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 FG picks Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu for anti-Malaria war The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), yesterday, described as ‘worrisome’ the state of the nation under President Bola Tinubu, declaring that Nigeria is sitting on a ticking time bomb. It warned that as long as the issues of poverty, hardship and corruption continue to plague the youths, Nigeria should be ready to contend with more protests. Besides, it expressed grave concern about the nation’s growing debt burden saying, servicing huge debts to international monetary agencies and sourcing funds internally to balance budget deficit led to the economic reforms of President Tinubu, consisting mainly in the withdrawal of fuel subsidies and the floating of naira. The CBCN President, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, who doubles as the Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, painted the grim state of affairs in the country in his welcome address at the opening Session of 2024 second Plenary Assembly of the (CBCN) at Auchi,...

 Court freezes bank accounts of 32 #EndBadGovernance protesters There were nationwide demonstrations against economic hardship in August facebook sharing button Sharetwitter sharing button Tweetemail sharing button Emailsharethis sharing button Sharewhatsapp sharing button Share A federal high court in Abuja has ordered banks to freeze the accounts of 32 individuals and companies linked to the #EndBadGovernance protest. On August 1, young Nigerians commenced a nationwide protest against economic hardship and soaring inflation in the country. The protest was dubbed ’10 days of rage’ with the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. Following an ex-parte motion moved by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel for the inspector-general of police (IGP), Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, ordered the banks to apprehend the account holders or any person transacting business on the said accounts allegedly linked to the protesters. “That the banks are hereby directed by this honourable court to issue details of the ac...

 Activist and Whistleblower, Mahdi Shehu gives ‘inside details’ of NIA DG’s resignation Activist and whistleblower Mahdi Shehu has revealed why Ahmed Rufai, the Director-General (DG) of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) resigned on Saturday. According to Mahdi, Ahmed Rufai, who held the position since April 2017, was a key figure among former President Buhari’s appointees, known for his influence. Mahdi claimed that Rufai’s resignation traces back to 2017, when a sting operation was orchestrated by certain northern power brokers, involving the then EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. According to him, the operation targeted the NIA’s Lagos office, resulting in the controversial removal of large sums of money—$43 million and £34 million. Mahdi alleged that part of the operation’s intent was to create a vacancy at the NIA, ultimately leading to Ahmed Rufai’s appointment as DG, despite an ongoing court case by Ambassador Eke Ayodele, the former DG of NIA. Mahdi noted that Ayodele was ev...

 Fed Govt partners Atlanta on sunflower, Jathropha export The federal government of Nigeria, through the office of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has entered into a strategic partnership with the City of Atlanta, United States, to cultivate and export Sunflower and Jatropha Curcas. The collaboration, spearheaded by the ministry’s head, Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, aims to empower women-owned businesses, alleviate poverty, create jobs, and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Kennedy-Ohanenye in a statement obtained by The Nation, said the Ministry has secured land space in various dams across the country to facilitate the cultivation of these valuable plants as part of the partnership. “The realised profits from the project will be shared among participating women entrepreneurs. This initiative is expected to have a transformative impact on the lives of Nigerian women and the nation’s economy,” she said. The Minister urged Nig...

 Two officers dead, three unconscious as police, Shi’ites clash in Abuja   …Some Shi’ites members arrested The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has confirmed the death of two police officers during Sunday’s clash with members of the Shi’ite group. The police command added that while several people sustained injuries, three patrol vehicles were set on fire. A statement issued on Sunday afternoon by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said: “The FCT police command wishes to confirm an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze. “The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (lo...

 Life After Office as Governor of Kaduna State  “I was a Minister at 43,  I don't want to be a Minister again at 63, it's time for the younger one to be Minister.  I will look for money. I will write another book, I made a lot of money from my previous book.  KADUNA State Governor’s pension is only 700k per month and I still have biological children attending primary school. I will rather be a contractor because I'm still paying school fees and plenty of friends I know will be in the incoming administration...  So I will go to them and look for a contract” ~ Ex-Gov El Rufai

 Egypt's Sisi warns against Lebanon escalation Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned against further regional escalation on Sunday in a meeting with the United States' highest-ranking general, as cross-border hostilities between Israel and Lebanon intensified. Sisi "warned of the dangers of a new front opening in Lebanon and stressed the necessity of preserving Lebanon's stability and sovereignty", according to a statement from the president's office, AFP reported. His meeting in Egypt with US Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles "CQ" Brown, the United States' highest-ranking military officer, came hours after Israel launched air strikes on Lebanon. Israel said it was pre-empting an attack on its territory from Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, fuelling fears of a wider regional conflagration. Key mediator Egypt has again urged restraint and de-escalation, while the United States – Israel's top arms provider – s...

