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Dumbest criminals: Burglar leaves name at scene of crime

A burglar has been caught out after leaving his name at the scene of the crime. Daryl Lewis was caught at Ferndale Lodge in St Marychurch, Torquay, but dropped his wallet, which contained his name and address, and he was even photographed leaving the establishment by a passerby. Judge Francis Gilbert QC told him: "You stole a wedding and engagement ring from an 85-year-old widow which caused her immense upset and distress because they had been given to her by her late husband." As a result, Lewis has now been jailed for 30 months at Exeter Crown Court after admitting two counts of burglary.

Man arrested for having sex with horse - a second time

A US man has been arrested for a second time for allegedly having sex with a horse. Patrick Linn has been accused of breaking into a barn belonging to farmer Allen McDearmid and having sex with one of his equines - which is exactly the same thing he was arrested for in 2010, WCTV reports. But the only change on this occasion was that Linn showed his affections to a different horse - called Sunny - and he has since been charged with burglary, trespassing and sex acts with animals. Allen said: "I would say it's hard to believe, but I had a feeling he'd be back because I believe it's a compulsion-type thing with him."

Four Uniport students beaten to death over theft.

Chidiaka, Ugonna, Lloyd and Tekene died by jungle justice after there were caught with laptops and phones which they allegedly stole from an undisclosed person in Aluu, Rivers state. There have been mixed reactions from Nigerians since the death of this young lads and the people of Nigerians are waiting for the Nigerian police to bring them to speed over the incident.

KETO COUTURE DAZZLES ONCE AGAIN..

Ean Williams DC fashion week September 2012 has come and gone again but, the story will run on the lips of so many for a long time, especially those who witnessed the show..For some time now,

Nigerian designers have been showcasing in DC fashion week. This year's showcase by designers from Nigeria marvelled onlookers.Two designers from Nigeria made it to DC fashion week September 2012. They were Keto couture and sally itiego.

Keto couture is a house hold name in the Nigerian fashion industry, surprisingly, alot of people in the diaspora are familiar with this name at the mention of it. This, I believe is due to her incessant participation in various shows around the world, coupled with media reports about her from Nigeria. While her collection were been showcased during DC fashion week, you could see the attention given to her show by guests and paparazzi as if they knew who she is or seen her show elsewhere.

She has once again demonstrated the arts of craftsmanship and show to the world that African designers are about to set the pace for others to follow as far as creative design in the fashion industry is concern.In a chat with journalists after her show,she reiterated the need for designers showcase international to further expand business horizon.

Rose Odika's 3 in 1 event.

Come November 18, 2012, the ancient city of Ibadan,for the first time will witness the rise of fashion as the much anticipated queen of the runway modelling contest shall be officially unveiled. The event is billed to take place at the prestigious genesis event centre Molete,Ibadan. Ms.Rose Odika, the founder of queen of the runway in a chat with blaquereporters said, there are lots of prizes to be won in the contest. She said the event is a three in one event as she also plans to premiere her new film and also launch her fashion magazine. She assured everyone of a more modernised fashion showcase as the best hands in the fashion industry has been employed to stage a world class show.

JTF Captures Boko Haram’s ‘Kano HQ’, Storm Kaduna In Search Of Fleeing Members

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kano says it has captured an operational base described as the ‘headquarters’ of Jama’atu allus sunna Lildaawati wal Jihad, also known as Boko Haram, in the city. In a statement today, JTF said it also recovered a lot of weapons and equipment in the captured “heavily wired IED hideout.” “This latest encounter with the terrorist group has foiled its plan to wreck havoc on the good people of Kano State,” the statement said, adding that this development has further depleted the capacity of the terrorist group to operate. SaharaReporters also gathered that some sect members have fled to some villages in neighbouring Kaduna State. A crack security team is said to be carrying out an extensive search of that state based on a tip off as well as confessions of some suspected Boko Haram sect members arrested by security personnel in Kaduna. JTF said in the statement it recovered the following: Two AK 47 rifles, two Pump Action Rifles, one Berretta Rifle, one Smoke Discharger, 433 rounds of 7.62 NATO ammunition, 80 rounds of 7.62 special ammunition, 2 AK 47 magazines, 36 prepared IEDs, 13 Laptops, two motorcycles, four Printers, one photocopier, one 33 slots Zenith Disc writer, one TG 3900Ez Generator set, Religious Books, large quantity of CD plates, two decoders, two Satellite dish, one 21’’ Television set, one DVD player, 2 Bags of Urea fertiliser, one Elite dry cell 12v battery, one blue gate UPS, ostabilizer, 10 Hand held Motorola radios and 5 Battery chargers.” Celebrating its achievement, the Task Force reiterated its pledge to work assiduously towards the protection of lives and property in the state. “The relative peace which Kano enjoys today can be attributed to the collective effort and prayers of the good people of Kano State,” it said. “Residents are therefore enjoined to go about their normal lawful business activity without any fear as security agents are ready and will respond swiftly to any treat to life and property in any part of the state.” Security officials were keeping mute today about their operations especially in connection with the trail of the suspects who have fled Kano.

