Teen suffers horrific injuries after late night attack (photos)

Danny Beardmore suffered a fractured cheekbone, eye socket and a broken nose after he became involved in an argument. The 19-year-old was out with his girlfriend when he became involved in an altercation with some men and was assaulted close to the Cross Axes pub, in Great Harwood.

His mother Louise Beardmore 38, said “They had a bit of an altercation with some people and it made it’s way round to the centre of Harwood. They came home about 3.30am and they were both in shock. I looked at him and knew straight away I had to phone the ambulance and police. It was horrible. It was like he had been shot in the face. He is a young lad and said he had a bit to drink but he didn’t really know how bad his injuries were.

"He had his head over the sink and he was bleeding everywhere. He doesn’t remember getting hit more than once but he must have been, looking at the injuries. He doesn’t know if he was knocked out for a few seconds. He’s going to be off work for at least a month.”

Louise said they have been overwhelmed by the response on social media after pictures of Danny’s injuries were posted.

The offender is described as white male, around 22 years old and 6ft tall with ‘longish ginger hair and a ginger beard’.

This happened in Port Harcourt yesterday

This happened in Woji, Port Hartcourt yesterday afternoon. During a windy rainfall, an electric pole fell on a parked car, damaging it. PHCN officials were called to get the pole off the smashed car and according to eye witnesses, it took them forever to do this. Thank God there was nobody in the car at that moment.

Part of Maryland complex under construction collapsed yesterday (photos)

A part of Maryland complex under construction proposed for a Shoprite outlet collapsed yesterday evening.

4 houses razed by fire on Aiyeleto street, Surulere last night (photos)

There was a fire outbreak yesterday evening at Aiyeleto street. Four houses got totally razed by the inferno but thankfully, residents were able to evacuate so no serious injuries but properties worth millions of naira were destroyed. The cause of the fire is yet unknown.

Future's baby mama still throwing shade

Last night Future embarrassed Blac Chyna by saying he was single after she unveiled a tattoo of his name on her hands. Not only is Future dissociating himself from Blac, his baby mama, Brittni Mealy wants you all to know she is still having fun...

Last night she posted an explicit cartoon captioned Mood (about two days ago) and then a photo of herself in New York captioned 'no coincidence'. Future performed in New York three days ago at the Power-105 PowerHouse concert and Brittni is implying she was there too. Blac should have checked with Future before getting that tattoo.

Son Kills Mother, Himself at Assisted Living Center

A man who was visiting his elderly mother in an assisted living facility on Sunday shot and killed her, and then turned the gun on himself, authorities said.
Police were called to Genesis HealthCare Voorhees Center in Voorhees around 5:45 p.m. Sunday.

George Buller III, 62, of Lumberton, had been visiting with his mother, Andree Buller, 85, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Police had said the two ate dinner together shortly after 4:30 p.m. and then George Buller III went to his car after dinner. When he returned, police said, he shot his mother.
They said a facility worker walked in as Buller shot and killed himself.
Voorhees Deputy Police Chief Bill Donnelly said the facility's staff is "pretty shaken up" and that they "did their job well."
Nobody else was hurt in the shooting.
The facility is home to patients receiving short- and long-term care and those receiving cardiac management and dementia and Alzheimer's care. Genesis is based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It operates more than 500 centers in the country.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

Kenya: 15 Islamic Extremist Rebels Killed in Somalia

Kenya's military says it has destroyed a base in Somalia operated by the Islamic extremist rebels of al-Shabab and killed 15 of its fighters.

Kenya has been hit several times by al-Shabab, which opposes Kenyan military involvement in Somalia.

Kenyan military spokesman Col. David Obonyo said in a statement Sunday that Kenyan troops under the African Union mission in Somalia destroyed an al-Shabab base at Yantooy by Jubba River in southern Somalia in a dawn attack.
He said two boats the rebels have been using to cross the river were also destroyed.

