Heartbreaking Photos Reveal Final Years Of Man Who Battled Severe Obesity His Entire Life

A heartbreaking photo series has revealed how one man's struggle with obesity finally killed him.

At his heaviest Hector Garcia Jr. weighed 636 lbs (more than 45 stone) and battled severe pain and depression as a result of his size.

Hector, from Texas, spent years yo-yo dieting and managed to lose hundreds of pounds several times.

But he always piled the weight back on. Often confined to his home, in 2010 Hector first let the San Antonio Express-News in to document his final years.


My life is a cautionary tale,” he told the paper. “I overeat because food never rejects me. But the truth is, it’s actually rejecting me now, because it’s killing me.

"It’s going to reject me up to the point where it takes my life.”

Tax boss, Olanike Disu, dies suddenly 24hrs after celebrating her birthday

Popular female tax guru, Olanike Disu, widely known as Madam Tax, has died! She was a director at the Lagos Inland Revenue Service. She died yesterday September 4th, barely 24 hours after celebrating her birthday on Sunday, September 3rd.

Confirming her death, the members of Council, Management and Secretariat of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Of Nigeria regrets issued a statement announcing the 'unfortunate demise of a member of the Executive Committee of Council, Mrs Olanike Disu, FCTI which occurred today, September 4, 2017. She was the current Chairman of the 2018 Annual Tax Committee (ATC). She was also an Assistant Director with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) until her death. We pray that God will comfort her family and the CITN family, and grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss'

"The US will receive more gift packages from my country"-Vladimir Putin Slam USA

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said pursuing further sanctions against North Korea is "useless", saying "they'd rather eat grass than give up their nuclear programme".

The US said on Monday it would table a new UN resolution on tougher sanctions in the wake of the latest test of a nuclear bomb by the North on Sunday.

Mr Putin also said that the ramping up of "military hysteria" could lead to global catastrophe. He said diplomacy was the only answer.

China, the North's main ally, has also called for a return to negotiations. Meanwhile, North Korea's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Han Tae-song, said his country's recent "self-defence measures" were a "gift package addressed to the US".


"The US will receive more gift packages from my country as long as it relies on reckless provocations and futile attempts to put pressure on the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)," Reuters news agency quoted him as saying

EFCC Arrests 7 MAPOLY Students, Others For Yahoo Plus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos zonal office, has arrested seven National Diploma (ND) students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State for alleged offenses bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretenses and possession of forged documents.

The suspects- Adesina Olalekan, Makinde Noheem, Toheeb Ogunowo, Somotun Olusola, Somotun Sodiq, Tajudeen Hafeez Bolaji and Kareem Olaseni- are studying various courses in the institution.

They were arrested alongside Iyun Ifeoluwa, Odusanwo Ibrahim, Obanijesu Opeyemi Soneye, Azeez Olayinka, Babatunde Ajala, Ojejimi Ademola, Aderowunmi Ayomide and Oluokun Oluwaseun by operatives of the Commission within Abeokuta and its environs on August 17, 2016, following a petition received by the Commission about their activities.

The suspects, who were said to be living flamboyantly, were alleged to be involved in internet scam, forgery of financial instruments and lottery scam, among others.

One of the suspects, Olaseni, a 21-year-old Business Administration student, was said to have created a   Facebook account with the name Dean Robert, with which he interacted with his victims.

In his statement, Olaseni gave a blow-by-blow revealed his modus operandi, saying, “I tell them (his victims) that they have won Facebook Lottery.  I have people who receive the money sent by the victims.  Then, the money is remitted into my personal accounts domiciled in GTBank and Skye Bank.”

A number of items, including laptops, forged documents, were recovered from the suspects during their arrests.

The suspects will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

Nollywood veteran, Eucharia Anunobi 's son Raymond Finally Goes Home (photos)

                      

Nollywood stars trooped in to join Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi to lay her son Raymond Joshua Chimaobi Chimnonso Ekwu to rest. RIP Ray! The likes of Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Lilian Bach are at the burial to show support.

Alicia Keys Continues Her #Nomakeup Campaign As She Poses For Elle Brazil

Alicia Keys posed for her first Elle Brazil cover - not once but four times. And the 36-year-old singer did the shoot with the minimum of make-up, after launching the #nomakeup campaign last year to encourage self-acceptance.

'It can seem silly, but I think that many of us are caught in this trap. We worry about what the others are thinking about us, and we forget to think by ourselves. Actually, this is not only about using makeup or not. It is more about living, being as you feel really comfortable and exploring all of it,'

she explained in an accompanying interview for the publication.

