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Friday 11 November 2016

Extraordinary moment a British aristocrat covers his face with a mask as he is confronted in Kenyan court with the £4.5MILLION haul of cocaine he is accused of smuggling in bags of sugar

This is the moment British aristocrat's son came face to face with the huge £4.5million cocaine haul he is accused of smuggling. Jack Marrian, 31, the grandson of the sixth Earl Cawdor, was arrested in

The Edo State Government on Friday evening held a thanksgiving Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road in Benin, as part of activities marking the end of the eight-year tenure of Governor Adams Oshiomhole.

Robbers invaded the rustic town of Otun-Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Thursday and killed four persons in simultaneous attacks that included two banks.

It was learnt that policemen at the scene fled

ISIL executes scores of people around Mosul and is stockpiling chemicals in civilian areas, according to the UN.

ISIL fighters have reportedly shot and killed scores of civilians in Mosul in recent days, the United

Nations has said, as it confirmed the discovery of a mass grave in the nearby town of Hammam al-Alil in which more than 100 bodies were found.
In a brief published on Friday detailing a series of ISIL executions and abuses, the UN's human rights office said that 40 people were executed by the armed group on Tuesday for "treason and

Earlier, The President-elect was not happy with the level of protest across the country was gathering momentum after he emerged winner of the just concluded election. However, this evening on his

This is my confession - and explanation: I - a 51-year-old, a Muslim, an immigrant woman "of colour" - am one of those silent voters for Donald Trump. And I'm not a "bigot," "racist," "chauvinist" or "white supremacist," as Trump voters are being called, nor part of some "whitelash."
In the winter of 2008, as a lifelong liberal and proud daughter of West Virginia, a state born on the correct side of history on slavery, I moved to historically conservative Virginia only because the state had helped elect Barack Obama as the first African American president of the United States.

John Obi Mikel's representatives have had contact from Marseille over a January transfer, with Chelsea looking unlikely to offer him a new contract, according to goalcom.

The Nigeria international, whose contract expires at the end of June 2017, has dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Antonio Conte

Troops have been massively deployed in the creeks of the Niger Delta region to hunt down militants disturbing the peace of the region and bombing oil installations despite ongoing dialogue.
It was gathered that the deployment was made by the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS), following concerns that militants were still attacking oil pipelines in spite of

A Sydney man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in bushland near Thirroul Beach more than two decades ago has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of having sex with a minor, the Illawarra Mercury reported.
Prosecutors agreed to drop the rape charge against Paul Caselli in a plea bargain presented to Wollongong District Court on Tuesday.

Nigeria U17 side, Golden Eaglets, on Thursday fought gamely but conceded a 1-0 penalty goal in their second match at the on -going U19 Suwon Continental Cup played at the Suwon World Cup Stadium.
The Eaglets lost their first match to England, 1-8.

The Centre of Awareness has disclosed that it has found a potential cure for HIV/AIDS following ten years of research into plant medicines in Ghana.
According to the founder of the centre, Dr Samuel Ato Duncan, the drug named COA has been scientifically tested and seen to be efficacious and safe for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

The coach believes the country’s players are struggling to perform due to “too much sex”
There may have been several amazing explanations to Ghana’s perceived decline in football, but the latest prognosis is as intriguing.
According to Ghana under-23 coach Malik Jabir,

Imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has written the United States of America’s President-elect, Mr. Donald Trump, over his victory, urging him to assist in ‘liberating enslaved nations in Africa,’ Biafra included.

Turkey's state-run news agency says an official has died of wounds sustained in an attack on a government building in southeastern Turkey.
The Anadolu Agency said Fatih Safiturk, the district governor of the town of Derik, died in a hospital on Friday.

The MTV Europe Music Awards has finally stripped off Wizkid of the Best African Act award and have given it to Ali Kiba after days of public outcry from Tanzanians.
The award that was subject to a public vote became a subject of discussion

Donald Trump has come face to face with reality after stunning victory in the just concluded election as he is set to select those that will work with him. He revealed this through

Another night of nationwide protests against Donald Trump's election came to a head in Portland, where thousands marched and some smashed store windows, lit firecrackers and sparked a dumpster blaze. Police termed the protest a riot and used "less lethal munitions" to help clear the streets.

