Brothers Behead Sister and Parade her Head in the Name of
Honour Killing

Brothers Behead Sister and Parade her Head in the Name of
Honour Killing
2 Indian brothers decapitated their teenage sister and
paraded her severed head through their village because
they disapproved of her 'romantic relationship' with one of
their cousins.
Several people watched in horror as Phool Jehan, 17, was
dragged out of her house, severely beaten and beheaded by
her 2 brothers this past Monday. They however, did not tell
the police what had happened.
The crime was only later reported by a local security guard,
one officer explained.
According to Indian Times, Police have been unable to find
the two brothers, named Nanhe and Gul Hasan, whose ages
are not known. After killing their sister, they left her body on
the street as they roamed around the north-Indian village
with her head.
According to reports, they shouted: 'This is what happens as
punishment for having an affair.'
Honour killings are common across India, but such brutal
slayings are extremely rare. While the brothers are on the
run, police have detained Jehan's cousin to question him,
said another police officer.
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Top Nigerian singer Banky W is currently in London with the two women who matter most in his life.

Banky W who is one of the most eligible bachelors in the game shared a picture of him with his mother, and sister. A lot of women might be crushing on him but the star act has made it clear that these are the two ladies for him now.

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Banky W and nephew

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He even made Mama Wellington and his sister his women crush for this Wednesday. "#WCW Momma W and le sis @msddg" he wrote in the caption.

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The Wellingtons 

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The EME boss has been with his family these past few weeks. The 'Strong Ting' singer shared photos of his parents, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law and his nephew Adebare last weekend.

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6 THINGS YOU DID'NT KNOW ABOUT LAGOS

Lagos is a famous and glittering city, abundant in natural beauty and surrounded by sea, with its diverse culture, happy-go-lucky attitude, economic growth, and superb accommodation, it is no surprise that the city is Nigeria’s most dynamic city. Lagos offers a great variety of attractions – there’s plenty to see and do in this city, no wonder most people prefer to live in the city.

Lagos is one place in Nigeria that has got affluence and glamour, much more like Miami and New York City. However, people from other Nigerian cities believe that the glitz and glam attractively presented about Lagos too good to be true or are not real at all. We’ve also heard people say that no matter how amazing Lagos is being portrayed, it is a perilous place to live.

However, we believe a lot of things about Lagos have been exaggerated, that is why we have rounded up a list of 6 things about Lagos that people from other cities exaggerate about:

1. Lagos is a land of opportunities

Lagos is indeed a land of opportunities for many Nigeria. It is a city where a hardworking pauper from Makoko slum turns into someone living in one of the most expensive people in Lekki or Victoria Island. However, do not jump the next bus to Lagos expecting to be rich overnight if you have no plan, house and support from friends or family because Lagos is not as easy as it is made to be. Money does not grow on trees in Lagos because you have to work to earn a living. Unfortunately, jobs are limited in Lagos.

2. The legend of Area boys

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You must have heard a lot of stories about the thugs in Lagos, who are called ‘Area boys’; thanks to some Nollywood movies. These exaggerated stories drive fear in the mind of people visiting Lagos for the first time. Even though, these thugs are virtually everywhere, but do not expect to be harassed by them just like that. We are not saying that they are harmless but it is only when you end up at the wrong place that things may get ugly for you. The availability of Lagos Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) can help you avoid the discomfort of bus conductors in some parts of the city.

3. Lagos is ‘small London’

Lagos is filled with colourful architectures and iconic landmarks that have this seductive charm that perfectly blends with the wide span of clean roads. The city is home to one of the richest and the most impoverished areas in Nigeria. It is not every part of Lagos that looks heavenly; some parts such as Ajegunle, Makoko, Ijora Badia and others, are shanty towns, sweat shops and slums. Most of the stunning things you see on newsprints or television about Lagos may have been edited to suit the producers.

4. The cost of living is expensive

Lagos is an attractive destination, decorated with affluence and luxury but it can be surprisingly cheap. You can get things – from sophisticated to standard, extravagance to essential, bohemian to natural. The cost of living in Lagos may be on the high side when compared to cities like Akure, Ibadan or Benin. However, Lagos is not as expensive as we are made to believe it is. The city has been built in such a way that anyone can easily blend in. Surprisingly, you can even do a lot of things under N2000 in Lagos.