He added that Yantooy has been the main base used by rebels to cross the river from Jilib, an al-Shabab base in Lower Shabelle region, and infiltrate the Lower Jubba region near the border with Kenya.

Wayne Rooney suffers bloody injury on his 30th birthday (photos)

Today is Wayne Rooney's birthday (30) but opponents don't care. He cut his scalp in a clash of heads with Manchester City's captain, Vincent Kompany. Referee Mark Clattenburg ordered him off the pitch with blood gushing from the cut down the side of his head and on to his neck. United medics wiped away the blood on the touchline and then used a staple gun to stem the flow of bleeding.

Photos of GEJ observing the Tanzanian presidential election holding today

Former President Jonathan, who is the Chairman of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the Tanzanian presidential election holding today is pictured interacting with some of Tanzania's election monitoring group right before the commencement of the elections. More photos....

Obasanjo confirms he suffered an issue with his car yesterday, says he is hale and hearty

The former president has released a statement confirming that his car had an issue yesterday while traveling from Abeokuta to Lagos. In the statement signed by his press secretary, Vitalis Ortese, Obasanjo said the Tyre of the car he was traveling in burst while it was on top speed and then made a 180 degree spin until it halted facing oncoming traffic.

He said he moved into another vehicle and he's hale and hearty. He has since left for Abidjan, Cote Ivoire to monitor the presidential election holding in that country. Here's the statement...

The Office of His Excellency, President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR wishes to clarify that, H.E. President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR is hale, hearty and away in Abidjan Cote Ivoire, where he is observing the Presidential Elections holding in that country. The office also wishes to confirm, that yesterday Saturday, October 24, 2015, H.E. President Olusegun Obasanjo was indeed involved in an incident on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, after Sagamu roundabout, while he was on his way to join in the celebrations of the 80th birthday anniversary of Chief Kessington Adebutu in Tinubu Methodist Church Lagos. The vehicle, he was traveling in suffered a burst left tire at the rear and swerved several times but did not hit any curb or any car in front or behind until it did an 180-degree turn and faced where it was coming from, and he had to change vehicles. President Olusegun Obasanjo wishes to convey his deep appreciation to all those, who by way of calls, personal messages and prayers, and indeed members of the general public, who have shown overwhelming concern about his welfare. Signed Vitalis Ortese

Cristiano Ronaldo gives young disabled fan something to be happy about

Cristiano Ronaldo made a young fan's day when he posed for a picture with him and signed his shirt. Ronaldo and his team mates were on their way to a game and as is customary, fans and the press waited by the team bus to catch a glimpse of their stars. One lucky fan who was in a wheel chair caught Ronaldo's eye and he broke from the team to specially acknowledge the kid amidst cheers. Other lucky fans had their shirt signed by the superstar too.

Amaechi's wife celebrates Tribunal sack of Gov. Wike (photos)

Rotimi Amaechi's wife joined other supporters yesterday to celebrate Governor Wike's sack as governor of Rivers State by a tribunal. She was really excited...

Graphic pics: ISIS executes man by running him over with armoured tank

My goodness! Everyday these terrorists look for more barbaric ways to kill people. But why not run, why stand there and wait for an armoured tank to crush you? The worst they will do is shoot you dead if you keep running...and is that not better than this? The photos are horrific.

Tribunal sacks Wike as Rivers governor, orders rerun

The Rivers state election petition tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state today nullified Governor Nyesom Wike's election. The tribunal led by Justice Ambusa said the April 11 2015 election which brought Wike to power was marred by election fraud and violence. He ordered for a rerun election. The petition challenging Wike's election was filed by APC candidate, Dukuku Peterside

Nigerians react to tribunal nullifying Wike's election

The Rivers state election petition tribunal this afternoon annulled the election of Nyesom Wike as governor of the state. The tribunal has ordered a rerun to be conducted in 90 days and Nigerians are having a field day over it. Continue to see more reactions...