Maiyegun's Diary

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Alligator Kills Burglar Who Hid From Police ...Matthew Riggins is thought to have tried to hide from deputies and a police dog in a pond in Barefoot Bay.

Riggins' body was found last month. Pic: Brevard County Sheriff's Office

A suspected burglar who is thought to have hidden from officers in a pond following thefts at a Florida community was killed by an 11ft alligator, authorities have said.

"Pistorius: Day In Court In A Minute"

Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail as he waits to be sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Authorities blame heavy coal-burning in factories and vehicle emissions

Beijing has issued its first ever "red alert" for air pollution.

Some US law enforcement has taken steps to prepare for potential attacks

The United States will launch a new terror alert system aimed at better informing Americans about the nation's security posture, Homeland chief Jeh Johnson has said.

The announcement comes after President Obama tells the American people that a new phase of terror threats has emerged.

Tyson Fury has courted controversy since being named heavyweight champion of the world

A BBC presenter has neatly summed up the controversy surrounding Tyson Fury’s inclusion on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist – in unusually frank style.

Boko Haram Victims

Cameroon said that schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants were not among a group of 900 hostages liberated by its army.

Donald Trump

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump told TIME that he does not know whether he would have supported or opposed the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwuka, says there is a large number of unqualified teachers at the nation’s basic education level.

Anwuka made the remark at the Annual Education Conference organised by the Education Data, Research and Evaluation in Nigeria Initiative (EDOREN), in Abuja on Monday.

Jose Mourinho’s former protege Ricardo Carvalho believes the Chelsea manager’s current struggles are because he “can’t live with defeat,” while ex-Stamford Bridge coach Ray Wilkins insists that any other boss would have already been sacked for a similar slump.

The Nigerian military yesterday commenced simultaneous and tactical offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in what appear a final showdown ahead the fast approaching end of December deadline, officials sources said.

Dino Melaye and his estranged wife Alero Falope Melaye Peace Ben Williams Blog

A SaharaReporters investigation into the unlawful bank accounts being operated by Senator Dino Melaye has revealed more details about his transactions in the United States, including the use of one of the accounts for a tattoo removal of his ex-wife’s name from his body.

Tech News: Samsung agrees to Pay $548m to Apple after losing patent lawsuit

Samsung fought until the bitter end to avoid paying Apple, but the company now says it will finally hand over the more than $548 million it owes for infringing the patents and designs of its biggest smartphone rival.

Johns Hopkins could do the first surgery in just a few months. (Bigstock)

Dino Melaye is a former Kogi state House of Reps member, and now a senator elect for Kogi West. He owns exotic cars like Range Rover, a Porsche Panamera ($80,000), a Lamborghini Murcielago ($400,000), Mercedes G Wagon ($100,000), and a host of other cars.

The spokesperson of the South East chapter of the All Progressive Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has said the quest for Igbo presidency would be easily realized after eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari in power.

Carlo Ancelotti has given the clearest indication yet that he would be interested in becoming Manchester United manager.

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he was not backing the anti-Social Media Bill being proposed by the Senate.

Karina Lemos is a Brazilian beauty.

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Babatunde Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja11, was Monday presented with the staff of office and instrument of appointment by Osun state governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola.

If approved, 1 Undershaft will share the title of London's tallest building

1 Undershaft is the latest skyscraper being planned for London - and the public will be able to enjoy the view for free.

Annie and her music star husband, 2 face Idibia

A house located at Mafo street,along College road is currently burning at 3:00pm (local time) www.metronaija.com correspondent who was at the scene of the incident confirmed that the fire started at the last apartment of the 2 storey building and the Lagos state fire service arrived at about an hour since the fire started and a baby was recused in one of the three apartments this afternoon.See more photos below

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Nollywood: Victoria Kimani parties in bra at Club Vapours VIP night

Kimani

It was wild partying, lavish entertainment and some roof-shaking attitudes at Gidi Groove VIP night at Club Vapours in Victoria Island, Lagos. This premium nightlife event hosted top raving celebrities like Ice Prince, Falz, Victoria Kimani, Shaydee, BOJ among others penultimate Saturday evening with a full capacity crowd enjoying a lavish evening with some of the best music in town.