5. The crime rate is high

Do not be carried away with stories that everyone in Lagos has criminal tendencies. Some people have been warned never to ask for directions when they are in Lagos but end up getting missing. The crime rate in Lagos is not as high as it has been exaggerated. Actually, security is paramount in the city to allow crime to rule the day.

6. Traffic Jam is unbeatable

You cannot come to Lagos and miss traffic (‘go-slows’). We know that almost every motorway is often jammed with absurd traffic hams and speed freaks. It is not true that you are going to spend half of your day stuck in traffic if you do not leave your house early in the morning. The menace of traffic is gradually losing its grip, thanks to BRT lane and the train service that have made it easier for people to escape the Lagos traffic. Traffic is not as horrible as it has been painted in Lagos; all you need to do is know your route and how to move around.

Have you heard other exaggerated things about Lagos? Share with us in the comment below:

Chelsea are likely to make a last-ditch bid to Pedro

Chelsea are likely to make a last-ditch bid to hijack Manchester United’s deal with Barcelona for winger Pedro. United remain firmly in pole position to sign the Spain international after executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward flew to Barcelona for further talks on Monday. Woodward is still confident a deal will be done once the structure of payments is agreed.However, it is understood Chelsea are ready to go toe-to-toe with their Premier League rivals as they look to boost their own attacking options before the close of the summer transfer window.Chelsea had an interest in the 28-year-old earlier in the summer but coach Jose Mourinho wasn’t sure.Now, though, the Premier League champions are back on the scene with owner Roman Abramovich particularly keen on the player.Pedro has been ready to join United for some time and is aware of the terms of a move to Old Trafford. The longer they prevaricate over the finer points of a fee that must match the £22m buy-out clause in Pedro’s contract, however, the more the door remains open for one of their rivals.

Chelsea or Manchester United who needs Pedro Rodriguez more?

Athletic, both coach and players, showed the world that Barcelona can be beaten.

There are ways of stopping Messi and also of neutralising the two-pronged 'Azulgrana' team offensive: positional and counterattack.

In a match, battle lines are drawn in the opening minutes. And Athletic did just that with their tactical approach, their occupation of spaces. No hanging back. Changes in the starting line up relative to the first leg but the focus just as clear, or even more so, than on Friday.

The back four well forward under express orders to push into the midfield despite the risks that this could pose with Messi, Luis Suárez and Pedro looming. The team within 30-35 metres, the lines drawn up close. The same design to attack and defend. An organised and compact 1-4-4-1-1.

When Barça unleashed their full force, Bóveda and Susaeta acted as full-backs and the team defence formed up into a line of six ... but they never dipped back into their own area.

A video to show those forwards who think that defending impedes attack. Linking up well, Eraso behind Aduriz, two offensive 'Rojiblancos' proved that the two concepts are not incompatible. An impressive physical and positional response. Both defended well and pressured both the two centre-backs (Piqué-Mascherano) to move the ball out, and made particular efforts to close down the natural passing lines from Busquets to Rakitic and Iniesta. They succeeded.

 "Barcelona boss said he lamented his team's "misfortune" 

Luis Enrique: "Sometimes it's good to lose": Luis Enrique said that a defeat like the one against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup "isn't always a bad thing, because it makes you realize just how tough it is to win titles".

At the post-match press conference, the Barcelona boss congratulated Athletic, who in his opinion "deserved to lift" a title which they won in the first leg at San Mamés. "It's good to lose every so often, in order to remember just how tough it is to win. You have to know how to win and lose".

Despite the defeat, Luis Enrique sent out an encouraging message to the Barcelona faithful: "Playing in both Super Cups was a reward for everything we achieved last season. Our new league campaign gets underway on Sunday. It's going to be really hard to win titles, but we have to remain optimistic. We want to keep challenging and being a global role model".

When asked about the draw at the Camp Nou, the Barça boss said he lamented his team's "misfortune" in front of goal during the first half, adding that the final was over as soon as Velasco Carballo sent off Gerard Piqué for protesting an offside decision. "It was all over as soon the red card came out. It had been a great final until Gerard was sent off. We looked good for 57 minutes".

