Three people including two policemen have been arrested after two teenage cousins from the low-caste Dalit community in India, committed suicide following their rape by five men.
The two teenage girls aged 14 and 15 were found on Wednesday night, hanging from a tree in a northern Indian village, after they went missing the night before.
They were said to have hanged themselves late Tuesday, May 27 after being gang-raped by five men in a village in the Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh state.
According to Budaun police chief, Atul Saxena, a post-mortem report suggests the girls committed suicide.
"But we will take into account all aspects before coming to a conclusion," Saxena said.
He revealed that the head of Katra's police station had been suspended for not acting immediately when the girls' family complained they were missing.
Saxena added that a team of about 50 police officers were on the lookout for the absconding accused. Though he could not confirm their exact ages, he said they were in their late teens.
Thursday 29 May 2014
Now Official:Apple buys Beats,hire Dr Dre
Apple has finally announced that they have bought mega headphone company Beats by Dre for $2.6 billion in cash and $400 million in equity.
The tech giants yesterday revealed that the acquisition of the headphone brand and company was a move to help out the music business that has been for some time going through rough patches financially.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said: "Music is such an important part of all of our lives and holds a special place within our hearts at Apple", "That's why we have kept investing in music and are bringing together these extraordinary teams so we can continue to create the most innovative music products and services in the world."
This is Apple's highest ever acquisition ,the other record stands at $400 million, the price they paid to get Steve Jobs company NeXT and him back into their franchise.
They also have hired Beats owners Dr Dre and Jimmy Lovine into the Apple family.
Apple is worth over $150 billion and last year made a revenue of $171 billion despite fierce competition from Samsung and HTC.
Manchester United owner is dead
Malcolm Glazer,Manchester United owner has been announced dead at the age of 85.
His death,whose family also owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers American football franchise, was announced on the Bucs' website.
The American businessman would be remembered as the man who led the controversial takeover of the Old Trafford club in 2005, plunging the club more than £500million in debt.
Though Glazer Snr has been ill for some time and has left the running of United to sons Joel and Avram for the majority of the family's ownership period.
Commenting on his death, a United spokesman said only: 'The thoughts of everyone at United are with the family tonight.'
There will be respect but little sympathy from many United fans who will always blame Glazer for the money his family's company have drained from Old Trafford over the years to service their enormous debts.
During the Glazer years, United managed to win five Barclays Premier League titles and one Champions League.
Glazer leaves a wife, Linda, and six children.
R.I.P to him.
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Nigeria forced Scottland to a draw
The International friendly match played by the Super Eagles against Scottish National team in London ended in a draw, score 2-2.
The score was opened by Charlie Mulgrew on the tenth minute of the game.
However, at the 41st minute,4 minutes before half-time Michael Uchebo received a pass and went on to leveled with a strike that deflected off Grant Hanley to the delight of the Nigerian fans.
Midway into the second half,an own goal from the Azubuike Eguekwe gave the scottish team the lead in the 52nd minute.
Nigeria was unable to equalise until the last minutes of the game, when substitute Uche Nwofor struck.
Super Eagles will have two more friendlies, on 3rd June and 7th June,2014 with Greece and USA respectively, before their Group F opener against Iran on June 16.
The scores of other friendlies played are:
U.A.E. 3 - 4 Armenia
France 4 - 0 Norway
USA 2 - 0 Azerbaijan
South Korea 0 - 1 Tunisia
Denmark 1 - 0 Sweden
Angola 2 - 0 Morocco
Mexico 3 - 0 Israel
Wednesday 28 May 2014
Okocha travels to London to support the Eagles in today's match
Ex Super Eagles star midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha has flown over to London to watch the Super Eagles battle their Scottish counterpart in today's friendly match.
Okocha was joined by his elder brother and former Super Eagle Emmanuel as they watched the boys train in their new kit with a sponsored logo at the front of green top and black shorts.
Okocha had chatted up with old friends before the training started and when asked if he wants to be at the upcoming World cup in Brazil, he said: "no way, how many world cups will one person play in"? Meanwhile Head coach Stephen Keshi stood apart watching his boys train as assistant Daniel Amokachi led the drills. Osaze Odemwegie and Joseph Yobo looked eager to showcase their fitness and looked well at home. In defence Oboabona and Omeruo where put together while Egwuekwe partnered Yobo at the other end, Ramon Azeez of Almeria played very well.
