51-Year Old Man Who Suffered A 6-Day Erection In Prison Wins $750,000 Lawsuit

An ex convict who filed a law suit in New York city for making him suffer through a painful six-day erection in jail has been handed a $750,000 settlement on Monday. The hefty payout amounts to $125,000 for each day of hard time served by Rodney Cotton, who said he was treated “worse than a dog” at the Manhattan Detention Complex while enduring the uncomfortable side effect of an anti-depressant medication.

The 51-year old said the lack of medical attention rendered him impotent. “It just started hurting, and I’m like, what the hell is going on? It wasn’t going down.” Cotton talks of his ordeal, which began on July 4, 2011.

He had asked to be taken to a jail clinic, but a guard at the facility, known as The Tombs, told him he would have to wait until after the holiday weekend. The desperate man had to fake a chest pain to get a doctor to see him, only to be given ice packs and Tylenol.

21-Year Old Lady Falls To Her Death From Bridge Trying To Take A Selfie

A 21-year old young lady has been reported dead after falling from a bridge while trying to shoot the perfect selfie, police in Russia has disclosed. The incident occurred on Saturday night outside the Moscow International Business Center and according to the police investigation, she was taking a selfie with her friends on the bridge, but could not hold on and fell from the bridge.

The Moscow police said that lady who graduated from the State University of Tourism and Services Studies, wanted to make a selfie in front of one of the famous sights in the financial district and urged youngsters to think about their safety when taking selfies.

British Army To Get First Female Major General By September

Susan Ridge will officially take on the role of Director General of the British Army Legal Services by September making her the first female to hold the rank of Brigadier in the country.

By her promotion, she will become the highest ranking female in British Army history and only the second woman to hold a two-star rank.

  

Elaine West, who serves in the RAF, was appointed Air Vice-Marshal, also a two-star rank, in 2013.

Ridge started her career working in the private sector specialising in land and property law, but has spent the last 23 years working in the military.

Architect Designs A Beyonce-Inspired Skyscraper To Be Built In Melbourne

Just when you thought the world had seen enough of Beyonce, the hippest city in Australia is about to build a massive skyscraper inspired by Beyonce. This is not a joke! 

A 78-storey skyscraper inspired by pop star, Beyonce is due to be built near Melbourne’s Southern Cross railway station, offering up apartments, retail space and hotel rooms.

The Australian architecture studio, Elenberg Fraser who designed the edifice, named it the 'Premiere Tower', as it is not in any way connected to Beyonce. A press release about the building reads;

“For those more on the art than science side, we will reveal that the form does pay homage to something more aesthetic. We’re going to trust you’ve seen the music video for Beyoncé’s ‘Ghost.’” (That’s the one with all the swirling scarves and naked women gyrating in what appear to be giant, skintight socks.) said the architects in the statement.

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Good morning everyone and welcome to the news headlines from newspapers across the nation. Below are the headlines from major national newspapers across the country, do have a nice day as you read.

VANGUARD

• APC, PDP at war over source of bailout funds
• I don't know Solomon Arase ' Fake policeman
• Okada riders vandalise VIO office in Ibadan over death of colleague
• Clock ticks for house wife as kidnappers demand N5m ransom
• Buhari to appoint Ministers at fullness of time ' Presidency
• Alleged Graft: EFCC arrests, flies Lamido, 2 sons to Kano for trial
• NLC urged to honour Ezeazu with reconciliation
• Jega's Tenure As INEC Chairman
• How Buhari can change Nigeria in 100 days 'Ikokwu
• APC, PDP flex muscles on the Plateau
• Nwoye lifts demoralized PDP in Anambra
• 2014 accounts: 17 insurance firms to pay daily fine
• Nigeria's gas is cheapest in Africa
• Brokers charge govt on lasting solution to avoidable accidents
• Baba Gana Kingibe @ 70
• How Buhari can take the profit out of corruption
• Stop this borrowing madness

Photos : See The Beggar With The Biggest Hand In Lagos

A young beggar with huge hands said to have been infected by elephantiasis is seeking for help in Lagos. 

The young boy all the way from the northern part of Nigeria with a giant hand has been sighted begging for alms around Ikeja round-about. His abnormally inflammated hand is said to have been caused by a disease called Elephantiasis disease which is very prominent in India.

See more photos after the jump.

20-Year-Old Homosexual Kills Gay Partner Over N600 In Lagos

A 20 year old man homosexual known as Anthony Toms has been arraigned before an Ebute- Metta Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos, for allegedly hiring four men to beat his 32-year-old gay lover, Sonye Chukwudi, to death over a N600 debt.