 Steelville, Missouri woman arrested after her 3 year old was found inside of a car with her deceased boyfriend while she was reportedly in a different nearby location "acting out of her mind".  Deputies in Crawford County were alerted to a very disturbing occurrence Thursday at the Birdsnest River Access. The 911 caller informed dispatch that they had found a deceased man inside of a car with a small child. The man went on to say that he and his wife had removed the child from the car and were caring for it. When Crawford County deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered 46-year-old Eric DeClue deceased inside of the vehicle. His cause of death is not known at this time. However deputies found evidence consistent with smoking methamphetamine inside of the vehicle. A short time later, the child's mother 32-year-old Anna Windle, was located attempting to scale an embankment on the Meramec River. She was disoriented and didn't know where she was. It appeared she had...

  SpaceX will return stranded astronauts next year Two Nasa astronauts who have been stuck in space for over two months will return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX. Nasa said the Boeing Starliner spacecraft the astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore had travelled to International Space Station (ISS) on would return to Earth "un-crewed". The pair took off on what was planned to be an eight-day mission on 5 June but will now spend around eight months in orbit. The Starliner experienced problems on its way to the ISS, including leaks of helium, which pushes fuel into the propulsion system. Several thrusters also did not work properly. Boeing and SpaceX were both awarded billion-dollar contracts by Nasa to provide commercial space flights for its astronauts. Boeing’s was worth $4.2bn (£3.18bn) while SpaceX, which was founded by billionaire Elon Musk, got $2.6bn. SpaceX has so far sent nine crewed flights to space for Nasa, as well as some commercial missions, but this...

 Foo Fighters will donate to Kamala Harris after Trump used their song 'My Hero' Foo Fighters have reacted after Donald Trump used one of their songs during his presidential election campaign. The American rock band's song, My Hero, blared as Robert F Kennedy Jr walked onto the stage at Mr Trump's campaign event in Arizona on Friday after the Republican presidential candidate introduced him. Mr Kennedy, whose father was presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy and uncle President John F Kennedy, appeared at the rally shortly after he announced he was suspending his independent campaign for the presidency to lend his support to Mr Trump in certain states. Asked on social media if they had given Mr Trump permission to use the 1997 track, Foo Fighters' official Twitter account responded simply saying: "No". The rock band also reposted a screenshot of their comment to their page on X with the caption "let us be clear". A spokesperson for the band told...

 ‘This Has To Stop!’ Okonjo-Iweala Asks Politicians To Stop Weaponising Insecurity The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged politicians in Nigeria to stop weaponising insecurity against their opposition in office. She spoke before a room filled with lawyers at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday. The former Nigerian finance minister delivered a keynote address entitled, ‘A Social Contract For Nigeria’s Future’. “We cannot have socio-economic development without security. We certainly cannot have security without development,” the WTO chief said. “We all know that security has been weaponised in our country for political purposes by political actors, leading partly to the situation we have now. “We have politicians who believe that the best way to make their opponents look bad is to instigate insecurity making it look lik...

 Oil Theft In Nigeria Intolerable, No More Excuses For Inaction – WTO Chief The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says there are enough technological innovations to track crude oil theft and bring those behind the act to justice in Nigeria. The former Nigerian finance minister said those responsible for stopping the “intolerable” action of crude oil theft no longer have excuses. She spoke before a room filled with lawyers at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday. In her keynote address entitled, ‘A Social Contract For Nigeria’s Future’, Okonjo-Iweala said, “A second aspect of security relates to the security of national assets. Nigerians have seen for years how organised crude oil theft on a massive scale seriously undermines the economic and financial health of the country. “All Nigerians must agree that stealing of our national...

 It’s Sad No Woman Emerged NBA President In 30 Years – Appeal Court President The President of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called for gender equity in the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). “It is quite sad that we have not had a female president of the Bar for over three decades,” Justice Dongban-Mensem declared before a room crowded with legal luminaries and dignitaries on Sunday at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. The Appeal Court president spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual General Conference of the NBA on Sunday. At the NBA election in July, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afam Osigwe, emerged as the president-elect of the Bar, to take over from Yakubu Maikyau (SAN). Before Maikyau were Olumide Akpata and Paul Usoro. The list goes on. However, Justice Dongban-Mensem said the Bar should display gender equity and justice by electing a female president. She said, “Equity and vibrant justice, especially ge...

