Manny360: October 2013

Thursday 31 October 2013

'Two Sisters, One Rapist' - Santa Claus Dad Molest and Rape Daughters for 12 years

Nicola Twomey, 22, and Emma Wills, 27, were repeatedly abused by their own father, Kevin Twomey, who turned their family home in Port Talbot, South Wales, into a place of fear and pain. The sisters have revealed how they suffered in silence for 12 years.

Nicola's abuse started when she was just five-years-old and climaxed when Twomey raped her when she was 17.

The photograph which went viral on the internet showing a senior police officer in the act of caressing an unknown lady's breast has been described as fake by the Nigerian Police, saying it was intentionally constructed with the aid of Adobe Photoshop technology to misinform the public.

The police authorities claimed the supposed romance scene, did not occur and the officer had nothing to do with the woman. This conclusion was arrived at after interrogating the policeman who was seen in the type of uniform worn by officers of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

Xu Jianmei, 17, was injured in a fire when she was 5-years-old which left her was left horrifically disfigured.

A team of Chinese surgeons have given the teenage girl a new face after growing it on her breast. She had surgery in the city of Fuzhou, in Fujian province, in the southeast of the country this week.

Kcee Ft Wizkid - Pull Over. See video after the cut...

Want to Have Fun While Exercising? Try SEXercise: Researchers Say Sex is a more 'Significant Exercise' Than Taking a Walk

Is this a lasting solution to excuses people give for not exercising? Well...Canadian researchers claim to have discovered exactly how many calories the average person burns during sex. They say that in young people, sex burns an average of 4.2 calories a minute for men and 3.1 calories a minute for women.

The researchers, from the University of Quebec at Montreal, looked at 21 heterosexual couples aged between 18 to 35.

36-year-old Disc Jockey, who is a native of Ibitolu in Imo State has been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos with powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine weighing 855 grammes which he ingested.

Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA Head of Public Affairs, in a statement said the suspect, Iwunze Magnus, with a South African passport number 460709224, was said to have boarded an Iberia flight from Costa Rica enroute Madrid.

A 14-year-old student, Onyi Adimabua, allegedly raped a 9-year-old girl in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. She died after sustaining injuries caused by consistent rape. According to police authorities, the deceased was raped over five times by Onyi, Lagos State police have commenced investigation into the case.

Simeon Jigo, 77, the father of the deceased said Onyi is the son of the proprietor of the school his daughter attended. He said his daughter opened up about the rape when she started having medical problems, she died on the 3rd of October.

Creepy Photos | Lady Gaga Steps Out In A Dress Made Of Finely Shaved WOOD

Lady Gaga stands out as she exits her London hotel in a dress made out of crepe paper... Ok.. I understand words like creepy and bizarre are synonymous with the name 'Gaga' but is she ever going to stop?

Nollywood stars Ini Edo and Ikay Ogbonna are on the Cover of 'House of Maliq's' November 2013 Issue. See more pictures after the cut...

HILARIOUS VIDEO | Man Is Beaten For 'talking to employer's wife"

An Asian man is viciously beaten at the hands of his employer for allegedly looking at his wife.

Photo | 26-year-old Man Cuts Off His Penis Since "He had no use for it"

Yang Hu, 26, frustrated at being single cut off his own penis then, in agony, decided to cycle to a hospital for treatment.

When he arrived doctors told him they couldn't help save his manhood and ordered him to cycle back home to get the penis before he could be treated.

Afro-Hip Hop sensation Wande Coal has released the video of his hit song, Rotate. The video shot by ace director Sesan Ogunro. See video after the cut...

PHOTOS | World's Tallest Man Finds Love With Woman 2ft 7in Shorter Than Him

The Turkish farmer, Sultan Kosen is 8ft three ins, and dwarfs his 5ft 8 ins fiancee, Merve Dibo. They are set to marry in a ceremony today.

Kosen has long been searching for a woman to share his life with, and had reportedly given up hope until he met Ms Dibo.

