MOST PIRATED TV-SHOW OF 2015 -GAME OF THRONES

For the fourth year in a row Game of Thrones has taken the crown for the most pirated TV-show on the Internet. The Walking Dead is firmly in second place, followed by The Big Bang Theory.

Game of Thrones has the honour of becoming the most downloaded TV-show for the fourth year in a row.

With an estimated 14.4 million downloads via BitTorrent, the 2015 season finale has beaten the competition by a landslide.

More than half of the downloads occurred in the first week after the show aired and the total exceeds the number of traditional viewers in the US. The Walking Dead and Big Bang Theory complete the top three with an estimated 6.9 and 4.4 million downloads respectively.

Nigerian Student Killed In Cyprus, Allegedly By Other Nigerians

According to reports from other Nigerian students in Cyrus, Ebinabo Mendeinyo (pictured left) was allegedly stabbed to death by other Nigerians in Cyrus on Dec. 26th at his student apartment. The initial story was that he jumped from the 6th floor of his apartment building out of fear when the boys came to confront him, but the Cyprus police have ruled that out after they found stab wounds on his body.

Jerry Udumioh, aka MC Jerry, a popular comedian and event host (pictured right in handcuffs) was the first person the police arrested in connection with the murder according to a LIB source.

China Passes Its First Law Against Domestic Violence

In a landmark decision, China’s Parliament on Monday adopted the country’s first law against domestic violence, bringing traditionally silent abuse victims, including couples who are in live-in relationship, under legal protection.The new law, passed by the Chinese national legislature, prohibits any form of domestic violence, including psychological abuse.

“The country prohibits any form of domestic violence,” reads the new law, which formally defines domestic violence and streamlines the process for obtaining restraining orders – measures long advocated by anti-domestic abuse groups, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.The legislation was approved at the end of a week-long bimonthly session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

According to the new bill, victims and those in immediate danger can file for a personal protection order that the court must grant or deny within 72 hours. In urgent cases, decisions must be made within 24 hours. Once the order is granted, courts may prohibit the abuser from harassing, stalking or contacting the applicant and his or her close relatives, order the abuser to move out of the home, or adopt various other measures to protect the applicant.

Statistics Show Ighalo Is Better Than Aguero, Costa, Vardy

Statistics and figures of the current English Premiership show that Odion Ighalo is better this year than Man City’s Aguero, Diego Costa of Chelsea and Leicester’s Vardy, reports soccernet.com.

The Super Eagles’ star scored a brace at the weekend against Liverpool, taking his goal tally this season to 12 in just 17 matches. The 26 year-old has not looked back since scoring against Everton on his debut on 8 August 2015.

The Lagos-born Watford striker has taken the premier League by storm. After five years on loan at different clubs in Spain and Italy, the 6ft 2in tall forward as found a stable home in England and is already a terror to the League’s best defenders.

Miss Universe Mishap: Miss Colombia Mistakenly Crowned As Winner

The host of the Miss Universe has apologised after mistakenly naming the wrong woman as winner, leaving Miss Colombia empty-handed.

After the error, Ariadna Gutierrez was instead declared runner-up and surrendered her crown to Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

#MissUniverse2015 became Twitter's biggest trend of the night as social media users expressed their disbelief.

Ms Wurtzbach has since told reporters that she wishes Ms Gutierrez well.

"I'm very sorry, I did not take the crown away from her and I wish her well in whatever she wants to pursue after this pageant," she said.

Ms Gutierrez also addressed fans in a backstage video that has been shared on the pageant's official page.

She said: "Everything happens for a reason so I'm happy for all that I did."

At the end of the night in Las Vegas, Ms Gutierrez was named first runner-up followed by Olivia Jordan from the United States.

Brunei Bans Christmas Celebrations, Imposes 5-Year Jail

Oil-rich Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas for fear of Muslims being led astray, its officials announced today.

In a country that last year controversially instituted tough Islamic sharia penalties - such as the severing of limbs - a ban relating to all Christmas references was issued following the holiday on December 25.

The tough restriction was put in place after children and adults were seen wearing clothes 'that resemble Santa Claus' - thereby promoting a religion other than Islam.

In April, Brunei was condemned after announcing the introduction of a penal code that will eventually include penalties such as the severing of limbs and death by stoning.

