Friday 10 July 2015

Gangland leader Declan 'Whacker' Duffy arrested in Dublin

Declan 'Whacker' Duffy

Former INLA leader Declan 'Whacker' Duffy has been arrested by gardai.

Duffy's arrest took place just before midday.
He is now being detained in Clontarf Garda Station.
It's understood he was arrested in connection to allegations of extortion.
Duffy's arrest comes just three days after the Herald revealed that Duffy and Dessie 'Border Fox' O'Hare were among a group of men involved in two incidents.

Naked Man Roaming The Streets Of Abuja With His Well Dressed Kids (Photo)


A man has been pictured roaming the streets of Abuja with three well-dressed kids believed to be his.

Boko Haram member who disguised as a woman apprehended in Yola


A male Boko Haram member who disguised as a woman was apprehended in Yola, Adamawa state this afternoon.

Former Adamawa gov, Murtala Nyako, son, granted N350million bail


A Federal High court sitting in Abuja has granted former Adamawa state governor, Murtala Nyako and his son Abdulazeez bail of N350 million. Both men are standing trial for a N15billion fraud.

Rivers Government renames state polytechnic after Ken Saro Wiwa

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has renamed the Rivers state Polytechnic after late author and environmental rights activist, late Ken Saro-Wiwa. In a statement released yesterday July 9th and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, Governor Wike said the school is being re-named after the late activist because of his achievements and legacies 

Couple escaped death when their Renault EXPLODED

Couple who pulled over their Renault when a warning light lit up on their dashboard

A couple who pulled over when a warning light flashed on their car dashboard escaped death by just 30 seconds, when their car exploded.
David Lewis, 48, and Melanie Keeling, 51, thought it was just a minor technical problem when the 'electrical fault' light showed on the dashboard of their Renault Megane Scenic. 
But seconds after they stopped in a nearby car park, thick black smoke began pouring from the engine shortly before the car burst into flames and exploded, scattering broken glass.
The blaze also destroyed two neighbouring cars, and damaged a number of other vehicles nearby. 

Homeless boy, 9, who does his homework by the light of a McDonalds restaurant

Story of Filipino homeless boy who does his homework outside McDonald's

The inspiring picture of him doing his homework on the street using a makeshift wooden desk and the dim light from a McDonald's restaurant touched the hearts of millions.
He may be only nine years old, but the determination by Daniel Cabrera to use education to drag himself out of poverty in the Philippines struck the medical student who stopped to take his picture, which was shared around the world.
Daniel's commitment is all the more remarkable when it is revealed that he is homeless and lives in a shack around the back of a cafe where his mother works after their home was burned down in a fire five years ago.

Son Boris Johnson's former deputy is beaten unconscious by girl gang

Boris Johnson’s former deputy turned Tory MP’s son beaten unconscious in KFC

Tom Borwick, 27 (pictured above, main in hospital), the son of recently elected Kensington MP Victoria Borwick (pictured above, inset left), received the violent beating after being set upon as he queued in the KFC in London's Leicester Square.

Andy Murray crashes out of Wimbledon

Andy Murray loses semi-final to Roger Federer at Wimbledon

Andy Murray has crashed out of Wimbledon, losing in three straight sets to Switzerland's Roger Federer.

Paris Hilton watches her sister Nicky marry Rothschild heir in lavish Kensington Palace ceremony

Here comes the billion dollar bride! Paris Hilton watches her sister Nicky marry

Nicky Hilton, 31, was every inch the blushing bride as she left Claridge's wearing a £50,000 Valentino couture lace gown en route to her wedding at Kensington Palace this evening (centre).

Tenant changes his name to his landlord’s name and sells same home to 7 separate people



A thief came up with a twisted plan to sell his landlord’s apartment without his knowledge to several separate buyers, police in Taiwan said.
Hsinchu City police said that the man identified as Mr. Wu, changed his name to match that of his landlord in order to sell a home to seven separate buyers.

Pregnant woman stabs her boyfriend for making a sandwich in middle of the night



A pregnant woman was arrested on a charge of assault after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend because he made a sandwich in middle of the night, police in Arkansas said.

The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office said that they found the victim at the St. Bernards Medical Center emergency room, where doctors were trying to treat his stab 
The victim told police that he was trying to cook food early on Tuesday morning, when Shavonne Walker became angry with him.

Woman Arrested calling 911 to Report Dissatisfaction with Chinese Food Read


44-year-old Tracey McCloud was arrested and charged with misuse of 911. She allegedly called the emergency number because she was not satisfied with her take out from the Main Moon Chinese Restaurant in Alliance, Ohio on Monday, July 6th.
Initially, she asked staff for a refund, but when they refused, she angrily called emergency services.

Former Miss Nevada, Who Was Stripped of her Crown is Arrested for Meth Trafficking

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Katherine Nicole Rees had a better-than-average-shot at some semblance of fame and notoriety ahead of her. Unfortunately for the attractive 30-year-old, her 2006 Miss Nevada title was stripped from her when she was seen in photos from a Tampa, Florida party posted online showing her kissing women, exposing a breast, and showing off her thong. 