Toms confessed in court that he was angry at his partner who owed him the sum and refused to pay up and he therefore recruited the men, Godwin Francis, 25, Michael Inyang, 21, Evidence David, 23, and Tony Etuk, who beat life out of the deceased.

The accused gay man who admitted he only wanted to teach Chukwudi a lesson and never intended to kill him, said he regretted his actions and would turn a new leaf if he is left off the hook.

The incident, according to the police prosecutor, occurred on June 21, 2015, at Ransom Kuti Garden, Anthony Village.

Details : Police Rescued Kidnapped Abuja Woman

A middle-aged woman who was reportedly kidnapped by a group of armed men in Abaji, a satellite town in FCT Abuja, has been rescued by the Nigerian Police. It was learnt that the victim, Mrs. Ejezie, was travelling to the east with her husband when she was abducted.

A close source said they noticed that their vehicle was slowing down and decided to stop and trace where the fault was. “As soon as they stopped, some armed men trailing behind them jumped out of their car and abducted the wife.”

The woman’s husband immediately contacted his priest, who in turn phoned a police officer that assisted in tracking down the kidnappers. It was further learnt that it was the same phone number the abductors used in calling the husband to negotiate for a ransom that the police used to trace their whereabouts.

Honda Begins Production Of Cars In Nigeria

Honda Motor Company has begun assembling its widely popular Sedan model of cars in Nigeria. 

This was revealed by the Chief  Executive of the company, Takahiro Hachigo in a public statement - his first since his appointment in June, in Tokyo Japan. 

Hachigo revealed that the firm has started the building of cars in Nigeria by an assembling section of the factory that made motorcycles in the past.

According to him, a target of 1,000 Accord Sedans annually has been set by the company for production in its plant

  

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, Mr Takahiro Hachigo promised to step up the level of production of cars if the local market in Nigeria grows. 

University Of Ibadan Becomes Nigeria's Best University, Number 8 In Africa

The University of Ibadan, 1948 which is the premier University in Nigeria has achieved another great feat as it emerges the best in Nigeria according to new rating by Journals Consortium. This entailed the ranking of African universities and higher institutions numbering 1,447 higher institutions.

Research publications , citations and strength on the internet over the last 4 years, specifically from 2010 ot 2014 were used basis for the recent rating.

In Africa, UI was the eight best university, in a ranking largely dominated by South African institutions which occupied six of the first best 10 institutions list.

The results of the ranking which is available on the web http:/ranking.journalsconsortium.org/ indicated that South African institutions dominate the top 10 with University of Cape Town topping the rank with a Total Influence Factor (TIF) of 45.02, followed by Cairo University (43.43) and the University of Pretoria (43.35).

See Pictures Of Newly Released Boko Haram Captives

Nigerian army through several attacks on the camps of Boko Haram sect have secured the release of several men kidnapped by the bandits. 

The Nigerian Army has recorded another great feat in their fight against Boko Haram after a raid on the camps of the insurgents helped secure the freedom of several innocent captives abducted by the dreaded sect and held as prisoners.

See more photos after the jump.

Kim Kardashian Shows Off Growing Baby Bump In Tight Workout Gear

Only six months to go! Expectant mom Kim Kardashian showed off growing baby bump in Los Angeles on Friday in a head-to-toe black workout outfit that showed off her curves. In tight black leggings, black shirt, black jacket and sneakers, the 34-year-old reality star hid her face behind giant sunglasses as she ran some errands before the Fourth of July weekend.

Kim, who already has one child with husband Kanye West, recently shot down rumors that they only used male embryos during IVF treatments.

"It came from a tabloid," she said in a Today interview about the reports. "I'm grateful just to be pregnant, and we would be happy with a boy or a girl."

The proud parents of North revealed on Father's Day that they are having a boy and are "over the moon" after struggling to give Nori a sibling.

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Monday, July 06, 2015

Good morning and welcome to the news, headlines from various newspapers across the nation is ready for your reading pleasure. Read, enjoy and have a nice working day.

