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 First Nepal plane crash victim is named as Russian travel blogger, 33: Passenger posted selfie from her seat with message 'Go to Nepal' before Yeti Airline aircraft came down on route from Kathmandu to tourist town. Her social media was today full of messages of condolences, and she was described as 'the brightest, kindest soul we knew'. The tragic blogger worked as a social media manager and travelled widely. Three other Russians died on the flight, named as Viktoria Altunina, Yuri Lugin and Viktor Lagin. Earlier the Russian ambassador to Nepal, Alexei Novikov, confirmed the death of four compatriots aboard the crashed plane. 'Unfortunately, four citizens of the Russian Federation died,' he said. 'We are in constant contact with the Nepalese authorities and will provide all necessary assistance to the relatives of the dead Russians.' A total of 15 foreigners were among the 72 on board the stricken plane. Police have confirmed at least 68 people were ki

 A  dangerous wanted man Michael Smith took a swipe at the authorities by going under a post made by the police on Facebook meant to fish him out and dropped a mockery comment. Michael Smith, 37, from Chandler's Ford in Hampshire, is wanted by police on recall to prison, after going missing on Saturday. Police described him as white, 6ft tall, and of an athletic build. He remains missing.  In a bizarre turn of events, Smith then took to the comments on Hampshire Constabulary's Facebook page to say:  'Thanks for the athletic build comments see you wet wipes Tuesday". The comment attracted 62 laugh reacts before it was removed, according to the Hampshire Chronicle.  Other Facebook users also took to the comments to express their amusement at the appeal.  A second Mike Smith even commented on the post, saying: 'Not me (or one of my relatives) - I'm a tad older that 37, not 6'' tall and those who know me would maybe agree I am not quite as big a build!'

 Anambra state governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has pleaded with the Nigerian government to  release Nnamdi Kanu Immediately and unconditionally.   Prof. Soludo made the appeal  at a political gathering in Awka Anambra State on Saturday, January 14. Governor Soludo went further to assert that if the detained IPOB leader cannot be released unconditionally, he should be released to him saying he is ready to stand surety for him. "I am making a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally. If he cannot be released unconditionally, I want him released to me and I will stand surety for him. We need Nnamdi Kanu in the roundtable conversation to discuss the insecurity in the South East. We must end insecurity in the South East and we need Nnamdi Kanu to be around." Soludo promised to cater for Nnamdi Kanu and also offered to bring him to the authorities any time he is required “I will house him here in Awka. We need him released to end in

 At least 40 people have been confirmed dead after a domestic flight crashed in Pokhara in Nepal on Sunday, January 15, 2023.   Hundreds of rescue workers were scouring the hillside where the plane carrying 72 people from the capital Kathmandu, went down. Yeti Airlines, which operated the flight, said there were 72 people onboard – 68 passengers and four crew. According to an airport official, the foreign nationals on board included: one Australian, one French, one Argentinian, four Russians, five Indians, two South Koreans and one person from Ireland. "We expect to recover more bodies,” said an army spokesperson, Krishna Bhandari, said. “The plane has broken into pieces."  The plane crashed between the old and new Pokhara airports in central Nepal.  Footage shared on social media, which appeared to be shot just after the crash, showed raging flames on the ground and black smoke billowing into the sky from debris strewn across the crash site. The wreckage was on fire and resc

 Legendary actor Mr Femi Ogunrombi also known as Papa Ajasco has died. The cause of death was not revealed. Mr Femi is the comic actor behind the popular Papa Ajasco, a Television drama by Wale Adenuga production. The drama series was popular during the late 90's  and early 20's.  When you talk of Papa Ajasco you talk of his unique dressing code, shirt, tie, wrapper, eyeglasses and of course his presentation both in speech and character. Mr Femi was also a former music instructor with National Troupe. He was generally an iconic entertainer who has left a good footprint.

