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A schoolboy was lucky to escape with his life after he was impaled through the neck on an eight inch long metal spike after trying to climb over a gate to see a friend. Tharathep Wanacharoenlap, 11, clambered up the large iron railings but slipped at the top because they were wet from recent rain. One of the grey rusty spikes speared his neck but miraculously it missed his arteries. Incredibly, the boy held himself up by the arms for ten minutes to escape further injury and a nasty fall before a passersby came to help and call an ambulance in Chachoengsao, Thailand. Rescue workers finally cut him free with the metal still embedded in his neck and rushed him to hospital – where he is said to have given nurses a thumbs-up suggesting he is okay.

An international crew of astronauts celebrated Thanksgiving in an unusual way yesterday. The team enjoyed a special 'spacegiving feast' of rehydrated foods, on board the International Space Station. In a photograph published by Nasa, the six astronauts can be seen enjoying their meal, which included rehydrated turkey, stuffing, potatoes and vegetables. The crew of six has been on board the ISS since 30 October, when three Nasa astronauts blasted off on the 'Expedition 50' mission that will last until 20 April next year.

Video of two Kenyan ladies that were arrested for being drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner has emerged on social media. The video shared on Facebook by one Jacob Vikey shows the unidentified drunk ladies ranting at the police officers in Swahili, with one of them even offering sex for her freedom. She can be heard saying: 'If it’s sex you want just tell us!'..

Congolese music legend, AwiloLongomba is set to storm Lagos, Nigeria for the biggest football party in Africa-  Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge. He joins Olamide, FalzTheBahdGuy, TufaceIdibia, Mr.P of PSquare, Burna Boy, Orezi, Banky W, Akpororo, Mayorkun, Humble Smith, Seyi Law, Timi Dakolo and many other celebrities as they lock horns on the 3rd of December in support of their favourite football clubs. Awilo, who is a Barcelona fan will perform some of his hit songs and also engage in football activities to thrill fans at the event. He will arrive in Lagos on the 1st of December, in time for the event. Watch the video of his announcement here: https://youtu.be/ug0TjOsGIvI Merrybet celebrity FC is a bi-annual event that showcases celebrities engaging in some football challenges to prove to the audience and their fans that the team that they support is the best. It promises to be an exciting avenue for lovers of football to see their favourite artist...

Some people can be evil..lol. Who did this to governor Rochas Okorcha, president Obama and his Nigerian counterpart; president Muhammadu Buhari.

Victor Anichebe's recent form has improved -all thanks to his personal trainer. The Sunderland striker has worked with Nicky Holender for four years. However, Holender saw something different in Anichebe this pre-season.. The out-of-contract striker had something to prove and his personal trainer thinks ex-Everton boss David Moyes is the man to get it out of him Last Saturday, Anichebe scored two late goals in Sunderland's 3-0 win over Hull. Afterwards, the man of the match made special mention of Holender. Speaking to Sportsmail, Holender, a former footballer, model, singer and actor, says. 'Those goals, that was exactly what we'd worked on all summer,' 'I had a plan where I'd put him through hell for 20 minutes. I annihilated him. Then we'd start working on finishing, one-on-ones, explosive bursts so that his body would get used to doing that when tired. Doing it 20 times over. 'When Victor gets tired and he's carrying...

Governor Nyesom Wike accompanied by participants senior course 39 of the Command and Staff College, Jaji. They are currently on tour of the old brick house under reconstruction and other projects within the Rivers State Government House.

Ahead of tomorrow's Miss Africa pageant at the Calabar International Conference Center, all preparations to ensure a very successful event are in top gear as Governor Ben Ayade visits to assess the state of readiness for program. The stage taking shape in readiness for the big day. See photos below;

A trailer conveying bags of cement fell along Chevron R/A in Lekki area of Lagos. Emergency officials arrived the scene as they retrieved the vehicle from the ground and towed it to a safe place. See photos below;

We are all familiar with pre-wedding photos which couple take before their wedding... These smitten couple who are still growing stronger after so many years of being together -have shared "after-wedding" photos to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. The excited wife wrote on her page two days ago ; On 23rd November 1996 I said I do. Today, exactly 20years after, I am renewing my vows, saying "I Do" over and again. Like a trash dat I was, u had picked me. Overlooking all my flaws and idiosyncracies. Going tru all d thicks' and d thins' u had kept to ur words and promises, a Noble man, a very good Teacher, an Exemplary Leader. I am so blessed to av you. It has taken God and u my husband to bring out in me what and who I am today. Thanks for your patience and godliness. Just like gold, we had passed tru fire.... Huuummm!!...Fun idanwo bi okun ife, to so wa po pelu awon ohun orun... But for Grace we continually received daily, gave...

A secondary school has sparked outcry in China after awarding its top pupils with wads of cash. A total of eight million yuan (£930,000) was given away during an award ceremony held at the Shuren Middle School in Zhejiang province on November 20, reported Huanqiu, a publication affiliated to People's Daily. Chinese web users are debating whether or not cash is an appropriate reward for teenage pupils. The cash was presented to students, aged around 15, in the form of scholarships. These pupils are thought to have passed China's high school entrance examination with flying colours, and chosen to study at the privately owned Shuren Middle School. As a result, the school hoped to award them, according to the report. A total of 239 pupils were awarded, according to a report on Qianjiang Evening News. The principal, surnamed Lin, told reporters that cash gifts could help attract teenagers with good academic performance to enrol in Shuren Middle School. L...

The Cross River State Police Command on Thursday paraded five robbery suspects who allegedly specialised in stealing money and other items from members of the public. The command said three, out of the five paraded suspects, were rescued by the police from being lynched by angry mobs after they stole N250,000 from a victim along Parliamentary Road in Calabar. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo, at the command’s headquarters in Calabar, said the suspects were rescued after a distress call from concerned residents. Ugbo said the police immediately rushed to the scene to rescue the suspects from being lynched. She said the three suspects got into trouble after they robbed one Otamba Gabby of N250,000. She explained that the suspects, Augustine Ani, John Okonkwo and Jennifer Abel, stood in front of the First Bank branch on Marian Road to monitor those who came out with large sums of money. “On November 23, one Otamba Gabby went to the bank to w...

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday got the approval of the sum of 464 million naira from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the purchase of 67 vehicles. The purchase of the vehicles is expected to strengthen the commission’s capacity to carry out its responsibilities efficiently. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made this known while speaking to State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. “The Federal Executive Council also, today, considered a memorandum for the purchase of some vehicles to strengthen the capacity of the Federal Road Safety Corp in the efficient performance of its functions. “The Federal Road Safety Corp, as you know, is mandated by the Act setting it up to maintain safety on our federal highways and in doing so, we needed to give them the tools for which they can perform these functions. “So, today Council approved that 40 double ca...