Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Boko Haram Fresh Attack Kills Many In Adamawa

Members of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram has reportedly killed scores of people in a fresh attack carried out in Michika town, Adamawa state.
Boko Haram Militants
Boko Haram Militants
PM news on Tuesday reported that the recent attack was made known by a lawmaker and a relief agency official who did not want their names in print. They said many residents were forced to flee to the mountains during the attack.

Police Arrested Three-Boobed Woman For Drunk Driving

A woman who pretended to have had a third breast but was later exposed as a hoaxer now has been arrested for drink-driving, Tampa, Florida.
As police mugshot of  the supposed first person in the world to have a third breast implant has surfaced with make-up running down her face, Internet users immediately got interested what happened to the woman who stole headlines last year.
Three-boobed woman was arrested on a drink-driving charge
Three-boobed woman was arrested on a drink-driving charge
It was later gathered that Alisha Hessler aka. Jasmine Tridevil who became popular by posting pictures of the third breast online was arrested on a drink-driving charge. The 21-year-old was more than twice the legal drink drive limit when stopped. She is reported to be in custody on a drink drive charge, with police setting her bail at $500.

90-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Donates N1m To Buhari

The story goes that this elderly woman donated all her life savings to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
Hajia Mai Talle
Hajia Mai Talle

The information was obtained from the Twitter account of Babangida Ruma, who according to the description was/is “Key Member Of Late President Umar Musa Yar’adua K34 Group”, “Political Commentator and President AYAIF Foundation”.

Accident in Benin leaves two seriously injured


An accident occurred around Mission Road axis in Benin today that left two people seriously injured. According to eye witnesses, a police Hilux bus collided with a commercial bus.

Obama defends US-Saudi ties

US president defends cooperation with the kingdom despite increasing concerns about human rights violations.

The US president's visit comes during international outcry over the flogging of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi [EPA/Facundo Arrizabalaga]
The US president's visit comes during international outcry over the flogging of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi [EPA/Facundo Arrizabalaga]
President Barack Obama has defended the US government's wilingness to cooperate closely with Saudi Arabia on national security issues despite increasing concerns over human

Australia beat UAE to reach Asian Cup final

Hosts score two goals in opening 14 minutes to win second semi-final; Will face South Korea for the title on Saturday.

The hosts will take on South Korea on Saturday [Getty Images]
Australia stunned United Arab Emirates with two goals in the first 14 minutes to reach a second successive Asian Cup final with a 2-0 victory at a rain-soaked Newcastle Stadium.

Al-Shabab intelligence chief says he is quitting

Zakariya Ismail Hersi renounces violence perpetrated by the al-Qaeda-linked group and calls for reconciliation.

Zakariya Hersi made his first public appearance since his surrender last December at the information ministry [AFP]
A leader of Somalia's al-Shabab with a $3m bounty on his head has announced he is leaving the armed group.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...