One suspect in Boston bombingdead, manhunt under way for second man

Police killed one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing during a shootout and were engaged in a house-to-house search for a second man on Friday in the Boston suburb of Watertown after a bloody night of shooting and explosions in the city's streets.

During the night a university police officer was killed, a transit police officer was wounded, and the suspects carjacked a vehicle before leading police on a chase that ended with one suspect shot dead.

U.S median and AP report that the suspect are brothers ..

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Jim Iyke Unscripted Debuts on AfricaMagic

The show debuted Thursday on Africa Magic Entertainment amid applause from viewers. For the actor, the show remains an exclusive probe into his glamorous yet, controversial lifestyle.

Welcome to Jim’s world as he promotes his latest movies while delving into the competitive world of men’s fashion and follow him as he manages the demands that comewith his huge popularity, busy schedule and outspoken personality.

Filmed in Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Houston, Dubai, Nairobi, Amsterdam and London, a new episode of JimIyke:

Unscripted will be screened every Thursday for 13 weeks. Talking about the series, Jim Iyke said, “Its no holds barred, unscripted and untamed”. I have been misjudged and this show will help to put a lot of things into proper perspective about mypersonality.’

Meanwhile series producers iFactory Live, Greyology Inc. and OH Africa described Jim Iyke:
Unscripted as very real, giving fans a free pass into Jim’s life. Executive producer Michael Djabasays, “Yes his image has sometimes been described as ‘Bad Boy’ but beneath it all, he’s as real as any celebrity can get and fans are in for one roller coaster ride”.

Meanwhile M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi is confident that like Jim Iyke himself, the show will be must-watch. “Jim Iyke attracts attention on a daily basis and we’re definitely pleased that we’re in a position to screen his exciting new reality series. He’s such a talented individual who is not afraid to take risks, to speak his mind, to blaze his own future.His charisma, talent and energy are undeniable and his fans wantto see more of him! So make sure you tune in weekly to see what drives his success, what determines his reactions and what defines his choices.” “The viewer reaction to Omotola:The Real Me proved again how much African fans want to see celebrity focused, reality programming that allows them to get close to the African stars they see on their screens. We are determined that this is a need we will meet whenever we can. It’s wonderful to see the connection that African audiences are making with our continent’s biggest stars,” Alabi added.

Waje Announces May 1st Album Release Date

Singer Waje finally gives out the release date of one of Africa’s most highly awaited albums.The album will be in stores May 1 st . Her managementteam have promised that more details will be revealed in the coming week.

22 year old man to die by hanging in Warri for stealing N955, 600

A court in Warri has sentenced a young man to death by hanging for stealing N955k.

Below is how Sunnewsonline.com is reporting it...

A 22-year-old man, Julius Aboy was yesterday sentenced to death for stealing N955, 600 by a Delta State High Court sitting in Warri. The trial judge, Justice Marshal Mukoro of High Court 1, who handed down the sentence told the convict that he is to die by hanging.

The convict was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery, offences punishable under Sections 6(b) and 1(2)(a) respectively of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap. RII Volume 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
In the first count, Julius Aboy andothers now at large were reported to have on or about the4th day of March, 2011 in Warri, conspired with others now at large to commit armed robbery. In the second count, Julius Aboy and others now at large were also reported to have, on or about the 4th day of March, 2011in Warri, robbed one Godwin Gwuene of N955, 600, while armed with a gun. The money was said to be Ususu contribution (savings), belongingto workers, serving as cleaners ina company in Warri.

The armed robbery gang, of which Aboy was allegedly a member, ran out of luck when anoncoming vehicle knocked downtheir getaway motorbike at the scene of the crime, leading to thearrest of the convict and killing ofanother member of the gang by an angry mob. Justice Mukoro said the excuse ofpoverty, which the convict gave as reason of dropping out of school and venturing into crime was not tenable, as poverty was not a licence for criminality.