Bristol photographer Bags 11 Years For Drugging And Raping Straight Men After Luring Them To Modelling Shoots

43 year old  Nigel Wilkinson, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and three counts of administering a substance with intent to rape at Bristol Crown Court.  Wilkinson met his victims on the social network before inviting them to his home for ‘male fitness’ photoshoots. Once there he would ply them with drink and drugs – including class C date rape drugs Flunitrazepam also known as Rohypnol, and Nitrazepam which renders them “senseless and incapable”.

Russia Rebuilding Military Airfields in Vietnam, Pacific Islands

Former Air Force Commander said that Russia is rebuilding its Soviet-era network of airfields in Vietnam and the northwestern Pacific island of Matua.

Ukraine Forms Shock Troops On Border With Crimea (Photos)

Ukraine is currently forming shock troops on the border with Crimea, Ukrainian former people’s deputy Aleksey Zhuravko reported on his page in the VK social network

Photos: Woman and her three children killed in horrific crash

Three children were killed alongside their mother in a horror crash involving eight vehicles on the A34 near Oxford on Wednesday, August 10

Tracy Houghton, 45, was travelling with her two sons - Ethan, 13, and Josh, 11 - as well as her partner's daughter Aimee Goldsmith, 11, when the family's car was crushed between two HGVs, according to witnesses.

5 ‘businessmen’ gang-rape customer they met via Instagram, demand N2m - Punchng .

Ugochukwu Eso, Gabriel Obinna, Chinedu Ezechukwu, Akubueze Nnadozie and Godwin Balogun reportedly used a hotel in Agege, Lagos State for the crime. Obinna, 18, allegedly used a Magic Voice application on his phone to change his voice to that of a woman, while communicating with the victim on the telephone.

Lagos prophet abducts teenager to deliver her family from a spell - Vanguardngr .

26-year-old Prophet David Ifunaya of the Immaculate Ministry, Satellite Town, Lagos, who allegedly abducted a 16-year-old girl, has revealed that he did it to liberate her family from a spell

The Lagos State Police commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, said: " Ifunaya, abducted her for three weeks after she told him that her father is a herbalist. Throughout her stay in his place, neither did he nor his victim call her parents, who were searching everywhere for her.”

Paul Craig Roberts and Michael Hudson: “Russian government is reconsidering the neoliberal policy”

by Paul Craig Roberts and Michael Hudson

According to various reports, the Russian government is reconsidering the neoliberal policy that has served Russia so badly since the collapse of the Soviet Union.  If Russia had adopted an intelligent economic policy, its economy would be far ahead of where it stands today.  It would have avoided most of the capital flight to the West by relying on self-finance.

Beijing Installs Supersonic Missiles on South China Sea’s Most Lethal Destroyer

The upgraded combat features on board the flagship of the South China Sea fleet impress Western defense analysts, as Beijing threatens to aggressively defend the disputed territories.

'Road of Life to Aleppo': First Report From the Besieged Syrian City

The Syrian army has repelled attacks by terrorist groups in the southwestern outskirts of Aleppo for ten days, and has managed to launch a counterattack in some districts, backed by air forces and artillery.

Why ATM Pin Has 4 Digits Only

We as Nigerians come across a lot of exciting, captivating and thought provoking things in our day to day activities. However, due to our busy schedule, and sometimes the thought of where we're headed at the particular period in time, across we don't really bother to look into the background of these amazing inventions. I am 100% sure that 99.9% of my readers make use of the ATM machines more than twice within the period of a week.

MEND Replies Goodluck Jonathan

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has issued a press release in response to former President Goodluck Jonathan's statement on MEND in which he denied allegations that he was one of the sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers. In it, the group claims that Mr. Jonathan's failure to address the Niger Delta's challenges led to the formation of MEND.

Read the MEND press release below:

Ondo : APC Aspirants Tackle Tinubu Over Alleged Imposition

Ahead of the August 27 primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo state, 24 of the 25 aspirants yesterday kicked against a surreptitious plan by the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to impose Dr. Segun Abraham on the party.

I’m Not A Sponsor Of Niger Delta Militancy-Jonathan

Former Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan has denied being one of the sponsors of militancy in the Niger Delta region.
The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) had said many notable Ijaw and other Niger Delta leaders and elders, including Jonathan were involved in sponsoring the activities of militancy in the Niger Delta region.
The former president’s Media Aide, Ikechukwu Eze in a statement on Sunday said the claim made by Cynthia White should be discarded as Jonathan could never be a sponsor of militancy in the Niger Delta.

