Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein Kills Himself In Manhattan Jail

Billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in his cell at a prison in the US.

The disgraced financier committed suicide overnight in the cell where he was being held in federal custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in New York.

He was due to go on trial on federal sex trafficking charges in June next year.

Law enforcement officials confirmed the 66-year-old had taken his own life. The New York medical examiner's office in Manhattan also confirmed the financier's death. 

A stretcher carrying Epstein's body was taken out of the Metropolitan Correctional Centre at around 12.30pm UK time today, according to US reports.

Nigerian Policemen Feed Fat In Couple’s Messy Divorce, Seek To Manipulate UK Police

A love story, which started in Nigeria between two lovers, leading to marriage, has degenerated into divorce, power play, blackmail, accusations, and counter-accusations.
Caught in the middle of this drama are the Metropolitan and Nigerian police.
While the Metropolitan police are presently looking at the merit of extraditing the man identified as Bankole, their Nigerian counterparts are lining their pockets.
It was learned that the Nigerian policemen, who are investigating the marital issue, have allegedly been extorting the estranged couple, Bankole, and his former wife, Eileen.

While the policemen allegedly collected money from the woman to ensure that her former lover was extradited from the UK, the policemen turned to Bankole demanding money to stop his extradition.
The policemen, who are pulling these strings, are attached to the Police Interpol Section, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

United Kingdom power outage: 'What went wrong?' - watchdog demands probe after homes, airports, trains and traffic lights hit by blackout

Energy infrastructure bosses today described a major blackout that left homes, airports, trains, and hospital in the dark as an "incredibly rare event."

The UK's energy watchdog has demanded an urgent report from National Grid after the major power cut stopped the electricity supply for almost one million people in England and Wales and caused major travel chaos yesterday.

More than 900,000 customers have had their power restored following blackouts late on Friday afternoon after what the National Grid Electricity System Operator said were issues with two generators.

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr's World Heavyweight Rematch Has Been Confirmed For December 7.

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr's world heavyweight rematch has been confirmed for December 7.

Joshua's promoters, Matchroom Boxing, confirmed the details of the fight on Friday evening, with the bout to take place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

The rematch will be the latest high-profile boxing event to be held in the country after Amir Khan's victory over Australian Billy Dib in July.

The Kingdom also hosted the World Boxing Super Series super-middleweight final between British pair Callum Smith and George Groves last year.

Governor Akeredolu Driving Wole Soyinka (Photos)

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, who was in Ondo state for the 2019 Fagunwa Study Group International Conference, was personally driven and conducted round some projects of the present administration in Akure by the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN.

The Governor and other members of the state executive Council alongside Soyinka were at the 'A'Division/NEPA as well as the ongoing dualization of NEPA/Oluwatuyi roundabout.

The Nobel Laureate hailed Governor Akeredolu over the giant infrastructural strides of his administration in the state.

Giant Spider Catches A BAT In Its Web And Moves In For The Kill In Skin-Crawling Images From Texas Farm

The disturbing moment that a giant spider caught a bat in its web and got ready to eat it has been caught in skin-crawling images from a Texas farm.

Annette Alaniz Guajardo of Poteet, Texas, was leaving home for work when she noticed the arachnid had caught a meal a little bigger than usual.

Tangled in the lengthy web was a bat that appeared to be nearly double the banana spider's size.

Arit Okpo Is New African Voices Host - CNN

Arit Okpo, a Nigerian journalist, has been announced by CNN as the new host of its talk show programme, African Voices. 

CNN publicized the appointment on Twitter on Thursday saying Okpo would usher in a new chapter of the program named ‘African Voices Changemakers’.

“Meet the new host of African Voices – Arit Okpo (@menoword). She will help usher in a new chapter of the program dubbed African Voices Changemakers. It starts tomorrow!” CNN said.

Man Raped 14-Year-Old At Knife Point In Ikorodu, Cleaned Her Blood With Cloth

 A 14-year-old girl, in Ikorodu area of Lagos, has narrated how she was forced at knifepoint by a man simply identified as Dolapo in a house at Fajemisi Kokoro Abu Street in Sabo, Ikorodu area of Lagos.

“I was coming from where I bought rice for my boss when the incident happened, I was heading back to the Saloon when Dolapo called me to come but I did not answer him because I don’t know him. He then crossed my path by a house that is at a corner on Fajemisi Kokoro Abu Street in Sabo, Ikorodu and pushed me. He lifted up his yellow top, brought out a knife and tied my mouth with a cloth. He pushed me on the floor, dragged me to a room and said if I move, he will kill me and run away.

Governor Nyesom Wike promises N30m reward for information that’ll lead to arrest of Bobrisky

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State has promised to give N30 million to anyone who gives useful information that will lead to the arrest of those who killed a Director with the Rivers State Government during the Choba crisis as well as the capture of a notorious criminal called Bobrisky in Gokana Local Government Area.
Wike made the pledge on Thursday, August 8th when he handed over 40 Patrol Vans fitted with Communication Gadgets to Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), See 4 Eye, Police Anti-Kidnapping, Police Anti-Cultism, Federal Road Safety Corps and Eagle Crime at the Government House Port Harcourt.

Goodluck Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Others As Obasanjo Commissions Seriake Dickson Foundation (Pix)

Special guest of honor His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria today commissioned Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation Office and Library in Bayelsa.

In attendance were Goodluck Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Gov. Okowa, Dr. Chris Ngige, Prince Uche Secondus, Ben Bruce and others.

