Three Nigerian Men, One Brazilian Lady Arrested In Mumbai For Cocaine Offenses

Four foreign nationals, who were allegedly carrying 6.492kg of cocaine, worth ₹38.95 crore, concealed in the rings stitched on curtains for it to pass through the rod, were arrested from Andheri (West) on Saturday. They have been remanded in police custody for seven days.

Police had got a tip-off that three Nigerian men and a Brazilian woman were carrying narcotics in their bags, but on intercepting them, they only found curtains in the bags.

“Our team grew suspicious on finding so many curtains,” said Manoj Kumar Sharma, additional commissioner of police, west region.


The team, headed by police inspector Daya Nayak, then started to check the curtains. On opening the rings, they found thin tubes containing white powder fitted around it. Each of the 78 curtains had eight rings carrying cocaine.

The police seized the substance and arrested the four accused – Niras Okhovo, 35, Simon Agobata, 32, Michael Hope, 29, and Brazilian national Karle Iris, 41 – who were on their way to meet a fifth accused, after which they were to send it via courier.

Police have also retrieved the machine which the accused used to roll the tubes.
A raid at the Koparkhairane residence of the accused led the police to multiple passports, but none of them is in their names.

“The fifth accused is absconding. We will arrest him soon. We are also tracking the courier companies that sent the consignments in the international market. We are enquiring whether they have any role in it or not,” said Nayak.

Blac Chyna and Soulja Boy currently dating

Blac Chyna has found love in the hands of rapper Soulja Boy just weeks after breaking up with Kid Buu. Report say they slid into each other’s DM and things got heated up after then.

Before now, Blac Chyna had been involved in an altercation with her ex Kid Buu in Hawaii which forced police to come separate them.

It was alleged that Kid Buu slammed her on the wall and choked her after they got into a heated argument, all of which he denied.

Well, Blac Chyna has moved on with new boo Soulja Boy as the two made things a bit public when they met at Sean Kingston’s penthouse in LA last week

Black Panther spotted in Kenya for the first time in 100 years

An African black leopard also known as ‘Black Panther’ has been spotted in Kenya for the first time in 100 years

Biologists captured the rare footage of a big cat walking majestically in Kenya, making it the first time the animal has been photographed in Africa since 1909.

Nick Pilfold, a San Diego Zoo global scientist, said they captured the footage after months of watching and waiting. His team of biologists had placed remote wildlife cameras to track the leopard population near Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia County last year when they heard unconfirmed reports of a possible black leopard sighting.

“We intensified our camera placement in the area the reports were being made. Within a few months, we were rewarded with multiple observations on our cameras” he said

The female leopard’s coat color is pitch black as a result of melanism, a gene mutation that results in an over-production of pigment, Pilfold said. It’s the opposite of albinism — and although the leopard’s coat appears black during the day, its rosette patterns are visible in nighttime infrared imagery

Emiliano Sala Body recovered from plane wreckage

A body has been recovered from the wreckage of the crashed plane which carried footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson.

The mission to recover the body, which has not yet been identified, began on Tuesday evening, just about three weeks after the plane crashed.

However, the wreckage of the plane has not been recovered and the operation has been brought to a close due to poor weather conditions.

In a statement, the AAIB said:

“Following extensive visual examination of the accident site using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), it was decided to attempt recovery operations.
“In challenging conditions, the AAIB and its specialist contractors successfully recovered the body previously seen amidst the wreckage. The operation was carried out in as dignified a way as possible and the families were kept informed of progress.”

Michael B. Jordan reveals why he went for therapy after Black Panther

                          

Actor Michael B. Jordan has revealed why he went for therapy immediately after he finished shooting the hit movie Black Panther. According to him, he had to do so many things so as to assume the character Erik Killmonger which he played

Speaking with Oprah Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan said the character he played had a lonely childhood with no friends got all to about his dreams. In order to assume that role, he said he had to shut out his loved ones, a thing that led him to a dark place.

                             

“I spent a lot of time alone. I figured Erik [Killmonger], his childhood growing up was pretty lonely. He didn’t have a lot of people he could talk to about this place called Wakanda that didn’t exist,” he said.

                          

He went on to describe how he later got back to his real self after the movie.