The tiny state on the island of Borneo is ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and relies on oil and gas exports for its prosperity.

Trump Is Worse Than Voldermort, Says JK Rowling

British author JK Rowling has described Donald Trump as worse than the best known villain in Harry Porter stories, Voldermort, after the Republican presidential candidate called for a “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.”

“How horrible. Voldemort was nowhere near as bad,” Rowling tweeted along with a BBC report on Trump’s call to ban Muslims.

Rowling, who created Voldermort as the main arch-enemy of Harry Porter in her fantasy novel series, definitely thinks Trump would not be a good president considering that the Dark Lord is thought of as better being than him.

FURY STRIPPED OF IBF BELT

British heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has been stripped of one his world titles less than two weeks after winning it, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

Fury beat Wladimir Klitschko on points on Nov 28, taking the Ukrainian’s WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO belts.

The Briton was then obliged to fight the International Boxing Federation’s mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Glazkov, but Fury has instead chosen to face Klitschko in a rematch, the BBC reported.

“It’s true he’s been stripped of his IBF belt,” the BBC quoted IBF championships chairman Lindsey Tucker as saying.

Olamide Clinches Award Ahead Of Yemi Alade, Cassper Nyovest And Others

The 10th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), was concluded last night being 6th December, 2015 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island, with several musical top shots in attendance. YBNL boss Olamide, was however the biggest winner as he beat other top notch African artist to clinch The Future Awards Africa Prize in Entertainment. Olamide who was not present at the event was duely represented as they explained that the YBNL boss was unavoidably absent. It would interest you to know that, the Shakitibobo singer beat the likes of Nigeria’s Johnny crooner Yemi Alade, Tanzania’s Vanessa Mdee, South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest and Uganda’s Anne Kansiime to clinch the award.

Nicki Minaj’s Brother Arrested On Child Rape Charges

Nicki Minaj is in the news today but not from anything she has done, but rather what her brother Jelani Maraj did. Her 37-year old brother has been arrested for the rape of a 12 year old.  According to a report from Newsday, Maraj “was arraigned Thursday on first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, according to online court and jail records.” His sister Nicki has made references to him in a couple of songs before, the notable being in “All Things Go”, where she said “And I know Jelani will always love me and I’ll always love him / And I’m just his little sister, not Nicki Minaj when I’m around him.”

Olamide Steals DBanj’s Music Ideas – Deevee

This would come as a shocking surprise to music lovers as DBanj‘s music producer Deevee, has accused Bobo singer Olamide for stealing majority of their ideas anytime he comes to visit them. Deevee made this shocking revelation via his twitter page as he made serious allegations against the YBNL crooner, Olamide. Deevee also asked his boss DBanj, to forgive his actions but had to reveal this to the public.

KIM KARDASHIAN & KANYE WEST IT'S A BOY! Baby #2

 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have baby #2 -- she gave birth to a boy early Saturday morning ... about 3 weeks before the due date.

They announced the birth on Kim's website saying, "Mother and son are doing well."

The due date was Christmas day, but as we told you ... Kim just had a feeling he was coming early. She posted a selfie when her contractions started last night, saying ... "Ready whenever you are. LOL"

What Are The World's Safest Airlines? (With Pictures)

                                         

(CNN)Aviation website AirlineRatings.com has just released its annual list of the world's 10 safest airlines.

Once again, Australian airline Qantas grabs the top spot.

"Qantas continues to lead the industry with safety innovations and its fleet is now the youngest -- 7.9 years -- it has been since the airline was privatized in 1995," AirlineRatings.com editor Geoffrey Thomas tells CNN.

He says the airline is an industry benchmark for best practice and has taken the lead in virtually every major advancement in airline safety over the past 60 years.

Rounding out the rest of the top 10 in alphabetical order are: Air New Zealand, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Finnair, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines.

Instagram Is Cool with Kim K Nude But Raise Red Flag Against My Junk package – The Game says

American Rapper, the Game is calling out Instagram and not happy with them being treated as a victim of a double standard, he mentioned that if Kim Kardashian can flash her bare ass, why would his junk’s getting shut down?

Seems like IG plans to delete his attempt to break the Internet. The 2 famous shots of his manhood outlined in boxer briefs. Game tells us he had no idea the IG cops were busting him … and he’s shocked since the pics have been up for a month.

