We saw this photo the other day and thought – ah, another example of peculiar Nigerian “anyhowness”. No other way to explain it than to ask, how can? How can you showcase a whirlpool tub with dirty water confidently swirling in it at the so-called “Africa’s leading exhibition for building, construction, machinery and interior design”?... Read More

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Heartless: Camera footage shows bereaved woman’s cousin vandalising her mother’s grave

A woman who hired a private eye to catch the vandal trashing her family grave was sickened when she discovered the culprit was – her cousin. Sue Pullin, 67, called in a surveillance expert after her mother Mavis Budd’s resting place was repeatedly damaged over a three year period. But she was disgusted when covert... Read More

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July 1, 2013

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How do you like it? Maid faces 3 years in jail for adding urine and laundry water to her employer’s tea

A maid faces three years in jail for adding urine and dirty wash water to her employer’s tea. The 22-year-old who was working in Hong Kong, China, was arrested after her employer noticed the tea had strange odour. She confronted the maid, who admitted to tampering with her drink, although the reasons are unclear. Caught out:... Read More

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