SERIAL MURDERER AND RAPIST GIVEN RIGHT TO DIE IN BELGIUM

  A serial murderer and rapist,Frank Van Den Bleeken,50, has been behind bars for 30 solid years and has no hope of release because of his intensely violent urges. He has now been given the right to end his life under the controversial Belgian euthanasia laws.Judges in Brussels,Belgium have unanimously agreed that Van Den Bleeken can commit suicide with the help of medics. According to the prisoner's lawyer: ''Over recent years,he has been seen by several doctors and psychologists, and their conclusion is that he is suffering and suffering unbearably.''
  It will be the first time that a Belgian legal ruling about euthanasia which specifically applies to a serving prisoner has been handed down.It was rubber stamped by the country's Justice Ministry. Van Den Bleeken had no more zest for life and had made an official request to be euthanised. He will be transferred from his prison in Bruges to a hospital,where he will be euthanised.

A NIGERIAN MOTHER GIVES BIRTH TO A WHITE SON

     CATHERINE Howarth,a 32-year-old financial analyst from Milton Keynes ,Buckinghamshire gave  birth to a white child,Jonah  three months ago in a million-to-one gene. Jonah is set to take the modelling world by storm,as he has already been signed up by five top modelling agencies,who got captivated by his stunning blue eyes and creamy complexion. What stunned the scientific world is that while Catherine is black with Nigerian heritage,her infant son was completely white. Her husband,Richard,a 34 year-old medical recruitment consultant is white.

    Doctors confirmed that Jonah is not an albino.His mother added: ''Everyone on my side of the family going back generations have all been black.But doctors say that I must carry a recessive gene for white skin colouring.''

NEW BIG BROTHER AFRICA HOUSE HAS BEEN FOUND

   FOLLOWING the devastating fire that gutted the former Big Brother Africa Reality Show house on 2 September, OOB can authoritatively inform you that a new House has been found. M-Net and Endemol SA are delighted to confirm that a new Big Brother Africa House has been found in Johannesburg,South Africa. M-Net is pleased to announce that Big Brother Hotshots will officially launch on Sunday 5 October. As the countdown to the launch, fans across the continent can look forward to some pleasant surprises. The producers wish to thank the fans far and wide for all their patience and continuous support.
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PRESIDENT MUGABE'S WIFE BAGGED PH.D TWO MONTHS AFTER ENROLMENT

Wonders will never cease. Gone are the days when having a first degree,a masters degree or even a Ph.D degree are of any value in Africa. The degrees have now become pure water,and are available to the  highest bidder.The latest gist is that Grace Mugabe, the alluring wife of Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe has bagged a Ph.D degree[the highest academic qualification attainable in any discipline] from the flagship University of Zimbabwe precisely two months after her enrolment. Her darling husband, President Robert Mugabe  happens to be the chancellor of the 'prestigious' University.

WHO IS PICTURED HERE?

  Guess who is pictured here? She is a big name in American showbiz.

SHOCKER:POLICE CHIEF CLAIMS TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO MH370

The head of the Indonesian Police Force, General Sutarman reportedly informed a meeting of airline officials and senior police that: ''I actually know what had actually happened with MH 370''. This sparks the suggestion that officials were aware of what caused the aircraft to disappear,but have chosen never to reveal the information. His comment was witnessed by representatives of Lion Air and several high-ranking police officers in Jakarta, according to a report by the Indonesian news portal ,Kompas.com. 
   However,details of the information at his disposal are still sketchy as at blog posting time.

CHRISTIANO RONALDO SET TO MOVE TO MANCHESTER UNITED

   FIFA current World Player of the Year, Christiano Ronaldo has become increasingly frustrated with life at Real Madrid, and could be keen on a sensational move back to his former club, Manchester United,according to the European champion's former president, Ramon Calderon. Real Madrid's season has started on a miserable note,losing two of their first three La Liga matches. Ronaldo's anger is also largely borne out of the sale of key players such as Angel Di Maria, Mesut Ozil and Xabi Alonso. He is reportedly  fed up with the policy of the current Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez.
   Manchester United are reportedly planning a spectacular offer to lure him back to Old Trafford. However,the only stumbling block to the deal is Ronaldo's request for a staggering 500,000 pounds sterling a week,if he is to rejoin the club that brought him fame and fortune.
   OOB will update you as events unfold.

REAL REASONS NIGERIAN BANKS REJECT RURAL LAND AS COLLATERAL

  According to the Chairman, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria[CIBN], Mr Abolade Agbola, a controversial clause in the Land Use Act is the main reason why banks reject rural parcels of land as collateral for loans.He said ;'' The Land Use Act made it difficult for rural farmers to access agricultural loans using lands as collateral. The Land Use Act says if your land is acquired for public purpose,the only compensation you will be given is that of development on it. But if I clear the land,it's a development.If you clear 10000 hectares of land today as far as the Land Use Act is concerned,it's only when there are economic trees on it that you can be compensated.So,that land has no compensation. And that is one of the reasons why rural lands are not presentable as collateral.''
   He lamented that the unfavourable situation had prevented rural farmers from accessing agricultural loans which could have enhanced farming and food security in  the country.