Donald Trump and Mohammed Alli, the american boxing legend

The US president called for gun reform in the wake of the San Bernardino shootings, but after one of the killers seemingly declared allegiance with Isis he urged Americans not to play into the hands of extremists by resorting to fear and divisiveness.

A battle between upbeat, finely crafted pop and politically minded hip-hop seems to be what’s shaping up for the biggest prizes at this year’s Grammy Awards. The nominees were announced this morning, in advance of the awards ceremony on Feb. 15.

Image copyrightAPImage captionAl-Shabab has so far avoided large-scale defections of its members to IS

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represented President Buhari at the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office and Official Coronation of His Imperial Majesty Arole Oduduwa Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife. See photos after the cut...

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Tips and tricks for getting your inbox down to zero — and keeping it that way

It’s alarmingly easy to let your Gmail inbox spiral out of control. Going too long without deleting messages could make it nearly impossible to sift through your overflowing email account.

The scene outside the Leytonstone stations after a stabbing incident took place.

A popular medical student at the Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal, has surfaced within the ranks of the Islamic State fighters.

The protest is taking place despite a ban on protests in Bayelsa by the state police command.

Donald Trump has attacked President Obama's Oval Office address Sunday night for being too short, lacking a proper plan to combat ISIS, and for his refusal to use the term 'radical Islamic terrorists'

Donald Trump has criticized Barack Obama's Oval Office address Sunday night for being too short and failing to used the phrase 'Islamic terrorists'.

A British Sharia council presides over marital cases at their east London headquarters

Report says Sharia councils are treating women as second-class citizens
Dutch PhD Candidate Machteld Zee observed 15 hours of hearings in London and Birmingham

Muhammad Ali, 73, champion boxer and Olympic gold medalist

While speaking to the nation during his Oval Office address Sunday night, President Barack Obama asked everyone to remember that 'Muslim Americans are our friends, neighbors and sports heroes'.

At the start of the touching 40 second clip, the unnamed tot enters the present-filled grotto and sits on Father Christmas' knee wearing a festive hat

A little girl with hearing problems told Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas using sign language.

Can this wait drag-on any longer!? HBO released a nearly three-minute clip recapping their award-winning movies and series from the year

An image from the Hack A Hairdryer campaign

The company says sexist misperceptions keep "bright minds" out of research labs, but its campaign appears to have backfired.

IBM has come under fire after launching a 'women in tech' initiative called Hack A Hairdryer.

Binks is not popular among Star Wars fans

Producer Kathleen Kennedy is applauded when she says the amphibious creature will not appear in the new Star Wars film.

"Floods Cut Power To Thousands"

The Government says it will look at flood defence spending as the PM heads to Cumbria where thousands of homes are underwater.

A body has been found during a search of the River Kent in Kendal as Cumbria prepares for more rain after a weekend of "unprecedented" rainfall caused by Storm Desmond.

David Cameron is to visit areas affected by flooding.

A major rail link between England and Scotland cut off by flooding, while motorists face delays as bridges are washed away.

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Politics: David Mark Is A Liar, He Didn't Pay My School Fees – Onjeh

David Mark, Daniel Onjeh
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the forthcoming Benue south rerun senatorial election, Daniel Onjeh, has called his opponent, David Mark of the PDP, a liar.

Jose Mourinho

Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho could be fired before the end of the week, the Sun reports.

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu

The former EFCC boss stressed that he resisted the $15m bribe offered by Ibori in two big bags.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) started the official announcement of the Bayelsa state governorship election results in the evening of Sunday, December 6 and have continued with the announcement this morning.

The federal government has failed in its promise to reward the victorious Golden Eaglets with mouth-watering financial packages.

Ooni Ogunwusi

The ancient town of Ile-Ife in Osun State, historically regarded as the cradle of Yoruba nation, will come to life today as Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will be crowned as the Arole-Oduduwa and assume the title of Ojaja II.

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