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MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH ASKS FOR A LITTLE BOY AS HIS LAST MEAL

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Doug Stephener a cannibal pedophile sentenced to death in Texas asked for a little boy this weekend as his last meal. Man, that will be executed by lethal injection next week filing his application stating that he wanted to enjoy a child and be under 8 years old. He also said he wanted the child to be of Asian origin. The Department of Corrections is supposed to have to accept all the demands of any kind. So it may be that they are buying a corpse in a morgue to satisfy the desires of Doug Stephener. Doug Stephener was sentenced to death in 2008 for rape and cannibalism of children in his neighborhood.

Giant storm threatens to wreak havoc on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean

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Monster storm that stretches from the coast of Spain to Canada threatens to wreak havoc on both sides of the Atlantic A giant storm was seen swirling eastward across the Atlantic Ocean The storm has featured hurricane force winds, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicated Waves went 50 feet into the air because of the storm It is expected to lessen in strength, but parts of the United Kingdom may experience 'stormy conditions' The development comes as forecasters said Hurricane Gonzalo may become a category four storm on Wednesday A monster comma-shaped storm stretching across nearly the whole North Atlantic is threatening to wreak havoc on both sides of the ocean.

Zuckerberg Paying Over $100 million for Property in Hawaii

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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has purchased two massive, adjacent chunks of land on Kauai’s North Shore in an effort to create a secluded 700-acre sanctuary for his family, sources have confirmed to Forbes. All told, the 30-year-old billionaire has spent in excess of $100 million to acquire the land, and he hasn’t even built a house yet.

BREAKING: Another US Health Worker Contracts Ebola

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Another health worker who treated Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian who died of Ebola in Dallas, Texas, has tested positive for the disease. The infected individual, whose identity is yet to be revealed, is a staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, the same hospital where Duncan passed away,The Stream reports. You will recall that 26-year-old Vietnamese-American, Nina Pham, was the first health worker to contract the disease from the deceased. Details soonest

Did Nollywood actor Clem Onyeka see this coming?

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The remains of upcoming Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, who was fatally hit by a bullet have been taken to a mortuary. Onyeka, who recently won the Best Upcoming Actor award had few weeks ago requested for an interview to celebrate his success. He reportedly joked with the newspaper entertainment editor saying, “When will you write […]How Nollywood actor Clem Onyeka foresaw his death...

Listen to Taylor Swift’s Hypnotic New Song ‘Out of the Woods’

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Singer Taylor Swift performs during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada It's out with the guitars and in with the drums on the singer's new 1989 track Taylor Swift rang in her most recent album era with “Shake It Off,” a cheerfully flip pop confection that reads as an act of defiance to everyone from the haters to country-radio programmers. For “Out of the Woods,” the second offering from her upcoming LP 1989(out Oct. 27), Swift’s rebellion takes a slyer shape, and a darker one.

Pregnant Alicia Keys Leads Protest For Chibok Girls In New York

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American singer, Alicia Keys organized a protest in New York City today, October 14 to raise awareness about the over 200 Chibok girls who were kidnapped in April by Boko Haram Alicia Keys (NY Daily) Alicia Keys has lent her voice to calls for the over 200 abducted Chibok girls to be rescued from their captors. The singer led a protest at the Consulate General of Nigeriain New York with 30 other people holding signs that read “Bring Back Our Girls”, "We Are Here" and "Safe Schools Now!" The protesters are also said to have chanted "Bring back our girls" and "When do we want them? Now! Now! Alive!"

PDP govs meet with Jonathan over cancellation of endorsement today

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GOVERNORS elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP will today meet with President Goodluck Jonathan to express their displeasure over nullification by the National Working Committee, NWC of their consensus endorsement of their candidates ahead of 2015 general elections and their own candidature. A very reliable source at the Secretariat of the Governor Godswill Akpabio-led PDP Governors Forum told Vanguard that some governors were already in Abuja for the meeting slated for 9 pm today at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. File Photo: Pro-Jonathan state governors, addressing the media after presenting their factional chairman. From left, Ibrahim Shema (Katsina); Goodswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); Liyel Imoke (Cross River); Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), factional Vice Chairman; and Jonah Jang (Plateau), factional chairman. According to the source, the PDP governors will first meet with the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Muazu at 3pm at

$1bn loan: Nigeria to pay back in seven years

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FEDERAL Government of Nigeria is expected to pay back the $1 billion loan to be collected for the purchase of security gadgets to combat Boko Haram in seven years. This was revealed on the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday. Chairman of the House committee on finance, Abdulmumin Jibrin, who made this revelation said during their interaction with various stakeholders on the matter, they discovered that the country would cough out about N30 billion annually for seven years to settle the debt. Also President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday forwarded to the House of Representatives the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for the period 2015 to 2017 heralding the presentation of the 2015 budget proposal. Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal read the letter from the president conveying the message. Jibrin further explained that the N30 billion to be paid annually would form part of Nigeria’s budget from 2015.

