BRAZILIAN COUPLE AND MISTRESS JAILED FOR 63 YEARS IN TOTAL FOR KILLING AND EATING TWO WOMEN

A Brazilian man, his wife and his mistress have all been handed long sentences for killing two women and using their flesh to make meat pastries which they ate and sold. Jorge Beltrao Negromonte da Silveira was jailed for 23 years dailymail reports while his wife, Isabel Cristina Pires, and his mistress, Bruna Cristina Oliveira da Silva, each received 20-year terms. The defendants' lawyers to ld

MOM ARRESTED AFTER HER 12-YR-OLD SON SHOT HIS 9-YR-OLD SISTER IN THE CHEST WITH LOADED HANGUN THAT BELONG TO BOYFRIEND

A mother has been arrested and charged after her 12-year-old son accidentally shot his nine-year-old sister with an unsecured gun which may have belonged to her boyfriend. Catrease Thomas, 33, from Newark, New Jersey is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of a weapon after the horrific accident, which was not fatal. dailymail reports Her daughter was taken to hospital after the deadly shooting and is in critical condition, fighting for her life.

34-YR-OLD WOMAN SENTENCED TO 78 YEARS IN PRISON FOR TORTURING, WHIPPINGS AND BEATINGS HER CHILDREN

A St Louis woman is going to prison after being sentenced Friday to 78 years for the 'systematic torture' of her children. Lakechia Schonta Stanley, 34, admitted to whipping, beating and waterboarding her three children and faced 34 felonies, including counts of assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

DIABETES: WHAT I WISHED MY DOCTOR HAD TOLD ME – 1

Do you remember the day you were diagnosed and what you felt when the doctor told you why you were unwell? “You have developed a condition called diabetes.” Many people feel a great loss at that moment perceiving that diabetes is incurable and requires intense therapy and man­agement. Many, if not most people may not know much about diabetes and will require a great deal of Diabetes Self-Man­agement Education

‘I TRY TO FORGET ABOUT THE PAST: SAYS CHIBOK STUDENT WHO ESCAPED ABDUCTION

Set in 1,000 acres of lush grassland, the sprawling campus of the American University of Nigeria represents everything that the Islamist militants of Boko Haram oppose. Since opening a decade ago, its stated aim for its 1,400 students is to provide a US-standard education for “Nigeria’s and Africa’s future leaders” – be they Christian or Muslim, male or female.

KCEE DENRELE STORMS CHIKA IKE'S TV SHOW

Limpopo singer, Kcee and Denrele, recently stormed the set of Chika Ike’s reality TV show, Africa Diva, during auditions and spent time with the housemates vying for the ultimate prize. Commenting, the actress re­vealed that all is set for the unveil of the TV reality in December.

‘WHY SHOULD I INFORM A MAN WHO DOESN'T FEED ME WHEREVER I AM GOING?

She abandoned 3-month-old child and eloped with another man for 8 months’ A 24-year-old woman, Mary Eze, is seeking the dissolution of her 10-year-old marriage with Chigozie Eze at the Customary Court in Alagbado, Lagos State. Mary alleged that her husband destroyed her property, beat up her siblings and seized their children with the intention of taking them to his hometown.

I MARRIED HER AFTER HER TWO MARRIAGES CRASHED - HUSBAND

He threatens with knife anytime I’m with another man —Wife An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court in Ekiti State has dissolved the 10-year-old marriage between Mr Taiwo Kayode, 39, and his wife, Folashade, 39. The marriage was dissolved on grounds of frequent beatings, threat to life and lack of respect for the wife’s  family. Folashade told the court that her husband beat her anytime she requested for money for household materials. She said her husband also lacked respect for her family members, citing an instance when the husband beat her sister.

MY 67-YR-OLD HUBBY TELLS NEIGHBOURS ANYTIME WE HAVE SEX - WIFE

A 40-year-old marriage between Samuel Ogunleye and his wife, Wuraola, has been  dissolved by an Alakuko Customary Court in Lagos State. The 61-year-old woman alleged that her husband was fond of constantly attacking and raining curses on her. “From the outset, we constantly fought over trivial issues. Each time he offended me, he apologised but it has not changed his unruly behaviour.

JONATHAN DECIDES ON EMERGENCY RULE IN BORNO ....OTHERS TODAY

The Federal Government’s next line of action on Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states at the expiration of the emergency rule imposed on the three north-eastern states will be decided on Monday (today), investigation by The PUNCH has revealed. The third tranche of six-month emergency rule imposed on the states following the continued activities of members of the Boko Haram sect expires on Thursday. There have been speculations that President Goodluck Jonathan may impose “total emergency rule” on the states by appointing military administrators to take over from the state governors.

