I thought it was holy water:Suspected pipeline vandal

Six suspected pipeline vandals were apprehended in Sagamu area of Ogun state. Salami Amodu, 65, Bruce Ekonen, Joseph Ofoeyeno, Francis Ode, Bruce Ekonen and Kola Ifatoye were arrested with about 100 gallons of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). They allegedly vandalized
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline at Idimagboro.

Salami Amodu, 65, who was, along with others arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special
Task Force on Anti-Pipeline Vandalism Unit, had this to say:
"I was on my way home when a man, popularly known as Alfa, stopped me. He promised to pay me N5000 per trip if I
can help him to carry 10 gallons of liquid. I thought it was water, so I did not bother to ask, since it's a good business.
It is possible that the water could be anointed since he wasready to pay as much as N5000.
"It was while we were on our way that I started to perceive the odour of fuel. I asked him and he told me that it was
fuel. I was so annoyed and I shouted at him for not telling me in the first place what was in the gallons. Initially, I
wanted to stop the car and ask him to off load the vehicle,but when I realized that we were almost close to hisdestination, I decided to continue. I am aware that vandals normally pass through that route that was why I was very angry with him.
"In that area, people go for prayers. Clerics come to that area to buy holy water to perform miracle. Most of the times when I am done with the day's job, especially if I did not
make much money, I will go down to the bush area to see if there is anyone who needs lift. I also ensure that I do not
carry vandals because those days when I used to help them,it landed me into trouble with security men. Although, there
is money to make in that business but the risk is much. This was why I stopped a long time ago till Alfa deceived me into
carrying fuel for him.
"I am very sorry. It is of no use denying that I was not involved because I was caught with the product. Life has
been unfair to me if not, at this age, why should I be hustling for money to feed and take care of my family. I am very sorry."
Another suspect, Joseph Ofoeyeno, claimed that his duty was just to transport the stolen products from the bush tothe buyers:"Initially I was buying directly from NNPC staff close to the
depot. Normally, NNPC staff will overload their trucks and sell the excess to us before preceding to off- load the rest
for the buyer. The place was however shot down when there was a fire outbreak. I had no choice than to patronize these vandals. I am sorry and I wish NNPC will be allowing those
their truck drivers to carry excess."
Bruce Ekonen stated he actually went to the bush to see a cleric for the gift of the fruit of the womb: "I have been
married for the past 8 years and my wife has not been able to conceive. I have tried my hands on different women
outside but none has ever returned with the good news that she is pregnant.
"I was actually on my way when I saw Francis and asked him for a lift. We were on our way to town when the police
arrested us. I was looking for the fruit of the womb not stolen fuel. I was even advising Francis to stay away from
illegal business of selling stolen product when the police arrested us."Confirming the arrest, Assistant Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin, who is in charge of the Task Force, said,"Detectives led by Sector Commander, Lagos, DSP Onaghise
Osayande, laid ambush and nabbed these suspected vandals. It is worthy to remind Nigerians that ignorance is not an excuse. Both the seller and buyer of stolen products are liable. Meanwhile, the suspects would soon be arraigned in court at the end of investigation."

I thought it was holy water:Suspected pipeline vandal

Six suspected pipeline vandals were apprehended in Sagamu area of Ogun state. Salami Amodu, 65, Bruce Ekonen, Joseph Ofoeyeno, Francis Ode, Bruce Ekonen and Kola Ifatoye were arrested with about 100 gallons of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). They allegedly vandalized
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline at Idimagboro.

Salami Amodu, 65, who was, along with others arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special
Task Force on Anti-Pipeline Vandalism Unit, had this to say:
"I was on my way home when a man, popularly known as Alfa, stopped me. He promised to pay me N5000 per trip if I
can help him to carry 10 gallons of liquid. I thought it was water, so I did not bother to ask, since it's a good business.
It is possible that the water could be anointed since he wasready to pay as much as N5000.
"It was while we were on our way that I started to perceive the odour of fuel. I asked him and he told me that it was
fuel. I was so annoyed and I shouted at him for not telling me in the first place what was in the gallons. Initially, I
wanted to stop the car and ask him to off load the vehicle,but when I realized that we were almost close to hisdestination, I decided to continue. I am aware that vandals normally pass through that route that was why I was very angry with him.
"In that area, people go for prayers. Clerics come to that area to buy holy water to perform miracle. Most of the times when I am done with the day's job, especially if I did not
make much money, I will go down to the bush area to see if there is anyone who needs lift. I also ensure that I do not
carry vandals because those days when I used to help them,it landed me into trouble with security men. Although, there
is money to make in that business but the risk is much. This was why I stopped a long time ago till Alfa deceived me into
carrying fuel for him.
"I am very sorry. It is of no use denying that I was not involved because I was caught with the product. Life has
been unfair to me if not, at this age, why should I be hustling for money to feed and take care of my family. I am very sorry."
Another suspect, Joseph Ofoeyeno, claimed that his duty was just to transport the stolen products from the bush tothe buyers:"Initially I was buying directly from NNPC staff close to the
depot. Normally, NNPC staff will overload their trucks and sell the excess to us before preceding to off- load the rest
for the buyer. The place was however shot down when there was a fire outbreak. I had no choice than to patronize these vandals. I am sorry and I wish NNPC will be allowing those
their truck drivers to carry excess."
Bruce Ekonen stated he actually went to the bush to see a cleric for the gift of the fruit of the womb: "I have been
married for the past 8 years and my wife has not been able to conceive. I have tried my hands on different women
outside but none has ever returned with the good news that she is pregnant.
"I was actually on my way when I saw Francis and asked him for a lift. We were on our way to town when the police
arrested us. I was looking for the fruit of the womb not stolen fuel. I was even advising Francis to stay away from
illegal business of selling stolen product when the police arrested us."Confirming the arrest, Assistant Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin, who is in charge of the Task Force, said,"Detectives led by Sector Commander, Lagos, DSP Onaghise
Osayande, laid ambush and nabbed these suspected vandals. It is worthy to remind Nigerians that ignorance is not an excuse. Both the seller and buyer of stolen products are liable. Meanwhile, the suspects would soon be arraigned in court at the end of investigation."