“I went to therapy, I started talking to people, starting unpacking a little bit. [It] helped me out a lot…It was a little tough for me at first. Readjusting to people caring about me, getting that love that I shut out. I shut out love, I didn’t want love. I wanted to be in this lonely place as long as I could.”

He continued:

“Of course it’s an extreme, exaggerated version of the African diaspora from the African-American perspective, so to be able to take that kind of pain and rage and all those emotions that Erik kind of represents from being black and brown here in America … that was something I didn’t take lightly. When it was all over, I think just being in that kind of mind state … it caught up with me.”

Speaking on why he recommends therapy:

“Your mind is so powerful. Your mind will get your body past a threshold that it would have given up on way before. Honestly, therapy, just talking to somebody just helped me out a lot. As a man you get a lot of slack for it…I don’t really subscribe to that. Everyone needs to unpack and talk.“ 

Court Sentences NURTW Unit Chairman To Death For Killing Policeman

Justice Olabisi Akinlade of the Lagos State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Boundary/Ayetoro unit in Lagos, Saheed Arogundade, to death by hanging for killing a police officer.

Justice Akinlade convicted Arogundade after finding him guilty of conspiracy and murder of the officer, Gbenga Oladipupo.

Saheed was charged alongside five others on two counts of conspiracy and murder.


The other defendants were Mustapha Layeni, Adebayo Abdullahi, Seyi Pabiekun, Sikiru Rufai and Yusuf Arogundade.

Punch Metro learnt that the deceased was killed on April 10, 2010, around 8am at the Gbara junction in the Ayetoro area of Ajegunle, Lagos.

It was gathered that the deceased was stabbed to death by Saheed and his cohorts while on his way to visit his mother on Olayinka Street in the Ayetoro area.

Punch correspondent learnt that the convict and his accomplices killed the deceased for encouraging the operation of tricycles in the area, which the convict noted would reduce the income of the NURTW unit.

Toronto Declares Feb 6 Bob Marley Day

                            

The Mayor of the City of Toronto, John Tory, has proclaimed every February 6 as Bob Marley Day.

Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter who created a mix of reggae, rocksteady and ska in his musical compositions.

He died on May 11, 1981 at the age of 36 from skin cancer. The Mayor made a tweet which was accompanied by a photo of the proclamation through his official Twitter handle.

He wrote, “Proud to proclaim today Bob Marley Day in the City of Toronto. This Toronto tradition pays tribute to Bob Marley’s legacy of peace, harmony and the unity of humankind.

”His music lives on today and is a guide towards a world united – one love. #BobMarley #BobMarleyDay.“

The official proclamation reads, “WHEREAS each year on February 6, we honor the legacy of Robert (Bob) Nesta Marley. He began his career with the wailers and song became known for his distinctive songwriting and vocal style.

“Marley sang of tolerance and love. He became one of the greatest ambassadors of peace the world has seen. He encouraged us to live in harmony, chronicle our own destiny and stand up to what is right.

“Today, his music lives in and appeals to people of all cultures and guides them towards a world united – One People – One Love.

“Now therefore, I, Mayor John Tory, on behalf of Toronto city council, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2019 as “Bob Marley Day“ in the city of Toronto.“

He also tweeted that “The Toronto Sign will be lit in green, black and yellow today to celebrate Bob Marley Day in the City of Toronto. #BobMarley #BobMarleyDay.“

Men who tortured slay queen over phone theft, arrested

                       

Some of the men who tortured a slay queen over phone theft by having ground pepper inserted into her vagina, have been arrested

According to reports, the incident happened in Benin, Edo State. It was gathered that the lady had lodged in a hotel with a man who later claimed his phone went missing after their hot romp.

The man then dragged the accused to a native doctor around Ugbiyokho area of Ekehuan Road, Benin, where she was summarily declared guilty by a notorious “oracle.”

Her denial of the allegation prompted the native doctor and his apprentices to subject her to jungle justice by stripping her naked and inserting ground pepper into her vagina

According to Jefferson Uwoghiren, the man was arrested yesterday evening, along with the manager of a hotel he lodged briefly in Benin City, Edo state. A massive manhunt is on native “ doctor” and his apprentices.