Unknown Gun Men Kill 3 In Kaduna

By SaharaReporters, New York
Unknown gunmen last night in Kaduna State killed three persons and injured several others, a security official who was part of the response operation after the incident confirmed to SaharaReporters.

The incident occurred in Malali, on Ghana Road, when the hostiles opened fire on a nearby shop. The Igbo business owner and two other persons were killed.

The corpses were taken to some hospitals in Kaduna town. The injured were also taken away for treatment.
Another source said the incident frightened residents, as many of them escaped to their homes and others fled the area for fear of the unknown.

Soldiers and some policemen are also said to be raiding some locations as they look for the suspects.

KETO COUTURE MAKING WAVES FROM COAST TO COAST.

The year 2012 has been a very busy year for Mrs. Kenny Okorie, the executive director and founder of keto couture. Early this year, she launched her collections in a breathtaking fashion show, which was held in the prestigious Oriental hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The show which got so much buzz in the media brought industry leaders in the fashion, entertainment and media industry togther. In july, during the African fashion week in London, her collections became the subject of discussion among visitors who saw her show and were dazzled.

Recently, she presented her collection in Paris ethical fashion show and , once again dazzled viewers. Again, she will be presenting her collection this September, at the DC fashion week, which is arguably the biggest fashion show in United States.

U.S. Ambassador To Libya, 3 Others Killed In Rocket Attack-CNN

(CNN) -- The United States ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, was killed in a rocket attack on the American Consulate in the city of Benghazi on Tuesday, a contractor working at the mission said Wednesday after seeing Stevens' body.

Three American security staff were also killed, said the contractor, who asked not to be named for security reasons.

He said he saw all four bodies on the street Wednesday morning. The bodies are now in the Central Hospital in Benghazi, he said.

Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur appeared to confirm that the envoy had been killed, saying that Stevens was "a friend of Libya, and we are shocked at the the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi."

"I condemn these barbaric acts in the strongest possible terms. This is an attack on America, Libya and free people everywhere," Abushagur said on Twitter.

The contractor in Benghazi said he could hear rocket-propelled grenade attacks last night.

Libyans were also killed, the contractor said, saying the victims were shot on the spot.

The deaths came as protesters attacked U.S. diplomatic compounds in Libya and Egypt on Tuesday, angry about an online film considered offensive to Islam.

The United States has not confirmed the deaths.

Stevens was the American envoy to the Libyan rebel movement that overthrew dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year, based in the rebel capital of Benghazi.

A speaker of Arabic and French, he was among the first American diplomats sent to Libya in 2007 when the United States resumed ties with the Gadhafi regime.

The last time an American ambassador was killed by terrorists was in 1979, when the envoy to Afghanistan, Adolph Dubs, was kidnapped and killed during an attempt to rescue him, according to State Department records.

Bloody Sunday: Robbers Kill 2 cops, 7 Others In Lagos-PM News

Armed robbers went on the rampage this afternoon in Lagos and killed several people including two policemen inside their patrol vehicle.

According to an eyewitness who gave his name as Tayo Adeyeri, the robbers, who drove in two SUVs, a Toyota Prado and Armada, stormed several parts of Lagos, including a bureau de change at Agege, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, where they shot some currency changers and carted away two bags containing local and foreign currencies running into millions.

Adeyeri said he saw four people who were shot dead and that the robbers also shot two currency changers who resisted their attack.

Those that were shot but survived were taken to Mayfair Hospital at Oke-Koto but they were rejected and were taken to Motolani Medical Centre at Alfa Nla, Oke-Koto, Agege for treatment.

Our reporter was not allowed into the hospital to speak with the victims.

A stray bullet shot by the robbers also hit a six-year old girl in the eye and her grandmother on the forehead while they were watching TV in their home at 15, Alfa-Nla, Agege.

A stray bullet also hit a parked Volvo ambulance with registratyion number HL 355 AAA belonging to Motolani Medical Centre, and shattered the back winshield.
The robbers numbering eight, including two women who were driving the the SUVs, started their operation at about 10:35 a.m. from Ifako-Gbagada, Oshodi, Mile 2 and Agege.

P.M.NEWS gathered that while they were escaping in their SUV, a team of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, chased them with their patrol vehicle with registration number 5251.

The police team caught up with the robbers at Guinness bus stop along Oba Akran Avenue in Ikeja and the robbers opened fire on the cops.

In the ensuing gun duel, the police patrol team driver and another policeman were killed on the spot and the robbers escaped with their loot.

When P.M.NEWS got to the scene a few minutes after the gun battle, the two dead policemen soaked in their blood were still lying in their Toyota patrol vehicle marked 525 on both sides of the vehicle.

The identities of the two policemen could not be ascertained as the RRS Commander, CSP Kayode Odumosu, declined to pick his call when our reporters contatcted him on pnoe this afternoon.

Two LASTMA officials had earlier been shot at Oshodi and a police officer was also shot at Ifako Gbagada, according to eyewitnesses.

The state Police Command spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, also did not speak on the incident when our reporter put a call across to her this afternoon.

There has been no official reaction at the time of this report.

