Nigerian Navy Declares Pirate Kingping Wanted For Hijack

The Nigerian Navy has declared a certain Mr Charles Ekpemefumor alias Charles Parker wanted over his alleged role in the hijack of a vessel, MT MAXIMUS with 18 crew members and carrying 4,368.203mt of gas oil. 

The vessel was hijacked on February 11, 2016 by a group of suspected pirates off Cote D’ivoire waters.

The Navy consequently recovered the vessel eight days later within Sao Tome waters 320 nautical miles (nm) off the Nigerian coast.

A statement issued by the Navy’s Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, says six pirates were arrested while one of them was killed during the rescue operation.

The statement added that the Navy has since discovered Mr. Ekpemefumor is the mastermind of the attack on the MT MAXIMUS.

Part of the statement reads; “Additionally, he was alleged to be responsible for the leasing of mother ship MT DEJIKUN used for the hijack from one Mr Mustapha Kenny Gani through a third party called Mr Steve Paul.

“In view of his involvement in the pirate attack and hijacking of MT MAXIMUS, a letter of invitation was sent to him on 15 April 2016 to enable him come for questioning on the allegation. Several attempts have been made to ensure his compliance but all efforts proved abortive.

“Accordingly, Mr Charles Ekpemefumor Alias Charles Parker is hereby declared wanted by the Naval Headquarters in other to unravel the circumstances of the hijack of MT MAXIMUS.

“Therefore, any person who sights him should report immediately to any naval formation, military or security agencies for prompt action.”

FG Seeks Partnership To Harness Solid Minerals

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says Nigeria can generate five trillion Naira annually ‎from mining and exporting of its vast solid mineral deposits.

Dr. Fayemi made the observation while in a meeting with other experts on Friday at the third Dr. John Agboola Odeyemi Lecture held at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

He expressed hope that the development would be accompanied with several multiplier effects on job creation and social infrastructure in various states across Nigeria.

The Minister added that Nigeria’s potentially most beneficial solid minerals such as: limestone, coal, diatomite, gold and silver among others were spread around the country.

He said it was necessary for the Federal, State and Local governments to partner with private investors, to harness the resources and turn it to a win-win situation for the nation.

In his speech at the event, Dr. Agboola, who was marking his 77th birthday, could not agree less with the Minister.

Other speakers at the event tagged ‘Harnessing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage for National Development’, were ‎the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Chairman of the occasion, Professor John Alo and a representative of the Vice Chancellor of OAU, Professor Omolayo Ajayi.

Six excellent players who are at the wrong club

Daniel Sturridge

There are few better strikers in the Premier League than Daniel Sturridge. Since joining Liverpool, the England international has scored 51 goals in 88 games. Injuries have disrupted the forward this season, and yet only Philippe Coutinho (12) has scored more goals in all competitions. The 26-year-old has scored 11 times, but has played 17 fewer games than his Brazilian teammate.

Some things are simply not meant to be. Sturridge has endured a mixed relationship with Jurgen Klopp since the German became manager in October. The boss insisted that Sturridge “must learn what is serious pain and what is only pain” back in November. He called for the forward to be “more robust” just two days earlier. In December, Klopp signalled his intention to make Sturridge “more resistant”. January brought reports that the manager was ‘losing patience’ with his injury-prone forward. Neil Ashton of The Sun claimed in March that the two had ‘a strained alliance’, with the 26-year-old considering leaving Anfield. The two have a love-hate relationship: Klopp loves it when Sturridge scores, Sturridge hates it when Klopp does not play him.

It is difficult to see a conclusion which does not involve Sturridge leaving Anfield. He is immensely talented, but now stands alone as an individual within Klopp’s team. The German has favoured Divock Origi in crucial games against Borussia Dortmund, gave the nod to Roberto Firmino on Thursday against Villarreal, and even used Christian Benteke ahead of his primary goalscorer in that Europa League semi-final. We are headed towards a conscious uncoupling.

Juan Mata

“I have said already, in my first year many times, we need speed and creativity on the wings,” said Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal in November. He’s looking at you, Juan.

