Lightning strikes injure 10 in Colo., 3 in Mont.

WELLINGTON, Colo. (AP) — Nine people working at a Colorado farm were injured by a lightning strike Thursday, two of them critically and four seriously, a fire official said.

The incident came as two other lightning strikes in Colorado and Montana left people injured, and as firefighters battled lightning-sparked wildfires across the West.

Wellington Fire Protection District Chief Gary Green said the critically injured farm workers weren't responding appropriately to questions and had weak muscles and tingling or loss of feeling after the strike. However, everyone was breathing and had a pulse, he said. Three workers were able to leave in personal vehicles.

Also Thursday, a 65-year-old woman was struck by lightning near a trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park.

The National Park Service said the woman was taken to Estes Park Medical Center. Her condition wasn't immediately released.

In Montana, two adults and a child were injured Wednesday after lightning struck near them as they hiked on a trail in Glacier National Park.

The three remained hospitalized Thursday in serious but stable condition, officials at Kalispell Regional Medical Center said.

Glacier Park spokeswoman Denise Germann said the man and woman, both 23, and the 11-year-old boy initially were unconscious and not breathing after the lightning strike. She said other visitors in the area quickly responded.

"Some bystanders performed CPR, which was a life-saving measure," Germann told The Daily Inter Lake (http://bit.ly/15qpN5q).

The boy was airlifted to the Kalispell hospital, and an ambulance transported the adults.

Hospital nursing supervisor Tracy Keller said the lightning didn't directly hit the hikers so they weren't burned. But Keller said the three suffered effects from the noise and electrical field.

Hospital spokesman Jim Oliverson declined to comment on the nature of their injuries but said the typical manifestation of such an injury is being confused.

Green said if people see lightning and can't seek shelter, they should try to squat or get low to the ground.

Jonathan commends Amaechi on NFF complex

President Goodluck Jonathan has commended River State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi for the construction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Office Complex.

President Jonathan rained praises on the Governor; chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) for Super Eagles’ 2010 world cup qualification and members of the PTF while commissioning the office complex situated at the National Stadium, on Thursday.

Jonathan who was represented at the official opening of the football house by the Vice President Namadi Sambo, lauded the PTF for conceiving and delivering the project which he said is a significant milestone in football development and administration.

He also commended the PTF for its vision to deploy remnants of funds raised for the Super Eagle’s qualification for 2010 World Cup towards construction of a befitting office complex for the NFF.

President Jonathan said the edifice should serve as a catalyst for better administration and general performance of the football sector.

He therefore urged the football federation to take seriously, the development of youths of the country using football, as direct fallout of recent Presidential Retreat on Sports.

Earlier in his address, Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Bolaji Abdullahi, also eulogized the PTF for the legacy project considering that the construction of the football house was not part of it’s terms of reference.

The Minister, who vouched for the integrity of the committee, pointed out that the funds could as well have disappeared into private pockets.

Abdullahi also commended the construction company, Paul B, for delivering the project on schedule adding that the transformational project is in line with vision of the NSC to make the National stadium the hob of sports development.

Former Director General of NSC and Secretary of PTF, Patrick Ekeji who spoke on behalf of the PTF expressed appreciation of the committee to have served in ensuring the qualification of the super Eagles for the 2010 world cup.

Read more: Daily Trust

“I have been forgiven”: Pastor, security guard arrested for raping underage girls (PICTURED)

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday paraded 32 suspected criminals, including a man who claimed to be a pastor of a pentecostal church in Orhiomwon Local Government, Fidelis Eze, who confessed to defiling two underage girls.

Eze, who said he defiled the two 11- year-old girls the same day, claimed that he had been forgiven of the offence by one of his victim’s father.

Edo State Police Commissioner, Foluso Balogun, lamented the rising cases of defilement of minors in the state and called on members of the public to assist the command with useful information in its fight against “criminal elements.”