Housemaid Steals, Buries N1.5 Million In Bush

The sum of N1.5 million stolen in Lagos by a housemaid, Happiness Gabriel, has been recovered in a bush, in Ogun State.
The 18-year-old maid, who stole her boss’s money within two and a half hours of being engaged in her Lagos home, was reportedly aided by her 30-year-old stepfather, Gabriel Igbang.
It was gathered that sometimes in May 2016, Happiness was contracted by Mrs Bolanle Ibukunoluwa through one Alhaja popularly known and called Iya Dolapo, as a housemaid and the monthly salary agreed upon was N7, 000 which was to be paid at the end of the year.

Six Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Destroy Daesh Command Posts, Militants Near Palmyra

Six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers attacked Daesh targets near Palmyra on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

"On August 8, 2016, six long-range Tu-22M3 bombers which took off in Russia dealt a concentrated high-explosive ammunition attack on targets of the Daesh terrorist group in areas east and northwest of Palmyra, near the As Sukhnah and Arak settlements."

#SYRIA 6 Tu-22M3 bombers took off from Russian territory, carried out concentrated strike on #ISIS objects near al-Sukhnah and Arak

— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) August 8, 2016

Train rams into Nigeria Police Force patrol car

Train rams into Nigeria Police Force patrol car at Woji railway junction, Rumurolu, Port Harcourt, Rivers state

Man sets wife and kids ablaze inside a car after an argument (photos)

A 30-year-old cab driver burned his wife alive inside his car in Nandanam, India on Sunday August 7th. The woman had doused herself with petrol to threaten her husband following a bitter argument and he lit a match stick and set her on fire.

Pres. Buhari to attend Pres. Deby’s inauguration in Chad, tomorrow

Man reportedly electrocuted, while trying to steal cable from a transformer

Man reportedly got electrocuted, today, while trying to steal cable from a transformer at Kontagora LGA, Niger state.

Photo: Four teenagers arrested in Akwa Ibom for alleged trading in human parts

4 teenagers were recently nabbed in Mbo State Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State when they went looking for a buyer of a human skull in their possession.

‘Russia Has Won the Proxy War in Syria’: Deal With US Fulfills Moscow’s Mission

Commenting on the recent developments in the Syrian conflict and the agreement between Russia and the US on the coordination of bombing missions in the country, many media sources now agree that Moscow has the upper hand in the conflict and its agreement with the US will grant it and its ally Iran the final victory.

Over 300 Terrorists Killed In Clashes With Govt Forces In Southwestern Aleppo

More than 300 terrorists were killed and many more were wounded during clashes with the Syrian government forces in Southern and Southwestern Aleppo.

20 Ukrainian Casualties In Friendly Fire Incident In Donbass area

A total of 20 Ukrainian soldiers were killed or wounded in a friendly artillery fire incident in Donetsk on Thursday, according to Russian language news reports.

According to a news release posted on the website of the Donetsk ministry of defense, the casualties took place in Avdievka when an artillery unit of the 12th Battalion of Ukrainian 26th Separate Artillery Brigade struck positions of the Ukrainian 58th Separate Mechanized Rifle Brigade. The reason for the incident was improper adjustment of an artillery fire.

Two Chinese kidnapped in Nasarawa

The police in Nasarawa State say two Chinese attached to West African Polaris Investment have been kidnapped in Agada village, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer Ismail Noman told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lafia that, XJieng AI Jung, 50 and Wenso Ping, 45, were ambushed by unknown gunmen at about 2.28pm on the their way to Abuja.

13 die in bar fire

At least 13 people were killed and six injured in an accidental fire early Saturday during a birthday party at a bar in the northern French city of Rouen, officials said.

Cold Blooded Murder’: Chicago Police Releases Paul O'Neal ‘Execution’ Video

The family of an unarmed 18-year-old man shot in the back by Chicago police last week is calling the police shooting an “execution,” after footage of the incident was released Friday.

South China Sea Buildup: Secrets Revealed for Beijing’s New Aircraft Carrier

As the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy makes significant upgrades to its fleet, a newly emerged photograph shows that the nation’s third aircraft carrier will feature a catapult system, instead of the ski-jump method used in earlier models.

With tensions escalating in the South China Sea, Beijing has been steadily upgrading its naval forces. In addition to the construction of new fighter jets, early-warning patrol aircraft, anti-submarine warplanes and helicopters, the PLA Navy is also in the process of adding new aircraft carriers.

Dollars To Hajj Pilgrims: CBN To Lose N7.6bn Tax Payers' Money

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a circular instructing commercial banks to sell dollars to Pilgrims going to the Hajj at an exchange rate of N197.

