PHOTOS: Thieves set boy, 12, on fire so he won't be able to identify them

Thieves set boy, 12, on fire so he won't be able to identify them

A boy was reportedly set on fire by thieves in Kogi state to prevent him from identifying them as the people responsible for the theft of a mobile phone.
12-year-old Ojonugwa knew the identity of the thieves who stole a phone in Ogugu, Olamaboro LGA in Kogi state, so the criminals abducted him and took him on their motorcycle to a location where they asked him to lie down and close his eyes. He did and they poured gasoline on him and set him on fire, according to online reports.

The thieves fled the scene immediately after. Fortunately, the boy was able to drag himself into a drum of water, effectively quenching the fire. He was treated at a hospital for his burns.
More photos below.

South African police reportedly kills a 27-Year old Nigerian

The Nigerian community in South Africa has alleged that a 27-year old man, Ebuka Okori, was killed by the police in Durban in the early hours of Friday 19th January, 2018.

According to Mr Bartholomew Eziagulu, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union chapter in Kwazulu Natal Province of South Africa, the victim was a native of Umunze in Orumba North Local Government of Anambra.

He said that an eyewitness informed the union that two police officers in mufti forcefully gained access to the victim`s house at Campbell Street in Durban at 2.am on Friday.
According to him, the officers immediately demanded money from Okori.

“When he refused, he was handcuffed, taken outside and shot dead. The officers took away his cell phone, e-passport and other valuable documents. The relative of the victim was tortured and robbed of his belongings while a third victim, a South African, was also robbed,” he said.

Eziagulu said that the Okori`s brother escaped from the house and called for help.

“The Metro Police around the vicinity swiftly intervened and picked the vehicle number of the assailants,” he added.

Eziagulu said that police detectives and another special police team which investigates complaints against their colleagues had been assisting to arrest the culprits.
Mr Adetola Olubajo, the President of the Nigerian Union in South Africa, said that the national secretariat had been informed about the incident.  He said that the union was monitoring the situation and had informed the Nigerian Mission and the South African police.

CARRICK TO COACH AFTER RETIREMENT .......

CARRICK TO COACH AFTER RETIREMENT
 Michael Carrick has accepted Jose Mourinho's offer to join his first team coaching staff upon retirement, the Manchester United manager has revealed.
Carrick has played just once this campaign and revealed in November that he had been diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm following tests.

The 36-year-old had a procedure to correct that issue and is now back in training as he targets a return to the pitch in what is his 12th and likely final season as a United player.
Two months ago Mourinho admitted he wanted Carrick as part of his backroom team once he had hung up his boots and the midfielder has indicated a willingness to take up the position.
"When he wants (it), yes," Mourinho said.

Photos: 475 illegal migrants including Nigerians.......

  475 illegal migrants including Nigerians en route to EU intercepted by Libyan Coast Guard

475 illegal migrants were intercepted by Libyan Coast patrols on Monday and Tuesday, the Media Office of Coast Guard has reported.

On Monday, a Coast Guard patrol intercepted 352 migrants (276 men, 65 women and 11 children) on three rubber boats in two separate operations off the country’s western shores.

“The first boat was intercepted 40 miles north of Garabulli town, while the other two boats were intercepted 12 miles north of Zuwara.” The Media Office said.

The next day, the Coast Guard intercepted 123 migrants (88 men, 133 women and 22 children) 28 miles off Garabulli. The migrants are from different African nationalities including Nigeria.

Garabulli and Zuwara towns are main hubs of people smuggling in the western region of the country

PHOTOS: Villagers in Sapele kill a creature that looks like 'pig and..........

Nigerian researcher raises concern after Villagers in Sapele kill a creature that looks like 'pig and shared the meat

A Nigerian researcher, Amama Benn Benedict is not happy with some villagers from Sapele in Delta State, who caught a creature that looks like a pig, killed it and distributed the meat among themselves.


Taking to Twitter to raise concern, Amama said they should have sent it to an institute for research purposes or to a Zoo.

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Cameroonian soldiers arrested for trying to smuggle migrants to Equatorial Guinea via car booth (photos)

Two Cameroonian soldiers, Elle Patrice and Ntimbane Foumane have been arrested after they were caught trying to smuggle illegal migrants into Equatorial Guinea via car booth.

The migrants who are from Cameroon, Mali and Burkina Faso were hidden inside a car booth before they were discovered.

Cardi B ‘lands first movie deal’ as she teases her ‘biggest dream might come true'

Cardi B isn't done breaking boundaries yet. The former stripper who had a song that broke records and hit number 1 on the charts has now landed her first movie deal.
The 25-year-old who departed from reality TV show Love & Hip-Hop New York to focus on her music career one year ago will go back to TV but this time it will not be a reality show. She will begin filming in March.
No further details have surfaced about what type of movie it is or who else will star in the film but earlier this month, Cardi posted a message on her Instagram story in which she teased that something exciting is about to happen for her.
She wrote: "My biggest dream might come true this month or next month. Crossing fingers… I talked about this a lot in interviews."
TMZ reports that because Cardi had to turn down a few gigs to start filming, the money the rapper is making for the upcoming movie must be quite a lot. 

Matthew Mensah appointed Ambassador for Brand South Africa for contribution to society

Matthew Mensah appointed Ambassador for Brand South Africa for contribution to society (photos)

The Ghanaian/Danish humanitarian, who grew up in Nigeria, is the first West African to be given the honour. He shared the good news on IG and wrote

"You can never receive an higher honour than being appreciated & valued by the Country You are priviliged to call Home. I have been priviliged over the Years to work with many Government Departments on Humanitarian campaigns along my private initiatives to support less fortunate. Priviliged because it should be an honour to be able to serve the Government in causes that helps Africans & South Africans & I firmly believe the results are the reward. Yet today I was given the Highest reward possible; Being appointed Ambassador for Brand South Africa for my contribution to Society, The first West African to be bestowed such honour. I will be part of leading Brand SA' s 'Play Your Part' Campaign, driving the active citizenship movement in the community amongst other things.

As a proud Ghanaian who grew up in Nigeria which shaped me from an unruly Boy to a Productive Man, Im very grateful as a West African & a Humanitarian for this recognition & to those who have helped me get to where I am today.

Photos: Rivers state indigenes stage protest demanding the end of SARS in the state

Residents of Rivers state today staged a protest calling for the disbandment of SARS operations in the state. The residents accuse officials of the State Anti-Robbery Squad of brutality and extrajudicial killings. See more photos form the protest below