He said, “We have about 32 suspects that we are parading, including kidnappers and those involved in defilement of girl-child; this is something that is very disturbing.

“This (pointing at Eze) is a pastor. He defiled two young girls; it is very nauseating.”

According to Eze, the act was committed in 2012.

He said, “It was sometime last year which was when the two girls (Joy and Anthonia) came to my house. It was Joy that brought Anthonia to my house. It was the same day that I had sex with them and they agreed.

“The father of Joy got to know and he called me and I pleaded for forgiveness and since then I have not seen them again, they even packed out of our vicinity. It was this year (July14) that the father came with policemen to arrest me.”

Also paraded for defiling an underage, was a 42-year-old security guard, Segun Otaru, who confessed to having sex with the daughter of his employee. He added that the act was consensual.

He said, “The incident took place on June 6, 2013. The girl had told the mother that she wanted to go to the toilet. After few minutes, the mother came looking for her, that was how she met us. The girl consented, I didn’t force her.”

Also paraded by the police were some suspected kidnappers, and alleged criminals that specialised in using commercial buses to rob passengers.

Moment of surrender: New pictures emerge of ‘Boston bomber’ yielding to the police

Dramatic new images have been released showing alleged Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev bruised and bloodied with his hands in the air as he emerges from his final hiding place.

Cornered by police, the photos show the 19-year-old in a blood-splattered black jumper, with hands stained red and a sniper’s laser aimed directly at his forehead.

The sobering pictures were released by Sergeant Sean Murphy, a tactical photographer with the Massachusetts state police, in a bid to show the real face of terrorism in reaction to the ‘glamorized’ image of Tsarnaev that graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine’s controversial new issue.

The officer has now been suspended over his decision to leak the photos, and will find out next week whether or not he will be allowed to keep his job.
Real face of terrorism: Dramatic new images, including the above, have been released showing Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev bruised and bloodied with his hands in the air as he emerges from his final hiding place

Murphy accompanied the Swat teams as they descended on a boat in the backyard of a Watertown home, where Tsarnaev sought refuge following one of the biggest manhunts in U.S. history.

Without prior permission from the Massachusetts state police, Murphy released a collection of his official shots from the April arrest to Boston Magazine, after Rolling Stone’s depiction of the bombing suspect so outraged him, and many others.
He told the magazine, that having been a police officer for 25 years he was personally insulted by Rolling Stone’s decision to portray Tsarnaev as some sort of rock star and that the move could spur on copycat attacks by people who want the same celebrity treatment.

‘The truth is that glamorizing the face of terror is not just insulting to the family members of those killed in the line of duty, (but) it also could be an incentive to those who may be unstable to do something to get their face on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine,’ Murphy told Boston Magazine.

He added of his own photos: ‘I hope that the people who see these images will know that this was real. It was as real as it gets. This may have played out as a television show, but this was not a television show.
Outrage: The sobering pictures were released by Sergeant Sean Murphy, a tactical photographer with the Massachusets state police, in a bid to show the real face of terrorism rather than the ‘glamourised’ image of Tsarnaev that graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine’s controversial new issue



‘Killer’: Murphy released a collection of his official shots of the bombing suspect, pictured, from the April arrest to Boston magazine, after Rolling Stone’s depiction of the teen outraged him, and many others

‘Officer Dick Donohue almost gave his life. Officer Sean Collier did give his life. These were real people, with real lives, with real families. And to have this cover dropped into Boston was hurtful to their memories and their families.’

He went on to explain that photography was very simple and ‘brings us back to the cave.’

‘An image like this on the cover of Rolling Stone … we see it instantly as being wrong. What Rolling Stone did was wrong. This guy is evil. This is the real Boston bomber. Not someone fluffed and buffed for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.’

Shortly after Murphy released the harrowing shots it emerged that he had been relieved of his duties with the police.

Police arrived at his home last night and removed his gun, badge, handcuffs and other official pieces of equipment.