 Sadly missing 4 Year Old Athena Brownfield is yet to be found. Caregiver faces murder charge, and the estranged husband of the woman arrested for neglecting the four-year-old will be extradited from Arizona to Okla. A man jailed in Arizona is facing a murder charge in connection with the disappearance of a four-year-old Oklahoma girl that he had been caring for as the search continues for the missing child. Ivon Adams, 36, and his estranged wife Alysia Adams, 31, had been caring for missing Athena Brownfield, 4, and her older sister Adina, 5, when she vanished.  Adams was arrested on Thursday in Arizona on one count charge of child neglect in the case of Athena Brownfield, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said. Police said in a post to Facebook on Friday evening that 36-year-old Adams is now facing one count of First Degree murder but did not give further details about what led to the charge. Athena Brownfield's caregiver faces MURDER charge: Estranged husband of woman a

 Russian missile attack kills five and wounds thirty nine people including seven children when Ukrainian apartment block is destroyed as Putin renews his bloodthirsty campaign against civilians. Harrowing images from the scene show how an entire block was obliterated into a mountain of brick and mortar, with twisted bits of charred metal strewn about nearby streets. 'They (Russians) are just inhuman. At least one stairwell is gone. Under the rubble there are people who were at home for the holiday,' said Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president's office. Firefighters were deployed to hose down the flames in the aftermath of the attack as rescuers began to pick through the wreckage in the hope of finding survivors.  Moscow also launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on Kyiv this morning as a series of explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital for the first time since New Year's Day. 

John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen welcomes a new baby. John Legend a popular singer announces the new arrival during concert, this is coming two years after life-saving abortion. Legend, 44, shared the news while performing at a private concert on Friday night, telling the crowd that he and his wife just welcomed a new baby.  'What a blessed day,' the singer said, adding that although he 'didn't get a lot of sleep' he felt energized after being by spending 'a lot of time' by Chrissy's side at the hospital.

 The group chief executive officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation  NNPC Mele Kyari, has announced the discovery of oil in Nasarawa State.   Kyari said the official spud-in of first oil well in the state will commence in two months. A tweet shared by NNPC reads:   “Group CEO @nnpclimited @MKKyari announced today that the official spud-in of first oil well in Nasarawa State will commence in March 2023. This, according to @MKKyari, is in continuation of hydrocarbon exploration activities in Nigeria’s inland basins. “@MKKyari disclosed this while receiving in audience a delegation of prominent Nasarawa State indegenes, led by the State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule at the #NNPCTowers, Abuja, earlier today.”

 An SUV driver gets a nasty surprise after a customer notices something unusual on the car bonnet during a visit to a McDonald's drive-through.  The young driver had been ordering at the drive-through at a McDonald's in Heatherbrae in the Hunter region, in NSW. Another customer standing outside noticed something odd before deciding to film their discovery. Footage shows a snake stuck in the bonnet of the car and curled across the front of it. The driver appears completely oblivious and continues to drive out of the lane.  He is later stopped by other customers and told about the snake attached to the front of his vehicle. The driver had been travelling across the state and had made a pitstop along the way. The snake is understood to have hitched a ride and clung onto the bonnet for the next four hours before the car pulled into McDonald's

 The Tennessee woman police officer fired for sexual misconduct alongside her four male colleagues is indeed a lucky woman as she gets full support of her husband Jedidiah Hall, despite the scandal.   Officer Maegan Hall of the La Vergne, Tennessee police department, was fired after allegations emerged she engaged in sex with coworkers, sent them nude pictures, took off her top at a hot tub party, and performed oral sex on two fellow officers while on duty.   "I don’t know how he’s doing it, he’s more of a man than I am, but he’s trying to salvage his marriage," Jedidiah Hall’s boss, Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin, told the outlet.  The sex romp led to the firings of Sgt. Lewis Powell, Officer Juan Lugo, Sgt. Ty McGowan and Detective Seneca Shields, according to the internal investigation last month.   Officers Patrick Magliocco and Larry Holladay, who allegedly also had romps with Maegan Hall, stayed on the force but were suspended. Maegan Hall revealed to her coworkers s

The police in Lagos state have arrested a woman who is the biological mother of two young kids aged 5 and 2, alleged to have been abused by her and her partner. She was arrested alongside her partner.   The suspects identified as Busola Oyediran and her partner, Akebiara Emmanuel, were arrested on Friday, January 13, by the police following reports by neighbours.   Concerned neighbours had alerted the police of the consant physical torture of the minors by their biological mother and her partner. Following the report, the police stormed the Egbeda/Idimu Lagos State, home of the couple and arrested both. The police proceeded to the hospital where the neighbours had taken the battered children for medical care.   When confronted, their mother Busola claimed the children had a motorcycle accident insisting they fell from a motorbike and suffered serious injuries. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin, said the couple is currently in detention and will be arraigned in c