2 Men (Wharf Rats) Arrested For Stealing N19.5m Worth Of Goods From Lagos Sea Port

Report revealed that two suspects who specialised in diverting and receiving stolen goods from Apapa Sea Port, have been arrested by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Zone 2.

The suspects, who were identified as Benson Odefila and Amaechi Enemmuou, were apprehended recently after they stole musical equipment loaded in a 40-foot container, valued at N19.5 million.

News gathered that a truck driver contracted by the owner of the container to transport it to his warehouse, after it was cleared at the sea port, diverted and sold it to the suspects for N600,000.

Shocking!!! 3 Policemen Arrested For Allegedly Collecting Claims Of Dead Officers

A female inspector, corporal and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, are currently being detained by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly collecting the insurance claims of dead and non-existent policemen.

Newsmen learnt that the arrested officers, who are attached to the insurance section of the command, had allegedly swindled the Force by collecting the claims of policemen which reportedly ran into millions of naira.

Only 50 Nigerians Deported, Not 500-UK Home Office Says

The Home Office spokesman told SaharaReporters in a written statement that “those with no right to be in the UK should return home. We expect people to leave the country voluntarily but, where they do not, Immigration Enforcement will seek to enforce their departure.”

Online reports from the BBC and other media outlets stating that the United Kingdom deported 500 Nigerians have been proven false. According to these reports, 500 Nigerians arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport yesterday according to the BBC.

SaharaReporters spoke with the media unit of the UK Home Office, which oversees immigration and travel in the UK, which stated “we can confirm approximately 50 people were returned to Nigeria on a flight which arrived today.” The representative added that 500 deportees was “extremely high” and ultimately untrue.

Shocking!!! Over 500 Nigerian Care Workers In UK Will Be Forcibly Removed From UK

Report reaching L Life stated that dozens of Nigerian care workers have been arrested in immigration raids across London and are being held at various removal centres.

They have been told they will be forcibly removed from the UK on a charter flight on Tuesday.

The care worker were arrested for allegedly overstaying their visas. Some had worked for more than a decade and say they are distraught at the prospect of leaving behind many elderly and vulnerable people they have forged close bonds with.

Some of those being held were working for a large company called Mears Group, which provides staff to care for elderly and disabled people.

MUM WHO WANTED A NEW LOOK DIES FROM BUG AFTER 'BUM LIFT' SURGERY

 

A mum who went for a Brazilian 'bum-lift' to give her a new look died from an ultra-rare flesh-eating bug, an inquest heard.

Jane Kiiza went to a top Harley Street surgeon for the buttock enhancement after her son - a Cambridge graduate - left home.

But the 47-year-old became the first person in the UK to die from being infected with the deadly pathogen during fat transfer surgery, an inquest heard.

The bacteria, found in soil and ground water which can spread several centimetres in an hour, tore through her body killing her just four days after the surgery, the coroner was told.

The IT consultant from Hampstead in North London is the first British casualty to die from the procedure, which involves fat being taken from one part of the body and then being injected into the buttocks.

AKON DASH HIS MOM HIS ATLANTA HOUSE AS EARLY XMAS GIFT

Akon already feels the holiday spirit ... he just turned over the deed to his Atlanta home to his mom.

It's a 5 bedroom pad about an hour outside of the ATL. Akon bought the home a decade ago for $293k but his digs are now much grander ... a mansion in the Atlanta burbs.

The bond between Akon and his mom goes beyond blood. They both devote a lot of time to the Konfidence Foundation, which helps kids in West Africa. She's the president/CEO.

There might be another reason for the transfer ... Akon's got a bunch of outstanding tax liens ... so it'll be a lot harder for Uncle Sam to go after the crib.

Reference: TMZ

I Would Have Ended Up Being A Post Master – Fashola Reveals Inspiring Story

Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Works, Power and Housing, may have ended up being a post master, but for his passion for litigation as a young lawyer.

After graduating from University of Benin (UNIBEN) and he was unemployed, his father presented him with the opportunity to work with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). This was at a time working with NIPOST was a dream job. While he realized it was a fantastic opportunity, he was extremely passionate about litigation and thus turned down the offer, and opted to pursue a career as a lawyer.

