Boko Haram bombs bridge linking Nigeria and Cameroun

Boko Haram have reportedly bombed the sole bridge linking Borno State, Nigeria & Cameroun. The small bridge which is located at the border town of Gamboru Ngala, was bombed today, cutting off some residents of the area from their families who live in Cameroon.

At least 30 people were killed this evening following the attack, with many reportedly still trapped under the ruble.

Residents say the only option left for people traveling to and from Gamboru, is to go into Banki near Bama local government area of Borno into Cameroon and later enter Gamboru from another Cameroonian village.

This is the same area where over 300 people were killed by Boko Haram on Monday.Culled

HIV/AIDS Test Now Compulsory Before Marriage in Nigeria

The Federal Government has said testing for HIV/AIDS is mandatory for intending couples in Nigeria. The plan, according to government, is to help reduce new infection of HIV virus in the country.

Woman is stabbed to death while working in food store

A YOUNG worker was stabbed to death in a shop in Kilkenny city last night.

It is understood the 28-year-old woman was attacked and stabbed several times in the chest as she was about to lock up the nutritional food store 'Holland and Barrett' at Market Cross Shopping Centre for the night.

Irish engineer dies in horror oilfield attack by black bear

A DUBLIN-born woman has been killed in a horrific attack by a bear inCanada.

Lorna Weafer (36) died after being attacked by a large male black bear while working on an oilfield in Alberta, Canada.

Contestant on Turkish TV dating show reveals he killed his ex-wife AND his later lover

Sefer Calinak, 62, told Flash TV's 'Luck of the Draw' he had served prison sentences for each of the murders and had been released under an amnesty programme.

Luas services disrupted after military training item found during works

Gardaí in Dublin say Luas Red Line services were disrupted at Heuston Station.

Man Who Tried To Export Drugs In Crayfish To China Arrested At MMIA

38-year old Anambra-born alleged drug smuggler, Jude Izuchukwu was arrested this week at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos by officials of NDLEA while attempting to board an Ethiopian flight to China. Jude was caught with 9.375kg of cannabis concealed in dried fish, dried bitter leaf, crayfish, melon and other local food spices he was travelling with.

EFCC Arrests Prisons Accountant For Money Laundering in Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a popular Abuja socialite who is also a top official of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Dr (Mrs) Imaobong Akon Esu-Nte. 

Car Sneaks into Obama Girls’ Motorcade

White House Locked Down After Car Sneaks into Obama Girls’ Motorcade

Brothers who escaped prison in Venezuela jailed over mugging

TWO Irish brothers who escaped from a Venezuelan jail last year have been jailed by a judge in their home town for mugging a couple.

Oxford University Union president,arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted rape of two female students

The president of the Oxford Union has been arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted rape. Ben Sullivan, 21, was woken up this morning by Thames Valley Police officers and taken to an Oxford station for questioning. The history and politics student, whose final exams start next month, remains in custody without charge, police confirmed.Culled

The mother's story anyone who still says cannabis is harmless MUST read

The phone call from British Transport Police came one night in the summer of 2005. It was about my son, the officer said. He told me that Henry had jumped on to the Tube line at Baker Street in the thick of the rush hour and my legs buckled under me.