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Donald Trump insinuates he dreads his upcoming meeting with China

US President, Donald Trump doesn't seem to be excited about his up coming meeting with Chinese President, Xi Jinping at Maralago next week. He tweeted: 'The meeting next week with China will be a very difficult one in that we can no longer have massive trade deficits and job losses. American companies must be prepared to look at other alternatives'.

New Study - Heroin use among white people has tripled since 2001

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, In 2015, 52,404 people died from drug overdoses. 63% percent of those deaths involved an opioid. More people die from drug overdoses than from guns or car accidents. At the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1995, 43,115 people in the United States died from the disease. Furthermore, since 1999, the number of overdoses from prescription opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illicit drugs like heroin, have quadrupled. In fact, heroin now accounts for one in four overdose deaths in the United States.  Now, a new study in the journal JAMA Psychiatry looks beyond the total number of overdose deaths to get a better picture of how heroin use patterns have changed since 2001. Since then, the number of people who have used heroin has increased almost five-fold, and the number of people who abuse heroin has approximately tripled. The greatest increases in use occurred among white males. The authors evalu...

Canada to mark 151st birthday with weed legalization in 2018

Canada will be marking its151st birthday in style, as recreational Marijuana will be legalized for all Canadians over the age of 18 by  July 1 . 2018. According to reports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Liberal Party will officially announce the plan on  April 10 . The move comes after major political parties. As well, a majority of Canadians showed support to legalizing and regulating marijuana in line with the November recommendations of a federally appointed task force on the drug. In the proposed plan, the country’s federal government will oversee supply and licensing, while provinces would reportedly have the right to decide how marijuana will be distributed and sold. The report also indicated that Canadians will also be able to grow up to four marijuana plants in their household when it's finally legalized.

Abike Dabiri tells Nigerians in India to remain calm

As a result of the multiple distress calls by Nigerian students in India on concerns on their safety following renewed attacks on them, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has urged Nigerians in India to remain calm, be watchful of their surroundings. In a statement released in Abuja  on Wednesday  she said that the renewed attacks on Nigerian students’ in India was uncalled for. While condemning the mob action as unwarranted and deplorable, she noted that the Indian authorities currently have five suspects in custody.  She urged the Indian government to ensure that any alleged suspect should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. She said the ChargĂ© d’affaires in India, Amb. Mrs Queen Worlu has promptly visited the scene of the incident and also visited the three patients in hospital.   “I have also spoken with Mr Charles Kennedy, President of the Students’ association in Greater N...

Man cheats death after he was electrocuted in his sleep by phone charger

32-year-old Wiley Day from Alabama is a lucky man, he somehow survived after he was electrocuted by his phone charger. He sleeps with his cellphone charging in his bed but on one fateful Wednesday night, things went really bad. The charger came lose and a metal dog tag he was wearing got caught up in it, he was jolted out of bed by the electricity coursing through his body. Wiley managed to rip the necklace off but not before suffering second and third-degree burns to his neck and hands. He said: 'What I felt through that...I just thought that's how you die.' Doctors say he is expected to recover but that could have died.  Dr Benjamin Fail said that 100 volts can kill a person and Day was hit with 110.  'He is lucky to be alive,' Dr. Fail said. 'Electrocution kills.' After the brush with death, Day says he's going to stop sleeping in bed with his phone.  He said: 'Charge your phone away from you. Charge it the next day. It's not worth yo...

Check out photo of Rapper Wale and His Daughter Oluwakemi

Nigerian-American rapper, Wale shared the adorable photo of himself and his daughter Oluwakemi in an Instagram post. He wrote: 'Black is Beautiful. Black is Bold. Black is Black, true. But Black is Gold. #SHiNE.' She's so adorable!

Actor, Ricardo Medina sentenced to 6 years in prison for manslaughter

Former 'Power Ranger' star actor, Ricardo Medina Jr. was sentenced to six years in state prison for the stabbing death of Josh Sutter, Late Sutter was identified as Medina’s roommate by the LA County DA’s Office, though Medina’s attorney reportedly said the two were just friends, not roommates. Medina Jr. pleaded guilty earlier this month to one felony count of voluntary manslaughter and admitted to stabbing Sutter with a sword. Six years was the maximum sentence. The 38-year-old actor was arrested for the crime back in January, after he and Sutter allegedly got into an argument that turned physical.   According to LA County Sheriff’s Department, Sutter forced himself into Medina’s bedroom, where Medina had gone with his girlfriend in the midst of the argument. The actor then stabbed Sutter with a sword he kept in his room. Afterward, Medina reportedly called police and was arrested when they arrived. Medina is best known for playing Cole Evans/Red Lion Wild Force Ranger in ...

Ex-South Korean president Park Geun-hye arrested in corruption probe (Photos)

Former South Korean president, Park Geun -hye has been arrested over a high-profile corruption scandal that has already seen her ousted from office and prompted early elections. A court approved her arrest before dawn  on Friday , on charges of bribery, abuse of authority, coercion and leaking government secrets. The 65-year-old was immediately driven to a detention centre in the south of Seoul after the Court approval.   She is accused of allowing her close friend Choi Soon-sil to extort money from companies, including Samsung, in return for political favours. However, Ms.Park who was removed from office earlier this months denied the claims. Park Geun -hye, the third former president of South Korea to be arrested over criminal allegations, could be held for up to 20 days before being formally charged. If convicted she could face more than 10 years in prison.

