Hmmmmnnnn! Another bad egg! Not funny at all. According to Dailymail UK, A Nigerian nightclub bouncer who was twice spared from being deported from Britain back to Nigeria has been jailed for raping a woman in her own home - months after judges allowed him to stay in the country.
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Idreez Popoola, 34, should have been deported in 2006 after his temporary UK visa expired but he was allowed to continue living and working in Britain.
In December 2011 he was arrested and was told he would have to return to his native Nigeria but he successfully appealed the ruling.
Judges granted the nightclub bouncer temporary leave to stay in January 2012 because he had a wife and child.
Then, 11 months later on December 29 last year, he attacked and raped a woman in her own home.
He was jailed for seven years at Northampton Crown Court on October 18 after he was found guilty of rape following a four day trial last month.
Sentencing Popoola, Judge Lynn Tayton told him: 'It was a serious aggravating factor that the rape took place in the victim’s own home as this was an abuse of the trust placed in you by the victim and has undermined her feelings of safety in her own space.'
He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
Judge Tayton also told him he would be automatically deported back to Nigeria on his release from prison.
The court heard Popoola met his victim while working as an agency-employed bouncer outside Bar So in Northampton town centre.
Gordon Aspden, prosecuting, said: 'Mr Popoola met his victim at a McDonald’s restaurant in Northampton before taking her to a pub.
'He then persuaded the woman to take him back to her home, she said she was reassured by the fact he was a bouncer and thought he would have been subject to background security checks.'
The court heard that almost as soon as he was inside the woman’s house in Northampton, Popoola made strong sexual advances towards her before raping her.
A victim impact statement revealed the woman had suffered depression since the attack and had also been forced to move address as she felt her home had been ‘violated’ by Popoola.
Rapist Idreez Popoola sold mobile phone top-up cards in Nigeria before coming to Britain on a 12-month visa in 2005.
He moved to Croydon, south London, where he trained to be bouncer and gained work with an agency which supplied a nightclub in Northampton.

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Controversial Popstar Rihanna, according to Dailymail UK, was asked to leave an Abu Dhabi mosque because she did not have permission for a photoshoot and Her actions were considered to be at odds with the 'sanctity' of the site. Keep reading...

Photos posted on her Instagram account at the weekend show the 25-year-old posing on white marble wearing a head-to-toe hooded black jumpsuit. She is known for her raunchy outfits so the photoshoot was deemed conservative for the Bajan singer, although she made sure she had bright red lipstick and large gold accessories.
But today it emerged that Rhianna and her team was not given permission to take photos at the mosque, the main place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers.
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The mosque, which is the largest in the UAE and can hold more than 40,000 people, released a statement, and although it does not name Rhianna, it refers to a 'recent incident, involving a singer.'
'In the event of behaviour that violates the moral codes of access to the mosque, or other visit regulations – such as taking inappropriate pictures, posing in ways that are improper in the context of sacred place, talking loudly, or eating – the violators are directed in a polite manner that reflects the civilisational and tolerant attributes of Islam,' the statement read.

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The Joint Task Force, Operation Restore Order, in Maiduguri, Borno State said intelligence report available to it “revealed that Abubakur Shekau, the most dreaded and wanted Boko Haram Terrorists leader may have died”.
The JTF in a statement by its spokesperson, Sagir Musa, on Monday said Mr. Shekau “died of gunshot wound received in an encounter with the JTF troops in one of their camps at Sambisa Forest on 30 June 2013.”
According to the statement, “Shekau was mortally wounded in the encounter and was sneaked into Amitchide – a border community in Cameroun for treatment which he never recovered.”
“It is greatly believed that Shekau might have died between 25 July to 3 August, 2013. He was reported to have masterminded the kidnap of the seven French citizens and that of the elder statesman Alhaji (Dr) Shettima Ali Monguno in addition to many murders of Islamic clerics in Northern Nigeria.
“He was also responsible for bombings of many places of worship and public buildings including Police and United Nations Headquarters in Abuja,” the statement said.
It also said the recent video released on 13 August, 20013 by the purported sect leader was “dramatized by an imposter to hoodwink the sect members to continue with the terrorism and to deceive the undiscerning minds”.
“The JTF wishes to appeal to the sect members to lay down their arms and embrace the Federal Government’s offer for dialogue,” the statement added.

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As soon as the Live Eviction show wrapped up yesterday Beverly headed up stairs into the bedroom and cried under the covers.