When asked if he was concerned at not having his newest recruits at his disposal due their FIFA transfer ban, Luis Enrique said he regretted not having Arda Turan or Aleix Vidal until January, but that he has a competitive squad: "The team look good to me. We're a closely-knit, competitive squad, and we'll face the new season with the outstanding players we already have".

Luis Enrique did not bite his tongue when asked about Pedro Rodríguez's situation at the club: "I can't wait for the damned transfer window to close so I know what players I have at my disposal".

Gerard Piqué left Barça a man down in the 56th minute following an angry confrontation with Velasco Carballo's linesman. The defender's actions, with Barcelona leading 1-0, saw his team reduced to ten men and facing an uphill struggle of biblical proportions to turn the tie around. The bad news didn't end there for Gerard Piqué, who will now miss the opening league game of the season against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés. The one-match ban resulting from the straight red card will be carried into the new league campaign which kicks off this weekend.

Oscar Pistorius to be freed from jail next week amid outcry over lenient sentence

After just 10 months in prison for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp,  Pistorius, the “blade runner” whose feats inspired a generation of athletes, will leave the small ward at the maximum security Kgosi Mampuru II prison on Friday.  Once his period of virtual house arrest at his uncle’s mansion in the Pretoria suburb  of Waterkloof is over, he should not expect a warm welcome in his old stomping ground.

In the city yesterday, Thulani Nkosi, 28, a security guard, was standing in the car park of Melrose Arch, a shopping centre with shops, offices, hotels, apartments and restaurants (including Tasha’s). He was surprised to learn that Pistorius would soon be out of prison: “It seems that trial was just yesterday,” he said. “The money is talking. He must stay in jail. He must pay for what he did.”

Pistorius’s release comes during “Women’s Month” in South Africa, with the issue of violence against women highlighted in civil society campaigns. While Pistorius has a devoted band of international supporters, many South Africans are anticipating the athlete’s release with dismay – and a certain measure of weariness given the intense media attention that was focussed on his trial last year. 

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“Brace yourself,” said a recent tweet. “Frivolous Oscar Pistorius news coming soon.” Underlying the discomfort is a common sentiment here that Pistorius benefited from preferential treatment, thanks to his fame and family fortune.

Family and friends of both Pistorius and Ms Steenkamp have mostly declined to comment on his release. But in a letter submitted to the parole board, Ms Steenkamp’s parents said: “Incarceration of 10 months for taking a life is simply not enough.”

Kelly Phelps, a criminal justice lecturer at the University of Cape Town, said that Pistorius’s release to correctional supervision was in line with standard criminal justice practice. Pistorius, having spent time in prison, was “sentenced on the harsher end of the spectrum” compared to similar cases of culpable homicide, in which a person was killed out of the mistaken belief they were an intruder.

“It appears that the public discontent with his sentence is connected to the fact that many people still believe he murdered Steenkamp,” she said. “However, after engaging with the evidence presented, that was not the finding of the court.”

Supporters of Pistorius have launched an online campaign compiling motivational messages and pictures to “welcome him home and back to society”. But the 28-year-old could find himself back behind bars soon, depending on the outcome of the state’s appeal of his conviction.

It is due to be heard in November by a panel of judges at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. 

Prosecutors are arguing that Pistorius should have been convicted of murder, challenging last year’s ruling by Justice Thokozile Masipa as being too lenient.

If the culpable homicide conviction is overturned, Pistorius would face a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison. The state has until August 28, a week after Pistorius’s release date, to file application papers outlining its appeal.

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Luis Enrique Calendar hurt us

Luis Enrique: "I had to make make many changes because we had only three days to recover. I take responsibility for the loss."

Luis Enrique: "Comeback possible? This was just the first half. If there's one team that can turn this around it's Barça."

Luis Enrique: "Calendar hurt us, just back from trip to Georgia? This is not the time to look for excuses. The calendar is what it is."

Luis Enrique: "I've never played an easy game against Athletic. I congratulate them but on Monday there will be another atmosphere"