Watch live streamed video showing a woman fall to her death. But is it suicide or murder (graphic video)

There's a shocking video that's making the rounds online that shows a woman falling off of a building in Saudi Arabia. But nobody can say for sure if it's suicide or murder. The woman is said to be an African Migrant working as a maid. The people who shared the video claim it was suicide but if you watch the video, you will see her screaming. Below is the translation of what was said in the video The women hanging on the window is a servant, and she is asking her employer which is from Arabian gulf. The Ethiopian servant is begging her emplyer “catch me catch me.” But the employer laughs it off lik eit’s a joke She is heard saying,” what are you doing you are crazy” with a laugh in her voice." Watch the graphic video  HERE

Lamar Odom reveals his greatest regret about his marriage to Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband, Lamar Odom, has revealed that his biggest regret is cheating on Khloe while they were married and he is blaming the family's reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians for being responsible. He said that the show made him famous and for that reason he was introduced to different women who would never have been interested in him and that caused him to have multiple affairs while married to Khloe. The former basketball star made this revelation to US Weekly and also revealed that the show wasn't all negative as it also gave him great career opportunities. "It also opened this gate up with other women who probably wouldn't have been interested in me," Lamar said. "When I became KhloĂ© Kardash­ian's man and on TV, it made me look more enticing. People who didn't even know basketball would approach me because they knew Lammy. Bitches and THOTs (That Hoe Over There) came out of the woodwork. "If there is one thing...

Kim Kardashian undergoes surgery on her uterus to enable her have a third child

Guess she loves the attention that comes from pregnancy and having a baby which is why she has changed her mind after saying she will never have another baby. Asides making a decision on her own not to have babies anymore, Kim had been warned by doctors that it was risky for her to conceive and have another child but she's determined to try and revealed to her family that she will be having surgery on her uterus to make that possible. The 36-year-old mother-of-two revealed this in a sneak peek from  Sunday's  episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashian and succeeded in making her family look worried for her. "I have to go in and repair my uterus because I decided I'm going to try to have one more baby," she said to her mom and sisters at dinner. "Isn't that exciting?" But her family did not seem excited at all and they tried to talk her out of it. Kendal said: "Oh my god, I thought you were for sure done." Cory Gamble, Kris' boyfrien...

Shocking! Kenyan millionaire weds two friends same weekend

According to the story trending online, Kenyan millionaire, Javan Bidogo got married to two friends, Elvas and Asha same weekend in different lavish occasions. A Facebook user, Maybelline Boma who shared the news said that the man found the two ladies attractive and decided to marry them both. He first got married to Elvas on Saturday the 25th of March at Golden Jubilee Towers while he married Asha the next day at Serena Hotel In Dar es Salaam.  "oh oh !! Kenyan Millionaire Javan Bidogo Wed's Two Friends Same Weekend Mr Javan Bidogo is a man who doesn't believe in loosing anything no matter how small. And with that mentality he finds these two beautiful friends attractive and is not ready to let go any one of them.  Mr Javan decided to spice it up a little by getting married to these friends same weekend. He got married to the first Elvas on Saturday the 25th of March, and the second Asha on the 26th of March. Both at different expensive location's and strictly by...
A Pennsylvania man is accused of raping and killing his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son, and his mum is accused of helping him escape. 20-year-old Keith Jordan had been asked by his girlfriend to take care of her son, Bentley Miller, on March 21, because she had to go to work. After Mackenzie Peters left for work, Jordan called his mother, Kristen Harold, 43, that same morning, telling her that Bentley was in need of medical attention. On getting to the Super 8 motel in Butler, Pennsylvania where her son was staying, she picked Bentley who was bleeding profusely and started driving him to his biological father's house. When he became unresponsive, she pulled over and called 911 at around  9:30 a.m.  Bentley later died at Butler Memorial Hospital where he was rushed to.  Police disclosed that Kristen hid her son in the attic of an abandoned home in Butler to avoid police detection. They were both arrested and are being held in Butler County Prison. Court documents show ...

Shocking new photos of Brad Pitt looking incredibly thin

Brad Pitt is obviously not taking his divorce well. The actor, who won People magazine's sexiest man alive for two years, looked absolutely nothing like his usual self as he stepped out in Los Angeles  on Wednesday . The father-of-six, 53, has been holed up in a Los Angeles art studio for weeks and emerged looking unusually thin. See more photos after the cut... Following his divorce from Angelina Jolie, 41, and the ensuing legal battle, the Troy star stepped away from the spotlight to spend time creating a sculpture under the direction of his friend, British artist Thomas Houseago. It was revealed by Daily Mail that he has been spending up to 15 hours a day in the studio working until the early hours of the morning and listening to playlists of sad songs. All of that has obviously taken a toll on him.