The Central Bank explains that the sale of the forex will be funneled through commercial banks who are then mandated to sell to pilgrims at N197. Pilgrims are expected to purchase a minimum of $750 and a maximum of $1000 per pilgrim.

Scammers Infect Themselves With Own Malware, New Wire-wire Fraud

A pair of security researchers recently uncovered a Nigerian scammer ring that they say operates a new kind of attack called “wire-wire” after a few of its members accidentally infected themselves with their own malware. Over the past several months, they’ve watched from a virtual front row seat as members used this technique to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from small and medium-sized businesses worldwide.

EFCC Arrests 3 FAAN Staff For N100m Fraud Using 8 Accounts

The EFCC, on August 2, 2016 arrested a level six officer of the Accounts Department of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Christy Olabode, for an alleged fraud to the tune of N100 million. Also arrested was her younger brother, Abdul-Shehu Obaze, a staff at the Commercial Department of FAAN in Ilorin, Kwara State, and Dominic Ojo, an IT officer at FAAN Headquarters, Lagos. Her arrest followed an anonymous petition, which indicated that she allegedly diverted the said sum, by inserting names of non-FAAN staff into its payroll. She allegedly conspired with Obaze, to perpetrate the fraud.

Meltdown In Nigeria Is Affecting Neighbouring Countries - Benin President

Buhari pledges conversion of gas for easy export
Tobi Soniyi in Abuja

The economic meltdown in Nigeria is affecting neighbouring countries, the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, has said.

Talon who is in Nigeria on a one-day visit spoke at a joint press briefing between him and his host, President Muhammadu Buhari.

Fulani Herdsmen Burn 500 Houses, Kill 4,000 People In Southern Kaduna

Suspected Fulani herdsmen burn over 500 houses, kill over 4,000 people in Southern Kaduna

The Youth Wing of Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has observed with dismay that the unabated alleged Fulani attacks in the area since 2010 have resulted in the burning down of over 500 houses and the killing of over 4,000 people, mostly women and children.

Eight men Arrested In Malaysia Over Scam Activities

Abu Bakar congratulated the Federal Police (Bukit Aman) Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) which conducted the arrests. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng


KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Police have arrested eight Nigerian nationals and a local in Cyberjaya near here on suspicion of being involved in African Scam activities resulting in losses amounting to more than RM7.2 million.

Soldiers Arrest Boko Haram Kingpin While Trying To Flee Sambisa Forest

TROOPS ARRESTS HIGH PROFILE BOKO HARAM TERRORIST

On Tuesday 2nd August 2016, at about 8.30am, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance of Vigilantes on routine checks, identified and arrested a high profile suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Mohammed Zauro at Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.

"No Attacks On Mosques" - Abu Al-Barnawi, New Boko Haram Leader

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamic extremists have a new leader who promises to end attacks on mosques and markets used by Muslims, according to an interview published Wednesday by the Islamic State group.

The group's al-Nabaa newspaper identified Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the new "Wali" of its West Africa Province, a title previously used to describe long-time leader Abubakar Shekau.

The report did not say what Shekau's current status is.

18-Year-Old Missing Girl Beheaded In Delta State

The people of Mbiri kingdom, in Ika North East Local Government Area are now living in fear following the gruesome murder of 18-year-old girl, Miss Faith Ijeamaka, who was beheaded with her breasts and genitals cut off.

It was gathered from the bereaved family that Faith’s body was found mutilated along a farm road in Mbiri, days after she went missing last month.

Landlord Commits Suicide In Ibadan. Leaves Three-page Suicide Note

A 48-year-old landlord on Tuesday hanged himself in Ibadan, leaving behind a three-page suicide note.  The incident happened in Idi-Ose along Akan road in Ona Ara Council Area of the city. The deceased, Popoola Adepoju, was found in his room dangling from a rope tied to a ceiling fan.  Residents of the area said the father of three sent his children on an errand before taking his own life.

US-Backed 'Moderate Rebels' Launched Toxic Gas Attack in Aleppo August 2

Harakat Nour al-Din al-Zenki militans, considered to be "moderate opposition" by Washington, launched a toxic gas attack in the Syrian city of Aleppo on Tuesday killing seven and injuring 23 people, the Russian center for reconciliation said Wednesday.

Aleppo Offensive Reveals 'Tectonic Shift' in Capabilities of Syrian Army

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA), assisted by Russian aircraft and its local allies, has managed to cut off all militant supply routes to the city of Aleppo in a weeks-long offensive that has demonstrated how efficient and potent Damascus-led forces have become, the Lebanese newspaper As Safir asserted.