 Sadly Lisa Marie Presley, could not make it after suffering cardiac arrest, she was 54.  Her bereaved mom Priscilla Presley confirms the news saying 'my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us' Priscilla was on her bedside and confirmed at some point she was receiving the best care. Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital after she suffered cardiac arrest suspected to have been caused by drug overdose. Presley was found unresponsive in her bedroom by her housekeeper, according to reports, her ex-husband, Danny Keough, who she has been living with, performed CPR until paramedics arrived at the house. It is alleged that 'someone administered epinephrine' - more commonly known as adrenaline - at the scene at least one time in order to help Presley regain a pulse.  According to the Mayo Clinic, stomach pain is a symptom of cardiac arrest in women Presley's death comes just two days after she was pictured with her mom at the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hills Hilt

Lisa Marie Presley, 54, suffers cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home and is rushed to hospital, she regained pulse after CPR was performed. TMZ reports that 'someone administered epinephrine at the scene at least one time in order to help Lisa Marie regain a pulse' before being taken to hospital. Her condition at this point remains unclear. Lisa Marie, daughter of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla, was just at the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills.  The 54-year-old singer and songwriter has 3 children, including actress Riley Keough. She owned and operated the immensely lucrative Elvis Presley Enterprises until 2005, when she sold off all of the business.  Lisa Marie is still the owner of Graceland, Elvis' famed Memphis estate.

 Contrary to reports making round, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has made it clear that 2023 election remains as scheduled, this they made known through INEC's chairman Yakubu Mahmoud. Recall that INEC’s Chairman, Board of Electoral Institute (BEI), Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, had on Monday, January 9, warned that the general election faces serious threats of cancellation and postponement if security challenges across parts of the country fails to improve. Zuru, who represented the commission’s chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at the validation of election security training resources in Abuja, also expressed concerns that the cancellation or postponement of the elections due to insecurity in some areas would not only hinder the declaration of elections results, but also precipitate a constitutional crisis.   "The commission is not contemplating any adjustment to the election timetable, let alone the postponement of the general election. For the avoidance of doubt, the presi

 Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Boko Haram was just fraudulent plot to destabilize Nigeria.  This he said on Wednesday, January 11, while hosting members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House in Abuja. “I am very grateful for your visit to the Presidential Villa, and I agree with you on some of the observations you have made. The question of insecurity is most important to us because unless a country or institution is at peace, it will be difficult to manage. “I just came back from Adamawa and Yobe States. During the visit to both states, I listened carefully to what the people and officials had to say. And they all said the situation had improved since 2015, especially in Borno State. “Boko Haram was just fraudulent and a plot to destroy Nigeria. You can’t say people should not learn; the people need to grow intellectually.’’  Buhari also told the delegation that the improvement recorded in security will be further consolidated, pro

Indian authority has arrested a Nigerian drug kingpin, Folarin Abdulazees Andoyi, for possession of cocaine worth Rs 2.16 crore, is being seen as the biggest and most crucial action of the anti-narcotics cell of Pune City police, India, in 2022.   Police said 50-year-old Andoyi, a mechanical engineer, had been active in the cocaine racket for over a decade and had been arrested twice in the past. Indian Express reported on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, that the crimes that he had been nabbed for, were not the reason Andoyi first arrived in the country over a decade ago. According to the police, Andoyi first came to India from Nigeria in 2010 on a business visa for work. Senior police inspector Vinayak Gaikwad of the anti-narcotics cell said, “In 2010, he landed in Mumbai. Probe revealed that he worked with some private establishments but soon started feeling that his income was not enough to fulfill his needs. Meanwhile, he came in contact with another Nigerian national involved in the na

  The federal government has announced its plan to engage Nigerian doctors and nurses in the diaspora and connect them with universities and hospitals in the country.   Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire disclosed this on Tuesday, January 10, during the 17th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Administration” Scorecard Series (2015-2023).   Speaking at the event, Ehanire admitted that experienced doctors and nurses are leaving the country because they feel they are not properly rewarded for the work they are doing. The Minister added that the federal government is trying to address the issue by improving the conditions of service for medical personnel. Ehanire added that Nigeria is not the only country affected by high mobility of health workers “I was at a meeting where the minister of health of Gambia was complaining too that the doctors they have, some of them have left. I also spoke with authoritative in the UK who also complained that their doctors are going to Canada