Jay-Z hires an attorney to help 21 Savage

Jay-Z has hired an attorney to help 21 Savage, so he does not get deported to the UK, as he also slammed the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

21 Savage is currently detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after they discovered he is a British citizen living in the US illegally

According to TMZ, Jay-Z said the arrest and detention of the rapper is “an absolute travesty” and points out that his US Visa application has been pending for years. He said;

“In addition to being a successful recording artist, 21 deserves to be reunited with his children immediately.”

It was also confirmed that Jay-Z’s company, Roc Nation has responded to what it calls a “matter of injustice” by hiring attorney Alex Spiro to assist with his case. Spiro told TMZ;

“We are not going to stop until he is released, bonded out or in front of a judge … What we have here is someone who overstayed their Visa with an application pending for 4 years – not a convicted criminal that needs to be detained and removed but, by all accounts a wonderful person, father, and entertainer who has a marijuana offense which was vacated and sealed.”

According to reports, 21 Savage actually had a visa permit pending for four years before he reapplied for his US Visa in 2017, which they claim must have led the authorities to do a background check that discovered his visa was expired before his arrest 

Man stabs neighbour to death over loud music

A Nigerian man identified as, Cyril Oko, allegedly stabbed his neighbour to death over playing loud music in Ebonyi state.

The 50-year-old suspect has been arrested by the police for stabbing his 25-year-old neighbor, Peter Nkwuda, to death on Monday February 4th.

According to the police, the deceased and the suspect stay in Oroke Onuoha area of Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state.

Trouble started when Peter started playing music from his room, raising the volume very high to the discomfort of his other neighbors.

Cyril Oko went to appeal to him to reduce the volume but he refused. An argument ensued which turned into a fight. Cyril stormed into his own apartment, came out with a knife and stabbed Peter who died instantly

The matter was reported men of the Kpiripkiri Police Station who dispatched operatives to the scene of the incident to arrest Oko.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident and said the suspect would be arraigned in court after investigations have been completed

Checkout Photos of the mansion of Senate President Bukola Saraki in Ilorin

The mansion of Senate President Bukola Saraki in Ilorin the Kwara state capital has been revealed. The below pictures show the aerial view of the mansion and a bit of its environment.

The pictures were shared on Instagram by @Instakwara where it is alleged that the architectural masterpiece is financed by the Kwara State Government.

“Incase you’ve been wondering what Bukola Saraki’s Ilorin mansion looks like… Located on Umar Audu rd. GRA, Ilorin. Financed by the Kwara State Government. #instakwara”

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Saraki was a former governor of the Kwara State. After serving two terms, he proceeded to the Senate where he is now the President. 

Tragedy Averted As Asaba Stadium’s Scoreboard Collapses And Destroys Part Of Building

Tragedy was averted on Monday night when a scoreboard mounted at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the Delta State capital, collapsed.

Punch gathered that the incident occurred around 7:33pm on Monday due to heavy winds, which led to the collapse of the scoreboard, leaving no one injured. However, the collapsed scoreboard destroyed a section of the stadium.

An eye witness said, “I was opposite the stadium when I suddenly noticed a sound. I thought it was the building at the stadium. But I discover that it was the scoreboard that fell off during the heavy winds. It would have been a disaster if it was during the day when people were still in the stadium. Thank God that nobody was injured.”


Reacting to the development, the Delta State Government noted that the heavy winds predicted across the country by NiMet caused the collapse of the scoreboard.

The state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr Patrick Ukah, who stated this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the Delta State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, said the scoreboard destroyed part of the stadium but thanked God that no life was lost.

He explained that the damaged part of the complex would be fixed by the contractor as the project had not been handed over to the state government.a

Actor Rykardo Agbor Celebrates With New Photos

Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has released new lovely photos to the delight of his fans as he turns a year older. More photos below;

Jose Mourinho accepts one year jail term for tax evasion in Spain

                              

Jose Mourinho has accepted one year jail term for tax evasion, but the Portuguese will not be sent to prison due to Spanish law concerning first time offenders.

Mourinho who went to the Provincial court on Tuesday will also pay a fine of £1.75million.

He is been sentenced regarding his image rights in 2011 and 2012 when he was the manager of Real Madrid.