Okocha had chatted up with old friends before the training started and when asked if he wants to be at the upcoming World cup in Brazil, he said: "no way, how many world cups will one person play in"? Meanwhile Head coach Stephen Keshi stood apart watching his boys train as assistant Daniel Amokachi led the drills. Osaze Odemwegie and Joseph Yobo looked eager to showcase their fitness and looked well at home. In defence Oboabona and Omeruo where put together while Egwuekwe partnered Yobo at the other end, Ramon Azeez of Almeria played very well.
5 richest comedians in Nigeria
From obscurity to fortune, these comedians are the biggest in the game. They are Nigerian's top five richest comedians.
No. 5 - AY
Call him a master of the arts. You won't be wrong. He's a lover of taste and distinction- and maybe money too! His AY Live annual show fetches him around N160 million. In popular demand, AY collects between N1 to N2 million per event, while his annual income is put at N280 million, with a net worth of N800 million, AY can surely boast of exotic cars and choice properties.
No. 4 - JULIUS AGWU
He is a genius. No doubt. Book publishing in Nigeria could be anything but money spinning. But Julius defied the odds. His book, Jokes Apart fetched him N20 million. A humor investor, Julius is the CEO of Real Laff entertainment, organizers of Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for Christ's Sake. These events bring him N140 million annually. With a performance fee between N2 to N3 million, his net worth is N1.5 billion, including properties scattered across the country. He's indeed a money making genius.
No. 3 - I GO DYE
He's a UN ambassador. But he hardly banks on that! Beyond thrilling his admirers, I Go Dye is a consummate businessman. He owns Revamp Construction. Revamp deals in real estate, property and road construction. His annual take home is between N350 and N500 million. With a net worth of over N2 billion, I Go Dye is not done. Not yet. Franstel Bottle water is in the works.
No. 2 - BASKETMOUTH
He's basket mouth, but so is his business appetite. More than any other Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth remains the toast of reputable brands in Nigeria. He pockets over N120 million annually from his endorsement deals. He gets N100 million from his Basketmouth Uncensored show. With an income of over N360 million, his net worth stands at N2 billion.
No. 1 - ALI BABA
All hail the King! A jester extraordinaire, but a serious businessman too. His Lekki home alone is valued at over N300 million. Dubbed the father of modern Nigerian comedy, he's the delight of politicians and the big boys in Nigeria. His appearance fee stands between N4 to N5 million per event. And he's sure of two events per week: Bringing him to N400 million per annum. With a net worth of over N3 billion, little wonder he remains the kingmaker of Nigeria's comedy industry.
Hmmmnnn......money is good ooooo.
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No. 5 - AY
Call him a master of the arts. You won't be wrong. He's a lover of taste and distinction- and maybe money too! His AY Live annual show fetches him around N160 million. In popular demand, AY collects between N1 to N2 million per event, while his annual income is put at N280 million, with a net worth of N800 million, AY can surely boast of exotic cars and choice properties.
No. 4 - JULIUS AGWU
He is a genius. No doubt. Book publishing in Nigeria could be anything but money spinning. But Julius defied the odds. His book, Jokes Apart fetched him N20 million. A humor investor, Julius is the CEO of Real Laff entertainment, organizers of Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for Christ's Sake. These events bring him N140 million annually. With a performance fee between N2 to N3 million, his net worth is N1.5 billion, including properties scattered across the country. He's indeed a money making genius.
No. 3 - I GO DYE
He's a UN ambassador. But he hardly banks on that! Beyond thrilling his admirers, I Go Dye is a consummate businessman. He owns Revamp Construction. Revamp deals in real estate, property and road construction. His annual take home is between N350 and N500 million. With a net worth of over N2 billion, I Go Dye is not done. Not yet. Franstel Bottle water is in the works.
No. 2 - BASKETMOUTH
He's basket mouth, but so is his business appetite. More than any other Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth remains the toast of reputable brands in Nigeria. He pockets over N120 million annually from his endorsement deals. He gets N100 million from his Basketmouth Uncensored show. With an income of over N360 million, his net worth stands at N2 billion.
No. 1 - ALI BABA
All hail the King! A jester extraordinaire, but a serious businessman too. His Lekki home alone is valued at over N300 million. Dubbed the father of modern Nigerian comedy, he's the delight of politicians and the big boys in Nigeria. His appearance fee stands between N4 to N5 million per event. And he's sure of two events per week: Bringing him to N400 million per annum. With a net worth of over N3 billion, little wonder he remains the kingmaker of Nigeria's comedy industry.
Hmmmnnn......money is good ooooo.
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"Stop abusing my husband"-Patience Jonathan tells Nigerians
Dame Patience Jonathan,first lady of Nigeria who urged Nigerians to support her husband in the fight against terrorism is advising Nigerians to stop abusing her husband because he was made to rule Nigeria by God himself.