Lady Gaga Gushes Over Romance With CAA Agent Beau

She recently went public with their relationship - having healed from her split from former fiancé Taylor Kinney last summer.

And it seems Lady Gaga, 31, is truly in the throes of new romance as she gushed about her love for CAA agent boyfriend Christian Carino, 48, during her concert at Citi Field stadium in New York last week.

In a typically candid display to her adoring 'Little Monsters', the stunning star spoke of the best parts of being in love, having previously admitted she thinks her actor ex is 'pretty f**king cool'.


Lady Gaga was quick to laud her beau for helping her through hard times following her split from Taylor.

Speaking on stage, she said: 'When I went backstage, Christian was by the stairs making sure I was OK. The best part about being in love with someone is having them there to catch you if you fall.'

Sources have told The New York Post's PageSix column that the pair have been “totally inseparable" ever since they were spotted getting cosy at a Kings of Leon concert in January.

The 'Bad Romance' singer amicably split from Chicago Fire actor Taylor, 35, in July after five years together.

Checkout How Suitor flogged to death in Katsina marriage competition

A young man identified as Yari Inusa, has died while competing with another suitor for a lady’s hand in marriage,
The incident recently occurred
at Durmin Biri village, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Police sources said Inusa following injuries he sustained on the head when he engaged in a Fulani traditional game of Sharo with another man, Ahmed Saidu, to determine who would marry the lady.
The traditional game requires two male suitors to bitterly flog themselves for a woman’s hand in marriage. Whoever wins between them will marry the girl.
Inusa had reportedly flogged Saidu without any incident, but tragedy struck when it was the turn of Saidu to flog Inusa. Saidu allegedly hit Inusa on the head, instead of hitting him on the back as the rules of the game dictate.
Inusa was said to have collapsed after he was hit on the head and subsequently died from the incident.
Confirming the incident, the Katsina State Police Command spokesman, DSP Gambo Isah said: “Inusa’s father, Mallam, reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of Saidu.”
According to him, Inusa’s corpse had been released to the family and buried according to Islamic rites.

Adesua Etomi strikes a pose with Banky W’s mother and sister in stunning photos

These photos were taken in July in Maryland when Banky W and his family had a family reunion and also took another set of photos to include his brother who missed his introduction ceremony to Adesua Etomi.



More photos below…

footballer Adam Johnson ‘in tears as prison inmates chant “rapist” every time

Daily Star reports that he is among the most hated prisoners at HM Moorland and is subjected to football-style songs about his sex crimes. It was also gathered that life inside prison is said to have changed dramatically, after he was secretly filmed joking with inmates about his schoolgirl victim. A Daily Star Sunday source, further claimed that none of the prisoners now want to be associated with Johnson, as a gang of “really tough inmates” have taken against him.

“Johnson can’t go anywhere without a chorus of, ‘Rapist, rapist, rapist’ erupting.
“It happens every time he leaves his cell, when he’s getting his food and even when he’s trying to play football.
“The prisoners have adopted chants from the terraces with Johnson as the point of attack.”

Pastor Joel Osteen addresses the Hurricane Harvey backlash

Controversial American Pastor, Joel Osteen who came under attack for reportedly refusing to open doors of his mega church to victims of Hurricane Harvey that affected Texas residents, addressed the backlash on Sunday during the church’s first service.

The Pastor who claimed his church is always open to the public, despite videos and eyewitnesses saying otherwise, blamed the door opening delay on the security company guarding his church, as he claimed they are responsible for turning people away.

He further claimed that Hurrucane Harvey was part of a divine plan;

“God knew that Houston could handle the hurricane,” and “Quit being upset by something you can handle.” He added, “God is in control of the universe and what he has spoken over your life will come to pass.”

Demon Busted For Sleeping With Villagers Wives In Mozambique

Tokoloshe, the demon that has been sleeping with Mozambique women, has finally been apprehended. Twitter user, @Lecron who shared photos, tweeted;

“Apparently this is a Tokoloshe(Demon) & has been sleeping with the villagers wives in Mozambique, Sangomas in the area caught him…”

Nigerian man shocked after being served Jollof rice with a university degree (Photo)

Nigerian Speaker and strategist, Emeka was shocked after he was served jollof rice in a Sharwarma wrap.