'A whole new world': NASA's James Webb discovers its first PLANET just 41 light-years away - and it is similar to Earth. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered its first planet - and the rocky world is similar to our own. Formally classified as LHS 475 b., the exoplanet is 99 percent of Earth's diameter and while it is terrestrial, scientists do not yet know if it has an atmosphere. Although the team cannot conclude what is present, they have ruled out a thick methane-dominated atmosphere similar to that of Saturn's moon Titan. JWST revealed that the planet, which sits 41 light-years away, is a few hundred degrees warmer than Earth and completes an orbit in two days. There is still much to learn about LHS 475 b., such exoplanets have remained 'invisible' to space telescopes, but JWST proves again just how powerful its technology is. Mark Clampin, Astrophysics Division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said in a statement: '

 Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed that she is expecting her first child.   The award-winning professional tennis player took to Twitter to announce that she is expecting her first child with rapper partner Cordae. On her tweet where she shared a photo of her sonogram and wrote: "The past few years have been interesting to say the least, but I find that its the most challenging times in life that may be the most fun. These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I've dedicated my life to." She added: "I realize that life is so short and I don't take any moments for granted, everyday is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I'm looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, 'that's my mom,' haha."

 Florence Otedola also known as DJ Cuppy has sprung up different reactions amongst her followers on Twitter due to her post "call me Mrs certi" Cuppy is a professional disc jockey and a producer. She is one the daughters of Nigeria business mogul and billionaire Femi Otedola. Few weeks back she announced her engagement to UK boxer Ryan Taylor.   Nothing much was heard about the marriage plans since then, on January 10 2023, the billionaire daughter decided to surprise her followers with a tweet suggesting she married now. Below is her tweet : While some of her followers are congratulating her, others are criticizing and tearing her apart for her actions.

 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD has issued threat to embark on a nationwide strike if the federal government does not meet its demands.   The group conveyed its decision in a letter to the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire on Monday January 9, and signed by its president, Dr Emeka Innocent Orji. According to the group, the strike would commence if the issues are not addressed before its January 2023 National Executive Council NEC meeting which is coming up on  January 24th to 28th. The letter reads:  “Sir, our January 2023 National Executive Council meeting has been scheduled for January 24th to 28th, 2023, and we can confirm very clearly feelers that if these issues are not sorted out before that meeting, our members will likely give us a mandate to immediately kick-start processes that will lead to a nationwide industrial disharmony in the health sector.” There has been a handful speculation that most of the NARD members had relocated to practice their professi

 The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, has urged commercial banks to comply with the directive of loading the newly redesigned naira notes in their Automated Teller Machines ATMs or face legal charges. CBN Director, Currency Operations, Mr Ahmed Umar, stated this in Abuja on Monday, Jan. 9. Umar, who spoke at the Training Session for State Directors, National Orientation Agency NOA on Redesign of Currency Notes Policy, said commercial banks should stop putting old notes in ATMs or face a penalty. According to Umar, the CBN’s directive was to implement the January 31 deadline withdrawal of old naira notes in circulation. Umar said: "We, CBN management, have mandated banks to stop putting old notes in their ATM machines, they should only put the new notes. And there is a serialisation of the policy that they can put either N500, N1000 or N200 notes whichever denomination they have or combination of any of those notes, they should just put a new note in their machines".  "Hencef

Debo Adedayo also known by his stage name as Mr Macaroni has warmed fellow Nigerians on the risk of collecting money in exchange for vote from politicians.  In his recent tweet on Twitter he said 'any Politician offering you money in exchange for your vote is not going to serve you'  Ahead of the 2023 general election, actor and comedian Mr Macaroni has told Nigerians to be wary of politicians who offer them money in exchange for their votes.    According to him, a politician who offers money in exchange for vote is not going to serve. Mr Macaroni queried the capability of such  politicians and added that they will only invest and  loot the nation's treasury when elected.    His Tweet below:  Any Politician offering you money in exchange for your vote is not going to serve you. They are only investing. If they get into office, they will loot the Nation’s treasury which rightfully belongs to the people. Do not vote in thieves and looters! They are destroyers.   Any Politicia

 Nollywood comic actor John Okafor popular known as Mr Ibu, penned down appreciation note to his beautiful wife on her birthday. On the post he made on his Instagram handle, it turns out Mr Ibu is not only good in movies but also in real life especially family affairs.  He could not curtail his joy while expressing how blessed he feels to be married to his understanding and encouraging partner. He wrote "Happy birthday my dear wife @realiburess, I am so blessed to have you as my life partner, such a beautiful, understanding and encouraging partner. To my beautiful wife, I hope this year brings you as much joy and happiness that you have brought and continue to bring into my life. Happy birthday my first class honey, no words in my dictionary can convey my feelings for you. Thanks for blessing me with Amazing children Happy birthday".