She gave the warning while addressing children at an event she organised to mark the 2014 Children's Day at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Patience who wept publicly in a video on May 5 begging for the release of the abducted Chibok school girls was handed over letters to give to her husband by the children as their way of protesting the release of theover 200 abducted Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped on April 14 in Borno state. "To my children, thank you for your letter. Thank you for your deliberation. I have received what you gave to me. I will make sure I pass it to the President because it is addressed to him and the other one is addressed to Boko Haram. That is why the two are different," she added.
Patience speaking on respect for elders said: "It is bad to abuse our country and the President because God has made him the head. "The Almighty God commands us to pray for our leaders. We therefore need to pray for the development of our country and the President. "Remember that a child that abuses his father and mother is disobeying God's commandment because the Bible says in Exodus 20:12 that you should honour your father and mother so that you may live long in the land that the Lord your God has given you." Patience also encouraged Nigerians to be united, support the fight against terrorism and to encourage the soldiers in the search of the missing girls and assured Nigerians that the Federal Government was doing all within its powers to secure the release of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State.
Patience who wept publicly in a video on May 5 begging for the release of the abducted Chibok school girls was handed over letters to give to her husband by the children as their way of protesting the release of theover 200 abducted Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped on April 14 in Borno state. "To my children, thank you for your letter. Thank you for your deliberation. I have received what you gave to me. I will make sure I pass it to the President because it is addressed to him and the other one is addressed to Boko Haram. That is why the two are different," she added.
Patience speaking on respect for elders said: "It is bad to abuse our country and the President because God has made him the head. "The Almighty God commands us to pray for our leaders. We therefore need to pray for the development of our country and the President. "Remember that a child that abuses his father and mother is disobeying God's commandment because the Bible says in Exodus 20:12 that you should honour your father and mother so that you may live long in the land that the Lord your God has given you." Patience also encouraged Nigerians to be united, support the fight against terrorism and to encourage the soldiers in the search of the missing girls and assured Nigerians that the Federal Government was doing all within its powers to secure the release of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State.
"I want to divorce my husband so that I can make Heaven"-woman tells court
Joseph Okeleke,63 year old has urged a customary court to dissolve his 24-year marriage over his wife switch to another churches and being adulterous.
The husband who told the court sitting in Ikorodu that his wife, Uju changed from his church, Celestial Church of Christ to Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement said aside him not being in support of the change of church that she is also troublesome and has turned their five children against him.
Also, Uju who is obviously tired of the marriage and wants it dissolved said: "I want to divorce my husband so that I can make heaven. "My husband's first wife is the original owner of our husband and my new church made me believe that being a second wife to another person' husband is a sin. "I have never been adulterous in my life. He is just saying that to back up his claims. I am also no longer interested in the marriage, please separate us,'' Uju said. The Court President adjourned the case.
Also, Uju who is obviously tired of the marriage and wants it dissolved said: "I want to divorce my husband so that I can make heaven. "My husband's first wife is the original owner of our husband and my new church made me believe that being a second wife to another person' husband is a sin. "I have never been adulterous in my life. He is just saying that to back up his claims. I am also no longer interested in the marriage, please separate us,'' Uju said. The Court President adjourned the case.
Nigeria midfielder reveals how he almost lost his life to Jos bomb blast.
Ogenyi Onazi,Super Eagles Midfielder has revealed how he almost lost his life in the market bombing in Jos, that killed about 118 people.
Onazi travelled to Jos as the Italian serie A came to an end. The lad went to the market on tuesday when the first blast ripped the area.
He told the BBC: "I am very, very lucky, just by the grace of God." "It was just like an ordinary day. Happy faces and friendly warmth that makes you feel happy to be back home. "We had gone to the railway market to get something. I think it was 15 minutes later when we heard the loud blast from the place. And suddenly, people were just running. "There was chaos and pandemonium". There was smoke, I was confused, lost and just wondered what had happened. I had no idea what was going on and it was scary. "All my life I have never heard a bang or boom like that."
Onazi also talked about how his teammates are all concerned about the recent terrorist activities carried out by terror sect Boko Haram in their home country. He said the situation back home has made it extremely difficult to think about football at the moment as they are all worried about the safety of their loved ones back home. He said: "Some will say I should be happy to be alive but I just feel concerned about the security challenges in Jos and Nigeria as a country,". "I was born and bred in a peaceful Jos. I may be fortunate enough to live outside the place right now, but I still have my family and friends who live in the city. "I always get worried when there are reports of terrible incidents there on a regular basis. It's sad and depressing to live with this. "Personally, I think there is a need for a holistic approach to solving this problem once and for all. "Innocent people are dying and the government seriously needs to step up security across the country." However,Onazi is with his teammates in London now, preparing to face the Scottish national team today,8pm Nigeria time.
