Good morning, topping today's news :

* Folonko, a Katchikally man who wrestles alligators for a living was eaten
  alive today when the crocodiles apparently did not understand the
  universal reptilian signal for "time-out". First discovered by a wine-
  palm tapper, a member of the Bojang clan, over 100 years ago, these
  crocodiles are revered by many west African tribes for their healing
  powers, and never-not even once-eaten a live human being. Infact, they
  prefer fish to more fleshy meals. The oldest crocodile, named Charlie,
  is the friendliest, and often spends time in the ancestral home of the
  Bojang clan. It is also a sacred place, where aspirants to kingship or
  chieftancy go to pray and offer sacrifices. The entire Bakua community
  is saddened by this news. Folonko's remains were later discovered at
  Berending Bolong, a village about 4km (6 miles) from Barra, which is
  also famous for its sacred crocodiles. Charlie, the the friendliest, is
  under police custody for questioning, despite the euphoric emotional
  outburts by members of the Bojang clan.

* The River Gambia Humane Society has filed a criminal complaint against a
  man they say is keeping tropical fish in a moving blender. The man admits
  it is true but says he has never turned the blender above 'Mix'. The
  River Gambia Humane Society claims he's had it up to 'Whip' and 'Puree'
  several times. Mr Sagnia , a former member of Moja-G, and a retired
  fisherman calls the accusations totally misplaced.

* Alhajie Moctarr Mboye, a Farrafenni businessman, is suing his Imam for
  religious malpractice. He claims Imam Omar Bugafalu wrongfully included
  him in a prayer being said to shrink the size of another man's brain
  tumor. Although the cancer patient has completely recovered, Mr Mboye
  says his own head is now the size of a bitter kola. Officer Njatige had
  issued a public statement saying that the incident is "jalang" related.
  Since all witnesses were afraid to testify, for very good reasons, the
  case was dismissed and all charges dropped.

Cheers!


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