 APC National Leadership Pays Condolence Visit to late Sen. Ubah Family Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has led National Working Committee (NWC) to pay a condolence visit to the Abuja home of late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah to commiserate with the family. He said Ubah’s death was a great loss to the ruling party. The delegation which visited the late Senator’s family on Aug. 23 included the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Ondo State Gov., Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister for Youth Development, and other party chieftains. The party leaders, during the visit, expressed their condolences to the family members of the late Senator and commended his contributions to the party and the nation at large.  They described him as a true hero and philanthropist who dedicated his life to serving humanity. Ganduje, recalled the efforts of the late Senator towards the development of the party in Anam...

 Enugu set to clear LG pensions backlog, pays 7,000 pensioners The Enugu State Government has announced that it has commenced payment of pensions to local government retirees. A statement on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said over 7,000 eligible pensioners have received their payments following a thorough biometric verification process. Onyia said that the verification exercise conducted by the Local Government Pensioners Biometric Verification Committee identified and eliminated 2,640 ghost and deceased pensioners who were still receiving payments. “This move is part of the administration’s efforts to clear outstanding pensions and gratuities inherited from previous governments, ensuring that legitimate retirees receive their deserved benefits. “Recall that Governor Peter Mbah had earlier promised that his administration was poised to eradicate poverty in the state by clearing the inherited backlog of pensions and other liabilities and al...

 Explain why Oando got accelerated approval in AGIP/ENI purchase – Atiku tells Tinubu Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has asked the Nigerian government to explain why Oando Plc, owned by President Bola Tinubu’s nephew, got accelerated approval to buy the onshore assets of AGIP and ENI while other transactions such as the Shell/Renaissance deal and the Mobil/Seplat continue to suffer delays. Atiku also accused the government of giving Oando undue preferential treatment in the oil and gas sector to the detriment of more competent investors. The former Vice President in a release signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, slammed Tinubu’s administration for implementing a sham subsidy regime. The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, knocked the House of Representatives for failing to take proper action on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, which he said had gone ahead to “mortgage the count...

  Congo Republic confirms 21 cases of mpox Twenty-one cases of mpox have been recorded in Congo-Brazzaville, the country's health minister said on Sunday, AFP reported. Gilbert Mokoki said that the central African country had "registered 158 suspect cases" since the beginning of the year, "21 of which we have confirmed." The latest two were reported on Thursday, he said. Cases of the infectious disease – formerly known as monkeypox – have been surging in eastern and central Africa, but the virus has also been detected in Asia and Europe, with the World Health Organization declaring an international emergency. The virus has been reported in five of Congo-Brazzaville's 15 regions, with the forested areas of Sangha and Likouala in the north particularly affected. A new variant of mpox has swept across the neighbouring DR Congo, killing more than 570 people so far this year. Mokoki said that the epidemic was not alarming in Congo-Brazzaville, but appealed to peo...

 Russia and Ukraine exchanged 230 prisoners of war on Saturday, weeks after Ukraine launched a cross-border attack into the Kursk region of Russia. The Russians released on Saturday were captured in Kursk, Russian state news agencies reported, citing the country's defence ministry. The ministry said 115 soldiers were returned "from territories controlled by the Kiev regime," while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said "another 115 of our defenders have returned home today". It is the first such swap since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August.

  Suspected Terrorist Arrested After Synagogue Attack in France A 33-year-old Algerian national was arrested following a gunfight with police in Nimes, France, after allegedly attacking a synagogue in La Grande-Motte. The suspect, who was severely wounded, is accused of setting fire to the synagogue's doors while wearing a Palestinian flag, and causing an explosion in a parked car. A policeman was injured in the blast, but thankfully those inside the synagogue were unharmed. President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the attack as an "act of terrorism". Let's stand together against hate and violence!

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES GOVERNOR BABAGANA ZULUM AT 55 President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, MNI, as he marks his 55th birthday. Governor Zulum is an academic, visionary, reformist, and statesman. President Tinubu joins family, friends, and the people of Borno State to celebrate the young and dynamic leader who embodies the pragmatism and energy of youth, as well as the sobriety, prudence, and wisdom of the elderly.  The President commends Governor Zulum's hands-on approach to leadership, demonstrated by his unchoreographed, pre-dawn inspections of rural clinics and critical agencies to ensure their smooth operations and that staff are on hand to provide essential services at world-class standards.  President Tinubu also applauds the governor's courage, exemplified by his personal interventions in security situations in Borno State and in the recent resettlement of d...

 Three Police Officers Killed in Buea Attack Three police officers have reportedly lost their lives in Buea on the night of Saturday, August 24, 2024, in a tragic attack by armed men, reportedly linked to separatist fighters, according to Cameroon News Agency.  The officers were stationed at a temporary post near the newly inaugurated Buea Central Market on the road to Muea when the assault occurred. The victims have been identified as 2nd Grade Police Constable Laoumanga from the Second District Police Station, 2nd Grade Police Constable Tabe from the Third District Police Station, and 1st Grade Police Constable Beng from the Central Police Station.