Thank God for his life and we wish them luck in today's match.
He told the BBC: "I am very, very lucky, just by the grace of God." "It was just like an ordinary day. Happy faces and friendly warmth that makes you feel happy to be back home. "We had gone to the railway market to get something. I think it was 15 minutes later when we heard the loud blast from the place. And suddenly, people were just running. "There was chaos and pandemonium". There was smoke, I was confused, lost and just wondered what had happened. I had no idea what was going on and it was scary. "All my life I have never heard a bang or boom like that."
Onazi also talked about how his teammates are all concerned about the recent terrorist activities carried out by terror sect Boko Haram in their home country. He said the situation back home has made it extremely difficult to think about football at the moment as they are all worried about the safety of their loved ones back home. He said: "Some will say I should be happy to be alive but I just feel concerned about the security challenges in Jos and Nigeria as a country,". "I was born and bred in a peaceful Jos. I may be fortunate enough to live outside the place right now, but I still have my family and friends who live in the city. "I always get worried when there are reports of terrible incidents there on a regular basis. It's sad and depressing to live with this. "Personally, I think there is a need for a holistic approach to solving this problem once and for all. "Innocent people are dying and the government seriously needs to step up security across the country." However,Onazi is with his teammates in London now, preparing to face the Scottish national team today,8pm Nigeria time.
Thank God for his life and we wish them luck in today's match.
Monday 26 May 2014
The location of Abducted girls located by Nigerian Military.
The 276 schoolgirls that were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents at the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State,might have finally be discovered by the Nigeria Army.
Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, has stated that the security leadership has located where members of Boko Haram are holding the abducted girls who were kidnapped on April 14.
It was also stated that Badeh said the military would not use force to rescue the girls in order not to prevent the terrorists from killing them. The military boss was said to have made this statements while receiving a solidarity rally organised by the Citizens Initiative for Security Awareness, led by its National Coordinator, Mr. Chidi Omeze, outside the Defence Headquarters, Abuja on Monday. He also said that the Nigerian military had the capacity to bring back the abducted girls but are restrained because they do not want to use force.
He added that the military knew what it was doing and implored that Nigerians, and the world at large, should allow them to continue with their work. Adding that the military would not go and get the girls killed in desperation of bringing them back. He said: "We want our girls back,; we want our girls back; we can do it, our military can do it but where they are held, can we go with force? "If we go with force, what will happen? (they will kill them). So nobody should come and say the Nigerian military does not know what it is doing. We know what we are doing, we can't go and kill our girls in the name of trying to get them back. So we are working. "The good news for the girls is that we know where they are but we cannot tell you, we cannot come and tell you military secrets here. Just leave us alone, we are working, we would get the girls back."
It was also stated that Badeh said the military would not use force to rescue the girls in order not to prevent the terrorists from killing them. The military boss was said to have made this statements while receiving a solidarity rally organised by the Citizens Initiative for Security Awareness, led by its National Coordinator, Mr. Chidi Omeze, outside the Defence Headquarters, Abuja on Monday. He also said that the Nigerian military had the capacity to bring back the abducted girls but are restrained because they do not want to use force.
He added that the military knew what it was doing and implored that Nigerians, and the world at large, should allow them to continue with their work. Adding that the military would not go and get the girls killed in desperation of bringing them back. He said: "We want our girls back,; we want our girls back; we can do it, our military can do it but where they are held, can we go with force? "If we go with force, what will happen? (they will kill them). So nobody should come and say the Nigerian military does not know what it is doing. We know what we are doing, we can't go and kill our girls in the name of trying to get them back. So we are working. "The good news for the girls is that we know where they are but we cannot tell you, we cannot come and tell you military secrets here. Just leave us alone, we are working, we would get the girls back."
Sunday 25 May 2014
Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram arms suppliers in Nsukka
Three people believed to be suppliers of arms for the dreaded Islamist militant group, Boko Haram,have been arrested by the Nigerian Army in Nsukka,Enugu state
According to reports, the suspects include a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, and a corporal, Abu Haruna, Solomon, arrested for illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition. The suspects were captured in Nsukka by men of the Nigerian Army while they were travelling in a bus heading to the North from Imo State. Some of the arms and ammunitions recovered from them include 40 AK47 magazines, 4 boxes of AK47 live ammunition, 100 pieces of live cartridges, one piece of Denin Mopol khaki and charms concealed in a cap.
