Man convicted of murdering brother over ‘witchcraft’

A man in Busia County, Kenya has been convicted of murdering his brother two years ago for allegedly being a witch doctor.

Samwel Pamba was found guilty on December 11, 2019 by Justice Kiarie Waweru of the High Court in Busia.

“From the evidence on record, I am satisfied that the prosecution has proved the offence of murder against the accused. I find him guilty and accordingly convict him for the offence of murder contrary to section 204 of the Penal Code,” ruled Justice Kiarie.

Pamba had been charged with murder of his brother Wilfred Egesa on May 31, 2017 at Munando village in Bukhayo West location of Busia County.


The prosecution said that Pamba and two others alleged that his brother was involved in witchcraft, and attacked and fatally injured him.

But Pamba claimed that his brother was found lying on a path wounded and denied any involvement in the attack.

The court was told that when the deceased was preparing for a bath outside his house, he asked his wife, Jennifer Nekesa, to eavesdrop on what his brother and the two others were saying about him.

Nekesa testified that she stood at her door and heard Pamba and Kizito Mangenyi and a nephew named Bossy insulting her late husband.

They accused her husband of having killed many people through witchcraft and using black arts to cause the accident of a man identified as Lawrence Wanjala.

They threatened to kill him but she persuaded them to talk it over the following, to which they agreed.

Later when Nekesa and her husband where in the house, Kizito called the deceased out and told him that he had a message for him.

When her husband went out, she testified that she heard Kizito tell him that his brother had asked him to stop witchcraft.

When the deceased asked him how he knew he practiced witchcraft, she heard the sound of something being hit and went out.

 She found him sprawled on the ground with blood oozing from his head.

The accused, Kizito and Bossy were each armed with a club and were beating up her husband. She raised an alarm.

Kizito and Bossy ran away while the accused remained at the scene.

The club he had was wrestled from him by another brother, James, who gave it to their mother.



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17 Niger pilgrims denied visas to Israel

Seventeen intending pilgrims to Isreal from Niger State have been denied visas and will not partake in this year’s pilgrimage scheduled to begin on Friday in Jerusalem.

It was also learnt that Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello is sponsoring only 31 Christians for the pilgrimage.

Leader of the Niger State Christian Pilgrims delegation to this years pilgrimage, Pastor Yerima El’Yakim Samaila, disclosed this yesterday in Minna during the orientation programme for intending pilgrims.


He further disclosed that 171 pilgrims from Niger State would be airlifted from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to perform pilgrimage to the Holy Land in January this year, starting from Thursday, January 2, 2020.

In his address, Niger State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Mathias Echioda, said the pilgrimage was needed to strengthen the faith of Christians.

“The spiritual exercise is very important, we need to strengthen our faith,” he said.

Acting Director, Christian Department, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Joanna Pada, warned the intending pilgrims against absconding while in the Holy Land.

She said: “Nobody should try to abscond because it brings embarrassment to Nigeria as a country.

“As part of our responsibilities to monitor the activities of pilgrims, we met and brainstormed to ensure that adequate arrangement is made in terms of transportation, feeding, and accommodation.”

She urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and the country by exhibiting good behavior at all times during their stay in the Holy Land.

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Whitney's Houston only surviving child dies at 30

Whitney Houston's only surviving child is dead. Whitney had adopted Gordon as an orphan and took him under her wing, after divorcing her husband Bobby Brown in 2007.

He also turned out to be her daughter, late Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend.

Nick Gordon has now been confirmed dead at the age of 30 by his lawyer.

His lawyer, Joe S Habachy however did not reveal the cause of his client's death.

He said: "Despite all of the incredible challenges Nick faced over the last few years I can honestly say that he worked hard to hold his head up and stay sober and that he genuinely wanted a happy healthy life with his family more than anything else."



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/whitneys-houston-only-surviving-child.html

Nigerian Law school student slumps and dies on New Year day

The students and management of the Nigerian Law school, Abuja, were yesterday thrown into mourning, following the tragic death of one of them.

Alex, a Kogi State University graduate was said to have suddenly died after slumping.

Alex was said to be preparing for their exams starting in few days and showed no sign of ill health before the incident occurred.

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Army captures more terrorists, rescues over 165 victims

The Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised and captured more Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa’s Province (ISWAP) terrorists and rescued 165 women and children from their captivity in Borno State.

The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the operations were carried out in conjunction with the troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJT).

Iliyasu said the troops of Nigerian Army Super Camp 7 deployed at Bama area of the state killed one terrorist, captured one alive and rescued eight women and six children at Tafana 1, 2 and 3 villages in Bama on Dec. 27, 2019.


He disclosed that the rescued children were immediately administered with Polio Vaccines.

According to him, troops captured Boko Haram flags, recovered 16 arrows and 32 refilled rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition during the encounter.

