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A 22-year old lady, Ruth Ubi, was on Sunday evening crushed to death after a vehicle knocked her down while she was assisting a little boy to cross the busy Atimbo road in the outskirt of Calabar, Cross River State. Ubi, who was said to be on her way to a market at the Atimbo axis of Calabar, was aiding the five-year-old boy who found it difficult crossing the road when a Toyota Camry salon came out from an adjourning street to knock her down. An eyewitness, Beatrice Inyang, told PUNCH Metro on Monday that Ubi’s brain was immediately smashed open by an oncoming trailer some micro seconds after the car had flung her body to the middle of the road. She said, “I was trying to open the door of my car when I saw a taxi, (Toyota Camry) lifting the woman from where she was standing into a truck that was passing and the truck smashed the head and brain was all over the place. “Immediately she fell, the trailer which was so close crushed her to death and the t...

No fewer than 15 people lost their lives in a flood while property worth several millions of naira were destroyed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ten lives were said to have been lost at Apete area of the city due to the sudden collapse of make-shift bridge which people in the area have been using since. And following the deaths recorded at Apete bridge, angry youths yesterday attacked and vandalized the work station of the contractor handling construction of the Ijokodo-Apete road and the bridge linking the two communities, destroying equipment and property at the station. It was gathered that a white garment church (C&S) and some buildings built few metres away from the river bank were submerged, resulting in the loss of property while five people including three children of a woman said to be under spiritual refuge in that church were taken away by the flood. On Apete’s incident, the victims were said to be part of the huge cr...

Fresh attack in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State has reportedly claimed the lives of at least three people. LEADERSHIP investigation revealed that among the dead was a primary school headmaster while several others sustained gunshot wound. Correspondent further gathered that the gunshot wounds were allegedly inflicted by youths from Kadarko town. Also, over 300 houses were allegedly said to have been razed down by the heavily armed Kadarko militants. It was learnt that the crisis was leadership tussle between Jat community and Kumbwan community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ramson Nimmyel, the slain teacher hailed from Jat community in Gwantim. And was reportedly killed at about 7:30pm. This left many women and children in critical condition while some were rushed to Langtang General Hospital. It was also gathered that a 13-year-old traditional leadership tussle among 12 clans resulted in the displacement of some people of Tarok stock, ...

Jeremy Meeks who caused a storm last week with his viral mug shot and has since been Dubbed “World’s sexiest convict” is said to be taking his new found fame seriously. According to TMZ, h e is reportedly asking for designer clothes so he could look more appealing to possible brands. Read TMZ’s report; Jeremy Meeks might be taking this “I’m a model” thing a little too seriously…he now wants the judge to greenlight custom-fitted clothing for court … seriously. In new docs, filed by attorney Tai Bogan, Meeks requests, “that measures be taken so he may wear civilian clothing that is fitting for his body structure.” Apparently, dude thinks he’s built like Tyson Beckford. Clearly, Meeks thinks powerful fashion people may be watching and god forbid he looks like a schlub. He also wants the judge to let him take off the shackles in court — “shackles can interfere with Mr. Meek’s ability to communicate with his lawyer.” Meanwhile, there are reports some notable agents are try...

In a heart wrenching moment, a 29-year-old cancer patient married the love of his life and mother of his child at a Philippines hospital, just hours before dying. Before he was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer in May, Rowden Go Pangcoga was  planning his dream wedding to Leizl and the union was set for July. His brother Hasset who posted the video which went viral, said his brother’s dying wish had been to marry Leizl and, ‘after 12 hours of preparations, his dream was fulfilled; “Unable to take him outside the hospital, we brought the church to him. Just 10 hours after their celebrated their marriage with family and friends, Rowden lost his fight against cancer.”

Khloe Kardashian and her new boyfriend French Montana have been pictured for the first time kissing in public. The reality star and the rapper locked lips aboard a luxury yacht on the Hudson in New York City on Friday night, where Khloe celebrated her 30th birthday.

  How well you use words can make a lasting impression on people. Wield those words skillfully and people may perceive you in any number of positive lights--as intelligent, poised, persuasive, funny, to name a few. But even one little grammatical slip can have the opposite effect. It's a topic that worries lots of people.  Inc.  columnist Jeff Haden recently pointed out 30 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Bad, which readers shared more than 75,000 times on social networks. Here are 10 more to add to the list. Irregardless and unthaw These are not words. "Regardless" and "thaw" are sufficient and don't need any senseless prefixes mucking them up. Bring and take When using these words as commands think in terms of direction. People bring things toward you and take things away from you. Correct examples: "Please bring your report to my office;" and "Please take this report to the receptionist." Alot and a lot...