Apple to debut 27" Retina iMac at Oct. 16 event, next-gen iPad Air supply to be limited

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At its special media event on Thursday, Apple is expected to release a highly-anticipated 27-inch iMac with Retina quality display that will ship before the end of 2014, as well as a next-generation iPad Air that could see limited initial supply, says one well-informed analyst. According to a research note obtained by AppleInsider, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will introduce the long-awaited high-resolution iMac alongside a next-generation iPad Air at a media event scheduled for Oct. 16.

Release of Chibok girls, my priority – Jonathan

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…Security agents frustrate BBOG march to Aso Villa FG, Obasanjo differ over rescue Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that the release of the over 200 abducted students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, was a priority dear to his heart. This came on a day the march to the Presidential Villa by #BringBackOurGirls, BBOG family was disrupted by heavily armed anti-riot police men, as all the roads leading to the villa in Abuja were blocked. AFP PHOTO Policewomen block supporters of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, who ask for the release of the 219 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants, from marching to the president’s official residence in the Nigerian capital Abuja on October 14, 2014. Nigerian police on Tuesday blocked supporters of 219 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants from marching on the president’s official residence on the six-month anniversary of the abduction. A wall of female officers in full riot gear formed the first line

We’ll return Nigeria’s $15m soon – S-Africa

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South Africa has promised to return the $15 million arms deal money it earlier seized from Nigeria. The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Myakayaka Manzini, who featured in a programme on African International Television, AIT, “Matters Arising”, yesterday, said the process of refunding the money was already on. He said: “Both countries have decided on a political solution to the issue. Nigeria is a big ally and a brother.” Jonathan and Zuma According to Manzini, South Africa will do everything to maintain cordial relations with Nigeria and would not do anything to hurt her national interests. He added that South Africa had been selling arms to Nigeria and that his country was prepared to sell arms to Nigeria to fight Boko Haram. The envoy, however, did not give the timeline when the seized money will be returned but assured that it will be very soon. South African authorities had seized US$5.7 million arms money from Nigeria, just three weeks after another $9.3 million ca

Iggy Azelea hits back at Snoop Dogg over nasty memes and Regina George-style moves: ''It's a shame''

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"I could post a million more memes about snoop dogg making fun of the way he looks too, thats easy," Iggy said Instagram @snoopdog, Rex Snoop Dogg makes nasty comments on a make-up free Iggy Azalea Iggy Azelea has hit out at Snoop Dogg for trolling her with countless offensive memes on Instagram. Mr Dee-ohh-double-jee shared a snap of what appears to be an albino girl with her hair in dreads, under the caption: "Iggy Azalea no make up," on Monday, and has been trolling her with nasty messages and pictures ever since. As well as comparing her to a White Chick's character, the rapper has posted photos of Nicki Minaj and called her the queen of rap - which is a sly dig if ever we saw one.

Man who thought he had Ebola told to drive HIMSELF to hospital

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Adam Griffiths claims he was given the advice by NHS call centre staff, but upon arriving at hospital was placed in quarantine Media Wales Adam Griffiths was told by NHS call centre staff to drive himself to hospital A terrified man who thought he had contracted Ebola when he fell ill in his return from Africa claims an NHS call centre told him to drive himself to hospital. But when Adam Griffiths did arrive at A&E he was immediately placed in a decontamination room “used for terrorist attacks” – and met by doctors in full protective body suits. The 24-year-old said the medics were shocked by the advice he had been give, Wales Online reports .

Peekaboo! Beyonce, Jay Z and Blue arrive in London

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The famous family arrived in the capital via Eurostar after a long break in Paris Hiya! Beyonce, Jay Z and Blue arrived in London on Tuesday via Eurostar and their young daughter couldn't resist having a cheeky look at what was going on around her from underneath her blanket. The cutie was being pushed by doting dad Jay and had a pink blanket covering her as they left London's St. Pancras International Station. The famous family had arrived in the capital after a long break in Paris where they'd be soaking up the sites. Little Blue was even seen clutching a tiny Eiffel Tower as they boarded the train in Paris.

Collapsed Building: TB Joshua’s supporters storms court Say he is innocent

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Supporters of the founder and General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua, besieged the Lagos High Court, on Monday, as the coroner making inquest into the collapsed structure on the church premises began sitting.jb-joshua-supporterThe sympathisers, carrying placards with various inscriptions, said the televangelist was not guilty of any offence in the incident and called for his exoneration.Four weeks after the collapse of the guest house on the premises of the church, a development that claimed more than a hundred lives, the coroner concluded concluded plans to visit the site of the incident. Though none of the family members of the deceased was present, the coroner’s inquest, held at the Lagos High Court on Monday, had in attendance representatives from the Lagos State government, the SCOAN, the Red Cross and some members of the civil society.While consoling the bereaved families, the presiding magistrate, Mr Oyetade Komolafe, pointed ou

4 Hottest New Record Label That Spends Lavishly On Their Artists

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In Nigeria, there’re are several record labels but this interesting piece is about the story of Foston Musik, Sprisal Entertainment, Baseline Music and Eric Manny Records and the artist they represent as they begin to dominate the Nigerian music industry. This are the new record labels on the block making waves with their artist, while they lavish money on this artist; Foreign Videos, expensive cars and house from their deals and lots of foreign trips here and there.