He told reporters in November 2017

“I answered, I didn’t contest it, I paid and I signed an official agreement with the state under which everything was definitively closed.
“That’s why I’ve been here five minutes today to say to the judge exactly what I’m telling you, Mourinho said.

Ghanaian singer Becca welcomes baby girl with Nigerian husband

                    

Ghanaian singer, Becca has welcomed a bouncing baby girl with her Nigerian husband, Tobi Sanni. Reports say she delivered the by abroad just six months after she got married.

Becca and Tobi Sanni got married in August last year. Tobi is a Chartered Economist and CEO of State of Mind Entertainment.

Haven welcomed a child, Becca can now boast of a huge addition to the blessings she’s received from God.

Juventus player, Douglas Costa involved in terrible accident (Photos)

Juventus forward Douglas Costa has been involved in a terrible car accident which occurred on Monday on a motorway in Northern Italy as the player was returning to Turin.

Douglas Costa however walked out uninjured after his Jeep Cherokee collided with a Fiat Punto. The driver of the other car had to be rushed to Biella Hosptial for minor injuries.

The cause of the crash has not yet been ascertained but Novara Est traffic police are currently carrying out investigation with details to pop up soon.

Clinton To Visit Nigeria To Meet With Buhari, Atiku Ahead Of Election

A former President of United States of America, Bill Clinton, is expected to visit Nigeria a day before the presidential election, The Punch has learnt.

During the visit, Clinton will meet President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Diplomatic sources said Clinton is expected to return to his country the same day.


Clinton, it was gathered, might arrive in the early hours of February 15 before the two candidates would go to their states to cast their votes in the election.

While President Buhari will vote in his home state of Katsina, Atiku will cast his vote in Adamawa state

South African Man Stab Girlfriend To Daeth

                                     

A South African man has been arrested after he stabbed his girlfriend and her friend to death after a heated argument in her home.

The South African students identified as Anda Beja (20) and Zikhona Mayila (18) were stabbed to death last Thursday.

A teacher at Ncuncuzo High School in Cofimvaba, South Africa, said the whole class is deeply affected by the loss. “They were all crying and needed counselling,” said the teacher.

Thethinto Mayila, Zikhona’s father said he was shocked to hear she had died in an apparent argument with her boyfriend. “She was a good child and never gave them any trouble. She loved going to church,” he said

“She was living in a rented property close to the school with friends,” said Ntombifuthi.“She stayed with me all these years and only started living apart last year. She called out the suspect’s name before she died.”

Cluster commander, Brigadier Mirriam Nkombisa, condemned the murders.

Cop spokesman Captain Namhla Mdleleni said the girls were allegedly at home when the suspect entered and had an argument with his girlfriend. He stabbed her and she died at the scene.

“One of the girls tried to intervene and was also stabbed. She ran to a nearby house. When the police arrived they found that she was dead,” said Mdleleni.

She said the 27-year-old suspect will appear at the Cofimvaba Magistrates Court today and faces a charge of double murder.

Missing lady found in the mortuary had her pant partly lowered

A missing lady found in the mortuary had her underwear partly lowered and two wounds on face, according to preliminary investigations into the mysterious disappearance and death of the Kenyan lady.

According to information from City Mortuary where the body of Mildred Akinyi Odira was discovered on the morning of Monday, February 4, the deceased had two visible wounds on her face

The lower section of her face was crashed and her trouser torn from the top. Her inner wear was partly lowered.

Akinyi went out of radar on the morning of Tuesday, January 29. She was en route to Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital from her place of residence in Kariobangi, Kenya, Tuko.co.ke reports.

Before heading to the health facility, Akinyi informed security guards manning the premise where she lived that she was sick

She had been diagnosed with hypertension, ulcers and diabetes. The guards contacted a taxi driver to come and rush her to hospital for examination.

She, however, remained unreached and attempts to trace her at the hospital were futile. According to her sister, Maureen Anyango, she discovered all was not well when Akinyi’s son failed to report to school

It emerged the woman’s body was brought at the morgue by police officers at 6:31am on the same day she went missing.

The family called on investigators to expedite the probe. An autopsy is yet to be conducted to establish cause of injuries observed on Akinyi’s body and what might have led to her death