Photo of 23 Nigerians deported from the UK

23 Nigerians were this morning deported from the United Kingdom for committing immigration-related offences in the country.  The deported Nigerians arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMlA) Lagos at about 6.a.m today March 31st. The deportees were brought back in a chartered aircraft.

Future brings $1m in cash to DJ Khaled's studio for Inspiration

Atlanta rapper, Future who's among the all-star guest list on DJ Khaled's forthcoming album 'Grateful', showed up at his studio  on Thursday  for a recording session with $1M in cash. According to reports, the stacks was his inspiration for the recording they worked on. More photos below...

Father is seriously injured, Mother and son killed after they were stabbed at home by a man who stole their Land Rover

13-year-old boy and his mother have died and his father is fighting for his life after they were stabbed at their home in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Peter Wilkinson, 47, his 50-year-old wife Tracey Wilkinson and their son were stabbed by a man who was living with them after which he fled in the family's Land Rover then crashed it during a police chase.  Police and emergency services were called to their home in Greyhound Lane Stourbridge, West Midlands  on Thursday  morning following reports of an incident. The were all rushed to the hospital where the wife and son were later pronounced dead while the man is in critical condition. The police caught the suspect  thirty minutes later  in Norton Road, following a car chase. The man who is believed to be in his 20s  is currently in police custody and will later be questioned on suspicion of murder and wounding. The couple also have a daughter, Lydia, who is away at university. Neighbors referred to ...

Justin Bieber gets a massive lion's head tattoo (photos)

Justin Bieber took to his Instagram page to show off a new tattoo he got, a massive lion's head across his chest. Another photo after the cut.

Tragic! 3-year-old boy drowns in jacuzzi at hotel kids club, while people walk past

A 3-year-old boy has died after he stepped into a jacuzzi in Ireland and got sucked under. Ronan Kennedy from Templederry in Ireland drowned at the Quality Hotel in Youghal, Co Cork, while at a kids club. His last moment was captured by a CCTV and it showed the child leaving the changing room and walking over to the jacuzzi.  He stepped into the tub and disappeared in July 2015. Kids club staff and other children were next to the pool but did not notice what was going on. Some people even walked past the jacuzzi but the boy was not visible beneath the bubbling water until minutes later when his body floated to the surface. Ronan's body was spotted by Liam Moloney, who was visiting the pool with his own son and grandson. He spoke about the encounter during the court hearing. "I saw this little lad, I thought he was swimming underwater at first. I touched his head and lifted him out of the pool," he said. Ronan’s parents, Bridget and John Kennedy, are now calling on...

Update! The real reason Blac Chyna called out her baby daddy, Tyga on snapchat

Yesterday, reality star, Blac Chyna went on a Snapchat rant where she called out her first baby daddy Tyga and even accused him of being gay. According to TMZ, she was pissed off after she heard Tyga telling people that she wants to kiss and makeup and probably start a relationship with him. This information she got from her second baby daddy, Rob Kardashian who is now close friends with Tyga since breaking up with Blac Chyna. Read TMZ report below.. Blac Chyna's on the attack against Tyga because she thinks baby daddy #1 is teaming up with #2 -- Rob Kardashian -- to spread lies about her. Sources close to the family tell TMZ ... Chyna went off after she heard Tyga's telling people she wants to kiss, make up and get back together with him -- a news flash that came from Rob. We're told Chyna got pissed because she hardly talks to Tyga, and had only reached out to him recently to demand he pay King's nannies -- even though they'd normally do that on their own. ...

Judge Extends Hold On Trump Travel Ban

A US federal judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended the suspension of President Trump's new travel ban. Judge Derrick Watson's ruling means Mr Trump will be barred from enforcing the ban on six mostly Muslim nations while it is contested in court. In a lawsuit, the US state says the ban would harm tourism and the ability to recruit foreign students and workers. Judge Watson made the ruling late on Wednesday after hearing arguments from attorneys for the state of Hawaii and the US Department of Justice. The judge turned his earlier temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction that would have a more lasting effect. President Trump's executive order on 6 March would have placed a 90-day ban on people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen and a 120-day ban on refugees.

Blac Chyna Believes Exes Tyga & Rob Have Teamed Up To Spread Lies About Her

S he shocked fans when she took to social media to launch a foul-mouthed rant aimed at her former fiancé Tyga over child support for their son. And by the following day, the drama seemed to have intensified, as TMZ reported that she believes the rapper has teamed up with her most recent baby daddy, Rob Kardashian, to 'spread lies' about her. According to the website, the former stripper was particularly upset when she learned that Tyga was telling people that she wants to quash their feud - which is information that she insists came from Rob. The confusion reportedly arose when Chyna contacted Tyga to demand that he pay for nannies for their four-year-old son King Cairo, which was said to have been misinterpreted by the musician as her wanting to discuss their co-parting. Rob reportedly became close pals with Tyga after his recent split with Chyna, with whom he shares four-month-old daughter Dream. Chyna took to Snapchat on Wednesday, where she went on a lengthy foul-mouthed ...