Swiss photographer captured by Islamist extremists escape by cutting his captor's throat

Lorenzo Vinciguerra, a Swiss wildlife photographer who was held hostage by Islamist extremists for more than 2 years escaped from captivity by over powering and cutting the throat of his captor with a machete.

 

The 49-year-old was held by rebels of the Aby Sayyaf group while on a bird-watching trip in Tawi-Taw province in Southern Philippines.

 

According to a Philippine officer, Lorenzo escaped during a clash between the insurgents and government troops.  the photographer used the opportunity by wrestling with his guard and was able to grab the machete from the guard's hand and manages to slit his throat.

 

Kate Henshaw lost out in PDP primaries conducted today

I feel so sad!  nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw lost out today in PDP primaries race of becoming a member of House of Rep, representing Calabar Municipal/Odukpani 2015.  The actress announced the defeat via her twitter handle this evening.

 

I still maintain a good relationship with Gov. Fashola - Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Over the past few months there have been speculations that Ex-governor of Lagos State Ahmed Tinubu has been on logger heads with the Governor of Lagos State, Raji Fashola.  The speculations attained a higher dimension when many national dailies carried the story that they have actually fallen out with each other due to the APC primaries which took place yesterday.

 

Ahmed Tinubu has come out to disassociate himself from all the stories.  Please read his full press release below.
 

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For a while now, I have noticed and read many published political stories on Lagos politics in particular and the personalities involved that are either concerted, unsubstantiated, pure conjectures or outright falsehood. In this instance, I reference a recent story ran by a major newspaper concerning my successor and me. There is no doubt political charlatans and enemies are at work fueling unnecessary rumour and insinuations and seeking to drive a wedge in an otherwise cordial and respectful political relationship. My relationship with Governor Fashola remains cordial both at the personal level and at the level of commitment to ensuring Lagos State remains on the path of political stability, growth and development.

 

 

See the list of the 15 Richest Doctors in the World

Doctors have always had the reputation of being wealthy.  It may not be true for every doctor but for most it is the fact.

 

The net worth of these doctors goes to extreme but many of them made their money doing other things than medicine.

 

1.   Patrick Soon Shiong

 

This doctor turned entrepreneur made his fortunes revolutionizing cancer treatment.  He is the richest doctor in the world with a net worth of $12 billion.

 

Dr. Patrick Soon Shiong

 

2.  Thomas Frist

 

He once worked as an Air Force surgeon before joining his father to form a hospital conglomerate.  His company makes $29 billion  buying and selling hospitals.  His net worth is $7 billion.

 

Dr. Thomas Frist

Professor Benedict Ayade is the consensus governorship candidate for PDP in Cross River State

The Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Professor Benedict Ayade, has emerged the consensus governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State.

Ayade emerged as the choice of the party after other governorship aspirants stepped down for him at a protracted meeting at Peregrino Hall, Government Lodge, Calabar.

 

Professor Benedict Ayade, consensus governorship candidate for PDP in Cross River State

''Hands Up, Don't Shoot'' Davido join in protesting against the indiscriminate killing of coloured people

Davido have also joined others in the world to protest against the indiscriminate killing of coloured people by security men especially in the US.  Found this photo on his twitter handle.

 

For days there were protests in Ferguson as regards the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer, who was later acquitted of all charges.  ‘’Hands up, don’t shoot’’ has become a symbol associated with this protests.
 

But cook said, " 'Hands up, don't shoot' is not just a Ferguson thing,"  "It's a worldwide thing. People are doing it in New York. People are doing it in Florida. People are doing it on the West Coast. It's not just about Ferguson. It's a message worldwide’’

 

 

See photos of Justin Bieber's new glass house

Justin Bieber has moved in a glass house near Beverly Hills.  The house which was recently built has captured the interest of architectural experts.

 

The house monthly rental charge is $60,000.  And it is 6,537 square feet with 7-car garage, 6 bedroom and 7 bathrooms.  It was first sold for $10 million.