They confessed their involvement in supplying of arms to insurgents in the Northern Nigeria. Abu Haruna,the retired DSP,confessed that he had been in the business of arms dealing since he retired from the police.He said their mission was to supply the ammunition to thier buyer in Taraba state. The suspects were later taken to Nsukka Police Division before their transfer to the state CID.
According to reports, the suspects include a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, and a corporal, Abu Haruna, Solomon, arrested for illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition. The suspects were captured in Nsukka by men of the Nigerian Army while they were travelling in a bus heading to the North from Imo State. Some of the arms and ammunitions recovered from them include 40 AK47 magazines, 4 boxes of AK47 live ammunition, 100 pieces of live cartridges, one piece of Denin Mopol khaki and charms concealed in a cap.
They confessed their involvement in supplying of arms to insurgents in the Northern Nigeria. Abu Haruna,the retired DSP,confessed that he had been in the business of arms dealing since he retired from the police.He said their mission was to supply the ammunition to thier buyer in Taraba state. The suspects were later taken to Nsukka Police Division before their transfer to the state CID.
Claude Makelele(Ex-Chelsea midfieder) named Bastia coach
Claude Makelele,former Chelsea Midfielder, has been named as the new manager of Ligue 1 side Bastia.
Makelele has been serving as assistant to Laurent Blanc at Paris St Germain,left the post after he was given a two-year deal at Bastia.
While announcing the appointment, the Ligue one club said on the club's official website: "Sporting Club Bastia is pleased to announce that Claude Makelele will be the trainer for the next two seasons. "He will arrive in Bastia on Monday when he will sign his contract before being presented to the press the next day." Makelele began his coaching career when he joined Carlo Ancelotti's staff at PSG after retiring from active football in 2011.
Makelele won 71 France caps in a glittering playing career which saw him represent Celta Vigo, Real Madrid, Chelsea and PSG.
While announcing the appointment, the Ligue one club said on the club's official website: "Sporting Club Bastia is pleased to announce that Claude Makelele will be the trainer for the next two seasons. "He will arrive in Bastia on Monday when he will sign his contract before being presented to the press the next day." Makelele began his coaching career when he joined Carlo Ancelotti's staff at PSG after retiring from active football in 2011.
Makelele won 71 France caps in a glittering playing career which saw him represent Celta Vigo, Real Madrid, Chelsea and PSG.
Super Eagles begins preparation for World cup as they tackle Scotland in friendly match
Super Eagles have begun their preparation for the World cup kicking off in on 12 June to 13 July in London.
Reports have it that the head coach of the Nigerian team,Stephen Keshi, has led five home-based players to London early this morning, May 25 to start Nigeria's preparation for the football show-piece.
Chigozie Agbim, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Ejike Uzoenyi, Kunle Odunlami and Daniel Akpeyi travelled with Stephen Keshi.
They are expected to make the trip in time to start preparation for the international friendly with Scotland at Fulham's Craven Cottage ground on May 28. Ogenyi Onazi and Efe Ambrose, who were both in the country since last week,will also join the squad before Monday''s deadline for invited players' arrival. The other players are expected to be arrive before May 26, even though some members of the team have already arrived at the team's hotel waiting for the arrival of the coaching crew.
The NFF, says Nigeria will depart for the United States after the Scotland friendly for more friendly matches arranged for the Super Eagles as Coach Stephen Keshi tries to cut down the 30-man squad to 23 before Fifa's June 2 deadline.
The Super Eagles will start their 2014 Fifa World Cup campaign when they meet Iran in a Group F game on June 16 in Fortaleza. Argentina and Bosnia- Herzegovina are the other countries in the group.
They are expected to make the trip in time to start preparation for the international friendly with Scotland at Fulham's Craven Cottage ground on May 28. Ogenyi Onazi and Efe Ambrose, who were both in the country since last week,will also join the squad before Monday''s deadline for invited players' arrival. The other players are expected to be arrive before May 26, even though some members of the team have already arrived at the team's hotel waiting for the arrival of the coaching crew.
The NFF, says Nigeria will depart for the United States after the Scotland friendly for more friendly matches arranged for the Super Eagles as Coach Stephen Keshi tries to cut down the 30-man squad to 23 before Fifa's June 2 deadline.
The Super Eagles will start their 2014 Fifa World Cup campaign when they meet Iran in a Group F game on June 16 in Fortaleza. Argentina and Bosnia- Herzegovina are the other countries in the group.
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