VANGUARD

• I've no Northern agenda ' Buhari
• Father exonerates principal accused of impregnating daughter
• Yero left only N228m, not N8bn 'El-Rufai
• Washington to provide counterterrorism aid to help Nigerian fight Boko Haram
• I didn't beat my wife'Suswam
• No plan to arrest Ekweremadu ' Police
• Many feared killed as twin blasts rock Jos city
• How peace'll return to APC'BoT Member
• Lagos govt to reconstruct Ladipo market road
• Ending The National Assembly Crisis
• Why Nigerians think we're reckless ' Yari, NGF chairman
• Payment policy accounts for 70% decline in SME growth
• Starting Jumia helped us build Nigeria's largest delivery network ' ACE
• Bayelsa moves to leverage private sector investment for economic growth
• I do what I do because of passion ' Joseph Obigbara
• Over 200 Chinese firms eye business in mining, agric sectors
• New report projects steady decline in food prices over next decade
• Shareholders query low attendance of members at AGMs
• Bankers, financial analysts weary over forex regime
• e-Tax Pay the easy way to pay your tax
• Financial Derivatives predicts 9.1% inflation for June
• BoI disburses N75.8m to off-grid solar home system providers
• Jega's exit and the uncertainty in INEC
• Microsoft, Konga to reward five consumers with paid trip to UK
• We have invested on data centres to drive cloud computing for SMEs ' MTN
• Toro: Keshi is the architect of his misfortune
• Adejube faults Keshi's dismissal
• Kojo blasts NFF over Keshi's sack

Photos From Gbenro Ajibade And Osas's White Wedding In NYC

Tinsel stars, Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro's white wedding held at the Christ The King's Church, New York City. Seyi Shay, Dr. Sid were among other celebrities in attendance. 

The wedding dress was designed by award winning designer Mai Atafo. See more pictures after the jump. 

Former BBA Winmer Karen Igho Welcomes Son

Former BBA house mate and winner, Karen Igho who married recently has welcomed first baby, a bouncing baby boy with husband in the US. Isn't the baby cute? Congratulations to her.

Chris Brown Files Paternity Docs Over Daughter Royalty

Chris Brown has made no secret of his love for daughter Royalty on social media, and apparently, he's fed up with his baby mama. 

According to TMZ, the 26-year-old recording artist has filed legal docs in Houston to establish paternity. The site reports that Brown and Royalty's mother, Nia Guzman, have been fighting over child support and custody of their daughter, whom Breezy first introduced to the world back in April with an adorable Instagram. 

TMZ claims that Guzman is asking for $15,000 a month in child support and that Brown is also wanting to establish a clear custody agreement.

Missing Comma Gets Grammar Nerd Out Of Parking Ticket

Sometimes calling out bad grammar can actually help you get your way.

An appeals court tossed an Ohio woman's parking citation because the grammar in a village law was unclear.

The Associated Press reports that Andrea Cammelleri received a parking citation for leaving her pickup truck parked in an area for longer than 24 hours.

According to a law in the village of West Jefferson, certain types of vehicles cannot be parked longer than 24 hours, including "any motor vehicle camper, trailer, farm implement and/or non-motorized vehicle." That's "motor vehicle camper" instead of "motor vehicle, camper."

Charleston Shooter’s Sister Launches Gofundme To Raise Money For Canceled Wedding

Amber Roof, the sister of Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, has apparently set up a GoFundMe Page in the wake of the attack to raise money for her wedding and honeymoon.

Roof was set to be married just four days after her brother attacked parishioners at the historic black Emanuel AME Church, killing nine.

Instead, she called off the wedding after alerting authorities that her brother was the shooter after identifying him in security footage released in the wake of the attack.

"Our wedding day was suppose to be the most important and special day of our lives," writes a woman identified as Amber, who was due to marry Michael Tyo, on the Go Fund Me page. "It was suppose [sic] to start our lives together with our new family. Our day was the exact opposite. Our wedding day was full of sorrow, pain, and shame, tainted by the actions of one man." Our wedding day was full of sorrow, pain, and shame, tainted by the actions of one man."

9 Year Old Girl Publishes Book On Terrorism In Nigeria

A 9 year old pupil of Unique Blossom School Maitama, Miss Splendour Joe Abisoye has presented to the Defence Headquarters a copy of her book titled “Effects of Terrorism on Children”.

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Friday, July 03, 2015

Good morning and welcome to Yejide Babajide's blog. Hope you all had a wonderful night. News headlines from National newspapers across the nation is ready this Friday morning for your reading pleasure. Read and have a great weekend. 

PUNCH

• Petrol scarcity returns in Lagos
• Experts predict naira to dollar at 250'local currency falls further to 232
• FIRS collects N1.8tn tax revenue in six months
• Ondo residency card scheme'll boost IGR ' Mimiko
• Power consumer advocacy network collapses after two months
• Nigeria, others sell crude to S'Korea at give-away prices
• Pension initiatives should benefit contributors ' Odutola
• Agro-investor warns against dumping from neighbours
• Full-time housewives can become entrepreneurs
• Manufacturers oppose zero tariff on imported drugs
• Australia to support mining, farming in Nigeria ' Envoy
• ITF, CTIN, Dangote train 3,500 artisans