Juan Mata is lovely. He has a fine beard, can only ever be described as a ‘diminutive Spaniard’, and he writes a damn fine blog. But he is not blessed with the pace his manager craves. Mata’s once-famed creativity has even betrayed him this season. The 28-year-old has scored two goals and provided one assist in his last 27 Premier League games. That is a really, really horrible record, particularly for a footballer once signed for £37.1million.

Mata is the handsome outlier of those who have played on the wing for United this season. Anthony Martial has been a pacy, creative revelation when used on the left. Memphis Depay has struggled, but the 22-year-old has shown enough of the two assets Van Gaal desires to be offered another chance next year. Jesse Lingard is limited, but the 23-year-old has five goals and four assists to his name, and offers a versatility which Mata simply cannot. And if the diminutive Spaniard finds it difficult to establish himself now, things promise to be ever more difficult if Jose Mourinho is finally appointed at Old Trafford.

John Stones

Last summer, Everton rejected an offer of around £40million from Chelsea for John Stones. Jose Mourinho, a manager who has won domestic leagues in numerous countries and European titles at a number of different clubs, sought to sign the defender. Stones was wanted by the Premier League champions. Interest from Manchester City and Manchester United has also been mooted, while Barcelona have been credited with watching from afar with a keen eye. Twelve short months later, Stones will still be in demand from Europe’s top clubs but more on reputation than form.

The natural successor to Bobby Moore and Rio Ferdinand, Stones is the latest representative of that most cherished commodity: the ball-playing centre-half. Under the tutelage of Roberto Martinez, only one of those facets have been addressed. The 21-year-old remains confident in possession – perhaps too confident at times – but his penchant for a mistake has halted his progress; first and foremost, a defender must defend. Under Martinez – a manager who has openly admitted he hardly treasures clean sheets – that becomes the impossible dream.

Wilfried Bony

Wasn’t 2014 a weird year? Liverpool nearly won the Premier League before they did not let it slip, and then started Fabio Borini in a Champions League group stage game at the Bernabeu. Leicester ended the calendar year bottom of England’s top flight; Chelsea were top. Harry Kane had just started to be a thing. And Wilfried Bony scored more Premier League goals than any other player in the whole of the calendar year.

The Ivorian’s reward was a move from Swansea to Manchester City. After 34 goals in 80 games in Wales, Bony was perceived as the title-decider for City, who agreed to pay up to £28million for his services. Manuel Pellegrini’s side were three points behind Chelsea in the league at that stage.

It has not quite worked out for the 27-year-old. Bony has struggled for fitness and form at the Etihad, scoring just ten goals in nearly 18 months. This season, he has struck four league goals in 1,123 minutes; Kelechi Iheanacho, eights years Bony’s junior, has scored five goals in 520 minutes. The big fish in a small pond at Swansea has become invisible when surrounded by the sharks at City. One assumes Pep will not fight to keep him.

Nathan Redmond

“Nathan has been heavily involved with the U21s and he will want to be involved with the seniors, but at the end of the day that is Roy Hodgson’s decision. Nathan is one of England’s top young talents and I think I have seen big changes in his game.”

Speaking in November, Alex Neil was not reserved in his praise for Norwich winger Nathan Redmond. The 22-year-old had scored in both the semi-final and final of the Championship play-offs, helping the Canaries return to the Premier League. Would he have warranted an England call-up ahead of Jesse Lingard in November were it not for an injury? The winger started 13 of the club’s first 19 games back in the top flight, featuring for 1,277 minutes. In 2016, Redmond has started seven of 15 league games, playing 708 minutes. Seven Norwich players have started more league games, yet none have scored more goals in their quest for survival. If Norwich do indeed suffer relegation, Redmond would likely find a more suitable home in the top flight.

Son Heung-min

The ten most expensive Premier League signings of the 2015 summer transfer window have met mixed fates. Kevin de Bruyne and Anthony Martial have been excellent, but varying degrees of success and failure have typified the debut campaigns of Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Otamendi, Christian Benteke, Roberto Firmino, Memphis Depay, Morgan Schneiderlin and Pedro.

The tenth man in that list has almost become the forgotten man. Signed by Tottenham for a reported fee of £22million, Son Heung-min was expected to be the attacking player Mauricio Pochettino craved. After scoring 29 goals in 87 games at Bayer Leverkusen, it was thought that the South Korean international could help carry the goalscoring burden shouldered by Harry Kane. Son’s versatility meant he could play as an auxiliary forward when needed, or alternatively as one of the three behind the lone striker.