He told an AA reporter: 'Now I will have my own family and private life.

32-year-old Olubankole Wellington a.k.a Banky W, Chief Executive Officer, of EME - Empire Mates Entertainment was born in the US to Nigerian parents who later moved back to Nigeria when he was 5 where he began singing in his church choir at the age of 8. He studied at the Home Science Association Secondary School, Lagos after that he moved to New York to study industrial engineering on scholarship.

It was not all rosy for Banky at the kickoff of his career, he met a lot of stumbling blocks. From begging for audience at salons in the United States to doing menial jobs. He shares his experience. See interview below...

Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, who is currently under fire will not be taking part in the momentous signing of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA, with Israel today.

Oduah who was sighted in Israel (See photo HERE) was barred by the Nigerian leader who decided to keep the minister out of the signing ceremony because he did not want his visit to be overshadowed by the controversy surrounding her.

N225m Car Scandal: Stella Oduah Sighted In Jerusalem | PHOTOS

While the Government is busy setting up panels to probe the Aviation minister on fraudulent purchase of two BMW armored cars for N225 Million, Stella Oduah is spotted in Jerusalem in a very "relaxed"mood.

The Aviation Minister is part of President Jonathan's 800-man delegation to Israel on pilgrimage.

25-year-old Female Graduate Of DELSU Killed By Cultists in Agbor

Miss Radah Emuobosan Elise Agbaje, a microbiology graduate of Delta State University (DELSU) was killed by suspected cultists in Agbor.

The 25-year-old graduate was allegedly murdered by her assailants, suspected to be from the College of Education, Agbor, in the house of the younger sister of her mother, at about 2.00 am, while she was on the same bed sleeping with another girl. According to the grieving mother, “Radah, who made second class upper, collected her result, penultimate Friday, and went to show her father the result on Monday and she was here (Agbor) to show my younger brother.”

WizKid - Jaiye Jaiye (Official Video)

"Jaiye Jaiye" is the first single from WizKid's highly anticipated sophomore album "Chosen". The song was produced by the incredible hitmaker Sarz, and features the legendary Femi Kuti. The video was directed by Sesan. See video after the cut..

"As a doula and birth photographer, I witness wonderful births, and think they should be shared in order to demystify the experience." - Jackie Davies

29-year-old doula and birth photographer, Jackie Davies shares beautiful photos of Julia Marincat and her husband Cris's home birth moment. "Too often, birth is portrayed as a scary and dreaded event in a woman's life," said the doula as she tries to prove otherwise. See intimate and heartwarming pictures after the cut...

President Goodluck Jonathan is currently in Israel for pilgrimage. He visited the Upper room (where Jesus had the last supper with His disciples), the Dominus Flevit (where Jesus wept), the Wailing Wall at Old Jerusalem City, the Garden of Gethsemane, the tomb of Jesus Christ. He was accompanied by CAN president Ayo Oritsejafor, Gov Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State, Gov Peter Obi of Anambra state, Gov Suswan of Benue state, Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, Minister of Information Labaran Maku, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr. John Kennedy Opara and others. See more photos after the cut...

"Medusa head on me like I'm 'luminati!!!!"- Rihanna

Rihanna in her lastest magazine cover goes nude with snakes wrapped around her. The 25-year-old singer is the cover girl for GQ magazine's 25th anniversary issue. See more provocative pictures after the cut...

The Nigerian Army recorded another vital victory against terrorism as they attacked and destroyed a Boko Haram camp in Galangi and Limanti Villages, Borno, Killing over 95 insurgents.

The Army in a Press release signed by its spokesman LT Col Muhammad Dole stated that the operations which involved ground and aerial assault supported by the Nigerian Airforce led to the destruction of the terrorist camp, killing of over 95 insurgents, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.

More so, Items recovered from the terrorist’s camp, according to the release includes two Isuzu Tiger Pick-up Vans and five Hilux belonging to the terrorists were destroyed, while two soldiers were wounded during the operation.