“I had a different passion and that was being in the courtroom; I therefore had to go for my dream to find a job that would help my career.   It took me a while before I could get a job and that meant I was jobless for several months after NYSC”, he said at a group mentoring programme for entrepreneurs organised by Young Business Leaders of Nigeria (YBLN) in Lagos.

He, however, noted the failing education system in country and thus lauded the YBLN’s initiative in training young entrepreneurs for positive change in the country.

SCOTT DISICK Here's My Plan To ... WIN BACK KOURTNEY

  

Scott Disick is going all out to prove he's worthy to Kourtney Kardashian, but in true Lord D fashion his strategy involves making a few extra dollars while he's at it.

We've learned Scott is unloading his Bev Hills party pad. He went off the deep end while living there ... partly because the place is a magnet for hot chicks and wild parties -- a real panty dropper.

Must Read: How Abubakar Audu Died – Family Member Explains

Family sources have revealed how APC governorship candidate, Audu Abubakar died yesterday Sunday November 22nd, hours before INEC declared the state governorship election inconclusive.

A member of the late politician’s family said Audu started vomiting blood on Saturday November 21st, the day of the election. He was so weak and had blood transfusion to enable him go to his polling unit to vote.

OMG!!! Police Arrests 21 Homosexual Students In Delta, Strip Naked … See Photo

According to Report, The Deltan Police detectives in Asaba, stripped some students naked after arresting them for allegedly involved in same sex activities. Report gathered that near 21 students were  arrested involved in this illicit acts.

It was reliably gathered that the two state-owned polytechnics (names withheld) where the suspects were arrested, were a beehive of perverse sexual acts as male students engage in same sex activities for financial gains.

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Celestina Kalu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said the police acted on a tip off. She said, “We had it on good authority that the male students allegedly engaged in anal sex. The suspects, upon interrogation, made useful statements to the police while investigations are ongoing.”

KYLIE JENNER AND TYGA BACK ON AGAIN?!

Kylie Jenner wants everyone to relax, cuz things with her and Tyga are just fine ... according to her.

Kylie posted a pic to Snapchat Saturday showing her and who we're guessing is Tyga together on a couch with the caption "everyone needs to chill." We're not sure where the two are, but judging by the ink on his hand ... it's safe to say that's Tyga.

It's unclear if the two are officially back together or just talking things out but you gotta wonder, why so soon?

TMZ broke the story, Kylie and Tyga called it quits Thursday and she was spotted leaving an L.A. club with A$AP Rocky Friday night ... but maybe things weren't so bad after all.

Fox News Anchor Apologizes For Saying Nigeria Is 'Right Next To Mali'

Celebrity Fox News anchor, Harris Faulkner, has apologized to Nigeria after stating on the American news giant that Nigeria was "right next to Mali" during her reportage of the Mali Hostage crisis during which at least 27 people died.

Miss Faulkner had made the claim live but was challenged by Nigerian born US TV host, Reno Omokri who told her she had "misinformed" Americans and negatively portrayed Nigeria.

Donald Trump Retakes Lead In GOP Race; Ted Cruz Makes Gains

In the Republican primary race, the newest NBC News/SurveyMonkey online poll shows Donald Trump has the frontrunner spot to himself, with 28% support among Republican and independent voters who lean Republican. Support for Ben Carson, who was tied with Trump in last month's online poll, has fallen off by 8 points and the former neurosurgeon is now tied with Ted Cruz at 18%. Trailing not too far behind is Marco Rubio, at 11%. 

The next tier of candidates has a lot of catching up to do, with Jeb Bush at 4% and Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina each with 3%.

Boko Haram The World's Deadliest Terror group

(CNN)With its reign of terror in the Middle East, its claim to have brought down a Russian passenger jet and now, the atrocities in Paris, ISIS has commanded global headlines as the world's most dangerous terror group.

But another militant Islamist organization overtook ISIS to become the world's deadliest terrorist group last year, according to a new report.

Boko Haram, the Islamic extremist group based mainly in Nigeria's northern states, was responsible for 6,644 deaths in 2014, an increase of 317% from the previous year, according to the Global Terrorism Index, released Tuesday.