 A beautiful TikToker who was told she looked like a dinosaur because of her three-fingered hands said she now embraces the comparison, performing under the stage name DJ Dino and selling moulds of her hands. Cassidy Laramee, 26, from Chicopee, Massachusetts, was born with one thumb and two fingers on her right hand and had an extra thumb and deformed finger removed from her left hand as a baby.  The car saleswoman now has one thumb and two fingers on each hand and was bullied at school, being compared to a T-Rex.   But Cassidy now embraces the comparison and DJs at a karaoke bar under the stage name DJ Dino as well as sharing clips on social media featuring her digits alongside images of dinosaurs. In her words: "I was born like this on my right hand, on my left hand, it was deformed, I had half a pinky [little finger] and two thumbs. I would have been killer at thumb wrestling but they had it removed when I was a baby, I don't really know what fingers I have [now], I know I

Yachtswoman and mental health blogger died after 'taking poison she had ordered online' while under supervision at a secure psychiatric hospital.  An accomplished yachtswoman and mental health blogger died after taking a poisonous substance she ordered on the internet while at a secure psychiatric hospital, an inquest has heard. Colbert says 'bring corgis and colonial treasures' for Harry interview Yachtswoman and mental health blogger died after 'taking poison she had ordered online' while under supervision at a secure psychiatric hospital. According to Christian Oliver of Mail online. Beth Matthews died shortly after taking a substance last year, an inquest heard The inquest heard that she had ordered the poisonous substance online  She was described as 'bright and vivacious' with 'an incredible character' An accomplished yachtswoman and mental health blogger died after taking a poisonous substance she ordered on the internet while at a secure

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has retired from international football The 2018 World Cup and 2022 finalist announced his retirement from international football on Monday; January 9, 2023 In a statement, the goalkeeper said it was time to hand over to the younger one to carry on. “There comes a time when you have to know how to hand over,” Lloris told L’Equipe. “I don’t want to take over, I have always said and repeated that the French team does not belong to anyone.” He said he was certain the team is ready to continue without him, recommending Mike Maignan to take over from him. “Prefer to go out when I’m at my best than wait for a slump,” he added.

Harvey Weinstein's L.A. sentencing is delayed as his lawyers seek new trial after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault   The disgraced movie mogul was found guilty of rape and other counts of sexual assault in December. It was his second conviction; he was notoriously found guilty of rape and sexual assault in February 2020.  Weinstein, 70, is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York. His lawyers are appealing that conviction.    In a second challenge to the courts, his attorneys are now also seeking a new trial in California.  Their intention to file that request is what has delayed Weinstein's second sentencing. He is facing 18 years in prison on the charges he was convicted of.  Weinstein, who has always pleaded not guilty to every charge, was convicted on December 19 of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by a foreign object of a woman identified in court as Jane Doe #1. The trial heard graphic descriptions of encounters

  A Louisiana mom fatally shot a man  after the suspect broke into her house while she was home with her two young children on Sunday, January 8  2023, police said.    According to the local Sheriff's office, the suspect, Robert Rheams, allegedly broke into the woman's residence on Klein Road in Tangipahoa Parish, armed with a shovel and lug wrench in the early morning hours. Rheams, 51, was shot dead by the woman in an attempt to protect her family, after he got into a physical scuffle with her  inside her home. During the struggle, she shot him dead around 5 a.m., according to Chief Jimmy Travis. The home intruder, who was said to be out on parole after serving two decades in prison for armed robbery, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said he was also the suspect in a carjacking hours before he broke into the family’s home. There have been no arrests and Travis said it appears that the woman was "exercising her second amendment rights to protect herself and

Five United States of American police officers from the Nashville suburb of La Vergne were fired for allegedly having sex on duty with a female cop, who was also fired.  Patrol officer Maegan Hall of La Vergne Police Department is at the forefront of the investigation after it was revealed in December that she 'engaged in a sexual relationship' with at least four male officers. Fellow patrol officers Juan Lugo-Perez, Lewis Powell, detective Seneca Shields, and Sgt. Henry Ty McGowan admitted to the accusations, according to the report, with Shields claiming he had oral sex with Hall in the department's gym while on duty. Hall, who is married, is also accused of revealing her breast while at a steamy 'family' Memorial Day boat party with patrol officer Patrick Magliocco, who was suspended, and fellow officers David Durham and Eric Staats.   'Magliocco said that Staats, himself, Durham and Hall were in the hot tub when Hall’s top came off' before the two went o