Justin moved out of his former Beverly Hill Condo this week after series of altercations with his neighbours.
 

 

See Emem Isong's traditional wedding photos

The film maker, director, writer and CEO Royal Arts Academy today tied the knot with her Cameroonian husband Akama  Misodi at Akwa Ibom.  They had initially done their court marriage in October 2014.

 

Many nollywood personalities were on hand to give her the much need support including our own delectable Ini Edo

 

Egyptian court sentenced 7 persons to death for the killing of 25 policemen

An Egyptian court today found seven people culpable for the death of 25 policemen in Egypt North Sinai Province in 2013.

 

The Cairo Criminal Court delivered death verdict against the seven persons including prominent Islamist militant Adel Habara.

 

The convicted criminals were said to have in August 2013, attacked two buses sending police recruits from their base in Tawilia village to their homes to spend vacation by shooting the policemen excessively.  As a result, 25 of them were confirmed dead and many others injured.

 

 

Adel Habara

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire drops Senate ambition

A statement by Mr. Tunde Abatan, Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire said the deputy governor would no longer be contesting for the senate seat of Lagos West Senatorial District.

 

Mrs. Orelope-Adefulire said her decision was as a result of the overall interest of her party.  She said, ''This is of course a very difficult decision for me to make but one that I make in the overall interest of my party and for the benefit of our growing internal democracy.

 

''I promise to use the rest of my tenure as the deputy governor to continue to assist the governor in providing good governance.''

 

N2billion suit against Lagos State by Igbo deportees thrown out by court

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N2bn fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Lagos State Government by 83 Nigerians of Igbo extraction, who alleged forceful deportation to Anambra State in 2013.

 

The applicants had alleged that the Lagos State Government arrested and transported them to Onitsha against their consent in July 2013 on the grounds that they were not indigenes of the state.

 

 

Britisb-born US photo journalist killed by Al-Qaeda during a failed rescue mission by American Commados

The British-born US photojournalist and another South African aid worker held hostage in Yemen by Al-Qaeda were today killed in a failed rescue attempt by the US Commandos based in Yemen.  Luke Somers, 33, had been a hostage with the militants since September 2013.

 

Mr. Somer was said to have been badly injured when he was found by the US commandos.  It is believed his captors shot him during the raid.  He died from his injuries sustained by the time he was flown to the Naval Ship.

 

 

Luke Somer, British-born US photojournalist with the Yemen Times

A Chad bound Russian Plane with arms and ammunitions intercepted at Kano airport

The Nigerian military has intercepted a Chad bound Russian plane with large amount of arms and ammunition.  The plane was seized today at the Aminu Kano International Airport.

The aircraft whose final destination was N'djamena, capital of Chad landed at the airport at about 2am.

All crew members of the plane have been detained by the security authorities

 

The intercepted plane with arms and ammunitions

 

Oh No! See what TV Star Jeremy Clarkson of The Top Gear has turned himself into!

The TV star confessed that he has let himself go and had put on a lot of weight.  And that the doctor has branded his fitness level as ''atrocious.''

 

Clarkson, 54, who while describing his ample stomach as the product of ''hard work; added that he eat a lot and cannot write scripts without alcohol, cigarette and caffeine adding that ''the amount you drink when you are writing is what worries me.'' ''If I want to live past the end of this week I must do something".

 

The TV personality was this year drawn into series of racism rows which cost him his job with the BBC which he had held for 10 years.

 

Please o Clarkson do something about this pot belly.  It is an eye sore!

 

 

 

I played several times but was unsuccessful - winner of N5million on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Olalowo Olatakun who recently won N5million on the top show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM) had an exclusive chat with Encomium Weekly and said that he first started watching the programme since 2004.  And that he played to get into the programme several times but was not successful.

Read his full chat below with Encomium Weekly.