Soldiers Outgun Boko Haram In Maiduguri, Killing 7-PREMIUM TIMES

Twenty four hours after members of the extremist sect, Jama’atu ahlis sunnah lil daawati wal jihad, otherwise called Boko Haram, dismissed the resolve by governors and traditional rulers in the north to fight the sect, and pledged to escalate attacks on strategic telecommunication sites in the north east and north central regions of the country, men of the Joint task force (JTF) in Maiduguri killed seven of them in a gun battle and arrested thirteen others along Gwange junction.

JTF Spokesman, Sagir Musa, said security officials were conducting a cordon and search operation at Gwange junction when men he described as hoodlums started shooting at them. “The task force had no option than to respond with fire,” Mr. Musa said, adding, there were no fatalities on the part of the JTF operatives.

Mr. Abu Qaqa, the Boko Haram publicist, had boasted in an email message Thursday that the resolve by governors and traditional rulers in the north to fight the sect, “will come to nothing.” It was the first, direct, and public, response of the sect to the top structure of the northern elites.

Keen watchers of political events in the region believe the recent outburst of the sect represent a welling up of frustrations at recent security successes in disrupting their operational plans and eliminating key elements in its leadership ranks.

In response to these developments, Boko Haram tilted its operational fangs by attacking and destroying telecommunication base stations in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kano states claiming it was its way of punishing the telecommunication companies for alleged culpability in aiding security agencies to kill its members.

“We are attacking GSM [telecommunication] companies because they have helped security agencies to arrest and kill many of our members, and we will continue with our attacks on them until they stop,” said Mr. Abu Qaqa in his public rationalization of the act of arson.

Countering the Boko Haram rhetoric, Joint Task Force officials argued in return that the difficulties the sect was experiencing had its root in internal power play of the sect, and queried: “Did they register their SIM cards as Boko Haram members?” the JTF official queried adding that security agencies have no need for telecommunication companies to arrest sect members.

INCREDIBLE CRASH!

A garbage bag, or "something," caused a Utah woman to veer off the road, drive through three yards, mailboxes, garbage cans and fences, then come to a halt halfway up a power pole. Jeris Herrera, 33, visibly shook up from her epic crash that left plenty of destruction in her wake on Tuesday, appeared to have trouble explaining how she -- and her car -- ended up suspended by a power pole wire. "I dunno if it was something... Garbage, garbage can, I'm not really sure what it was," the Millcreek woman told KSL. "Whatever it was, I wish I would have just hit that." The debacle unfolded at about 8:40 a.m. when she tried to move out of the way of the "something," and found herself in oncoming traffic, according to KSL. The swerved again to the side of the road and hit a curb, when she said her airbag deployed.

First Lady Patience Jonathan's Health Update: Illness Started In Dubai

By SaharaReporters, New York The “food poisoning” condition that landed Mrs. Patience Jonathan in a hospital in Germany reportedly started in Dubai eleven days ago where she had gone to see a doctor because her hands were twitching. Presidency sources said she had gone to Dubai after the recent African First Ladies Summit in Abuja, an event that imposed an unfamiliar and grueling schedule of meetings and late nights on Mrs. Jonathan, saying she needed some rest. Her visit to Dubai was explained as a vacation but our sources said it involved a medical procedure, while in Dubai, she reportedly had "food poisoning" alongside her medical doctor, soon after she returned to Abuja last Monday, the emergency broke and she had to be airlifted to Wiesbaden, Germany for food poisoning. Since SaharaReporters broke the news yesterday, the Presidency has officially kept mum about the First Lady's condition. Despite a media arm recently fortified to give Mrs. Jonathan a more aggressive press presence, it has provided neither denial nor confirmation. Last night, Ayo Adewuyi, the First Lady’s media aide, told us that he had himself only just returned from vacation, and pleaded for time to respond to our inquiries. When we called him today to find out if he had found out Mrs. Jonathan’s whereabouts, he confirmed that she was in Germany and pleaded to let him send a press statement regarding the issue. Several hours later, he insisted that he was still working on a statement. There have, however, been half-hearted denials and spins in some newspapers and blogs claiming that Mrs. Jonathan is only resting, but none of those outlets have provided her location or shed light on her condition.

Nigeria’s First Lady Hospitalized In Germany

By SaharaReporters, New York Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has been in a hospital in Germany in the last four days, Abuja State House sources have told SaharaReporters, undergoing treatment for food poisoning. The sources say Mrs. Jonathan, who is also a Permanent Secretary in the Bayelsa State civil service, was airlifted to the hospital by an air ambulance in midweek under emergency medical conditions. Presidency sources stated that the emergency airlift departed for Wisbanden, Germany, but it is not clear if her treatment was being undertaken in that city. They said she was only able to speak earlier today, four days after her arrival, because the illness had been so severe that she lost her voice. Our sources could not say when she will return to the country. Nigeria’s political leaders and their families routinely seek expensive medical attention abroad, an irony occasioned by their failure to develop the same facilities at home. In the past few years, two former First Ladies have died on foreign hospital beds.