Man arrested after prostitute dies during marathon sex in Delta

A man has been arrested in Delta state after a prostitute died during overnight marathon sex in a hotel in Amukpe, Sapele.
According to reports, man and the prostitute had checked in after enjoying some drinks together, however, when they were about to checkout, this morning, the lady was discovered to have died and the man was promptly handed over to the police.

The case is currently being investigated by the Police to find out the actual cause of death and ensure justice is served.

America divided: Pro and anti-Trump protesters greet the first couple in both Dayton and El Paso, as the President's calls for unity fall on deaf ears

President Donald Trump has wrapped up his visits to cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded. He was greeted by protesters in both cities. Signs in Dayton and El Paso, top and bottom, pushed for stricter gun control in the wake of two mass shootings within 13 hours and the president was greeted by protesters with signs reading 'Dump Trump' and 'Racist Go Home'. 

In Dayton about 200 protesters set up a 'baby Trump' blimp balloon at the hospital, declaring 'You are why' and Trump didn't visit the area where 10 were killed Sunday and where many gathered, including supporters. He later headed to El Paso, Texas, where 22 people were killed at a Walmart store on Saturday. The presidential motorcade arrived there under tight security and officers toted long guns and riot gear. But there was also support for the president in both cities with warring groups pictured engaged in fierce debate. Some closely affected by the shooting said they were grateful for Trump's visit and didn't blame his speeches.

Governor Okowa Congratulates Alibaba On His Presidential Honour (PHOTOS)

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday congratulated comedian, Atunyota Akporobomerere, aka, Alibaba, on his Presidential Award of Excellence at the second National Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Awards.

News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the award ceremony was hosted by Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, at the Banquet Hall, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

Okowa’s felicitation was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba.

The governor described the comedian, popularly known as Alibaba, as a quintessential comedian whose contributions to the development of the entertainment industry in Nigeria would remain indelible.

Gun Violence: Amnesty International Warns Against Travelling To The US

Amnesty International has issued a travel warning calling for possible travelers and visitors to the United States to exercise extreme caution when traveling throughout the country due to the rampant gun violence.

“Travelers to the United States should remain cautious that the country does not adequately protect people’s right to be safe, regardless of who they might be. People in the United States cannot reasonably expect to be free from harm – a guarantee of not being shot is impossible. Once again, it is chillingly clear that the U.S. government is unwilling to ensure protection against gun violence” said Ernest Coverson, campaign manager for the End Gun Violence Campaign at Amnesty International USA.

Nigerian Mother Cries Out Over Her Children Who Were Allegedly Poisoned To Death (photos)

A heartbroken Nigerian mother took to Facebook to cry out over the death of her two kids which she linked to “poisoning”.

Happiness Uyoriata Ewah prayed that God never forgives whoever poisoned her kids as she disclosed that one of them died in her arms.

She wrote;

Jealous husband storms NYC salon and stabs his wife to death before clutching her lifeless body in front of horrified staff

A husband allegedly stabbed his wife to death and then lay down and embraced her lifeless body at a Queens salon where she worked.  

The woman, 35, who was identified as Iris Rodriguez, was working inside the Tu S’tilo Salon and Spa on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, at about 7 pm on Wednesday when her husband attacked her, police told the New York Daily News. 

She was reportedly stabbed multiple times in the chest as her stunned co-workers looked on in horror, police told the news outlet.

US Immigration ICE Agents Arrest 680 Undocumented Immigrants in Mississippi During Nationwide Raids (photos)

US immigration authorities have detained some 680 undocumented immigrants in what a federal prosecutor described as a record-setting operation.

US Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi Mike Hurst told reporters the arrests took place at seven sites in six different cities in Mississippi on Wednesday. The raids, he said, are "believed to be the largest single-state immigration enforcement operation in our nation's history."
Officials declined to provide details about what sites had been targeted, citing what they said was an ongoing criminal investigation. CNN affiliates reported the raids at food-processing plants throughout the state.

A Secret US Government List Targeting Journalists And Activists Is Under More Expansive Investigation

US Border Patrol agents stand in front of a secondary fence in San Diego, looking across the border wall toward Mexico.

The US government's creation of a database that resulted in reporters, attorneys, and advocates being questioned at the border is under a more expansive investigation than previously reported.

An investigation into whether immigration officials had violated policies when they created the list was announced by Customs and Border Protection in March. But a July 15 letter to Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico from Jennifer Costello, the acting inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security, said the agency is also investigating allegations of harassment faced by people on the database and whether CBP complied with US laws.

In the letter, Costello said a team of investigators, analysts, and attorneys are looking into the list, which was leaked to San Diego's NBC affiliate.

Nigerian Man Drowns, Weeks After Being Granted Asylum In Canada

A boat cruise in Canada’s Montreal went sour as a Nigerian man drowned on the outing with his friends.
The 25-year-old Nigerian man identified as Uchenna Stanley Nnaji drowned in Lac des Sables in the Laurentian community of Ste-Agathe-des-Monts on July 13, two weeks after being granted asylum.

Why We Killed Three Policemen On Covert Duty "Nigerians Army Revealed" (photos)

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday offered an explanation for the killing of three policemen on covert duties in Taraba State by its personnel.

The explanation was offered in a statement by the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sagir Musa.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Frank Mba, had earlier in the day said three operatives in the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team, headed by DCP Abba Kyari, were killed by the soldiers in Taraba State despite identifying themselves as being on covert operation to arrest one Alhaji Hamisu, a suspected kidnapper.
Hamisu was said to have been involved in several crimes, collecting N100 million as ransom during one of such operations.