His status will be reviewed next week, as authorities decide whether he will be allowed to resume his police duties.

Boston Magazine editor John Wolfson tweeted at around 9pm last night: ‘Murphy has been relieved but not yet fired. Duty hearing next week.’

The bloody pictures of Tsarnaev came after the editors of Rolling Stone refused to apologize for using the controversial image on the front of its magazine, despite overwhelmingly negative reactions to the cover of its August 3 issue.



Rolling Stone magazine has failed to apologize over its latest cover which has been accused of glamorizing Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Man with severed genitalia found naked on Washington road in the middle of the night

Authorities in Washington state are trying to piece together exactly what led to the discovery of a man found naked and lying in the middle of the road early Tuesday morning. Adding to the mystery is the fact that the 62-year-old man’s penis had been severed from his body.

According to authorities in Clarkston, Washington, the unidentified man was found about 4:20 a.m. Tuesday lying in the road in the 1400 block of 5th Street.

When authorities found him, his penis was severed.

Mystery: Police in Washington are trying to determine how a man with his penis severed ended up naked on this stretch of road

The man was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated. He is expected to survive.

Police were able to find the man’s severed penis and deliver it to the hospital for possible reattachment. It’s unclear whether doctors were able to reattach the penis.

In other severed-penis cases, doctors have been able to reattach amputated genitalia, most notably, the case of John Wayne Bobbitt.

Reattachment: Doctors at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will attempt to reattach the man’s penis

On June 23, 1993, Bobbitt’s now-ex-wife, Lorena, woke up in the middle of the night, went to the kitchen, grabbed a knife, and cut off her husband’s entire penis. She then drove to a nearby field and threw the penis out the window of her car.

Realizing the severity of what she’d just done, Bobbitt called 9-1-1 to tell authorities where they could find her then-husband’s severed penis.

After an ‘exhaustive’ search of the field, a police officer managed to track down Bobbitt’s severed penis and deliver it to the hospital where he was being treated. After nine hours of surgery, doctors were able to reattach Bobbitt’s penis.

‘Frankenpenis’: John Bobbitt is the most notable victim of penis amputation. After having his penis reattached, he went on to star in two porn films

Bobbitt’s penis apparently is fully functioning – just a year after it was reattached, he appeared in a porn film titled ‘John Wayne Bobbitt: Uncut.’ Two years later, Bobbitt starred in another adult film called ‘Frankenpenis.’

The Asotin County Sheriff’s Office says the severing of the man’s penis was not an accident, but that there is no threat to the community.

The man’s condition is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.

7 ways men express their feelings that you should know about

Instead of the typical “I love you,” your man may fix things around the house, take out the recycling and garbage, or even bring home a little surprise gift after a long day.

Men are irritating, but at the same time lovable; mysterious, but at the same time straightforward; and although they seem emotionless, there are many ways men express their feelings. When you send a text and don’t get a response or when you go out on a date and he doesn’t show any affection, you may think that men don’t have feelings and don’t care, but deep down, men do. The slightest look or touch that may not seem like a big deal to you, can be a huge deal to him. Men might express themselves in the smallest, silliest ways, but you should know about all of the different ways in which men express their feelings.

1. COMMITMENT

When a man shows commitment, he’s serious. Men tend to have a reputation of being afraid of commitment. It takes a man a long time to commit since he wants to make sure that you’re fully onboard. Once initiating a monogamous relationship, men take their relationships seriously. He is choosing to be with you so embrace it! When they commit, it’s one of the many ways men express their feelings.