29 Killed in Potiskum-Kano Road Crash

By SaharaReporters, New York Twenty-nine persons have been reported killed in a horrendous motor accident at Daniski village, on the Potiskum–Kano road in Nengere Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to a statement by CSP Frank E. Mba, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer in Abuja, the accident resulted from a head-on collision of two Toyota Hiace buses travelling in opposite directions. In the ensuing fire, 11 of the 29 dead were burnt beyond recognition, and several people suffered various injuries. The statement further said that policemen from Nengere Division, Yobe State Police Command, assisted by members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NUTRW) responded to the incident, rushing the injured to the General Hospital Potiskum. The dead bodies were deposited at the Hospital’s mortuary. Expressing concern over incessant cases of accidents on our highways, the Inspector-General of Police advised Nigerians to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy at all times, the statement said. He equally warned against reckless driving, over speeding, over loading and flagrant disobedience of road traffic laws and regulations. “He directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the newly rejuvenated Police Highway Patrol to take proactive measures, working in conjunction with other security agencies, to assist road users in preventing road accidents and rendering prompt assistance to victims of road mishap on our highways,” Mr. Mba said.

Central Bank’s Plans To Print New N5000 Notes Were Not Approved, Senator Says

By SaharaReporters, New York In a telephone interview with SaharaReporters, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe revealed that the Nigerian Senate did not know or approve of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plans to spend N40 billion to print and circulate N5000 bank notes. “You cannot take a decision that affects the economy of the country without including the Parliament,” Abaribe said. “You cannot take such a momentous decision which affects the economy in very fundamental ways without reaching [out] to the Parliament.” Abaribe underscored that no contact by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with the Parliament had been made before the decision was taken. Abaribe made the point that what the CBN did was not a breach of law but of convention. However, “The CBN was expected to consult with the Senate Committee on Banking that supervises the CBN, at least to let everybody know the details of what [they] were doing. You are not supposed to act with disregard of Parliament. The Parliament has oversight functions.” Abaribe said that under Section 66 of the Constitution, “Parliament has the right to inquire into any ministries into which it appropriates funds.” Further, “The Senate is saying that the major policy change that the CBN is doing has implications for the country, in terms of inflation… Every stakeholder in the Nigerian government must be carried along. Let us know what you are doing, why you are doing it, the reasons behind that, and everything, before you go ahead. This is international best practice. “ The Senate returns from vacation on Sept. 18.

Cherubim and Seraphim pastor arrested with human skull

Police in Ogun state have arrested a pastor who was found to be in possession of a human skull. They accused, 32-year-old Matthew Akiode, exhumed the skull from a grave site a few kilometers from the Ono Ara Mimo Cherubim and Seraphim church where he claimed to serve as a pastor. Akiode confessed to the crime in the presence of journalists, the Vanguard reported, and said he did it for money. He believed getting the human skull would aid him, most likely in a ritual aimed at getting rich quick. He claims he was advised to get the human remains by another Pastor Oyewole. However, the latter denied sending the former to get the human head from the grave site. “I am a man of God and pastor at Irewole Cherubim and Seraphim Church,” Oyewole said, speaking in his defence. “I heal people with God’s name and not with human skull,” the pastor said and accused Akiode of telling unfounded lies. Akiode expressed his surprise at Oyewole’s denial. Both men are in police custody at the Eleweran police command headquarters in Abeokuta. Police Commissioner Ikemefuna Okoye said tha the accused persons committed the offence at about 12 midnight. Police was notified by a witness who saw the exhumation. “He never knew that eagle eyes were watching him in the process of removing the corpse,” Okoye said. Akiode was caught in the act, severed human head in hand. Oyewole was arrested shortly after as well. Both are set to be chargedin court as soon as investigation into the matter is concluded.

Two Bomb Attacks In Maiduguri Leave Several JTF Members Injured

A bomb planted at the West End roundabout in Maiduguri has injured several members of the Joint Task Force in Maiduguri according to eyewitnesses. Saharareporters learnt that the large bomb embedded at the West End roundabout, which was remotely controlled, exploded around 10 AM Nigerian time. A second blast was reported at Sabon Layi area in Gwange Ward. Details of the second blast are sketchy. The JTF spokesperson, Lt. Col Musa Sagir, confirmed there were explosions in the city but said a full briefing will be made to the media as the JTF was still actively patrolling the city to determine those responsible for the latest attacks.

Gunman Opens Fire At NYC Empire State Building, 2 Dead, 9 Wounded

A lone gunman opened fire on crowds outside of New York City's Empire State Building Friday morning, killing at least one and wounding several others before being killed by the police . Nine people were wounded in the exchange of fire. Reports are surfacing that the gunman was agitated after a workplace dispute, and was targeting his co-workers. Authorities do not believe at this time that the shooting was related to terrorism

Police parade suspected killers of General’s daughter

The police in Lagos on Wednesday paraded two persons, Okumo Nwabufo, 33, and Ezeke Oliselokan, 22, who allegedly killed daughter of a retired Major General in a hotel around FESTAC Town, Lagos.