DIESEL THE POLICE DOG Killed During Paris Raid

A police dog trained to sniff out explosives is being hailed a hero after it was killed in Wednesday's raid on the terrorist cell linked to last Friday's Paris attacks.

Diesel, a 7-year-old Belgian Shepherd, met an atrocious end after the canine was reportedly blown to pieces by a suicide bomber.

The heroic pup had been sent into an apartment in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis to sniff out booby traps where the raid took place.

BREE OLSON Thanks a Lot, Charlie ... NOW PEOPLE THINK I'M SPREADING HIV!

Charlie Sheen's HIV announcement is blowing up in the face of his ex-girlfriend Bree Olson ... who's getting blasted by haters, and harassed by exes who think she infected them.

Bree tells TMZ she's shocked at how much hatred and vitriol has been directed at her, while Charlie's getting all the sympathy. One tweet -- "You're a ho! I wish you would've contracted HIV" -- is just an example of the backlash she's getting.

Nigeria's Former Security Chief Accused Of Stealing $2bn From Boko Haram Fight

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the arrest of his predecessor's security adviser who allegedly stole more than $2bn ($1.31).

Sambo Dasuki is accused of awarding phantom contacts to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets and ammunition. He strongly denies the allegations.

Paris Attacks: Heavy Gunfire Reported In Paris Suburb As Police Search For New Suspect (Full Pictures Of Raid)

Explosions and heavy gunfire were heard in Paris as armed police searching for suspects from Friday's attacks raided a flat in the suburb of Saint Denis.

Two people were killed in the raid, including a female suspect who blew herself up with a suicide belt. Seven people have been arrested, police say.

A government spokesman has confirmed the operation has ended.

Female Sergeant Sells Baby Brought To Police Station

A female sergeant, Obotie Adesuwa, is currently in the cell of the X-Squad Section of the Lagos State Police Command, after she allegedly sold a week-old baby boy who had been brought with his mother to a police station.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Adesuwa, who hails from Edo State, is attached to the Akinpelu Police Division, where the baby boy and her mother, Toyin, who is said to be mentally unstable, had also been brought to by a Good Samaritan.

It was gathered that the Good Samaritan, who was taking care of the baby’s mother, had brought Toyin and her child to the station after Toyin was delivered of the baby in a psychiatric hospital.

They were reportedly brought to the police in the last week of September. It was learnt that Adesuwa, who was on duty, had received the baby.

JONAH LOMU-RUGBY LEGEND DEAD AT 40

Jonah Lomu -- considered one of the most ferocious rugby players of all time -- has died at the age of 40 ... his wife confirms.

Lomu was an absolute BEAST -- a combination of power and speed ... who dominated as a member of the New Zealand All Blacks from 1994 to 2002.

In fact, the Dallas Cowboys reportedly tried to recruit him to transition in to pro football in the mid '90s ... but he refused to leave the sport of rugby.

Syrian Refugees Flight Lands In UK

The first plane load of Syrian refugees has arrived in the UK as the authorities say they have done their best to ensure they do not pose a terrorist threat.

The flight, believed to be carrying about 100 people from camps surrounding the war-torn Middle East state, landed at around 3.40pm yesterday.

LONDON MARKET CLOSING DUE TO ‘LOW PATRONAGE’ FROM NIGERIANS

London’s world famous Sunday market, better known as Liverpool Street Market, in East London is facing hard times as some of its businesses are folding up while many others are struggling to stay afloat due to the low patronage of Nigerians, a Daily Trust findings have shown.

The 400-year-old market, which sells mainly clothes for women, men and children; designer goods, as well as bric-a-brac and household goods, is patronised mainly by Nigerians and other customers from around the world.

A recent survey by Daily Trust showed that the change of government in Nigeria, coupled with cash and financial policies that placed restrictions on the amount of money one can travel with or withdraw abroad have led to a drastic reduction of Nigerian customers at the market.

EMIR SANUSI REPLIES DIEZANI ALLISON-MADUEKE

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reacted to the recent comments made by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, over the alleged disappearance of $20 billion under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Diezani, in a recent interview, insinuated that the Emir of Kano may have made the allegation against her, over the presidency’s frustration of his attempt to head the African Development Bank.