2. TAKING ACTION INSTEAD OF SAYING “I LOVE YOU”

Even though men do say “I love you,” many prefer to show their feelings through actions other than actually using their words. Instead of the typical “I love you,” your man may fix things around the house, take out the recycling and garbage, or even bring home a little surprise gift after a long day. He might do anything to rock your world so don’t be worried if he doesn’t often say “I love you.” Be conscious of the little things he does as an alternative.
3. AFFECTIONS

Even if it’s not PDA (public display of affection), affection is affection and if he’s showing you some love then welcome it. Whether it be making an effort to spend as much time with you as he can or sends you a gift out of the blue, he’s trying to express himself. He’s finding ways to make you feel special and rather than expressing his feelings with words: he’s showing affection through action. You never want to have to force the words out of a man. Rather than making a man express himself in words, try to make ends meet and accept and recognize the affection he is trying to give you no matter which way he offers it.
4. FLAUNTING YOU

If he introduces you to his closest friends, his family, or gives you a big smooch freely it means he’s really into you. Women believe that men should do all these things and that it shouldn’t be a big deal, but it is. The introduction signifies the commitment, love, and intimacy that he has for and towards the relationship. Him wanting you to connect with the others involved in his life is a big deal. I know it may be intimidating realizing that you’re not actually the only one in his life, but getting comfortable with introductions and meeting some of his people is a way in which he is expressing his feelings and how he feels about you.
5. SINCERELY LISTENING AND RESPONDING

Usually when having a conversation, you’ll give the common, “Mhm,” “Yes,” “Sure,” responses to let the other person know you’re at least listening to them. When you don’t get any response from a man, you usually think he’s not listening, but just because he isn’t saying anything does not mean that he isn’t. A man may prefer to listen quietly and actually think about what you are saying. In a case like this, silence may be a good thing and may be his way of effectively listening to you.
6. WHEN HE PLEASES YOU

You’re pleasure is important to your man not only in the bed but out as well. Men will be men though and might not know exactly what to do or how to please you unless you use your words and actually tell him what you want. It’s so typical for women to sit on the sideline and expect the men to know. Well sorry women, they don’t. If you tell him, gently though, men are serious when it comes to affecting their ego, he’ll listen. Pleasing you will make him and you feel good.
7. SHARING HIS SECRETS

When does a man really open himself up to a woman? Unless he’s really into you, it’s rare that a man will. If your man does, then it means you’re one lucky, trusted lady. Although it may not seem like a big deal to you, it’s a way of him expressing his feelings and letting you know that he does have a brain and a heart somewhere inside that body of his. When he let’s you in on the ups and downs of his past or when he vents to you about work, welcome it. It’s a compliment for your relationship.

It is scientifically proven that men tend to use the left side of their brain, where reasoning lies, and that women tend to use the right side of their brain, where emotion is an attribute. I like to think that women use both sides, but I’m not to sure about the scientific backing! Even though us women have a great ability to comprehend and express emotion, men do have feelings and emotions. It’s important to communicate and be aware and recognize that men do have a way of expressing their feelings. Will you give your beau a chance to express his feelings the best way that he can?

Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Chidinma, others at the Industry Nite event (PHOTOS)

Don Jazzy


What: Industry Nite.
Where: GET Arena, Lekki, Lagos.
When: July 18, 2013.
Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa



Iyanya


Annie Macaulay-Idibia


A Y


Dr. Sid, Annie Macaulay-Idibia and a friend


DJ Jimmy Jatt


Tiwa Savage


Solid Star


May D


Praiz




Moet Abebe



Iceberg Slim



Elenu



Dotun (Cool FM)



4×4 Ghanaian group




Addiction



Iyanya




DJ Spinall



May D and DJ Xclusive


Praiz



Chidinma

NSCDC closes down 50 illegal security firms in Lagos

50 illegal Private Security Companies were shut down recently in Lagos alone, National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said.

On Thursday, Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Clement Adesuyi, says who was posted to Lagos about two months ago, said the command planned to seal off more companies that did not have licence to operate.

“We at the NSCDC are charged with the responsibility of licensing and regulating security outfits in the country. It is our constitutional duty,” he said.

“In regards to this, 50 PGC’s have been sealed in Lagos for operating illegally without being licensed. I can assure you that we will be working hard to expose more illegal companies like these and seal them off.”