The suspects were said to have come in contact with the victim, Cyntia Osokogwu, on Facebook prior to the dastardly act. They allegedly molested the victim sexually, chained her, before she was finally killed. The two suspects were said to be cousins. Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Abubakar Umar Manko, told newsmen that one of the suspects, Oliselokan, was arrested in Anambra State, while his partner in crime, a 100 Level Accounting student of University of Lagos (UNILAG), was arrested in FESTAC Town. He stated that detectives from Area E Command, FESTAC got a lead into the case when they got the suspects’ photograph in footage from a Close Circuit Camera TV (CCTV) that was installed in the hotel. ”We discovered that two young men came to the hotel and went to the room and after sometime, came out with a package. “They were arrested and have confessed that they killed the lady, the police boss said. Manko explained that on July 22, the police in Festac Division found a lady dead in a hotel, tied and chained. According to him, the police discovered that somebody called demanding that “the body of bastard be removed”. He further stated that as at the time the body was found, the police had no details about the identity of the deceased. ”From the yellow card that was found, we got her passport number from the internet and the Nigerian Immigration Service. We were able to link her up and were able to establish her actual identity”, he said. Manko added that the suspects told the police that they started with the deceased on internet, during which they were able to establish that she was a business woman who used to come Lagos to buy wares and take to Abuja to sell same. “So we came to the conclusion that she must have money,” the suspects confessed. He said that one of the suspects gave her a flight ticket and an accommodation in the hotel. The suspects, according to the CP, drugged the Fruit Juice they gave to her. “The drug got the deceased knocked off and the suspects settled down for what they were there for.” She was said to have died in the process. ”She struggled before she collapsed and they got her killed”, he added. The suspects confessed to newsmen that they actually met the victim on Facebook and that their intention was to dispossess her of her belongings and not to kill her. Related posts:

Clifford Orji Dies In Prison After 13 Years

Clifford Orji, alleged ritualist and cannibal, has died in Kirikiri maximum prison where he has been an inmate for over thirteen years. Prison authorities disclosed that Orji died on Friday morning and the cause of his death is yet unknown, but an autopsy is to be performed to determine the cause of his death. Clifford Orji was arrested under the bridge at Toyota Bus-stop on Oshodi/Apapa Expressway, Lagos with human parts, which he reportedly claimed he sold to notable Nigerians. He was subsequently charged before the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court, but was never tried. In April this year, (about five months ago), it was reported that Orji had gone mad at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos, where he had been awaiting trial. The acting Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Prison command, Mr.Biyi Jeje, confirmed Orji’s death. He said, “As at Thursday, Orji was fine but on Friday morning, he died in his sleep. The cause of his death is still unknown but an autopsy is being performed”. Jeje confirmed that Orji had been rejected by many mental health facilities in the country and maintained that the prisons authorities did all it could to manage his illness. “We took Orji to many health facilities but he was rejected time and time again. I don’t know why they rejected him, but we did all we could to manage his illness”, he said.

SHOCKING NEWS! Man survived head pierced by a 6-foot metal bar.

A 24-year-old construction worker survived after a 6-foot metal bar fell from above and pierced his head. Luiz Alexandre Essinger, chief of staff at Rio de Janeiro's Miguel Couto Hospital, said doctors successfully withdrew the iron bar from Eduardo Leite's skull during a five-hour surgery.

Philippine minister on crashed plane

A LIGHT plane carrying Philippine Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo has crashed into the sea while attempting an emergency landing. At least one person has been rescued after Saturday's crash, but Robredo and the two pilots are missing, officials say. The Cessna 172 plane took off from central Cebu city on Saturday afternoon, Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas told DZBB radio. It was heading to Robredo's hometown of Naga city in Camarines Sur province when the pilot informed the Masbate airport it would make an emergency landing. The plane was unable to reach the airport and crashed into the sea about 380km from Manila. Roxas said an aide of Robredo was able to jump out and was rescued. Robredo is one of the members of the cabinet closest to President Benigno Aquino and helped his election campaign in 2010. The interior secretary is in charge of the Philippine national police and local government units. Interior Undersecretary Rico Puno said he and Robredo had attended a gathering of civilian volunteers assisting in police work in Cebu. After the event, the secretary took the plane for Naga, he said. "Later, we got a call from the aide that their plane had developed engine trouble and they needed help," Puno said. The coast guard said the plane crashed about 1.8 kilometres from the shore close to Masbate airport. A search for Robredo and the two pilots was stopped because of poor light, Puno said.