Hear what the lady said after receiving the car gift; When you have a man of God who value your worth…When you have a man who courted you first…

A senior ISIS commander has been killed in the battle for Mosul, the terror group's last major stronghold in Iraq, Iraqi military intelligence sources tell CNN.

Mahmoud Shukri al Nuaimi, a senior figure in the militant setup who also is known as Sheikh Faris, was killed Tuesday in an Iraqi-led coalition airstrike in western Mosul,

Here comes Anni Idibia with joyful heart as she pose with her children

EFCC Docks three unionists for N6M dud cheques Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the trio of Nasiru Inuwa Illelah, Muhammad Adamu Gana and Adamu Yunus , Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer respectively of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Services

Collision between an A380 China Southern airliner and a tow truck at fly LAXairport prior to take-off; casualties unknown. Details later...

Bangalee Dbang Received Beffta award From British House of Parliament

Bangalee received the BFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at the British House of Parliament in Westminster, London From Lord John Bird.

I am Humbled for this unique opportunity to be a beacon of Visible Hope says Bangalee.

Here's what Michelle Obama and Melania Trump talked about over tea at the White House

While all eyes were on President Barack Obama and President-Elect Donald Trump's meeting in the Oval Office Thursday, another changing of the guard meeting was taking place a few doors down between First Lady Michelle Obama and Melania Trump.

A vigilance group, Igbogene Vigilance Committee, in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has arrested a father of two for alleged theft of a pot of soup, 12 wraps of fufu and a half basin of garri.

The 35-year-old, whose name was given as Kaduna Enatimi, hailed from Akassa community in

Soldiers in the early hours of Friday shot three women strapped with explosive device on their bodies while attempting to invade Maiduguri, an official said.
Explosions reverberated across the city as two of the bombs went off

Protests for a second day in United States against Donald Trump's presidential election victory turned violent, as demonstrators across the country took to the streets for a second day.
Thousands of protesters threw objects at police in Portland and damaged a car lot,

Watch the highlights of Brazil Thrashing Argentina 3-0

It was a sad night for Lionel Messi and Argentina National team as they were humiliated by Brazilian National team by 3 goals to nothing. Argentina risk the chance of not going to world cup

Know About Melania Donal Trump Today and How she got to meet Donald Trump

Melania met Donald Trump at a Fashion Week party in New York in the year 1998, when he was still married but separated from his second wife Marla Marples. Though he was present at the event with another date, Melanie had initially refused to give him her number. After a few years, the two got

What you do today, will come back for you tomorrow either for bad or good. Here are the hot photos of the first lady to be; Melania Trump. The former model also has her own jewelry called Melania Timepieces and Fashion Jewelry and a skin care line and speaks five languages– Slovenian, Serbian, English, French and German.More photos after the cut

A vigilance group commander in the Oke Aro area of Ogun State, Quadri Adesina, has been arrested by the police after an alleged accidental discharge from his gun killed a 23-year-old man, Yusuf Azeez.
Azeez reportedly wanted to wrest the gun from the suspect when a bullet

President Barack Obama and Donald Trump put on a united front and vowed to work together in what appeared to be a friendly meeting at the White House Thursday. But even to the untrained eye it was clear there was tension between the pair, and body language expert

more photos after the cut

President-elect, Donald Trump is not happy with the high level of protesters across the United State against his victory in the just concluded U.S. Presidential election. According to him, they are

A jealous boyfriend has slit the throat of his female lover following an argument in Adamawa state. The victim was left with horrible wounds on her face and body.
According to HOOKUPTV Blog, the lady was identified as (graphic photos after the cut)

The House was responding to concerns that had been raised about a bill before the lawmakers which proposes to increase the powers of jurisdiction of Sharia Law in Nigeria.
However, the spokesman for the House, Honourable Abdulrasak Namdas, told reporters

Operatives of the Department of State Security on Thursday arrested some unregistered Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja.

Also raided by the DSS operatives were registered BDCs operators who were accused of selling the dollar above N400.

Leonard Cohen has passed away at the age of 82. The legendary songwriter's death was announced on his Facebook page shortly after 8:30pm in New York. 'It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary

The American-born actress (left) was seen after a shopping trip to the organic produce store, Whole Foods, on Kensington High Street in west London. She is staying with Harry at his nearby bijou Kensington Palace home,

Friday 11 November 2016

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