Months After Losing Mom Chocolate City Ex-Rapper Loses Dad

Nigerian rapper, Milli, who was formerly signed to Chocolate City has lost his dead just few months after losing his mum. Milli who announced that his dad died last night, September 1, wrote on Instagram;

‘Just when I thought loosing my Mum was too much of a loss, I loose a father, it is with the most regret and pain that I announce the passing of my father who died last night just months after I buried my mum , I can’t explain to you how I feel , I can’t write it all down, loosing both parents in the same year is not what I wld pray for anybody, This year has brought me so much joy and so much pain at the same time, last night I watched my father die in my arms, it is the most painful feeling in the world, I know I promised y’all a lot this year but I didn’t know there would be so much bad news, you might not hear any music from me or hear from me till next year or maybe the year after, please understand. God Bless’.

Checkout How Nigeria Soldier Spent 3M Naira that was given to him by Billionaira Kidnapper, Evans

Aduba Victor Nonso, a 28-year-old ex-soldier from Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has disclosed how he spent over N3million which billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (popularly known as Evans) gave him for participating in several alleged crimes.

According to the ex-soldier, who said he joined the Nigeria Army on August 15, 2009 and was posted to Abati Barracks, women and hotels bills drained the money and reduced him to poverty.

In an interview with Vanguard, Aduba said:

“My income was low and it wasn’t enough to fend for my family. One of my friends who is also from my home town known as Ikenna, led me into crime. He brought one of his friends, known as Skudo. They told me that Skudo was an importer. He told me that he imported clothes from China and we became friends. I used to escort him to his village whenever he was travelling and he paid me handsomely.
“Sometime in January 2015, he called me and asked that I should meet him at Ago-Palace Way where he claimed he lived with his family.
‘’He told me that there was a man owing him money and he needed me to come with my army uniform so that I could intimidate the man with my uniform. When I got there I saw Skudo, Ikenna, Evans and another person inside the car.
“The front seat was empty and I entered and sat on it. We drove towards Ajao Estate. Ikenna and Skudo brought out two rifles and when I saw them, I was shocked. I asked what they were doing but Evans gave me a hot slap. He told me that I was now part of their group. Then they brought out a cup filled with gin and a bullet in it and they asked me to swear never to disclose what I saw to anyone.
“After that Evans got a call from someone about someone he had been monitoring. Evans drove fast and he caught up with the person and kidnapped him. Skudo, Ikenna and the other man came out of the vehicle and kidnapped the man. While on our way, I saw a man on a power bike and I suspected he was the person giving information to Evans.
‘’He asked us to all alight from the vehicle and gave me N5000, promising to call me. One month later, Skudo called and gave N200,000 as my share, saying the balance of the money would be paid later. One month after that Skudo called again and said Evans said I should come for my balance. When I got to Ago and entered his vehicle, I sat in the front and we drove into Festac Town where we kidnapped a man.
“One month after, Skudo called and gave me N1.8million as my share. I also took part in two other kidnappings in Amuwo Odofin and Satellite Towns where I was given N800,000 each as my share. Evans didn’t pay me for the last operation and he stopped calling me for jobs.
“I spent most of the money on women and hotels. I also got married with part of the money.”

Tyler Perry donates $1 million to Harvey relief efforts, and $250,000 is going to controversial pastor Joel Osteen

Hollywood actor, director and producer, Tyler Perry, has announced that he’s donating $1 million to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Tyler Perry, who disclosed this in a Facebook video, also defended controversial Pastor Joel Osteen who was dragged for not opening up his megachurch sooner to those displaced by the flood, and further disclosed that he’s giving $250,000 of the one million to the Lakewood evangelist.

Cute Photo Of Super Eagles Goal Keeper Carl Ikeme Undergoing Treatment For Acute Leukaemia

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia few weeks back after he returned with some abnormal blood tests during his pre-season testing, with further medical investigation confirming this has shared a lovely photo from his hospital bed.

The 31-year-old Nigerian international tweeted; “BREAKING NEWS: Ikeme transfers from one room to another !! Medical underway #longday #stillsmile #TransferDeadline”

Nollywood Actor Yul Edochie Wins Primary Election In His For Party , DPC

Nollywood actor and governorship aspirant of Anambra state, Yul Edochie has just won the primary election of his party, Democratic People’s Congress (DPC).

The actor turned politician made the announcement on his instagram page where he gave God the glory for the victory. HE went further to state that come November, himself and his team will be occupying the governor house in Anambra state.



We wish the actor cum politician a successful campaign and election.
See some of the photos he shared below;