(Reuters) - South African police opened fire on striking miners armed with machetes and sticks at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine on Thursday, killing at least a dozen men in scenes that evoked comparisons with apartheid-era brutality. In the incident, filmed by Reuters television, officers opened up with automatic weapons on a group of men who emerged from behind a vehicle and started loping towards police lines. The volley of bullets threw up clouds of dust, which cleared to reveal bodies lying on the ground. President Jacob Zuma said he was "shocked and dismayed" at what appeared to be one of the bloodiest police operations since the end of white-minority rule in 1994 in Africa's biggest economy. "I have instructed law enforcement agencies to do everything possible to bring the situation under control and to bring the perpetrators of violence to book," he said in a statement. Police have refused to confirm the death toll from the operation to disperse 3,000 protesting drill operators who had massed on a rocky outcrop near the mine, 100 km (60 miles) northwest of Johannesburg. "The police, in order to protect their own lives and in self-defence, were forced to engage the group with force," they said in a statement. "This resulted in several individuals being fatally wounded, and others injured." The police ministry said that the officers acted as they did only after first trying to peacefully disperse the crowd. "The minister is of the view that given the volatility of the situation, police did their best," the minister's spokesman Zweli Mnisi said in a text message. "What should police do in such situations when clearly what they are faced with are armed and hardcore criminals who murder police?" A Reuters photo showed a dozen corpses lying on a patch of sandy ground, while a spokeswoman from the opposition Democratic Alliance said the overall toll could be as high as 38. The SAPA news agency said one of its reporters had counted 18 bodies. World platinum prices leapt as much as $30 an ounce - more than 2 percent - to a six-day high as the extent of the violence became apparent in the country with 80 percent of known reserves. Leaders of the radical Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), which was representing most of the strikers, accused police of a massacre. "There was no need whatsoever for these people to be killed like that," General Secretary Jeffrey Mphahlele told Reuters. Some commentators likened the scenes to apartheid-era footage of ranks of police opening fire on crowds of protesters in black townships. "I cannot think of a confrontation between protesters and police since 1994 that has taken place along these lines," said Nic Borain, an independent political analyst. "PREPARED TO DIE" Before the start of the operation by hundreds of police, officials said several days of talks with AMCU leaders had broken down, leaving no option but to use force to break the crowd, which had triggered the closure of the mine. "Today is unfortunately D-day," police spokesman Dennis Adriao said. Prior to Thursday, 10 people - including two policemen - had died in nearly a week of fighting between rival worker factions at the mine, the latest platinum plant to be hit by an eight-month union turf war. The Marikana strikers have not made their demands explicit, although much of the bad blood stems from AMCU's challenge to the two-decade dominance of the National Union of Mineworkers, a close ally of Zuma's ruling African National Congress. Before the police advance, AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa, whose organisation has been on a big recruitment push in South Africa's platinum mines, said there would be bloodshed if police moved in. "We're going nowhere," he shouted through a loud-hailer, to cheers from the crowd. "If need be, we're prepared to die here." The unrest has forced Marikana's London-headquartered owner to halt production at all its South African operations, which account for 12 percent of global platinum output. Lonmin said it had lost the equivalent of 15,000 ounces of platinum from the six-day disruption, and was unlikely to meet its full-year production target of 750,000 ounces. Its shares fell to a four-year low, losing 6.7 percent in London and 7.3 percent in Johannesburg. In all, they have shed more than 13 percent since the unrest started at the weekend. At least three people were killed in a similar round of fighting in January that led to a six-week closure of the world's largest platinum mine, run nearby by Impala Platinum. That helped push the platinum price up 15 percent. Despite South Africa's dominance of the platinum sector, rising power and labour costs and a sharp drop in the price of the precious metal this year have left many mines struggling to keep their heads above water.

Kaduna Bomb Targeted Prominent Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi- PREMIUM TIMES

suicide bomber killed by own bomb.

The bomb blast in Kaduna, Tuesday afternoon, may have been targeted at a renowned Islamic Scholar and medical doctor, Ahmed Gumi, sources in Kaduna say.

A witness who prefer not to be named said “though the explosion may have been accidental, the Sheikh is clearly the target because the incident occurred just when he was about to leave for the daily Tafsir he delivers at Sultan Bello Mosque.”

It is not clear who the bearers of the explosive were. However, the Islamic cleric has been very critical of the Boko Haram sect as well as the Federal Government in his Ramadan sermons this year.

The cleric is one of the few prominent Islamic clerics, based in Northern Nigeria, who publicly condemn the activities of the sect.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, Abubakar Balteh, while confirming the incident, said only two bodies, believed to be those of the assailants, were found at the scene of the blast.

But some witnesses say three persons were on the motorcycle on which the attackers rode before the explosion.

Mr. Baltzh said, “two persons on a motorcycle were killed from an IED (improvised explosive device) that accidentally exploded on transit.”

Speaking further, Mr. Balteh said “the incident occurred around 3:45pm around Modibo Adama Junction leading to the residence of Sheikh Dr Ahmed Gumi near NNPC Mega station along Ali Akilu way.”

“However, no other casualty is reported and we have already commenced investigation into the explosion,” he said.

Kaduna, the political capital of old Northern Nigeria, has witnessed several attacks by the Boko Haram group.

In July, the group attacked the home of Namadi Sambo, the Vice president, in Zaria, killing one person.
Several bomb attacks in the state, especially on places of worship and private residences, have also caused the death of dozens of people.

Tuesday’s explosion came amidst reports that the Boko Haram sect had begun negotiation with the Federal Government .

A man, Abu Mohammed, who claimed to be the deputy leader of Boko Haram, called the Voice of America to inform them that the sect was having discussions with the FG.

Mr. Mohammed called a VOA reporter in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to talk about the negotiation which he said was facilitated prominent Northern leaders.

PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify Mr. Mohammed’s claim.

Explosion rocks again in Kaduna.

By SaharaReporters, New York

SaharaReporters has learned of a bomb blast that took place in Kaduna. Eyewitnesses said the blast occurred along Ali Akilu road by Lord Lugard roundabout in the metropolis.

The two bombers on a motorbike who were in possesion of the bomb died instantly. The location of the blast is also close to Sultan Bello Mosque where Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has recently attacked Boko Haram militants in weekly sermons.