After that she got up and packed Angelo's clothes and ironed his South African flag. The young model was dealt a double blow this evening as both of the men that she was closest to in the House, Angelo and Bimp, have been snatched away from her in the blink of an eye.
After her initial attraction to LK4 the Nigerian then grew extremely close to Bimp, the two often flirted up a storm and shared a bed together.
But all of that changed as soon as the flirtatious Chasemate locked lips with Angelo...

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In realisation of negative perceptions about Nigeria, a group concerned about the situation launched a campaign to promote the country. Ada Stella Apiafi is the National Coordinator of I-Nigerian Campaign under an initiative called The Nigerian Renaissance Project. She speaks, in this interview, on the need for Nigerians to project the nation in good light.

Excerpts:
What is the I-Nigerian project all about?
I-Nigerian is a privately initiated perception transformation initiative set up to drive what we have chosen to call The Nigerian Renaissance Project (TNRP) into the consciousness of Nigerians at home and abroad, and to the global community, with special emphasis on the positives. It is both a process, and a series of programmes designed to recapture the heart, soul and concept of being Nigerian, by showcasing, in every sphere, the good in Nigeria, and Nigerians, by Nigerians themselves.

What are the reasons behind this initiative?
Nigerians are by nature very vocal about everything, especially about their country – for good or for bad. Therefore, it is necessary to transpose our minds, such that the stories that we tell of Nigeria, and the image we present of our country, give the country a ‘new’ name that reflects some ‘new order’ among Nigerians themselves.
The truth is most times what we see is the negative. How can that be addressed?
It is not what we see but what is being reported. There are many good and positives that could, and should be reported as well. When Nigeria recently made it into the list of the 50 Most Reputable Countries in the World, not many media outfits celebrated it! Before now, the country was not even considered for ranking. A 24-year-old Nigerian, Uwa Osamede Imafidon, just graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in the US with a master’s degree in microbiology, with a 4.0 CGPA out of maximum 4.0 CGPA.
Before her sojourn abroad, she had made First Class in crop science from University of Benin, as the best graduating student in her department. A few years ago, Jelani Aliyu from Sokoto State, who schooled in Kebbi, won a global design competition organised by General Motors. Sadly, the good attention that we should be basking in is being tainted by the news of insurgency, challenges to our national security, and a myriad of issues that spark more and more negative news about Nigerians as a people.
* Ada Stella Apiafi....Nigerians are by nature very vocal

Nigerians – individually and collectively – are left with a battered trust and confidence in their Nigerianness.

But how do you see these achievements compared to the internal crises and challenges that we are faced with daily?
We have challenges…that is true! But you will agree that our country is at a very critical stage of growth and development. We have evolved as a new ‘democratic’ country, and a fast-growing economy. Global attention on Nigeria, today, is at an all-time high, something that should easily bring pride to the heart of every Nigerian wherever we are across the world.
Today, there is a deep dent on the collective psyche of the average Nigerian, as he finds it increasingly difficult to speak positively or confidently about our dearly beloved county – the psyche of the nation is plummeting more and more, with all the negative stories coming out of, and about Nigeria, many being told by Nigerians themselves.

What is the solution, or what is the good news?
The good news is that there are lots of positives! Nigeria is about to emerge as the largest economy in Africa. GDP is a powerful political tool as the most important global governance institutions, from the G8 to the G20, are based on GDP credentials. So far, South Africa has been the only African country represented in the G20 on the grounds of the scale of its economy.

Is this initiative intended to promote the government?
Whether in government or out of government, we are all Nigerians that should promote Nigeria. There are commendable initiatives from the government and the private sector. For instance, there is this Youth Enterprise With Innovation in Nigeria (YouWin), the entrepreneurship development scheme of the Federal Government launched just over a year ago, and has become so successful that each of the 1,200 first set of beneficiaries are now employing an average of eight staff! The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has just announced that Nigeria has successfully halved the number of hungry people in line with the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals. Very cheering news is emanating from our land, and should be commended and celebrated.

But doesn’t it mean your group will be focusing more only the activities of government?
I-Nigerian is a privately initiated perception transformation initiative. Therefore, most of the inspiration for promoting this initiative will be coming from private individuals who have made positive impact locally and internationally. The richest black man today, Aliko Dangote, is a story of grass to grace. Forbes recently rated him 25th richest man in the world.
He has within a single generation translated a medium scale business into a multinational conglomerate! He has a Foundation that addresses youth unemployment and women empowerment. There is also the Elumelu Foundation that promotes entrepreneurship development and other collaborative efforts between the government and the private sectors under Public-Private Partnership. This is good news that should be widely related. But we don’t get to celebrate these.