The 23-year-old has started only ten Premier League games this season, the same as Nacer Chadli. He has scored two goals, fewer than the Belgian, Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld. Son has quickly discovered that playing the role of back-up in numerous positions is a difficult task. Erik Lamela has started more league games on the right wing, while Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen have played more often behind the striker. And as for Kane? He’s made of tungsten.

Matt Stead

WATCH: Girl opens bottle of beer with her BOOBS

WHEN you’re gasping for a cold sip of beer but have no bottle opener what do you reach for?

Well if you’re a guy you’re screwed – but if you’re a girl however, the answer is closer than you think.

A video has been unearthed of a lass opening a bottle of Budweiser – with her boobs.

HIDDEN TALENTS: The innovator makes use of her anatomy in the absence of a bottle opener

The 30-second clips shows the woman pulling up her top to reveal a gold-coloured bra.

She grabs a Bud and brings it close to the camera to ensure we know the lid is firmly in place.

She then takes the bottle and buries it in her boob – which actually looks somewhat painful.

Showing no trace of discomfort the lass wiggles it around until – pop – off comes the lid.

NO PAIN NO GAIN: The lid-popping genius looks satisfied with herself after a well deserved swig

She looks pretty pleased with herself as she swigs from the bottle.

Earlier this year the “under boob pen challenge” took the internet by storm.

It involved women seeing if they could nestle a pen under their breast and then posting the photos on social media.

Meanwhile a video of a bikini-clad lass taking a leap of faith has proved immensely popular after she suffered a major flop.

Last year Bud Light was forced to apologise when Twitter users said its new tagline promoted date rape.

Sex on tap, apple crumble but no pool: Lags' Trip Advisor-style Facebook prison reviews

LAGS are using Facebook to post comical Trip Advisor-style reviews about some of Britain's most notorious jails.

MIXED REVIEWS: Lags, including at Michael Adebolajo's HMP Belmarsh, have posted their thoughts

Inmates boast of cell views, free rent, "sex on tap", complimentary gyms, apple crumble and a good range of TV shows.

But others moan about dodgy beds, food menus, no room service, no air con and no pools.

The cheeky Facebook comments, some as recent as last week, give a staggering insight into life in British nicks.

Some of these prisons' infamous inmates include serial killer Fred West, the Kray Twins, Ian Huntley, and Lee Rigby's 

Daily Star Online breaks down the 10 prisons that appear to be attracting the most comments.

LOCKED UP: Lee Rigby's killers Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale

HMP Belmarsh

AJ wrote: "You get a 12x8 room, which isn't very roomy, that you share with two other blokes, not good if they have smelly feet."

He added: "The food, it's s***! I can honestly say that I wouldn't even think about feeding that non-nutritional c*** to a pig let alone lawbreaking humanoids that the Queen has so nicely put up."

Category A prison Belmarsh is home to Lee Rigby's killers Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale and was briefly home to psychopathic child murderer Ian Huntley.

CRITICAL: A Belmarsh inmate said they would not feed the food to pigs

MURDERED: Fusilier Lee Rigby

HMP Birmingham

The Victorian Category B/C men's prison, where 35 inmates were executed, has struggled with overcrowding.

It housed serial killer Fred West, who raped young women and murdered at least 12, until he committed suicide in his cell on New Year's Day 1995.

But on Facebook page HMP Prison Birmingham, Terry wrote: "I went here to visit my ex-partner.

"It's a good prison, well run, and looks tidy and clean. Keep up the work guys and girls of HM Prison Winson Green."

Stuart writes: "S***hole. Food s***. Cells s***. But some of the staff was OK. Never going back (sic)."

In response, Collette wrote underneath: "Don't break the law then, what did you expect? A 5* hotel?"

NOTORIOUS: HMP Birmingham has housed serial killer Fred West

HMP Brixton

Jonny wrote on Tuesday: "Bed was uncomfortable and the food was awful."

Mark wrote: "I found it a wonderful interlude from the madness of everyday life.

"The food and menu wasn't as exciting as I'd like but for an additional fee you could use some outside caterers."