Man surrenders to police after kidnapping, burying prophetess alive

Asaba—A 27-year-old man, who allegedly took part in the kidnap of a prophetess after which the woman was buried alive in his compound, has surrendered to the police eight months after the dastardly act. The suspect complained that the spirit of the prophetess was tormenting him.

Delta State Police Command’s spokesman, Mr. Charles Muka, who confirmed the development, told our reporter in Asaba, yesterday: “It was a case of kidnap and murder of a woman fully dressed in a white garment church attire, which was committed on December 30, 2011 but the suspect surrendered self to police.”

Muka said that following the confession of the suspect, another suspect was arrested while efforts were on to exhume the body of the woman.

He said: “An unidentified woman said to be from Uzere and dressed in white garment church attire was kidnapped at Ughelli and taken to the house of one Emma, male, 27 years old, who is the first suspect, from Owahawa, Ughelli South Local Government Area.

“The suspect surrendered himself to the police because his soul was troubled and confessed burying the victim alive in his compound when she became weak. His confession led to the arrest of another suspect. Detectives have also identified the spot where she was buried alive and the corpse would be exhumed when relations of victim are identified. We hereby call on members of the public, whose missing person depicts the description, to report to police area command Warri, while we are making effort to arrest others involved in the crime.”
-VANGUARD

Celebrities banned by top hotels

What does a celebrity bring when checking into a hotel? Glamour, buzz, and sometimes, a whole lot of chaos.

Sure, hosting a famous guest can translate into great PR for a hotel, but “it can also be a mixed bag,” admits Mark Plonkey, the general manager of Denver’s Hotel Teatro. “The one thing I’ve learned throughout the years is that public persona is not always the reality behind closed doors.”

According to most hotel managers that Travel + Leisure spoke with, most conflicts with celebrities are pretty mundane, and often result from overzealous “handlers:” demands for discounts or precise requests like a bowl of single-colored M&Ms. But other hotels know that debauchery can be good for business. “We embrace the spirit of rock ’n’ roll,” says Brandon Powers, creative director of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. “They can trash their room or even take a donkey up there, so long as we don’t have to clean up after it in the casino. It takes a lot for us to ask someone to leave.”

Nicola Adam's dog Dexter glued to screen as mistress takes gold

As Nicola Adams triumphed in the ExCeL arena, her dog, Dexter, was excitedly watching the action 200 miles away.
As Nicola Adams triumphed in the ExCeL arena, her dog, Dexter, was excitedly watching the action 200 miles away.

The 10-month-old Doberman had the gold medal winning fight beamed directly into his ''apartment'' at the Leeds pet boarding centre where he is staying while Adams is busy conquering the world in London.
Dexter was extremely excitable for the first three rounds but, as the fourth round developed he stopped and watched his mistress on his kennel TV, pawing at the glass separating him from the screen.
Clutching his Team GB boxing meerkat, he paced and looked agitated as he and the staff waited for the referee to raise Adams's arm.
James Cundy, from mypetstop pet boarding, said: ''We think it is quite unusual.

DIPLOMATIC TREAT FOR KETO COUTURE

WIVES OF AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSIONERS/AMBASSADORS TO THE UK HOST KETO COUTURE IN AN EXCLUSIVE FASHION SHOW IN LONDON

BY DORIS OLOTON- BR(AFWL)

It was all pomp and pageantry at the Abuja House home of the Nigerian High commissioner to the United Kingdom as Keto Couture was hosted in an exclusive fashion show. The show which was put together by the wives of the African High Commissioners/Ambassadors to the UK spearheaded by Her Excellency Mrs. Salmatu Tafida, wife of Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK.

It featured delegates from various African Countries including Mauritius, South Africa, Cameroun to mention only a few. Also in attendance were wives of deputy high commissioners and defence attachés and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Entertainment.
In a highly colourful and stately display of the most exquisite and elegant styles, world class models took to the runway showcasing matchless and trendy designs of the Keto Couture label. The evening was also spiced up by a cat-walk session by their Excellencies.
In her brief welcome address, Mrs.

Tafida noted that this was the first of its kind and that she intends to keep promoting only the best from Africa. She paid glowing tribute to the creativity and sheer excellence in Keto designs and encouraged other entrepreneurs of African origin to emulate Keto Couture’s creativity and excellence.

Then came the time for the runway show. As the models took to the runway, the house went up in uproar with shouts of ‘Waoh! Waoh!’ rending the otherwise calm and dignified atmosphere. They all took turns to praise the designs and the designer and also called for more of such evenings.
In her speech the prolific highly talented and elegant designer,

Mrs. Kenny Okorie thanked their Excellencies and in particular Mrs. Tafida for the honour done her. She said it was indeed an honour to be nominated amongst hundreds of designers from Africa for the show and promised to keep making Africa and Nigeria proud.

Nappies for chicken...IS THIS FUNNY?

A US woman has created nappies for chickens.

Ruth Haldeman hatched the idea to help those who keep chickens as pets because the animals are often doing their business anywhere and everywhere.

She said: “I had to make some diapers or else they would make a mess everywhere.

“Chickens have a lot of personality. They are responsive to people and they definitely have their likes and preferences."