Iliyasu also disclosed that troops of 25 Task Force Brigade deployed at Super Camp 2 in Damboa, arrested a high profile Boko Haram informant/logistics supplier, Ibrahim Buba and two others suspected to be his couriers at Shuwari village in Damboa District.

He added that troops of 242 Battalion in Monguno, arrested suspected terrorists’ logistics suppliers, Abubakar Aisami and Modu Baba with food stuff and drugs concealed in a bag of smashed corn powder for delivery to the terrorists.

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26,039 babies born on New Year’s Day in Nigeria ― UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 26,039 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year’s Day.

UNICEF’s Nigeria Representative, Mr Peter Hawkins, said this yesterday in a statement.

Nigerian babies would account for almost seven per cent of the estimated 392,078 babies to be born on New Year’s Day globally.

Hawkins said that this figure is the third-highest number of babies in the world, after India with 67,385; and China, 46,299.



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Celebrities ring in the New Year with s.e.x party at world's most elite s.e.x club

The world’s most elite s.e.x club is celebrating the new year with one of its sauciest soirees yet.

To mark the start of 2020, Snctm will be welcoming scores of A-listers and business moguls through its doors.

Party hosts are giving their secret Mansion in the Hills a heaven and hell makeover.

This allows guests of the Los Angeles club to be taken to the “promised land” when they fulfil their desires.


It also gives them the opportunity to sin as they explore their naughtiest s.e.xual fantasies – from orgies to partner swapping.

Daily Star Online caught up with an insider from Snctm to find out more about the night of debauchery.

The Snctm spokesperson admits that there’s a surge in s.e.x parties attendees during the festive period.

As everyone is in a celebratory mood, they are encouraged to release their inhibitions.

The insider explained: “The festive season lends itself to the bacchanal.

“From pagan times to now our desire to celebrate the end and new beginnings is timeless. And nothing exceeds like excess.

“Releasing inhibitions isn’t necessarily season specific but our New Year’s Eve tends to be the most anticipated event of the year.

“It's a time when we're more able to set aside professional and personal responsibilities be our authentic selves.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/celebrities-ring-in-new-year-with-sex.html

Study reveals young males who own cars have more sex than those who don't

Young men who own a car have more sex, a study has found.

Having their own wheels gives lads higher self-esteem and is a status symbol women find attractive, researchers say.

Those with a motor typically had sex twice as often, and with double the number of partners — but they were less likely to use a condom.

A car also makes it easier to get to places for sex — and can be used for bonking in public places.


Study leader David Soriano-Hernandez said: “It can act as a sexual enhancer in emerging adulthood.

“Women still demonstrate a clear preference for men that possess or show the potential to acquire material resources.

"In Western culture material resources can be measured in terms of bank accounts, homes and cars.”

“It is not unusual for cars to have a type of erotic effect on their owners and spectators.

“Expressions such as ‘hot’, ‘sexy’, and ‘exciting’ are often used to describe automobiles.”

The university researchers in Mexico asked 1,000 males aged 17 to 24 about their sex lives.

The findings are published in the journal Sexuality Research and Social Policy.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/study-reveals-young-males-who-own-cars.html

Google Doodle honours Amaka Igwe on 57th posthumous birthday

Late Nollywood filmmaker, Amaka Igwe, has been honoured with a Google Doodle on her 57th posthumous birthday.

A Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements and notable historical figures.

The doodle went live today as an honour of late Igwe’s contributions to Nollywood.

She was a Nigerian filmmaker, broadcasting executive, and the owner of Top Radio 90.9 Lagos and Amaka Igwe Studios.

She was recognised as one of the second generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/google-doodle-honours-amaka-igwe-on.html

Travis Scott admits he still loves Kylie despite split

Travis Scott has discussed his feelings for Kylie Jenner in his most recent interview.

The Butterfly Effect hitmaker, 27, shared that he has not stopped loving the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 22, despite the pair - who share daughter Stormi - calling time on their relationship last year.

Gushing over the mother of his child during an interview with XXL Magazine, the musician revealed that he 'will always love' Kylie.

"I love [Stormi's] mommy and I always will," he divulged. The hard part about relationships is just trying to be in one without a million outside voices interfering."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/travis-scott-admits-he-still-loves.html

Cancer patient dies on operating table after surgeons accidentally set her on fire

A woman with cancer died during a routine operation after surgeons set her on fire, it is believed.

Doctors at Floreasca Hospital in Bucharest, Romania, used an alcohol-based disinfectant on the woman, 66, before accidentally igniting the fluid with an electric scalpel, according to reports.

She suffered burns to 40 per cent of her body and died a week later.

Police have now launched an investigation into her death.

