Photo: Kenyan couple commits suicide, leaves behind a note requesting to be buried together

Residents of Githurai 44 area in Nairobi, Kenya are still reeling from shock after a couple committed suicide on Tuesday morning, November 22. The couple left a suicide note requesting that they be buried together.

According to reports, Esther Muthoni took her life first and few hours later, her husband Simon Maina Kiarie, killed himself.

Simon had called his brother to inform him that his wife had committed suicide and that he needed to rush to the house immediately.

"After calling his brother he committed suicide, by the time his brother arrived at the house, he found his body hanging next to that of the wife,"  Kiambu OCPD Duncan Ngutu said.

Man who set pregnant girlfriend on fire 'because she is beautiful' sentenced to 18 years in prison

A man who set his heavily pregnant girlfriend on fire was on Wednesday, November 23, sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Prosecutors had requested a 15-year sentence against Paolo Pietropaolo, 40, who set 38-year-old Carla Ilenia Caiazzo, alight on February 1, 2016 while she was eight months pregnant. 

The incident took place in the street in front of the couple's home in the town of Pozzuoli, near Naples. 

Pietropaolos was arrested same day at Formia, between Naples and Rome, where he had a car accident subsequently told prosecutors he could have killed her, but wanted to ruin her face instead because she was beautiful.

Photos: Dino Melaye wins most outstanding senator of the year 2016 award

Senator Dino Melaye was yesterday named the most outstanding Senator of 2016 by the National Assembly press corps award night in Abuja. Senate President Bukola Saraki was there to present the award to him. More photos after the cut...

Madonna's Son Arrested For Possessing Cannabis

Madonna's teenage son Rocco Ritchie has been arrested in a drugs bust.  Rocco was caught in possession of cannabis after neighbours reportedly called police on the troubled teen.

The 16-year-old, whose father is director Guy Ritchie, was seen 'smoking or doing drugs' near his Primrose Hill home in North London.

Sources told the Sun that Rocco was seen tossing something away as police approached him in Steeles Mews North, Camden.

When officers noticed traces of cannabis on his clothes they searched him and found a small quantity of the drug. We was then arrested.

I Acquired 95% Of My Wealth Before I Entered Politics, Saraki Tells BBC

Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has told the BBC Hausa service that he acquired 95% of his wealth before he entered politics. Recall he is currently under investigation on allegations of falsely declaring assets when he was governor of Kwara state.

Mr Saraki acknowledged that there was corruption in the country, but said his wealth was a result of coming from a blessed family and hard work.

He said he was confident that he would be cleared of the charges against him and he would continue to serve in public office. 

The senator also said he had not evaded tax - an accusation highlighted in the Panama Papers. His wife also appeared in those documents accused of registering a company offshore to buy a London property.

9 Police Officers Arrested For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping

In a major sting operation to checkmate corruption and professional misconduct within and outside the police, the authorities have arrested nine policemen for aiding and abetting serious crimes.

The nine policemen were paraded today at the Force headquarters Abuja.

A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Don Awunah, identified the arrested officers as: ASP Yuguda Abbah, Sgt Habila Sarki, Diphen Nimmyel, Sgt Yasan Danda, Sgt Abbas Mailalle, Sgt Bwanason Tanko, Sgt Donan James, Corporal Idris Salisu and CPL Zakari Kofi.

The dismissed officers were found guilty of unprofessional conduct, aiding and abetting serious crimes like cattle rustling, robbery and kidnapping in the Northeast.

According to the police statement, interrogation and confessions of the dismissed policemen also led to the arrest of principal suspects and recovery of many arms and ammunition.

Finally Seun Egbegbe Speaks... I WAS FRAMED UP, I Never Stole PHONES

Oh finally, Seun Egbegbe has now released a statement saying though he was at computer village today, he never stole iphones as it’s been widely reported. Here’s a statement released to journalists. This just confirms our source is truly in the know. The statement;

"My attention has been drawn to an online publication of the aforementioned. The story is pretty laughable and better left in the court of public opinion. Ordinarily, 1 do not want to join issues with the writer of the publication but I have a responsibility to set the records straight for my fans, friends and foes , in the defence of the truth.

"To say the least, the news did not only grossly misinform unsuspecting public; it also portrays traces of campaign of calumny by some mercenary hirelings hell bent in destroying my name, for reasons best known to them.