Christopher wrote: "A few hairy moments, but I was never lonely. Better than Durham, not as exciting as Broadmoor."

The jail was the scene of Gordon Ramsay's 2012 TV series Gordon Behind Bars and has housed The Kray Twins gangsters, Mick Jagger and hit man Jimmy Moody.

HMP Brixton lags beat up an inmate filmed on a banned mobile phone earlier this year.

MIXED: Jonny said the bed was uncomfortable and the food, awful

HMP Doncaster

Despite being nicknamed "Doncatraz", the prison is a small-scale local remand jail, but has housed ex-boxing world champion Prince Naseem Hamed.

Matty gave it four stars, writing: "Well, where do I begin with this quaint little hidden gem in the south of Yorkshire.

"A holiday at HMP Doncaster is an unforgettable experience, not to be missed.

"The restaurant is beautiful. The food is incredible.

But Chris wrote: "The food is always cold, they work you all week in a cramped job."

HMP Durham

Mark gave five stars and wrote: "I would recommend staying for more than one night so you can experience some of the evening entertainment they put on.

"There isn't a pool but the showers are massive and the free onsite gym is great."

Wayne wrote: "You're better off booking from a Thursday to Sunday, it's apple crumble and custard, that is if you can find any apple under two inches of crumble. Saturday you get a fry up."

Kev said: "F****** belting incarceration theme park."

Notable prisoners have included Moors murderer Ian Brady.

HMP Hewell

The Worcestershire jail is getting a bad rep.

Emily wrote: "Drug users are actually coming out addicted to Black Mamba. It's a shark tranquilliser. People are being taken to hospital and dying."

Simon wrote: "HMP Hewell is the biggest dump of a jail."

Ex-inmates have posted Trip Advisor-style reviews rating HMP Moorland, home to nonce and footballer Adam Johnson.

NOT KEEN: One described the grub at HMP Hewell as 'terrible'

UNDER FIRE: Simon said HMP Hewell was a dump

HMP Manchester (Strangeways)

The high-security Category A prison hosted 100 hangings and saw a fatal riot in 1990.

Notable inmates have included Premier League footballer Joey Barton for assault, Moors murderer Ian Brady and suffragette Emily Davison – before she threw herself in front of the King's horse.

Stefan wrote on Thursday last week: "Men are friendly!"

Kevin wrote: "The room backed onto the dog kennels so I was woken by barking at 5am."

Chris wrote: "I will commit crimes again, it's better than home, free rent, free food, great gym! Sex on tap!"

BIZARRE: One man posted this picture claiming to be inside HMP Manchester

BOASTING: One man posted this picture last month on the HMP Strangeways page smoking a fag

EASY GOING: Stefan said the men were friendly in HMP Manchester (Strangeways)

ESCAPE: The moment murderer Stuart Horner scaled barbed wire fences at HMP Manchester

HMP Lowdam Grange

Ellie wrote of the Nottinghamshire jail: "Imagine not letting an inmate go to their own father's funeral... disgusting."

HMP Wandsworth

Notable ex-convicts at the tough London jail include gangster Ronnie Kray, Great Train robber organiser Bruce Reynolds and singer Gary Glitter where he was punched in the face.

Andy wrote on Tuesday that there was "no chance of getting a beer" and said activities that included sewing and being a mobile librarian were "fun" and "different".

George said: "Did nine weeks for something I had not done… but I was treated like a king."

Robert gave three stars and said: "Good range of TV shows, need to sort out the heating though."

HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Conor wrote: "Could do with air con, gym was a struggle to get to, room service took long for response but got there in the end.

"Room was small but had en-suite so not bad."

Party-boy musician Pete Doherty stayed at the jail briefly after a string of drugs and driving offences.

The string of Facebook reviews paint a mixed picture of squalid conditions but also hotel-like hospitality.

Although they don't have a patch on one of the world's toughest jails – La Modelo in Managua, Nicaragua.

Britain's youngest serial killer caged for 27 years

A TEEN murderer muttered "I don't give a s***" as he was caged for 27 years for killing two complete strangers.

EVIL: Fairweather was "turned on" by serial killers including the Yorkshire Ripper

Evil James Fairweather, 15, pounced on father-of-five James Attfield and stabbed him 102 times as he walked home from the pub in 2013.