Buhari declares presidential bid Wednesday

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Former Head of State Gen. Muhammadu Buhari Former head of state, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), would formerly declare his intension to contest the 2015 presidential election on Wednesday. He will bid to win the All Progressives Congress ticket in the party’s primaries slated for December. Buhari confirmed this in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when he addressed party members who thronged the state House to welcome him to the state. He was in the state to meet governor Chibuike Amaechi and party leaders as part of his ongoing consultation on the APC primaries. He said, “I was in Imo State last Saturday, then Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Ogbomosho and Ilorin before going back to Abuja and now in Rivers State.

Chibok: Obasanjo is entitled to his opinion – FG

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Obasanjo The Federal Government on Tuesday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is entitled to any opinion or comment he made on the Chibok school girls. The FG said it will remain focus, undistracted and committed to return the girls alive to their parents. Obasanjo had last week said many of the abducted schoolgirls may never be reunited with their families. The ex-president told The Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation that many of the girls may also give birth to children belonging to members of the Boko Haram sect.

Facebook And Apple Offer To Pay For Female Employees To Freeze Their Eggs

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Facebook and Apple are making it easier for female employees to delay having kids and focus on their careers instead. Both companies have now offered to pay to freeze their eggs. Many tech companies offer wild perks such as unlimited vacation, a casual work environment, and meals from five-star chefs. Google even offers massage and on-site laundry services to keep employees working. This appears to be the first time any major tech company has offered freezing a woman’s eggs as a perk. The procedure can cost up to $10,000 plus the $500 per year to store the eggs. Facebook already offers up to $20,000 in coverage for an egg freezing procedure as a perk to all female employees and Apple will offer to cover the cost starting in January.

Jonathan urges speedy passage of PIB

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• Cautions against politicization of Chibok girls’ abduction PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned the opposition, especially the Bring Back Our Girls Campaigners, to refrain from politics and join hands with the Federal Government to facilitate the unconditional release of the Chibok girls abducted by the insurgents some months ago. The President has also called on the insurgents and their collaborators to lay down their arms and embrace peace in the interest of the nation. In an address in Abuja at the opening of the National Conference on Environmental Security, Awareness and Enforcement in Nigeria organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Environment yesterday, President Jonathan restated the government’s determination to fight the Ebola disease and ensure release of the abducted girls. He urged the National Assembly to quickly pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).

Reps reject moves to stop deployment of soldiers at polls

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•Senate to receive 2015 budget, okays Health bill A desperate attempt aimed at causing the House of Representatives to rescind an earlier decision to give the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) a role in the deployment of troops during elections has failed as protesting members of the opposition unanimously voted against the motion. Meanwhile, the Senate reconvened from its two-week Sallah break yesterday and is ready to receive the 2015 Appropriation Bill.

WHO warns 10,000 new Ebola cases per week likely

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• Says death rate rises to 70% • 4,447 people out of 8,914 cases die • Experts fear virus could spread through air WITH a warning that the death rate in the Ebola outbreak had risen to 70 per cent and there could be up to 10,000 new cases a week in two months, the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday stressed the need to continue to combat the virus. The body increased its Ebola death toll tally to 4,447 people, nearly all of them in West Africa, from 8,914 cases as experts are warning that the virus could mutate and become airborne, meaning that it could be caught by breathing it in.

Okorocha Moves To Return To PDP; Group Says He is A Liability

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Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha is alleged to be making clandestine moves to leave the All Progressive Congress, APC and return to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP ahead of the 2015 elections. Okorochas moves were exposed through a Press Statement released by a Political pressure group called Imo Progressive and Consultative Assembly, IPCA.

Mercy Johnson Okojie gives birth to baby boy

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Happy news! Star actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has given birth to her second child, a baby boy. She gave birth exactly 12.49am (American time) today October 15th at St Joseph Hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Mother and child are said to be doing great! Big congrats to Mercy and her husband

First Lady Michelle Obama remembers Chibok girls 6 months later

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Amen!

Fintiri returns as Adamawa Speaker

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The former acting Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, has vowed that “the legislature, as the defender of democracy, will exercise its constitutional duties of ridding Adamawa of bad governance once again without hesitation”. Fintiri stated this during the plenary session on Tuesday when he addressed members of the state House of Assembly on his resumption as the Speaker. Presiding over the day’s plenary, the returnee Speaker told the members that “as I happily resume my duties, as the Honourable Speaker once again after a brief but action-packed stint as the acting Governor of Adamawa State, I thank honourable colleagues for the overwhelming co-operation I have enjoyed as your ambassador in the executive arm”