 Kano unveils multi-million naira cattle market.  Kano State Governor, Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a multi-million naira Dambatta international cattle market upgraded through a collaboration between the state Government and the Islamic Development Bank’s funded Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project.. This was made known in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Saturday.. The statement read, “The Dambatta cattle market is one of the five other upgraded markets, which include Tsanyawa, Falgore, Doguwa and Wudil cattle markets, respectively.. “In each of the five markets, the state government has provided loading ramps, water facilities, office accommodation for market information, security posts, veterinary services infrastructure, public conveniences, as well as electricity for security to trade even in dark hours.’.

 MAN FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMS R70 MILLION FROM LETABA HOSPITAL OVER BOTCHED CIRCUMCISION  Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says one patient fraudulently claimed R70 Million over a botched circumcision at Letaba Hospital in Greater Tzaneen. Dr Motsoaledi, together with the Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Adv Andy Mothibi are briefing the media in Pretoria this morning.  This is on the preliminary findings of the ongoing multi-billion-rand investigation into medico-legal claims.  Motsoaledi says the hospital saved patient's life because he was actually treated for a genital infection.

 Man arrested after burning his female companion alive in Mpumalanga  During the incident, it is said that the suspect poured some flammable liquid on the woman, before she was saved by her neighbours. The woman is currently fighting for her life in hospital meanwhile the men and women in Blue responded swiftly, where they traced and arrested the male suspect, few hours later. According to a report, in the early hours of yesterday, 20 August 2024 around 03h00 am, neighbours were woken up by some noise of a woman screaming for help. When they went out to investigate, they saw a woman in agony, inside the flames of fire whilst her male companion was busy pouring her with some liquid from a two-litre container. When he realized that the neighbours were coming to her rescue, the man abandoned what he was doing then fled the scene.  The neighbours did their best to extinguish the fire whilst the female victim was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Police were alerted abo...

 A murdered victim found dead in the boot of hijacked Range Rover, suspect arrested in Tshwane.  Tshwane police in Gauteng arrested a male suspect driving a stolen Range Rover in Moreleta Park, where they discovered the body of the female owner in the boot, tragically murdered.  Three firearms were seized, one being a replica.

 South East National  Assembly Caucus Press Release Re: Non-inclusion of Beneficiaries from South East Tertiary Institutions in the Disbursement of Students' Loans by NELFUND The attention of the South East caucus of the National Assembly has been drawn to the glaring absence of beneficiaries from South East tertiary institutions in the list of beneficiaries of the students' loan being disbursed on behalf of the Federal Government by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).   With a total of  N2,946,927,155 already disbursed to 27,667 from 19 institutions in the country, South East higher institutions were conspicuously missing from the list.  In its defence, NELFUND has stated that the absence of beneficiaries from South East institutions was because even though verification lists have been sent to all schools, South East institutions are yet to respond to their request for the verification of the lists sent to them.  Consequently, the South East c...

 Confess righteousness out of him,If your husband is a cheater, ” – Pastor Bolaji Idowu tells wives; netizens react Nigerian clergyman Pastor Bolaji Idowu has elicited mixed reactions with a message to wives with cheating husbands. In a video making rounds online, the lead pastor of Harvesters church admonished women with cheating partners to confess righteousness out of them. He noted how anytime a man cheats, his wife laments rather than helping him out of the addiction. He reminded them that there is power in the tongue, and anytime they call their husbands cheat, they add more to his problems. Giving them a solution, he told them to confess righteousness from their cheating husbands and declare the word of God on them. “Any small thing my husband is a serial cheater. What you are saying is a problem also because you are adding to his problem by confessing it. If your husband is a cheater, confess righteousness out of him. Look at him with tears, ‘Honey, I know what you did. I k...

 Why I Pleaded Guilty In Naira Abuse Case, Explains Nigerian Cross-dresser, Bobrisky Nigerian cross-dresser and social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has revealed the reason behind his guilty plea for naira note abuse, which led to a six-month prison sentence in April. Bobrisky, 33, was convicted by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 12, 2024, for mishandling the Nigerian currency, with no option for a fine. Following his six-month prison sentence, Bobrisky was released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State on Monday, August 5. In a recent interview on the 'Curiosity Made Me Ask' podcast, which aired on Saturday, Bobrisky explained why he chose to plead guilty in court, despite his lawyers' advice to plead not guilty. He described the sentence as the worst consequence of living his desired lifestyle, but expressed preparedness for any future challenges. He said, "The mistake people are making; let me cor...