Do we now say your inspiration will centre on public service and players in the business sector?
Like I said, this is a private initiative to promote the positives on Nigeria and Nigerians. Let me give you more examples from the social or entertainment industry. Mosunmola ‘Mo’ Abudu recently launched EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black Multi-Broadcast Entertainment Network, with programmes showcasing Nigeria’s burgeoning middle class. Home girl Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde recently emerged one of TIME’s top 100 most influential personalities. Nigeria’s Ice Prince Zamani won the 2013 Best International Act (Africa) Award. These are just a few inspiring stories coming from within Nigeria and they are all extraordinary! Some of our stories don’t get to make news headlines. These are everyday Nigerians doing noble deeds, surviving against all odds, and who just believe in maintaining the dignity of being Nigerians.
How do you address the negative perceptions of Nigerians abroad who are into criminal activities?
There are many Nigerians doing great outside the country. Of the 541 athletes employed by Great Britain for the 2012 Olympics, 16 reportedly are Nigerians including some that are world champions. None of them was referred to them as Nigerian-born British athletes. BUT, when two miscreants, born and bred in Britain, killed a soldier, the British press was so quick to dub them Nigerians.

What do you then expect from Nigerians?
Our ‘mandate’ to Nigerians is very simple: We must speak about positives and be proud of them rather than insist on the negativities. Negatives are present, and even more prevalent in other climes, but are not often screamed on the front pages. There is a saying that ‘nobody can make you inferior without your consent!’ Over the years, a subtle inferiority has crept into the consciousness of the average Nigerian, especially in the way we talk about ourselves – we tend to spend more time talking about the bad than the good.
Nigerians should begin to resist negative labelling of our country, even amongst ourselves. It is also a charge to retune our minds to being dignifying in our thinking, speech, and deeds (our work) about Nigeria and being Nigerians as a whole.

Do we foresee your NGO being influenced politically?
This is a different kind of NGO, we have chosen to call this The Nigerian Renaissance Project (TNRP). Renaissance means rebirth, reawakening, re-energizing. So it is a different thing entirely. Most of our activities will centre on awareness creation through all the major media channels: Print, electronic and online.

http://www.theamebo.com/2013/08/nigerians-should-resist-negative.html

This is funny but a lil of nightmare to the residents of an estate in Cape Town. Group of Baboons have been terrorizing residents of the estate and now they are scared to leave their houses.

Well, For the baboons it means swarming SAS style up the sheer sides of blocks of flats, prising open windows and plundering anything that is inside. Usually they just want food, but sometimes a flapping set of net curtains or a child’s cuddly toy bear can provide some added entertainment.

For the humans, the weapons of choice – given that their enemy is a protected species – tend to be paintball guns and pepper sprays. They have the momentary effect of driving the baboons away, but hunger and sheer nerve always bring them back.

As the pictures here show, these are the scenes which regularly affect life in Cape Town, South Africa, where man and baboon share a sometimes uncomfortable existence. Protected on the Cape Peninsula since 1999, there are now around 500 baboons living in 16 groups, increasingly cut off from their old, native habitats by the sprawling city.

The Cape now spends hundreds of thousands of pounds on schemes to monitor the baboons, including squads of rangers and a help hotline. Although it is illegal to kill the animals, dozens are injured or killed each year – some in accidents, but others from brutal attacks from people who have caught them ransacking their property.

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The Indian girl with hydrocephalus has operation to drain fluid from skull. Baby Roona Begum was discharged yesterday. She underwent surgery at a hospital in Guragon, near New Delhi, on May 15, AFP reported. "The surgery went perfectly, much better than expected," surgeon Sandeep Vaishya told the news agency. "It's definitely a success but it's too early to say what the quality of her future life will be like." May God grant her quick recovery. Attached is the picture of Roona before and After the operation.

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Showbiz pals were left stunned by the news that X Factor boss Simon Cowell is to become a father.
The 53-year-old TV and music mogul is having a baby with New York socialite Lauren Silverman, 36.
She is still married to Cowell’s close friend, real estate investor Andrew, 37 – although the couple have been estranged for some time and are going through a divorce.
Gossip magazine US Weekly claims Lauren is “around 10 weeks along” in the pregnancy and the baby is due in February – after Cowell turns 54 in October.
Pal David Walliams confirmed the news on Twitter, with the jokey remark: “Oh yeah, and Simon Cowell is doing a baby with a lady.”
Meanwhile last night Simon’s mum Julie said: “It’s wonderful. He’ll make a fantastic father.”
A source said: “Lauren and Andrew have been married for about 10 years, but they have been unhappy for some time and their divorce has been in the works for a while.
“As their marriage deteriorated, she and Simon became close. Their ­relationship blossomed this year and the baby is the result of that.”
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