Her family  said they hadn't been told of "the gravity of the situation" - and were only told that an "accident" had killed her.

A relative said: "We found out some details from the press, when they were broadcast on TV stations.

"We aren't making accusations, we just want to understand what happened."

Romania's Ministry of Health are launching an investigation into the incident.

Romania's health minister Victor Costache promised to investigate the "traumatic" incident, adding: "We hope to learn from this troubling episode.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/cancer-patient-dies-on-operating-table.html

Justin Bieber strips to show off his tattoos to fans

Justin Bieber is well inked now and has recently added a neck tattoo to his collection of more than 60 that he has.

With most inches of his body now decorated with an image or wording of some sort, Bieber decided to give his fans an intimate tour of his body work.

Posting the video on his Instagram story for his 123 million followers, Bieber has ended the decade in spectacular fashion.

The 25-year-old singer got his first tattoo - a seagull on his hip - at the age of 16.

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Woman and her husband shot dead by her dad in New Year horror

A dad reportedly gunned down his daughter and her new husband on New Year's Eve before turning the gun on himself.

The gunman, thought to be the estranged father of Lindita Musai, is under police guard in hospital after the festive horror which saw the 25-year-old woman and her new husband shot dead at an address in Melbourne, Australia.

The suspected killer, who police said was a 55-year-old man, was said to have blasted 29-year-old Veton Musai and his wife at around 10.30am on Tuesday.

A witness then reportedly saw him jump out of a bush and put a gun to his chin before pulling the trigger.

Veton's cousin Jetmir Lumani today posted on Facebook : "Today we lost my beautiful baby cousin Veton Musai and his angel wife Lindita Musai..... I can't even begin to explain how I feel.

"The only thing keeping us strong is belief in God.

"How a father can take his own daughters (sic) life is beyond comprehension.. but the devil truly is among us."

The couple had just celebrated their first wedding anniversary.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/woman-and-her-husband-shot-dead-by-her.html

TV presenter gives birth to baby boy after spending nearly N40m on IVF

A couple who documented their struggle to conceive have finally achieved their dream after spending nearly N40m (£80,000) on 15 rounds of IVF.

TV news presenters Hannah and Lewis Vaughan Jones spent years battling with infertility.

But just before Christmas the pair announced the arrival of Matheson Calon Tallett Vaughan Jones - or "Sonny" for short - who they described as "perfect in every way".

"We've been through many years of heartache, but we've got the best Christmas present at the end of it all," said CNN news anchor Hannah, who gave birth to Sonny on December 10.

"We have been very public about it for the past three years or so, but in the years before that it was very private and painful - and there was a lot of shame involved which anyone going through infertility will be familiar with.

"But we have been lucky. We are the very, very lucky ones."

Lewis, originally from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, said it was harrowing watching his wife going through round after round of IVF which involved frequent injections and hormone treatment.

"We wanted a family, but frankly we didn't think it was going to happen for us," said Lewis, a freelance news presenter for BBC News and ITV News.

"In fact, I think we'd already emotionally moved on. We said to each other that this was going to be our last round [of IVF].

"And it was the last little embryo that we had left. We'd sent it off for testing and the results came back inconclusive, so we didn't think it was going to work at all.

"But we'd come this far, so we made the decision to put the embryo back in and, unbelievably, it grew to become Sonny."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/tv-presenter-gives-birth-to-baby-boy.html

Nigeria’s oldest surviving World War II soldier dies

The oldest surviving soldier of the Nigerian Army, Pa Adama Aduku is dead.

The World War II veteran died on Tuesday at age 101.

The news of his death was announced today by the Nigerian Army on their official Twitter handle, @HQNigerianArmy

According to the post by the Nigerian Army, his death was announced by one of his relations on the Whatsapp platform of the Director Defence Information Defence Headquarters news platform early this morning.


Born 1918, to a peasant farmer at Abejukolo-Ife, at Omaha Local Government Area of Kogi State, Aduku joined the army in 1945.

Aduku, on December 31, 2018, was presented with an award of excellence by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, given to him by the Nigerian army.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/nigerias-oldest-surviving-world-war-ii.html

Car theft: Why Naira Marley might never appear in court

Controversial singer, Naira Marley who failed to appear in court over an alleged car theft has reportedly opted for out-of-court settlement after being given a last chance to appear in court.

Chief Magistrate, Tajudeen Elias, had Naira Marley, till January 14, 2020, to appear in court, else a warrant will be issued for his arrest.

However, the legal counsels representing Naira Marley, his two brothers Idris Fashola, 18; Babatunde Fashola, 24; and their cousin, Kunle Obere, 22, disclosed that the four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, assault and obstructing the police against their clients might be dropped before the next hearing of the case if the talks between them and the complainant’s lawyers is successful.