Champions league matchday: Arsenal, Chelsea Barcelona Napoli among winners

Messi inspires Barca to 3-1 victory over AC Milan, with a fantastic display. Barcelona's qualification to the last 16 will be made certain with this victory.
Zenit St Petersburg and FC Porto shared the points as Hulk scored against his former club in a 1-1 draw at the Petrovsky Stadium.
Chelsea took control of Group E of the Champions League after a Samuel Eto'o brace helped them to a 3-0
victory over. He scored on 31` and 54`, as Ba added a goal on 83`.
Basel 1-1 Bucharest. Sio scored an equalizer for the Swiss team on 90`.
Arsenal pulled off a remarkable 1-0 victory against Dortmund courtesy of an Aaron Ramsey header.
Napoli 3-2 Marseille. The home fans erupt as Higuain arrives at the back post to tuck home Dries Mertens'
cross. As it stands, Arsenal and Napoli share top spot in Group F on nine points. Dortmund are adrift in third
place on six points. The German side have it all to do.Atletico Madrid 4-0 Vienna. Diego Costa wrong-foots Lindner and Atletico can start preparing for the last 16.
In another match of Group G Ajax secured a modest 1-0 victory over Celtic.

Pa Kasumu’s Colleagues At War Over N600,000 Donation As Actor Battles To Survive

As ailing actor, Kayode Odumosu, known as Pa Kasumu battle to survive cancer, some of his colleagues in the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, ANTP, are allegedly at loggerheads over N600,000 donation made by an Ogun State based businessman.According to report, after a certain businessman from Ogun State donated a sum of N600,000 to save the ailing Nollywood actor via some of his colleagues in ANTP some weeks back, there have been an unending chaos among the colleagues.It was gathered that Pa kasumu's colleagues were at loggerheads over what amount was to be given the ailing actor out of the sum as others disagreed with the decision.
Furthermore, a group of Nollywood practitioners that consists of production crew and veteran acts under the name of 'committee of friends' were said to have approached Pa Kasumu over creating a new account in which donations would be made but met a brick wall from the Odumosus.
Currently, a total sum of N5.5million naira has been donated to Pa Kasumu by the Lagos State Government and Ogun State Government as the ailing actor struggle to stay alive.
When contacted, members of the Odumosu family refused to comment, affirm or deny the tale and maintained that the most paramount and important issue to the family remains raising the remaining fund and saving the life of the ailing actor

Best friends who were both born with one arm finally meet in person after years of talking on Skype

They have been best friends since they were 8 but Sarah and Paige had never met in person until this summer. The girls bonded over the challenges they both face after being born without an arm, but with Sarah in Indiana, and Paige in
Auckland, New Zealand, their only contact has been through the internet - until Skype arranged for Sarah to fly to New Zealand.

Justin Bieber faces ARREST in Brazil after he is caught spraying 'Bielibers 4 life' graffiti on hotel wall

The singer,19, along with friends and bodyguards, defaced the wall of a hotel in the upmarket district of Sao Conrado
after leaving his rented beach side mansion at around 3am on Tuesday morning. Left: Justin Bieber last night and right,annoyed by the musician's actions, paparazzi paint over the wall.

The hard-partying lifestyle of male porn star, 26, 'who stabbed married millionaire, 60, to death after going back to his Florida beach house to give him a private dance'

A male porn star brutally stabbed a 60-year-old married millionaire to death at his Florida beach house after he invited him back for a private dance, it has been alleged.
John Snavely, 26, allegedly stabbed Sam Del Brocco a dozen times in the chest following a fight about money in September 2010 - but he avoided suspicion for nearly three years and continued his hard-
partying lifestyle of drugs, fast cars and sex as he rose the ranks of Florida's porn industry.Snavely was finally arrested and charged with murder in August when his DNA, which had been taken at a drug arrest in Miami, matched DNA on a marijuana joint and Diet Coke can at the murder scene.
Now the Miami New Times has revealed sordid details surrounding the grisly killing, detailing Del Brocco's final hours and unraveling Snavely's troubled childhood and addictions to cash and drugs.