The nappies feature a pouch with straps that run between a chicken's legs - and Ruth has even created a website to sell her product.

Joint Task Force Operatives Repel Attacks

By SaharaReporters, New York
Security operatives last night in Gombe, capital of Gombe State, repelled an attack by unknown gunmen in the Masalacin Idi area. No casualties were recorded.

Our sources said the duel lasted about 30 minutes, finally subsiding when the Joint Task Force comprising soldiers and policemen suppressed the insurgents.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdu, who confirmed the gun duel, said that the gunmen opened fire and lobbed grenades at the security operatives, who responded promptly. The attackers, unable to stand the heat, fled to an unknown location.

The security operatives, according to Mr. Audu, have commenced a thorough search for the gunmen.

10 Rocket Propelled Grenades Recovered In Nigeria-Chad Border Following Gun-Duel With Suspected Militants

About 10 Rocket Propelled Grenades and other sophisticated weapons were recovered at the Nigeria-Chad boundary in Borno State by a joint multi-national military squad on Monday.

The incident was confirmed to SaharaReporters by Lt.Col. Sagir Musa, who said the weapons were recovered following a gun battle which left some suspected Islamist extremists dead in Daban Masara border town.

According to him, “The vehicle was intercepted on Monday at about 9pm local time by a combined team of Secret Security Services, the multi-national Joint Task Force, JTF and other security forces.”

Other arms in the consignment included 10 rocket chargers, two AK 47 rifles, and 13 magazines with six rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, he said.

This incident confirms that Nigerian and Chadian troops are now working together at the border.

Lightning bolt kills four members of same family

A bolt of lightning has killed four members of the same family in Poland.

The group were reported missing last week - after they failed to return from a hiking trip.

A rescue operation was launched and last night the bodies of a 50-year-old man and woman from Warsaw, were found, along with the remains of their 22 year old daughter and her fiancé.

Witnesses said an unusually violent thunderstorm - punctuated by multiple lightning strikes - had raged in the area where the bodies were found.

Authorities say it is extremely rare for a single bolt of lightning to kill four people an investigation has been launched to establish the exact cause of their deaths.

Australians told to pay $5,000 - or face death

Thousands of Australians have been stunned to receive a death threat text demanding they pay $5,000 Australian dollars to stay alive.

A number of people have fallen for the scam, which tells people they will be murdered if they don't send the money on - and police have been shocked by the scale of the con.

The message reads: "Sum1 paid me to kill you. Get spared, 48hrs to pay $5000. If you inform the police or anybody, death is promised. (sic)"

But police have warned people not to reply to the text and to delete it immediately.

Speaking at a press conference at Queensland, Brian Hay, Queensland Detective Superintendent, said: “Do not respond. Delete it immediately and don’t panic … because that’s what they prey upon.”

DFW Launch Party Trailer 2012

The DAYTON FASHION WEEK maiden edition kick started yesterday with an open hair competition show.
The show will continue today and run through 28th of July. The show promises to be an exciting show as designers from around the world are on ground preparing to let loose their masterpieces.
In a statement by the founder of dayton fashion week, Mrs. Junda Morris-Kennedy, said, the idea of the event is to spice up the social life of dayton by bringing the world together under the platform of fashion.

Syrian rebels brace for showdown in Aleppo

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(CNN) -- Leaders of Syrian rebel forces ordered their fighters to attack hundreds of government troops heading toward Aleppo, the country's largest city, a Free Syrian Army official told CNN on Wednesday.
The Syrian regime withdrew about 2,000 fully equipped troops, along with their tanks and artillery, from Idlib and sent them to Aleppo, the official said.
As the commercial hub of Syria, Aleppo is a crucial city in the country's 16-month conflict. If rebels eventually gain control of the city it would mark a pivotal point in the Syrian crisis and deal a heavy blow to President Bashar al-Assad's financial ties.
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Across Syria, at least 50 people were killed in fresh violence Wednesday, opposition activists said. The dead included six people in Aleppo and six children, the Local Coordination Committees of Syria said.
Rebel forces have been trying to wrest control of Aleppo from government forces.
"There is random shelling of the eastern portion of the city as the Syrian Army is trying to force out the FSA (Free Syrian Army). They are hitting civilian homes over and over," one activist told CNN via Skype.
CNN's Ivan Watson, who is inside Syria, said he had noticed the rebels had become better armed in the past few months. While they only had shotguns at one point, they now have rocket-propelled grenades and assault rifles, he said.
The increased firepower has helped the rebels successfully attack armored vehicles and force some Syrian forces to resupply by helicopter.
Watson said that in the village he was in, hundreds of rebels had loaded up with ammunition this week and headed to fight in Aleppo.

250 foetuses found in vats in Russian forest.

A GROUP of Russians have stumbled across hundreds of embryos and foetuses stashed in four huge vats while taking a weekend stroll through woods.
The 50-litre containers of formaldehyde in the woods of the industrial Ural Mountains region contained 248 embryos and foetuses in all, the police said.
The four strollers noticed the contents because some of the lids to the vats had popped open when they were dropped and some of the embryos had spilled to the ground.
A spokesman for the regional police said the embryos appeared to have been illegally dropped off by a local hospital that treated biological waste for four nearby medical facilities.