Crash Averted As Two Planes Collide At Lagos Airport

Another crash was averted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Friday as a Turkish Airline aircraft collided with a Max Air plane which had brought in Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

According to reports, the incident occurred as the Turkish Airplane taxied to the airport's apron after landing safely. It's wing was said to have collided with that of Max Airplane returning from Saudi Arabia..

The airplanes were taken away for immediate repairs as the damages were minor.

In the meantime, Mr. Fan Ndubuoke, Spokesman to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, confirmed the incident.

Friday 25 October 2013

PHOTOS | Miss Nigeria 2013 Ezinne Akudo Honoured in Owerri

Miss Nigeria 2013, Ezinne Akudo paid a courtesy visit to The Imo State House of Assembly where she received a state honour. The State Governor, Rochas Okorocha named a road in Owerri after the beauty queen.

Ezinne also took out time to visit HotFM 99.5 and her Alma mater (Federal Government Girls College, Owerri), where she met with the Principal and staffs of the school. See pictures after the cut...

What is the church turning into? A 50-year-old Pastor and General Overseer of The Choice Bible Church, Mpape, Abuja, has appeared before an Abuja High Court for allegedly raping a 9-year-old and two 7-year-olds on different occasions in his school.

The Pastor, Emmanuel Mathew, who is also the proprietor of the school was arraigned on a five-count charge.

The accused has however pleaded not guilty to the charges leveled against him.

Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf in his ruling granted bail to the accused in the sum of N500,000 and a surety in like sum. The case was then adjourned to January 21, 2014.

Saggy Breasts? See Ways To Make Your Breasts Look Younger

A recent report reveals that breast tissues age three years faster than any other part of your body. There are ways to prevent your breasts from sagging and wrinkles. Lo and behold, two everyday measures you can take to prevent your breasts from aging faster than normal:

1.Sleep On It

'Your sleeping position can predispose you to wrinkling on the chest,' says Dr Bunting. 'Lying on your side can cause vertical lines in the cleavage, particularly in those who have larger breasts - and if the skin becomes sun-damaged, the creases may become fixed.'...

Ex Beauty Queen Ms Rosemary Okeke was crowned Miss Nigeria in 1985 while Ezinne Akudo is the current beauty queen. The beauty queens met at the Imo State of Assembly in Owerri.

PHOTOS From The GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2013

The GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2013 is a multi day fashion event platform that aims to drive the Nigerian fashion industry and lift its profile by bringing together buyers, consumers and the media to view the current collections of designers.

It's been all glitz, colour and glamour at the event which commenced on the 23rd of October and will come an end tomorrow. On the 2nd day of the event Mai Atafo exhibited his Spring/Summer collection. See photos after the cut...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun movie premiered at the 57th BFI London Film Festival on Sunday 19th October 2013, at Odeon West End, London, UK. You will recall that it was premiered at the 38th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Canada about a month ago. (See pictures HERE). Chiwetel Ejiofor, Onyeka Onwenu, Biyi Bandele, Arunma Oteh, Yewande Sadiku, OC Ukeje, Don Jazzy, and more were present at the premiere. See more pictures after the cut...

Ikeoluwa Abikejesu Olaniyi, 3, was in her grandfather’s compound in Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos, playing with her friends on September 3, 2013, when the tragic incident occured.

Chinyere Wagbaranta, 18, drove into the compound carelessly in company of her brother, Chisom, and a police corporal attached to Police Mobile Force 22, Felix Adebayo, in a Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vehicle where she hit the little girl and crushed her skull.

There are times you want to carry a report and you even get scared of reading it yourself. One of such cases is the issue of rape. It baffles me how men could be so wicked to commit such heinous crimes against their fellow 'men'.

The issue of rape in India has escalated to the point that Delhi is now known as the 'rape capital' of the city.

