Photos: Woman charged to court for assaulting househelp

The woman, Karen Munini was on Wednesday, October 14, arraigned in court after she allegedly assaulted her house help on Tuesday night in Kasarani, Kenya, leaving her with bruises. The mother of two, pleaded not guilty to assault charges. The case is ongoing. See another photo after the cut..

Photo of President Buhari's new ministerial nominee

President Buhari yesterday announced the withdrawal of Ahmed Ibeto from his ministerial list. He has now replaced him with Abubakar Bawa who is also from Niger state. Read his CV below...

Photo: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's preserved belongings

Today October 15th is late Fela's 77th post-humus birthday. Above is his preserved belongings in his Kalakuta, Ikeja home shared by pphotographer Yagazie Emezi.

Why Buhari withdrew Ahmed Ibeto as a ministerial nominee

Reports have emerged on why President Buhari withdrew the nomination of Ahmed Musa Ibeto from Niger state from his list of ministers. According to confirmed sources, Ibeto's nomination was withdrawn because he is from the same place as the Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello.

Master P thrashes Kobe Bryant, says Lamar shouldn't have married Khloe, warns her new BF James Harden

Rapper and record label executive Master P was cornered as he came out of a grocery store by TMZ crew and they asked him what he thought about Kobe Bryant and the Kardashians visit to Odom in the hospital. Master P thrashed Kobe Bryant, saying he was not there for his former team mate Lamar Odom when he needed him the most and is now showing public sympathy.

He said Odom had a huge heart and would do anything for anybody but his so called friends turned their backs on him when he needed them most. That none of them stepped up for Lamar when it counted. He also said the biggest mistake Lamar made was to marry Khloe and warned Khloe's new BF, basketball player James Harden to watch himself or he'll be the next victim. Read full report after the cut...

Fleeing armed robbers in Port Harcourt abandon their operational car containing N137m (photos)

Some armed robbers that attacked a new generation bank at Trans-Amadi road in Port harcourt, Rivers state yesterday October 14th abandoned their operational vehicle, a Lexus jeep after they were overpowered by the Rivers state police command who engaged them in a fierce gun battle. Items recovered from the vehicle included stolen money to the tune of 137 million Naira, one AK 47 rifle, rocket, an English made pistol and six magazines. The fleeing robbers also abandoned another Lexus jeep at Rukpokwu along with three magazines and 160 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition.

Photo: Three sisters killed after falling into a truck filled with grain

The three sisters identified as 13-year-old Catie Bott and twins Dara and Jana Bott, both 11, died after falling into a truck filled with grain despite frantic rescue efforts at the farm in Withrow, Alberta. Family members had rushed to free them from the truck of canola seed and administer CPR after the accident, but two of the sisters died at the scene and another died later in hospital.

Mother charged for injecting 14-year-old daughter with heroin

34-year-old Lynn Riffey has been charged for repeatedly injecting her 14-year-old daughter and another teen with heroin, prosecutors said Monday, October 6. The Chester County district attorney's office alleged that the Philadelphia woman supplied the 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy with heroin and injected them multiple times last month. She also tied a string around their arms to hide their veins.

I came to Lagos to steal cars and become rich - Armed robbery suspect confesses

A convicted car snatcher, Somadina Enyiobi, 26, confessed that he left his village in Oraifite in Anambra State to Lagos state with a mission to steal and become a successful rich man.

According to a report by PM News, Somadina made the confession during his trial at the Isolo Magistrates’ court where he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment without an option of fine for conspiracy and stealing.