The rapper’s counsel, Mr Awokulehin Ayodeji who spoke to The Nation disclosed that the Police are not against a peaceful resolution of the matter.

He said; “We hope that an agreement will be reached before the next adjourned date. The police have no problem with an out of court settlement.”

In the four counts filed in court by the police, Naira Marley and his siblings were accused of stealing a Toyota Camry valued at N1.8m along with an iPhone X5 said to be worth N330,000.

The car and the mobile phone, according to the police, belong to one Mr Adelekan Ademola.

The prosecutor, Edet Okoi, said Naira Marley and others acted contrary to sections 112, 172, 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/car-theft-why-naira-marley-might-never.html

Mariah Carey’s Twitter account hacked, racist slurs and Eminem jokes posted

Mariah Carey‘s Twitter account appeared to be hacked briefly yesterday, sharing tweets featuring racist slurs and comments about Eminem.

Most of the tweets shared with Carey’s 21.4 million followers were quickly deleted. While many appeared to be meaningless and were designed to troll the singer’s fans, there were also some that featured some seriously offensive content.

“Merry Christmas You Dumb Ass N***as!!” one tweet read, while another since-deleted tweet said: “#n***a legalize the word for 2020 u fucking c**n fucks”


The tweets then turned their attention to Eminem, who Carey has been embroiled in a very public feud with for years.

“Eminem can still hold this pussy…” one tweet said. A second then poked fun at the size of the rapper’s manhood: “Eminem has a little p3nis.”

Apparently sleeping while the apparent hack was taking place, Carey later responded by tweeting: “I take a freaking nap and this happens?”

Thankfully, everything is back to normal now.




source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/mariah-careys-twitter-account-hacked.html

Orlando Bloom can't wait to have a baby with Katy Perry

Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom says he and Katy Perry can’t wait to have a little treasure of their own.

The actor says singer Katy is desperate to become a mum once they wed – because she’s a “big kid” herself.

Bloom, 42, said: “Listen, I love kids, I love that she is great with kids and it would be a wonderful thing. We are shooting for that. I mean, she’s like a kid so she’s unbelievable to kids.

"Our summer vacation – all our family were together but she was with the kids and she loves that.


“She is more than okay with it – she loves kids.”

British star Bloom has a son Flynn, eight, from his marriage to model Miranda Kerr.

The actor and American Katy, 35, are tipped to wed in 2020.





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Being pregnant brought me depression – Ruth Kadiri

Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has recounted her experience in 2019 when she suddenly became pregnant after her wedding, saying she was depressed as she never wanted a baby then.

She, however, said, last year brought her more blessings with the arrival of the baby.

On her Instagram page, Kadiri said after her wedding, she became pregnant and that she was not sure she wanted a baby and was scared.

She wrote: “2019 came with more than a blessing. After my wedding I became pregnant, wasn’t sure I wanted a baby now, was so scared it will affect my career, was so scared I wouldn’t be a good mum. For unknown reasons I became depressed.


“Thanks to @judyaustin1 who made me see how blessed a woman I was, who recounted how God had blessed me over and over again. thank God for my husband who made me know I was loved. Well it happened . A stress free pregnancy, uncle Ben, Rosssnna, and my entire Swedish family,

“I thank you for being there for me. Reign became the top of the list of my blessings. Thanks to mummy (my mother-in-law) for loving me the way you do. Thanks to my mother ( biological mum) for standing by me. Thanks to @officialstelladimokokorkus for been a fair blogger.

“Thanks to @maryremmynjoku for been a good friend. Thanks to @iamhuk for your prayers. May we all continue to celebrate in this life and forever. Amen. @reignezerika thanks for lighting up my world with your smiles and laughter.”



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/being-pregnant-brought-me-depression.html

Thank you for teaching me God's grace... Tonto Dikeh showers praises on Pastor Fatoyinbo on his birthday

It's Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo's birthday today and one of his members, Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh too to Instagram to praise him.

Praising and writing how the COZA head, thought her God's grace, Tonto Dikeh wrote;

''Thank You for teaching me God’s Grace..
Thank you for making the Word of God and the Kingdom of God look so Admirable..
Thank you for letting God use you to bless the World..
Thank You PB🎂💐🎂💐🎂💐🎂
I Celebrate you Sir
Happy birthday Sir
@biodunfatoyinbo''


In another post, she wrote;

''Happy birthday PB.
Happy birthday to My Pastor.
A True custodian of The word of God..
A Man after Gods own heart.
A leader, An Archer..
I Celebrate you today and Always..
We love you PB BUT WE KNOW GOD LOVES YOU MORE...
May God always Shower you with his Grace, Blessings, Protection and Wealth
🎂🎂🎂🎂💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
@biodunfatoyinbo''

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/thank-you-for-teaching-me-gods-grace.html