[Suicide Watch] Gang Rape Victim Takes Her Life In Bayelsa

Janet, 18, who was gang-raped by three boys at gunpoint last week is said to have committed suicide. She took her own life due to the stigmatization she got after the ugly incident.

The victim(now deceased) is a native of Oduali Community in Abus/Odua Local Government Area of Rivers State. She was said to have been raped by three unknown boys in the area...

The horror started with the lightest of touches. As the 15-year-old schoolgirl held out the bouquet to the 62-year-old man, he took her free hand and kissed it gently. The harrowing story is told in the book Gaddafi's Harem by Annick Cojean.

The man was Muammar Gaddafi, the dictator of Libya who had seized power 35 years before. His people were forced to call him the Guide, but the rest of the world knew him simply as Colonel Gaddafi.

That morning in April 2004, Gaddafi was visiting a school in his home town of Sirte, on the Mediterranean coast 350 miles east of Tripoli.

Before Gaddafi arrived, she was trembling with nerves, and she continued to tremble as he looked her coldly up and down. He squeezed her palm and then her shoulder, before gently patting her head.

The 25-year-old star who is currently globetrotting while taking part in her Diamonds World Tour decided to make a stop in Greece where she shot her River Island campaign.

Rihanna stripped to a bikini and headed to the pool to enjoy a sunbathing session while admiring the stunning view behind her.

The singer was showcasing her pert bum in the elaborate pose, wearing just her black wet look two-piece and a pair of cosy moccasin boots... she draped herself over some railings where she began twerking.

She posed with the gorgeous backdrop behind her with a roll-up cigarette in her hand and a pink flower in her mouth. See more pictures after the cut...

Minister Of Education, Mr Nyesom Wike, in a statement at the anniversary lecture of National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja, assured Nigerians that the ongoing strike by ASUU would be over in a "few months".

Wike who was duly represented by Dr. Macjohn Nwaobiola, Perm Sec; Ministry of Education, stated that the Federal Government is doing everything it can to resolve the current strike.

The three-month-old future king was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace yesterday in an historic ceremony which brought together four generations of the Royal Family. His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge put on a perfect display of royal etiquette as he was christened with the eyes of the world on him. See pictures after the cut...

I saw this story on Punch and at first I thought Fast & Furious 7 was being filmed in Nigeria...but NO, It actually happened. Police officers and robbers were engaged in a gun battle as power-bikers attacked and robbed a bullion at Marine bridge in Lagos.

According to Punch;

The robbers, who had arrived Marine Bridge on several power bikes, dislodged a bullion van laden conveying a huge amount of money from its escort vehicle by opening fire at them.

[N225 Million CAR SCANDAL] Stella Oduah Off To Israel For Pilgrimage

Amidst the N225 million bullet-proof vehicles scandal, the embattled Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, left the country yesterday, 22nd October, as she flee to Israel ahead of President Jonathan's Visit to the country. The president is expected to perform some spiritual rites and engage in some bilateral deals.

Vanguard reports;

Oduah, who has already been subpoenaed by the two chambers of the National Assembly to appear and answer questions on her role in the purchase of the cars, will also come under the searchlight of the special probe panel raised by President Gooodluck Jonathan.

Comedian Julius Agwu Shares First Family Picture With Baby Zadok

The comedian's family shared the "first family picture" of their latest addition, zadok, who was born in Houston on October 7th, 2013. Julius is seen carrying the new born while 4-year-old Zahra is sitting on her mother's laps. Such a cute family.

[NEVER SEEN BEFORE PHOTOS] British Royal Family in The 'Bathtub'

It's a big week for baby Prince George of Cambridge as the world will be watching on Wednesday as he's christened.

The images show him scrubbing up in a bubble bath with his parents, being fed by his father and being snapped on a mobile phone by his great-grandmother, the Queen, before she helps tuck him into bed.

But look closely and you'll see this isn't a rare insight into the life of the royal new parents. It's the work of artist Alison Jackson, who is renowned for her elaborate 'spoof' productions which give an imaginary and amusing behind-the-scenes look into the world of celebrities and royals. See more pictures after the cut....