  Russia's foreign minister on Saturday accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to challenge Moscow and heavily weighing in on the European Union. Speaking in televised remarks Saturday, Sergey Lavrov said that “our American colleagues still prefer to push the Ukrainian leadership toward a confrontational path.” He added that chances for settling the Ukrainian crisis would have been higher if it only depended on Russia and Europe. NY daily new

If there's any artist who deserves all the awards he's been getting lately, it's Davido. He really puts effort into his craft. He beat Tiwa Savage, South Africa’s Mafikizolo, Ghana’s Sarkodie, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Togo’s Toofan to win the 2014 BET Awards Best African Act! Big congrats to him...

sSe came out in full gear to support the opening of the boutique in Banana Island, Lekki, Lagos, yesterday, Saturday June 28, 2014. She paraded like a swan in a pink, black lace embedded Iconic Invanity dress, whilst relating with guests and helping out the store owner her good friend Nancy. Other celebs present at the event included, Michelle Dede, Fade Ogunro, Eku Edewor, amongst others. More photos as you continue;

  The Federal Road Safety Commission said two people were burnt beyond recognition at the Oluku end of the Benin bypass following an accident involving a truck and a fuel tanker. The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in Benin, Mr Charles Nse Akpabio, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Benin. Akpabio said four others, who sustained serious burns, had been taken to the Central Hospital, Benin for medical attention. He said the accident occurred on Friday, when an articulated Mark Truck, belonging to Dangote Group of Companies, rammed into a tanker fully loaded with fuel, causing the tanker to burst into flames. According to him, the fire also affected two other trailers. Akpabio described the accident as fatal and attributed it to “wrongful overtaking’’. He stated that his men quickly called in officials of the Fire Service who put out the fire to prevent further damage. “As a result of the chaotic situation at the scene, FRSC personnel from ...

It is not the best of news for a Nigerian team that zoomed into the second round of the World Cup with France as their next opposition. One of the new kids on the block, Babatunde Michael has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the World Cup due to injury. Babatunde’s hand inadvertently blocked the ferocious shot of Ogenyi Onazi which was goal-bound and it twisted his arm. Stephen Keshi confirmed in a post match that the player was going for surgery and may not be lucky to feature in Nigeria’s remaining matches of the Brazil World Cup.

Twenty one persons have been killed in the bomb blast at the Banex Plaza, Abuja while 17 people have been confirmed injured. Also, about 17 cars are said to have been burnt in the explosion, which occurred at about 4pm on Wednesday. The plaza is a multiple blocks of shops and malls selling different goods and electronics patronised by residents and is located at the heart of the capital city. Casualty figures could not be immediately ascertained but many were feared injured.

According to TMZ, the husband of "Deal Or No Deal" suitcase model Katie Cleary (pictured with her left) shot himself to death just weeks after she was photographed getting cozy with actors Leonardo DiCaprio (pictured right with her) and Adrian Grenier (pictured after the cut). Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Andrew Stern shot himself in the head Sunday while he was at a shooting range in the San Fernando Valley.   The 40-year-old businessman was married to Katie ... who was also a contestant on "America's Next Top Model."  Katie was photographed in Cannes last month with Leo and the two seemed tight. There are also photos of Katie in Cannes with  "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier." TMZ reports. Continue...   We're told law enforcement interviewed various people after the suicide, including Katie, and they were told -- among other things -- he was suffering significant stress over marital problems.  Our sources say Kati...

  Luis Suárez wrote his name into World Cup infamy by appearing to bite the Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini towards the end of what turned out to be a dramatic Uruguay win that secured their progress into the last 16. Uruguay looked to be heading for the exit in the 79th minute with the game locked at 0-0 – the South Americans needed victory – when Suárez tussled with Chiellini as they chased a ball inside the Italy penalty area. The striker leaned his forehead into Chiellini, in what looked, initially, to be a headbutt before appearing to bite down on his opponent’s shoulder. Suárez flung himself to the ground and, moments later, he could be seen holding his teeth. Chiellini reacted with fury, pulling down the neck of his shirt to expose what photographs revealed to be an apparent bite mark. The Mexican referee Marco Rodríguez – whose nickname is Dracula – took no action, as he did not ...

Christopher and Susan Edwards. Photograph: PA A husband and wife have been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years each for murdering the woman's parents, burying their bodies in the back garden and stealing £250,000 of their savings. Susan Edwards, 56, and her husband Christopher, 57, were found guilty last week of shooting dead Patricia and William Wycherley at their home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, in May 1998. Sentencing the pair at Nottingham crown court on Monday, Mrs Justice Kathryn Thirlwall told them they would both serve a minimum of 25 years behind bars. The bodies of the Wycherleys were unearthed last October from the back garden of their home, where they had lain undiscovered since 1998. In an extraordinary 15-year deception, the couple tricked friends and family into believing the Wycherleys were still alive while spending their way through £250,000 of their victims' hard-earned savings. The Edwards frittered ...

Kano was hit in May by a suicide car bombing (above) which killed five people. Police say that an explosion at a medical school in Nigeria's northern city of Kano has killed at least eight people and wounded 12 more. The police commissioner for the state of Kano, Aderenle Shinaba, said one suspect was detained after the blast on Monday and that his vehicle had been seized for investigation. The commissoner said that Boko Haram Islamic extremists were suspected. One student said people ran out of the school of hygiene yelling "get out! It's a bomb". It was the third bomb blast in four months in Nigeria's second largest city. Boko Haram did not immediately claim responsibility but the school matches two of its targets, of schools and western medicine. The group has attracted international condemnation since April when it kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls, from the town of Chibok, in Borno state, most of whom remain captive. Nigeria's ...