SOURCE: PUNCH

SCORES OF MIGRANTS DROWN OFF LIBYA

   According to BBC, scores of migrants have drowned while trying to reach Europe after their boat sank off Libya,the Libyan navy reports.Navy spokesman, Ayub Qassem confirmed that 26 people had been rescued after the vessel which carried 250 people drowned near Tajora,east of Tripoli. ''There are so many dead bodies floating in the sea'',Qassem informed reporters.
   Incidentally,the tragedy occurred weeks after three vessels conveying migrants sank in quick succession on the route from Libya to Italy. There has been an increase in the number of migrants leaving Libya this year,with human traffickers cashing in on the chaos in Libya. Qassem confirmed that most of the migrants were African women.

PUBLIC CRITICISMS OF JUDGE MASIPA'S JUDGEMENT MAY LAND OSCAR PISTORIUS LONG JAIL TERM

   LAST week, Judge Thokozile Masipa acquitted the paralympian South African athlete, Oscar Pistorius of the premeditated murder of his late girlfriend and model, Reeva Steenkamp after a trial that lasted over 42 days and generated global interest. She,however,convicted him of culpable homicide. His sentencing will take place anytime from October 13.
   In giving her verdict, Judge Masipa was,in all fairness, so thorough and painstaking, as she relied heavily on the facts of the case,and confirmed that the prosecutor failed to prove its case against the athlete beyond reasonable doubt. Surprisingly enough, since giving her verdict, there has been a public outrage in South Africa that she is ''too lenient'' on the disgraced athlete. Print media,electronic media,blogs and social media have descended so heavily on her that the public criticisms may negatively affect the sentencing she will hand over to the accused. In South  African law, culpable homicide could attract a maximum 15 years jail term, and a minimum of suspended sentence and community service. If this castigation continues,Judge Masipa may be forced to wield the big stick and hand over maximum sentence the accused. That will be too bad and unfair for the emotionally dispirited athlete.

DIEGO COSTA WINS PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE MONTH

  Diego Costa, who scored four goals in three games last month with his new club, Chelsea F.C. has been named the August Player of the Month in Barclays Premier League. In a similar vein, Garry Monk who won all three matches as Swansea started the season on a brilliant note has also been named the Manager of the Month. Monk's victory included the upset they created against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Costa is proving the 32 million pounds sterling that Chelsea paid to Athletico Madrid to scoop him. The Spain international netted on his debut against Burnley and also against Leicester before claiming a resounding brace in the 6-3 victory over Everton.

BREAKING NEWS: OSCAR PISTORIUS FOUND GUILTY OF CULPABLE HOMICIDE

   JUDGE Thokozile Masipa has given her verdict on the South African paralympian, Oscar Pistorius who was charged with the premeditated murder of his girl friend, Reeva Steenkamp. She has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide,which is the UK and U.S.A version of manslaughter. She is yet to confirm the sentencing of the accused.
  OOB will keep you posted.

YETUNDE ODUWOLE HOLDS AWARD IN LONDON

   ON the last Sunday of August, the 4th Edition of the Global Awards Project, Diamond Special Recognition Awards Worldwide organised by London big babe and CEO of Bustline Media UK/International, Yetunde Oduwole took place. It was the 2nd UK edition. The venue of the colourful event was BTN Banqueting Suite Essex. 32 people who have excelled in various fields of human endeavour were honoured.
   The event,which was compered by the duo of Yetunde Mamayets Oduwole and Victor Oluwole, kicked off  with red carpet sessions by Jummy Ariyo of Splendour Events. The key note address was delivered by the representative of Nigerian High Commission, UK,Tajudeen Adeniyi. A classy Fashion Show was staged by one of the awardees,Kwame Korateng Bespoke,the London-based Ghanaian designer. UK based musicians, Lardy D,LaFLEXY[Yinka Ayefele's younger brother] and Tosin Harmony electrified the hall with their music performances.

TARABA STATE GOVERNOR SUNTAI STUCK ABROAD AGAIN

  Taraba State Governor Danbaba Suntai, who suffered brain injuries in a 2012 air crash is reportedly stuck in Wellington Hospital in London with his inner circle. The group's original plan was to bring him back to Nigeria on September 9 to continue with state governance. Unfortunately,he has failed to improve considerably,and is definitely still incapable of governing the state.

GOVERNOR ORJI'S SON SUES SUN NEWSPAPER FOR 5 BILLION NAIRA

    The first son of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State, Engineer Chinedu Orji has sued The Sun newspaper, owned by the former Governor of the State and business mogul, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, claiming a whopping sum of 5 billion naira damages for labelling him as a ''terrorist''. Chief Chukwunyere Nwabuko,a member of the legal team for Orji's son briefed journalists on this matter in Umuahia on Thursday. The legal practitioner revealed that the libelous publication was contained on page 21 of the March 10,2014 edition of The Sun newspaper which reads that, ''it is not a secret affair as his affair as his terrorist activities in the state are fully documented.''
    Nwabuko further said that the Presiding Judge, Justice Anthony Chioma had already granted an order for the defendant to be served out of jurisdiction. The matter will come up for hearing on September 22.