We congratulate you on your winning of N5 million on WWTBAM. How do you feel?
 

Thank you, sir. It’s a pleasure, it’s a relief. I was nervous when I came here. Ever since I got the call and text message that I have been invited to play on the show, I felt a little nervous that period. But right now I’m very happy and relieved. 

 

 

The Chief Global Operation officer of Al-Qaeda has been killed

Adnan el Shukrijumah, an Al-Qaeda leader who was also the sect's chief of global operations was this morning killed during a raid in Pakistan.  He was also accused of plotting to bomb the London Underground and the New York Metro.

 

The terrorist who was found hiding in a compound after fleeing from a north Waziristan district was killed by the Pakistani army in a successful operation.  He is the same person indicted in the US stated a senior Pakistani army officer.

 

Is the Kokomaster, Dbanj in financial mess?

In recent times. there have been reports that the Kokomaster, Dbanj is in deep financial mess.  According to PMnews, he is said to be owning his landlord and that the landlord is threatening to evict him from the house,

 

Below is how PMnews stated the story:

 

‘’This period seems not favourable to the career and personality of music star, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj.In recent weeks, the entertainer has been bugged by various allegations of debts and decline in his creative talent.

 

 

Amazing Before and After Photographs of Transgender Men and Women in Cuba

The photographer, Claudia Gongalez was born in Chile and raised in Europe.  She shot the photos with the hope of highlighting the discrimination LBGTs are daily subjected to in Cuba.

Mrs. Gonzalez did not share the identities of these men and women who chose at what stage of their transition they wanted to be photographed.

Cuba has a troubling history in regards to their LBGT community with hate crimes still a regular occurrence.

Nadia Buari and her mum displayed affection for each other in new photos

Nadia and her mum who both attended the burial ceremony of Majid Michel's mum displayed so much affection for each other.


She stated, ''Me & my bestie at Aunty Paulina's funeral today. Life is a lot more fragile than we think...So u should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if possible, sincerely. It's too easy not to make the effort, then weep and wring your hands after the person dies.

See photos.

Beyonce and Jay Z set to acquire a Beverly Hills estate for N85million

According to TMZ magazine, the 45-year-old rap mogul and his 33-year-old pop diva are set to close the deal on a $85 million Beverly Hills estate after visiting the property six times.

 

The eight-bedroom, 15 bathroom house sits on 23,000 square feet and include an attached 16-car garage.

 

They will have his and hers walk-in closets with plenty of mirrors and large storage space.   The can also invite up to 20 friends for a private screening in their home theatre.  And the property house a large wine cellar that can take up to thousands of wine bottles.

 

 

Amber Rose shows off her curvaceous figure as she posed for the Oyster magazine

The 31-year-old mother of one is proud to say she had never gone under the knife to attain her perfect shape.  She said, ''I am all natural.  I don't have fake boobs or a fake butt.''

On the recent issue of Oyester magazine, she again put her God given assets on display.

The newly single beauty who recently filed for a divorce from husband Wiz Khalifa tells her possible suitor ''anyone who can make me laugh can sure have my heart.''

Never before seen pictures of George Clooney and his wife Amal Alamuddin at their wedding in Italy

In this never before seen pictures from the inside of their lavish Italian wedding, George Clooney share their first dance in front of 90 guests at the Seven Star Aman Canal Grande Hotel.

And also you will get to see the second dress the late Oscar de la Renta designed for Amal for her reception.

Jim Nwobodo refused his late son to be buried in the family compound

The decision on where to bury his late son, the late Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo set the former governor on a war path with the people of Amechi, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

 

Crisis stated in the early hours of yesterday when news came in that the corpse of the late Dr. Ifeanyichukwu had disappeared mysteriously from the mortuary where it was kept.

 

Sources said, trouble erupted when the former governor, Jim Nwobodo insisted that the deceased will be buried outside the family house on the ground that he lost every right as a son by dying before his father.