The media outlet viewed the battle for the Bani Zeid neighborhood as the key in the offensive that was launched in June to prevent radical groups, including al-Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham, from smuggling fighters, weapons and supplies in and out of Aleppo, Syria's second largest city.

Argentina’s City of Death: Toxic Weed Killer Causing Cancer, Miscarriages

In the Argentine city of Monte Maíz, miscarriages and cases of cancer are registered 5 times more often than among half the world's population. Meanwhile, its own population is estimated at just 8,500 people. Forty percent of deaths here occur due to lung cancer, and the reason for it is an herbicide called glyphosate.

The Daily Daesh D-Day Dilemma

by Ghassan Kadi

In the closing article of “The Daesh Chronicles”; The Prognosis, I raised the alarm about the high likelihood of Daesh attacks increasing in frequency and domain of activity. I even warned that they may become daily events that the West will one day have to contemplate.

In hindsight, I did not expect the escalation of those attacks to reach this threshold so soon, because daily attacks are already a reality in the West; especially Europe.

Imo state University Law student shot dead at the school's gate, this afternoon

Another Three Nigerian Firms get Oil Licence (pix)

UGANDA;Country picks Nigerian, Australian firms for oil licensing round

Uganda has picked three Nigerian companies and one from Australia for its oil exploration licensing round, inviting them to negotiate for production sharing agreements, it said on Monday.
It announced its first competitive bidding round for six exploration blocks, covering a total of 3,000 square kilometres (1,150 square miles), in February 2015.
Bidding documents were issued to 16 oil firms but only seven submitted bids.

Budget Scandal: APC Summons Jibrin

– Abdulmumuni Jibrin, a former chairman of the House committee on appropriation has been summoned by the APC

– Jibrin’s summoning is not unconnected with his move to deal with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara

– Dogara might soon have his security details withdrawn by the government

Buhari Will Build 5000 Houses In Each State Of The Federation - Shehuri

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his administration will build 5,000 houses in every state for public workers every year over the next three years.

The assurance was made monday during the ground breaking ceremony of Nigeria’s first civil servants housing estate in Apo Extension, Abuja under the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) programme.

FG Plans Death Sentence For Vandals

LAGOS — The Federal Government, yesterday, spoke of plans to sponsor death penalty bill against vandals and others who attack critical national assets.

This came on a day military and police authorities opened up on the prosecution of Operation Awathe in the South Western Coast, promising to terminate activities of vandals and militants who have terrorised the people of the area and vandalised critical state assets.

After decades of deadlocks, Ajaokuta Steel Company's ownership crisis ends, as FG retakes it

 Today, the FG took a major step in its plan to revitalise the steel sector as it signed a renegotiated concession agreement with Global Steel Holdings Limited for the Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe, PremiumTimes reports.

By the new agreement, the Ajaokuta Steel Complex has now reverted to the FG, effectively freeing the entity from all contractual encumbrances that had left it uncompleted and non-functional for decades, while GSHL retains NIOMCO. .

22-yr-old tailor slumped and died

Hours after being threatened that he wouldn't live to see the next day, 22-yr-old tailor slumped and died

According to Punchng, Orobiyi Street, Alagbado, Lagos State, experienced chaos on Sunday, after Lukmon Shotunde, 22, slumped and died. This prompted residents to attack one Taofeek Sodiq, who had a disagreement with Shotunde, earlier that day. .

Turkey Says FBI and CIA Behind Failed Coup, Gulen 'Only a Pawn'

The Erdogan regime continues to play with fire renewing accusations that the United States spearheaded a complex conspiracy to overthrow the Turkish government.

A Turkish prosecutor claims that the CIA and FBI provided training to followers of US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara initially called the “mastermind” of the failed attempt to overthrow the Erdogan regime on July 15 that left hundreds dead and thousands more wounded.

Full Spectrum Dominatrix vs. Off Spectrum Narcissus

by Pepe Escobar for Sputnik News

History can be a damned good screenwriter – currently presenting an excruciatingly agonizing, do-or-die choice (“Love trumps hate” vs. “Lock her up!”) not only to US voters but also to the whole planet, which will be affected, directly and indirectly, by this choice.

On one side we have a populist over-the-top billionaire pop Narcissus, a.k.a. “cheeto-faced ferret-wearing shitgibbon” (thank you, Scotland) and reality TV con artist peddling himself as the one and only cure to a post-Mad Max American dystopia.