“We are, however, being guided by our mission in doing this job; humility and integrity.”

“It is not in our nature to intimidate or harass anybody.”

“However, if situations like this do occur, the people should not hesitate to report to us. We would not tolerate intimidation by any staff.”

Director, State Security Service, Lagos State, Ben Olayi, said the SSS would start screening those employed by the PGC’s in order to know their background.

He said, “To boost security, private security outfits could send the list of those who they want to employ to the SSS. We would check their backgrounds for any criminal or questionable record and report any of such to them.

“This would enable them to employ the right people leading to an effective security system.”

Meanwhile, the Assistant Commandant General, NSCDC Zone A, Lugard Osawingie, urged security agencies to imbibe information gathering in tackling insecurity. He said safety was not all about carrying arms.

He said, “Security agencies should learn to imbibe information and intelligence gathering in fighting crime. We ought to have had adequate information before carrying arms and ammunition.

“Security is not all about arms. Without collaboration and synergy, we would not be able to fight crime.”

“Celebrating will be insensitive”: Peter Obi cancels birthday celebration over state of the nation

Selflessness or just good old fashioned politics? You be the judge. Anambra State Governor Peter Obi explained all to who cares to listen that he didn’t celebrate his 50th birthday on Wednesday, July 17 because of the parlous state of affairs in the country.

Addressing journalists after the state executive council meeting in Awka, Anambra State on Thursday, Obi said:

“Everybody knows my position on celebrations not to talk about now when the mood of the country is that of despondency due to unemployment, lack of infrastructure, threats of strike, among others.

“As Nigeria is today, we do not need to celebrate because that will be insensitive to the plight of our people. Rather, what the mood of the time seeks is for those in authority to think of how to tackle the issue of minimum wage and reduce the tension in the land. It is about time we told ourselves the truth.”

The governor said he escaped an ambush celebration by his commissioners as he had told them ahead about his position on celebration of birthdays.

He added, “I mean the business of governing a state is a serious one to start discussing birthday celebration when a serious state business of how to provide dividends of democracy to over five million Anambrarians are discussed.”

There's a cheaper version of Alexander Amosu's £1.2m champagne

It now makes sense. I for talk since. Who gives away a £1.2m bottle of champagne or anything for that matter...just like that? Luxury designer Alexander Amosu has cleared the confusion. He took to his instagram page to explain that there's a Swarovski diamond edition of his Taste of Diamond champagne. The diamond encrusted bottle is worth £1.2m, while the Swarovski version is just £350.

This is probably the version Don Jazzy and Peter Okoye got. Una come dey gawk since. Hisss.! :-) He reacted to the Daily Mail article about the price of the champagne. See it after the cut...

"Wow!!! Seems the media has taking my instagram & changed it to their own. Swarovski diamond edition as stated in my instagram is £350 not £1.2m" Amosu wrote

See The Deeper Life Pastor Who molested 11yrs Old Girls; He Is Blaming The Devil

Pastor Fidelis Eze who confessed that he actually had sexual intercourse with Joy and Anthonia both of them 11 years old, claimed he was possessed by evil spirit, which made him sleep with them.
“I am really ashamed of myself particularly as a pastor. I have been a pastor at Deeper Life for over six years but I was tempted to defile these girls. They are always visiting me, so...
"This particularly day I defiled both of them,” he confessed
Consequently, Pastor Fidelis Eze with Deeper life Bible Church in Abudu, Edo State, was paraded by the state Police Command for defiling two under-aged girls.
Contrary to his claims, Pastor Fidelis was said to have lured the two girls, into his room after sending them on an errand. He had carnal knowledge of them before dismissing them.
Father of one of the girls who noticed the unusual way his daughter was walking when she got home, obtained confession from her, which led to the arrest of the Pastor.

We gathered that Pastor Eze will be charged to court for his crimes.

Tweet Of The Day: Sperm Whitens The Teeth - Yvonne Okoro

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Toke Makinwa during fitting with Yvonne Nwosu.