CLERIC KILLS 62 YEAR OLD WOMAN DUMPS CORPSE ON BRIDGE

The police in Lagos have arrested a cleric, Mr. Isiaka Akanbi, for allegedly killing a 62-year-old woman, Raliatu Kareem. The police also accused Akanbi of stealing the deceased’s wallet and other personal effects. PUNCH Metro learnt that Akanbi, popularly called Alfa, had a traditional healing centre on Lawani Street, in the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos. Our correspondent learnt that Kareem, who hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, had known Akanbi for about 20 years as she was a close customer of his.

FAKE LASTMA OFFICIALS DEMAND BRIBE ESCORT VICTIM TO ATM

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two men, Funsho Williams and Adekogbe Olabode, for allegedly impersonating officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspects last Wednesday accosted a 62-year-old retiree, Mr. Felix Adesanya, and demanded N60, 000 from him for allegedly contravening a traffic law. The man, who retired from the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, said he was on his way to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital when he was accosted by the suspects.

PANDEMONIUM AS CULTIST HACK MAN TO DEATH

There was pandemonium in a community market on Johnson Street, Somolu, Lagos State, on Wednesday as some suspected cultists shot and hacked to death a 22-year-old resident, identified only as Ahmed, aka Bobo. PUNCH Metro gathered that the killers were suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity. A trader, Tawakalitu Omosebi, told our correspondent on Friday during a visit to the market that Ahmed was trailed to the area by a three-man gang.

UK TO SEIZE RETURNING FIGHTERS PASSPORTS

The British prime minister has outlined plans to seize passports from British nationals linked to armed groups and stop them returning from fighting overseas. David Cameron has also proposed landing bans on airlines that fail to comply with London’s no-fly lists.

FAMILY TACKLES POLICE OVER RELEASE OF SON'S KILLER

The family members of Obi Abibiya ─ who was beheaded by his friend, Asu Ochang ─ say they have lost confidence in the ability of the Cross River State Police Command to prosecute the suspect. It was gathered that Ochang beheaded Abibiya for “mocking” him during the Eti August festival held in the Boki Boshu area of the state.

UAE DECLARES MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD A TERRORIST ORGANISATION

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation, echoing a similar step by regional allies Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the local media reported on Sunday. The designation was part of a blacklist officially released naming over 80 Jihadist and Islamist groups in the UAE, the Arab region and other parts of the world. However, in a reaction, Yemen’s Shiite rebel, Houthi movement, branded in the list, denounced the move as an expression of unjustified hate.

MOB KILL MEN WHO ACOMPANY SUICIDE BOMBER

A female suicide bomber blew herself up Sunday at a mobile phone market in northeast Nigeria, killing several people, witnesses said. The attack happened in the town of Azare in Bauchi state, which neighbours the three states worst hit by attacks from Boko Haram Islamists.

THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY: THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

I’m in love and it’s out of control. It’s so overwhelming, I am lost but found. I was a baby Christian, basking in newborn fellowship with the Lord. I woke up one morning to discover I was singing a new song. I had never sung it before; but it was clear I had been singing it in my sleep and continued now awake. How do you sing a song you never knew before? How come you know the words?

VISA PARTNERS FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL INCLUSION

The global payments network, Visa Inc. has entered into partnership with Cherie Blair Foundation for Women,  First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Plc and Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) to provide women entrepreneurs with mobile technology solution to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria.

ARMY RECAPTURES CHIBOK COMMUNITY FROM BOKO HARAM

The Nigerian army said yesterday that it had recaptured the north-eastern town of Chibok, where Boko Haram insurgents abducted more than 200 schoolgirls in April, provoking a wave of global outrage.An elder of Chibok community, Pogu Bitrus however told AFP that Chibok was recaptured in a joint operation with local vigilantes known as the Civilian Joint Task Force. He said the vigilantes fought inside Chibok while the soldiers “stayed outside the town to mop up the insurgents trying to escape”.

NB, CONSOLIDATED BREWERIES MERGER TO GROW NIGERIAN ECONOMY

The proposed merger between Nigerian Breweries, NB Plc and Consolidated Breweries if consolidated will enhance Nigerian economy, according to analysts. alcoholAnalysts argued that the consolidation of the two companies will enhance the revenue base of government through payment of higher tax. NB has stated that the proposed merger is expected to create a platform for improved efficiency and economies of scale resulting from the streamlining of operations.

HOW BANKS GROW CUSTOMER'S WEALTH THROUGH PROMOS

Recent trends in the banking sphere seem to suggest a changing twist for good as the customer is treated to various forms of incentives to woo them over as investment partner. At various banking halls across the nation, customers now meet a more relaxed smiling Teller ready to attend to their needs with patience. But more than that also, banks now connect with customers in various other ways like offering free packages to entice them into saving to shore up their deposit base, especially

WE ARE ALL BOKO HARAM

Boko Haram’s latest onslaughts in Potiskum and Mubi this past week draw our attention once again to the growing strength and defiance of its terrorist operations. If anything has defined the Jonathan presidency, it has been the Boko Haram insurgency, the single most dangerous political development in Nigeria since the civil war. In a sense, Jonathan is struggling with history, and the nature of his presidential legacy.