Ogundola Dayo, 24, Akomolafe Gbenga, 27, Ayeni Oluwaseun, 29, and Seye Banjo, 24, were all arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly gang raping a girl (name withheld).

According to the Prosecutor, Sgt. Caleb Leranmo, a Police Officer, the accused persons committed the crime on October 13th, 2013, at Moshood road, Ikere-Ekiti. He said the first accused, Dayo, assisted the three accused persons to gang rape the victim which led to her being hospitalized.

Jo, 35 developed liver cirrhosis after drinking three bottles of wine daily. When Jo goes on a bus, people give up their seat for her and strangers stop to ask when her baby is due.

Excessive drinking has caused her liver to become so damaged that fluid has built up in her abdomen.

She is suffering from cirrhosis of the liver – where healthy tissue becomes replaced with scar tissue.

The condition has caused Jo to develop a side effect called ascites – fluid retention that makes her look pregnant and makes veins bulge from her stomach.

On Sunday, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock got married just outside Nashville, Tennessee.

The American singer glowed in a stunning floor-length lace dress with her blonde locks worn up with a feminine headband while Brandon dressed in a grey suit.

'I'm officially Mrs. Blackstock :) We got married yesterday at Blackberry Farms in TN, the most beautiful place ever!' the country singer wrote. See more radiant pictures after the cut...

Unlike Burna Boy who performed in his ~~very expensive~~ underwear at the finale of Felabration 2013, African Michael Jackson, Dbanj, performed at the Hennessy Artistry Finale in Lagos, in a N1 million Naira suit reportedly shipped in from the United States. See another pictures after the cut...

Awa frosh!!!! We no be smellos! -_- ...The Wizkid Live Abuja Invasion concert held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on the 20th of 0ctober with guest appearances from label mates Skales, Niyola, Shaydee. The event which was billed to start at 5pm was pushed to 9:30pm as fans and guest failed to show up on time. The Jaiye Jaiye crooner had to perform in front of half-empty seats.

See pictures after the cut...

'I got you. You're OK,' Mr Obama said as he caught a pregnant woman who began to faint during his speech about healthcare reforms today and then joked: 'That's what happens when I talk too long.'

Her husband, David Allison, tweeted his thanks to Mr Obama ...

See video after the cut...

Burna Boy capped off Felebration 2013 with a Fela-inspired performance as he took to stage in ~~a mid brown chinos and white t-shirt~~ his underwear. Some of the artistes that also performed were Son of the Jamaican legend, Kymani Marle, Weird MC, Dr. Sid, Burna Boy, Chidima, amongst others.

See more wrecking-ball-moment photos of the run-my-race crooner after the cut...

Yet another car scam, same country, same Madam Minister... whatever happened prosecuting corrupt Government Officials? Barely a week ago, SaharaReporters released documents exposing the mismanagement of public funds by the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, as she forced an Aviation Agency to spend $1.6 Million On Two BMW Armored Cars For Her. A new investigation has revealed yet another car scam...

A new SaharaReporters investigation reveals that the National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), another agency under the Ministry of Aviation, also purchased four Toyota Tundra vehicles for the Minister, Mrs. Stella Oduah.

Ten people were killed in Kawuri district, Borno State as Gunmen suspected to be Boko haram insurgents attacked the village at about 3am in the morning.

According to a passenger, Madam Hauwa Musa, who was among the early commuters from Mubi town to Maiduguri after the attack in Kawuri villages, some burnt buildings could be seen from the road.

She said: “I was among the passengers that boarded a taxi from Mubi to Maiduguri. In the villages along the main road, we saw some burnt buildings.

Barely a week after the release of the leaked version directed by Sesan, Davido released the official video some hours ago. The video was directed by Moe Musa. Which do you think is better Sesan's or Musa's? See video after the cut...

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