  Nollywood Actress Sharon Okpamen Reportedly Passes Away During Childbirth The Nollywood film industry is currently in grieve, following the death of actress Sharon Okpamen who died due to complications at childbirth.  The heartbreaking announcement was made by renowned movie producer Stanley Ontop on his Instagram page, which has left the entire Nollywood community and her fans in shock. Sharon Okpamen, an Edo-born actress who was known for her vibrant presence in Nollywood, fell into a coma shortly after giving birth and tragically passed away after several days, according Stanley Ontop  "Nollywood Actor and Producer Sharon Okpamen has unfortunately passed on. It’s a sad day for Nollywood & the Edo entertainment industry. Sharon, who was a filmmaker, actress, entrepreneur & humanitarian, has left a significant void in the industry. May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen @sharonokpamen It can only get better. Shalom!!!" - Stanley Ontop via Instagram.

 Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire in Escalating Conflict The Israeli military launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing a need for "preemptive" action. Hezbollah responded with its own strikes, claiming to have launched 320 rockets and drones towards Israel.  The exchange of fire comes after months of tensions between the two sides, with the killing of a top Hezbollah commander last month sparking the latest round of violence. The Israeli military said it was prepared for retaliatory attacks from Hezbollah or Iran, and has declared a "special situation on the home front" across the country.  The US has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation, with President Joe Biden closely monitoring events. The conflict has raised concerns of a regional conflagration, with flights temporarily suspended at Tel Aviv airport and civilians advised to limit gatherings and avoid certain areas.  Despite the escalation, negotiations toward...

 Harris' Presidential Campaign Raises $540 Million in Just Over a Month Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has made history by raising an astonishing $540 million in just over a month.  The campaign's latest fundraising figures, announced by manager Jen O'Malley Dillon, include a whopping $82 million collected during the Democratic National Convention.  This achievement marks the fastest fundraising pace ever recorded in a presidential campaign, demonstrating the overwhelming enthusiasm and support for Harris among Democratic voters. Since launching her campaign on July 21, Harris has built significant momentum, putting pressure on her Republican rival Donald Trump.  As the November 5 election draws near, Harris and running mate Tim Walz will hit the road for a bus tour across Georgia, a key battleground state, to mobilize support and energize voters.

 Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over App Moderation Issues Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested yesterday, August 24, by French authorities at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, following the landing of his private jet.  French media sources indicate that the 39-year-old billionaire, originally from Russia and now residing in Dubai, was detained under a warrant related to his messaging platform's moderation policies. The investigation centers on allegations that Telegram has failed to curb criminal activities, including drug trafficking, child exploitation, and fraud. Despite previous claims from Telegram that its moderation efforts are sufficient, the app has faced criticism for not fully cooperating with law enforcement.  Telegram, which was banned in Russia in 2018 and later reinstated in 2021, is particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and former Soviet states. Durov, who also holds citizenship in the UAE and France, left Russia in 2014 after refusing g...

 Florida mother is BLINDED and unable to shut her eyes after botched $13,000 facelift A mother-of-three has been left blind in one eye after a $13,000 partial facelift. Dian Keller, 70, and from Florida, had surgery in February after being inspired by friends who looked 'excellent' after their own procedures. But when she woke up from the three-hour op, the marketing expert was plunged into a world of pain that felt like 'someone had poured kerosene into my eye and set fire to it'. Once a regular gym-goer and pillar of her Florida community, Ms Keller has now transformed into a hermit spending almost all her time indoors. 'My quality of life is destroyed,' she told DailyMail.com. 'I can't really go out, I can't see, I'm still walking around in constant pain — and now I have all these other medical bills. I love to dance, I used to entertain a lot and see friends, but now I can't and that is really upsetting me.' In the days after the surg...

 ISIS claims responsibility for festival knife attack that left three dead ISIS has claimed responsibility for the knife attack that killed three people at a festival in Germany. Eight others were wounded when the attacker started stabbing people at random in Solingen, near Dusseldorf, on Friday night. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of being linked to the rampage but the knifeman is still on the loose. Witnesses heard the attacker – said by police to have targeted victims’ throats – telling the teenager ‘I’m going to stab everyone’, according to local reports. Hendrik Wuest, premier of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, described Friday evening’s attack during a festival in the city as an act of terror. ‘This attack has struck at the heart of our country,’ he told reporters. Interior minister Nancy Faeser said authorities were doing all they could to catch the assailant. The so-called Islamic State group said in a statement on its Telegram account that the attac...