TEEN DIES AFTER ATTEMPTING DANGEROUS NEW “TASER CHALLENGE”

Kryon Mathews, a 17-year-old boy, was found dead by authorities late last night. The teen was fatally injured after attempting an extremely dangerous challenge that has gone viral across the Internet.

The “Taser Challenge” encourages people to place a stainless steel butter knife, or any metallic butter knife in their mouth and shock it with a Taser gun. In some cases, the challenge has resulted in brain damage, nerve damage, and in this case death.

Muhammad Ali is on life support, and his family has been warned 'the end is near'

Muhammad Ali poses for photographs during a news conference in Berlin on December 16, 2005.

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Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is reportedly on life support, and his family has rushed to his bedside after being told to "expect the worst."

Ali, 74, was diagnosed with Parkison's disease in the 1980s. According to The Mirror, he is being treated for a respiratory problem complicated by the Parkinson's. Sources told The Mirror that his fate is uncertain.

"Like in the ring, Ali is a fighter on the ward," a source told The Mirror. "Doctors are working to regulate his breathing but it is being hampered by his Parkinson's."

1894 EBROHIMI EXPEDITION: Itsekiri leaders eulogise Nana Olomu

ITSEKIRI Leaders, under the auspices of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thoughts, ILoT, yesterday, showered encomium on Nana Olomu, the last Governor of the Benin River (Itsekiri Country), describing him as a true symbol of African resistance against domination. They formally handed over some historical artefacts and books relating to Nana Olomu to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, NCMM, for conservation and promotion of the country’s heritage. The artefacts, procured from London Museum and donated by ILoT Chairman, Mr Johnson Ayomike, related to the Famous Nana Olomu, the great merchant of the Niger Delta, the last Governor of the Benin River (Itsekiri Country). Nana vehemently resisted British Imperialism, and the military expedition carried out by the British on Ebrohimi,

Jeremy Clarkson's new car show to launch in South Africa as motormouth moves on from Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson will be back on screens with a new car show soon

The first glimpse of Jeremy Clarkson’s new car show The Grand Tour will be seen by his South African fans.

But Brits can win free trips to the first studio recording in Johannesburg next month in a competition run by show chiefs Amazon Prime.

The pre-recorded studio segments will be filmed in a large tent in front of a live audience in locations around the world.

The previously hosted a similar segment on Top Gear at a racetrack in Surrey.

Fans can compete to win tickets to the filming, as well as travel and accommodation, by sharing a photo or video of the most unusual place they have pitched a tent in the hopes of giving the stars inspiration of where else to take their tent.

Terror scare on British Airways flight from London to US after 'unspecified threat' made against plane

Police in the US confirmed an 'unspecified threat' had been made against the plane which landed at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 1pm local time

Police have confirmed a terror threat was made against a British Airways flight from London to the US.

Authorities in the US confirmed an 'unspecified threat' had been made against the plane which landed at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 1pm local time (6pm UK time).

The plane was carrying 206 passengers and was met on the runway by emergency service crews.

It will now be moved to a remote section of the airport where passengers, bags and luggage will be re-screened as a precaution.

Ecobank Nigeria fires 1,040 workers

The current economic hardship in the country has caught up with Ecobank, as the pan-African lender has sacked over 1,040 of its employees.

Our sources have confirmed that the affected staff members of Ecobank include full time and contract workers.

Top officials also confirmed to the newspaper that the initial list of those to be sacked had over 1,400, workers but was later reduced to “a little above 1,000.”

Ecobank spokespersons declined to comment on the number of workers who were disengaged.

Muhammad Ali hospitalised but in a ‘stable condition’

Boxing legend to be treated for a respiratory problem

The 74-year-old former Heavyweight champion has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue and is currently being treated by his team of doctors.

According to family spokesman Bob Gunnell in a written statement: ‘Ali, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition.’

‘A brief hospital stay is expected. At this time, the Muhammad Ali family respectfully requests privacy.’ Concluded the spokesman.

The former champ was last seen out in public back in April — when he attended the Celebrity Fight Night charity event in Arizona … along with huge stars like Carrie Underwood and Rob Gronkowski.

Ali, widely regarded as the sport’s greatest heavyweight ever, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1984 at the age of 42.