UPDATE-German Drive By Shooting



Two elderly people have been confirmed dead after an 18 year old gunman opened fire at passers-by from his car in Ansbach, Germany today..

US Pilot Flushes Down Bullets During Flight To Germany


A US pilot is under investigation for flushing bullets down a toilet on board a plane he was flying to Germany.
The pilot who works for United Airlines realised he had left ammunition in his
bag and first put them in a trash bin accessible to passengers, but later flushed them down the toilet after a flight attendant looking for a passenger's missing ring found the 10 bullets and raised the alarm.

We Were Paid N2,500 To Carry Out Adamawa Bomb Attack - Arrested Kids


It has been discovered that four kids aged between 9 and 15 were part of the perpetrators of the bomb attack that rocked the city of Yola, the capital of Adamawa State on Thursday. According to them, Boko Haram insurgents instructed them to drop an explosive bag at a specific place in Bachure suburb, near the Army Barracks mainly inhabited by retired military personnel.

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Boko Haram members attack Buni Yadi, Yobe state


Boko Haram members launched fresh attacks on Buni Yadi community in Yobe state yesterday night July 9th at about 9pm.

Condoms, Libido-enhancers found in Boko Haram's arms depot



BREAKING NEWS-Drive-By Gunman Kills Two In Southern Germany

Police in Germany

Several people have been reported dead after a gun was fired from a car in Ansbach, southern Germany, according to German media.More details coming up.

Tunisia Massacre: Killer's Parents Defend Son



Sky News has been given the first full television interview with the parents of the gunman who shot dead dozens of tourists on a beach in Tunisia.
Seifeddine Rezgui, 23, gunned down 38 people, including 30 British nationals, in the resort of Sousse two weeks ago.
Now, in an exclusive interview, his parents describe the final moments they spent with their son, just one day before the attack.

Roy Keane suing bookmakers Paddy Power for using his face in mocked up image of 'Braveheart'



The 43-year-old former Manchester United captain has started proceedings against Paddy Power in the High Court in Dublin

Ireland's assistant boss Roy Keane is suing bookmakers Paddy Power for mocking up a shot of him daubed in green in the style of William Wallace from hit blockbuster Braveheart.
Paddy Power's advert read: "You may take our points, but at least we have our freedom (ya wee pussies)."
It was put on the side of a 40ft truck and driven around Dublin before's Ireland 1-1 draw with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on June 13th.

Irish citizens urged not to travel to Tunisia



The Department of Foreign Affairs is urgently reviewing its travel advice for Tunisia - with fears another terrorist attack is likely.
It comes just two weeks after the Sousse beach shooting claimed the lives of an Athlone couple, a woman from Meath and 35 others.
Yesterday, Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warned against all but essential travel there, saying another terrorist attack is “highly likely”.

Gardaí appeal over body found in Dublin's Grand Canal



A man's body has been recovered from the Grand Canal in Dublin.
Gardaí discovered the body of the man - believed to be in his 30s or 40s - near the Charlemont Luas stop on the city's southside at about 5am this morning.

MC Galaxy Arrested For Beating Up Expatriate Manager And Attempting To Deport Her Forcefully


MC galaxy and Barbara the lady he beat the hell outta
Crooner MC Galaxy who has a tag of allegedly beating up women is at it again and this time the unlucky victim is his expatriate manager BARBARA.

Photo Of 82-Year Old Iyaloja Who Was Murdered Emerge Online


Above is the photo of Alhaja Sadia Elewuju, the Iyaloja of Ijebu Ode who was murdered in her house yesterday around 3pm. Her assailants killed her with a cutlass.

Death Of World’s Biggest Snake

The world biggest snake, Anaconda has been killed and they said it took them 37 days to kill it.

President Buhari Rejects N400m Armoured Cars


President Muhammadu Buhari has turned down an offer by the Federal Government to procure five new armoured Mercedes Benz S-600 (V222) cars for his use. The cars which total cost is put at about N400m were planned to be purchased by the State House.

What Sule Lamido Said Yesterday When Kano Judge Asked Him To Be Remanded In Prison


Former Governor of Jigawa State was shocked beyond words yesterday when a Federal High court sitting in Kano asked that the former Governor and his two sons who were accused of fraud be remanded in prison till the next court sitting which will come up on September 28 which will automatically make him spend two months and a half in prison without bail.

News cases of Ebola disease recorded in Liberia


Two new cases of Ebola virus disease have been recorded in Liberia. The new cases come two weeks after a 17 year old boy died from the deadly viral disease on June 28th.

Nigerian popular broadcaster, Alhaji Rasaq Gawat still missing


Today July 10th makes it exactly three years that front line Islamic programme presenter on NTA, Alhaji Rasaq Gawat, went missing.

World championship dancer, 31, plunged to her death

Shakara Taylor fell to her death from Caribbean balcony 'after fiance cancelled wedding'

Shakara Taylor, 31, from Blackpool, Lancashire, was 'distraught' after David Ravenscroft (pictured together), her partner of nearly four years, called off their planned nuptials, saying he wanted to 'wait and see where we are in six months time.'