The former minister had said:

“If there is one issue I must pursue in this world, it is the biggest lie of this money. How can $20 billion disappear just like that? Where did it disappear to? Is it possible that such an amount would not be traceable?

This is more painful coming from someone I considered a good friend who should appreciate the gravity of such an allegation. I challenge anyone to come forward with facts showing that I stole government or public money. I’ve never stolen Nigeria’s money.

In response to the interview published on Dele Momodu’s The Boss newspaper, the Emir of Kano described Diezani as a liar.

Olamide's New Album Tracklist - Eyan Mayweather (Features No Other Artist)

Olamide has decided not to feature anybody on his 5th studio album Eyan Mayweather, reminiscent of J. Cole’s album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

Olamide announced the album on Instagram on Monday, November 16th and the cover he shared is unlike his previous 4 LPs.

See Tracklist Below:

France Launches Wave Of 'MASSIVE' Bombing Raids On ISIS

French fighter jets have carried out a series of 'massive' air strikes on Raqqa, destroying a key ISIS command centre and training camp in Syria. The heavy bombing raid comes just two days after the group claimed coordinated attacks in Paris that killed 128 people, the defence ministry said. 'The raid ... including 10 fighter jets, was launched simultaneously from the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. 

Deadly Blunder Of The French Police On-the-Run 'Blood Brother' Terrorist

Deadly blunder of the French police: On-the-run 'blood brother' terrorist was stopped and QUESTIONED as he fled to Belgium in wake of attacks - but officials let him go

Frenchman Salah Abdeslam, 26, (pictured top left) from a suburb of Brussels known as the 'jihadi' capital of Europe, was stopped and then released by officers guarding the Belgian border hours after the attacks. His brother Ibrahim, 31, blew himself up in Paris and a third sibling Mohammed was arrested in Brussels. 

A TWEET ABOUT ISIS ENDED A POLITICIAN CAMPAIGN IN USA

Burnsville DFLer abruptly quits state House race after tweeting 'ISIS isn't necessarily evil'

Burnsville’s Dan Kimmel abruptly ends state House run, says that his post was “badly misinterpreted.”

The Twitter posting Saturday by Dan Kimmel, coming as the world’s emotions remain raw from Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, brought swift rebuke from others on Twitter. House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, called for Kimmel to give up his campaign.

“I’m folding up the campaign tent,” Kimmel told the Star Tribune. He later issued a written apology and called his tweet “stupid,” adding that it’s probably best for him to “shut up” for the time being.

FRENCH POLICE LAUCHES RAID & RECOVERS ROCKET LAUNCHER

French police seize a ROCKET LAUNCHER and huge cache of weapons in Lyon

French anti-terror police carried out a series of coordinated dawn raids on a number of addresses in Toulouse, Grenoble, Calais and a suburb of Paris known as Bobigny this morning (pictured inset). Local reports suggest at least three people have been taken into custody in the Toulouse raids. The raids come just hours after French fighter jets carried out a series of 'massive' air strikes on Raqqa, destroying a key ISIS command centre and a training camp in Syria.

The World Turns Blue, White & Red For France

California Mom Found Guilty Of Murdering Two-Month-Old Daughter In MICROWAVE

A California woman has been found guilty of murdering her two-month-old daughter, who was killed after she was placed in a microwave for as long as five minutes.

Ka Yang, 34, has been convicted of first-degree murder and assault on a child in the death of her daughter Mirabelle Thao-Lo in their Sacramento home on March 17, 2011.

Jurors rejected Yang's argument that she had been in the middle of an epileptic seizure when she placed her daughter in the microwave.

I DID NOT STEAL NIGERIA'S MONEY - Diezani (A Shadow Of Herself)

Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has said she did not use her position to steal Nigeria’s money.

Alison-Maduekwe, who looked frail told the Publisher of Ovation Magazine and TheBoss Newspaper, Dele Momodu, said she performed her duties to the best of her knowledge and abilities.

Alison-Madueke was recently arrested by officials of the National Crime Agency, United Kingdom over suspected money laundering activities.

The former minister had been alleged to have used her position as minister to steal billions of naira from the country’s coffers.

In June 2008, Alison-Madueke was subject to a Senate probe after it emerged that as Transport Minister she had paid N30.9bn ($263m) to contractors between December 26 and 31, 2007. She is said to be worth over N1bn.