Wizkid featured on UK Daily Mail alongside 1 Direction Liam Payne

Wizkid celebrated his 24th birthday with One Direction member Liam Payne at a UK club a few days back, and for that reason, he made the UK Daily Mail website. Below is what they reported:

His band One Direction are officially the highest-earning youngsters in the music industry, and he took home a whopping £5million earnings in the last year alone.

And Liam Payne was evidently feeling very generous indeed on Tuesday night when he reportedly treated a pal to a bottle of champagne, worth a staggering £1.2million.

Dubbed 'the world's most expensive champagne', the kind-hearted 19-year-old is believed to have made sure his Nigerian musician pal, Wizkid, had the best 24th birthday a boy could wish for by splashing out on a bottle of Taste Of Diamond at London's Funky Buddha nightclub.You make £5m in a year and spend £1.2m on a bottle of champagne? LMAO! Yeah right. Alexander Amosu probably also gave this as complimentary!

Dr Sid steps out with girlfriend, Simi Osomo

Mavin artist Dr Sid and his fashionista girlfriend, Simi Osomo were spotted at Emma Nyra birthday party which held yesterday at Brasserie 4 points by Sheraton in Lagos. So lovely in red. Cute couple..

Nigerian student graduates with First Class from UK University

Nigerian student Ihuoma Njoku just graduated with a First Class degree in Computer Sscience from the University of Manchester. Worthy of celebration. Congrats girl!

Annie Idibia Poses With Her Wedding Gift From Senator David Mark (photo)

Senate President, David Mark, reportedly gave this blazing orange/ reddish Chevrolet Corvette to 2face and Annie Idibia as a wedding gift during their Dubai wedding – though he refuted the claims! Annie Idibia and Isabel really look good, 2face is sure taking care of them…

9 year old girl raped to death in Calabar; man says it was 'consensual'

The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Calabar has arrested one Chijioke Nwakor for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl to death.

20-year-old Nwakor confessed to have engaged Miss Alice Enej (9) in ‘marathon love-making.’ He also told the officer heading the CID’s homicide unit, Mr. Joseph Inuyashe, that there was a mutual agreement between him and the girl and that there was no form of force. He said,

“I used to see the girl everyday in Okuku-Yala, where I stay with my parents. I don’t know what pushed me last Monday to approach her. As I saw her playing with the three boys at Saint Patrick’s Primary School, Okuku football field, I called her and asked what she was doing there. I told her to go home and meet her mother.”

The advice took an amorous dimension when it started drizzling and Nwakor and Alice had to take shelter under one of the school buildings.

“I discussed with her and she accepted so I took her to one of the abandoned buildings that has been overtaken by weeds, where I told her to remove her underwears and she complied,” he said.Wow, a 9 year old agreed to have sex with you? Hope you get what you deserve in prison. Continue

Claiming there was mutual agreement between them, the boy dismissed allegation that he raped her, saying, “I did not slap her or do anything to her.

“I told her to bend down because the place was too dirty. The uncompleted building is now used as a toilet, because most people living around there had no toilet.”
He said he then proceeded to have sex with Alice, who started crying but that he thought she was pretending.

Few minutes later, Alice slumped and became unconscious and Nwakor decided to call for help.
The deceased was rushed to the hospital while the culprit went round the community sourcing for money to foot the hospital bills.

“I was still looking for money when somebody called me that the girl was dead,” he said.
He claimed to have abstained from women since he came to Cross River State, regretting that his first attempt to make love to a girl of his desire has resulted in tragedy.

“We are still investigating the matter and the culprit will soon be charged to court, Mr. Hogan Bassey, acting Police Public Relations Officer of the Command said.

Nwakor, who hails from Aniocha Local Government Area, and grew up in Onistha, Anambra, recently relocated to Okuku-Yala LGA in Cross River State where he lives with his parents.

Source: Nigerian Telegraph