Three months later he went on to kill again, attacking student Ms Nahid Almanea as she walked along a trail in Colchester, Essex.

In January, the autistic schoolboy – now aged 17 – admitted manslaughter due to diminished responsibility at The Old Bailey in London, which was not accepted.

Fairweather, who idolised the Yorkshire Ripper, mouthed "I don't give a s***" as his sentence was today read out in court. 

Despite claiming he was possessed by the devil, he was found guilty of the murders and was sentenced at the Old Bailey by Mr Justice Spencer, who described the killings were "brutal and sadistic".

Sentencing, the judge said: "In carrying out these two murders you were seeking to emulate other serial killers, such as Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper." 

He added the attack on Mr Attfield was "brutal, relentless and cowardly" adding: "You are well aware of the publicity this first murder attracted. I have no doubt you relished the sense of power and control that it gave you."

CHILD KILLERS: Fairweather is one of many young killers that shocked the nation

Jurors heard how Fairweather was obsessed with the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe and Stockwell strangler Kenneth Erskine during his trial at Guildford Crown Court.

Fairweather stunned police when he told psychiatrists he could have gone on to kill "at least 15 more people" following his arrest in May last year.

Harrowing CCTV footage of Fairweather's police interviews showed the teen miming how he knifed his victims.

The court heard sick Fairweather was taken into custody last year when he was spotted lurking in bushes with a knife looking for a third victim.

They found newspaper clippings of his two crimes saved in plastic folders in his bedroom following his arrest.

Mum of victim Mr Attfield's mother said she could not work as a result of his death and was forced to sell her house.

As the case drew to a close, she said the family would now have to get used to life without him and remember him as the "fun-loving practical joker that he was".

The father-of-four had suffered brain damage in a car crash in 2010 and was living in semi-sheltered accommodation.

Miss Almanea's relatives were represented by Saudi embassy officials.

Her brother described in a statement his feelings of personal blame at not being able to save her. They were both studying in the UK at the time.

On the day of her murder, he said: "I was full of optimism but came back in the evening full of grief and sorrow."

He said his sister was robbed of the right to get married and be a mother to her own children.

The police spent £2.6 million on public reassurance as they searched for their killers.

More than 3,000 personal attack alarms were issued to people who felt vulnerable and a large number of extra officers were drafted in to the area, the court heard. 

Fairweather is the latest criminal to become a British 'ripper kid' along with the likes of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables.

Kirk Norcross 'arrested for dangerous driving'

KIRK Norcross told his Snapchat followers he had been arrested for dangerous driving after being involved in a car crash.

HORROR CRASH: Kirk Norcross revealed the extent of his car crash on Snapchat

The former TOWIE star shared a video of his smashed up car this morning on the social media app – claiming he had been told he was to blame.

Talking to his fans, the 28-year-old said: "I'm walking a bit funny this morning and you'll see the reason why. That was my car."

The star then panned back to his car, revealing it was completely crushed at the front, as well as showing a second vehicle which was also smashed up.

TOWIE STAR: Kirk rose to fame when he joined the ITV reality series

He videoed himself saying: "F*** that was a scary crash.

"I'm to blame apparently and they also arrested me for dangerous driving and I wasn’t driving dangerous. I was driving in a straight line."

Kirk then began to explain what had happened before changing the subject entirely: "A car on the other side... right who cares Kirky's back, Kirky's back."

HORRIFIC: Kirk showed his fans his damaged car

Just hours earlier the star's fans had watched as he sang and danced along to songs in his car while driving.

The star was dressed in a blue and white shirt, singing along to George Benson's Never Give Up On A Good Thing.

He shouted "car rave" while laughing at filming himself.

DEVASTATED: The star told fans he had been arrested

BEHIND THE WHEEL: Kirk had posted Snapchats in his car earlier

Just yesterday the son of Sugar Hut owner Mick tweeted about his love for the social media app.

He wrote: "The amount of time I've posted on #snapchat this morning! I think I have snap chat addiction.lol [sic]."

Earlier this month Kirky – who started on the Essex reality show back in 2010 – celebrated his birthday by stripping naked on the app telling his fans: "It's my birthday so it's only right I wear my birthday suit."