commanding the cab man to stop them and even tried forcing the door open. The taxi driver suspecting that they were criminals drove quickly to the police checkpoint where he immediately intimated the police officers of his suspicions. A local made gun was discovered on them.

Jim Iyke Shares Thoughts on Successful Women & Why Men Are Scared of Them

 "Women are like apples on trees, the best ones are on the top of the tree. The men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and don't want to get hurt. Instead they get the cold manipulating easier climbs. So, the apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality they are amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top becuase they value quality away from d spotlight. #bae #angeleyes

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Robin Williams had 'serious money troubles' After His $30million Divorce & 'Depressed' His TV Show Was Cancelled

As he stepped out on stage last year to hawk his big TV comeback in front of advertisers, comedy great Robin Williams joked it was 'nice to have a job where the checks will clear.'

After making his name as the eccentric and beloved alien on 1970s TV hit Mork and Mindy, Robin transferred his attentions to Hollywood with a stream of box office hits.

But after acclaim and an Oscar, the movie career started to dry up and the actor signed up for CBS show The Crazy Ones, a small-screen comedy about a 'renowned and slightly unhinged' advertising genius/madman.

While undoubtedly a coup for the network - CBS President Nina Tassler called him 'the biggest get of the season, actually many seasons' and 'one of the defining comedy voices of our time' - Robin was quick to admit he took the gig for cash.

Acid Attack Survivors Come Out of Hiding, Unveil Faces in New Fashion Shoot

They have spent years hiding their faces. But now, three Indian acid attack survivors have put on a brave front to appear in a new photoshoot by Rahul Saharan.

Rupa, Rita, Laxmi(left to right) and  have all been the victims of horrendous acid attacks.Rupa, with her own clothing collection, called Rupa Designs designed the clothes used for the shoot. Rupa, 22, said:
 'I always wanted to be a designer but after the attack there was a pause in my life. I was so insecure and embarrassed by my scars I used to cover my face with a scarf. I always hung onto my dream but I never knew that one day it would be possible and I would be launching my own label.'

Another Man Dies of Ebola in Lagos

The deadly Ebola virus has claimed another Nigerian life and it's that of Mr Jatto Abdulqudir,a staff of the Lagos Liason office of the Economic Community of West African State - ECOWAS headquarters.

Ecowas confirmed the death of 36 year old Jatto through a statement released this evening. According to the statement, Jatto was among the people that assisted the late Patrick Sawyer to the hospital and was quarantined after Sawyer was diagnosed with Ebola.

Read the full statement below after the cut....

Man Kills & burns Body of His 65yr Old Mother Over Witchcraft Claims

The Anambra state police command yesterday August 11th arrested and paraded 28 year old cobbler, Ekene Ucheagwu for kiliing his 65-year-old mother, Agnes in her home at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State over claims that she was using her witchcraft to hinder his progress as well as that of her three other children, Vanguard.
Speaking with newsmen, Ekene said he killed her because she didn't allow the spirit of God into their family.

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

10 Ebola Cases Now in Nigeria, 177 Under Surveillance

The Nigerian Tribune is reporting: 10 Ebola cases now in Nigeria, 177 under surveillance •Nigeria donates $3.5m to Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea •Jonathan summons govs, health commissioners.

“It has been 22 days since Ebola first landed in Nigeria. As of today, 177 primary and secondary contacts of the index case have been placed under surveillance or isolation.

“The 10th case actually was one of the nurses who also had contact with our index case; when she got ill, we brought her into isolation, we just tested her at the weekend and she tested positive.

“That is what made it 10 cases since the last conference on Friday. Between Friday and today, we have one additional case that brings it to 10.

16 Female Suicide Bombers Arrested with Trainer in Kano, Nigeria

THE Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kano, has arrested a man, Ibrahim Ibrahim, who was alleged to be the master trainer of  female suicide bombers with 16 females, who were reportedly trained for suicide operations.

The trainer of the female suicide bombers was arrested in Dala Local Government area of the state, during a raid by the JTF.

The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the female suicide bombers were trained to carry out suicide operations  when the JTF raided their training ground and arrested them and their trainer.

Omoni Oboli Blasts Critics Over Directing Job

Nollywood star, Omoni Oboli was criticised over her decision to delve into movie directing. She has however replied her critics, stating that she is capable of doing the job.
According to the mother of three, "I have the needed education, experience and on the job training. I did not jump into the ocean without a life jacket. I had a life jacket, rescue team and a well-equipped first aid box, which stands for my training at New York Film Academy. I can proudly say that producing 'Being Mrs Elliott' is a step in the right direction.”

The film, which opened the Nollywood Week Film Festival in Paris two months ago and got 11 nominations at the Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards (NAFCA) in California, USA, has been praised by Omoni’s colleagues.

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US Agrees to Send Ebola Experimental Drug to Liberia

The experimental Ebola drug which has been used to treat two infected patients in the US will be made available to Liberia.The untested drug ZMapp, will be used to treat Infected doctors.

The Liberian government confirmed this via a statement , published on the Liberian presidency's website on Monday saying the drugs will be delivered by a WHO expert this week after the Liberian president made a direct appeal to US President Barack Obama on Friday.

Passengers Flee As Man Slumps & Dies at Lagos Airport

There was confusion at the Arrival Hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, as a passenger slumped and died.

Sources at the airport told Punch that the passenger slumped in front of the Port Health Services office, while waiting to collect his vaccination card, usually known as Yellow Card.

Some staff and passengers fled the scene following the man’s collapse, as they feared he was infected with the deadly Ebola Virus Disease.

His body was covered with an orange-coloured cloth and left unattended to by the office. However, the area was barricaded to forestall people coming there, as people were redirected to pass other routes.