A woman who suffered devastating facial injuries after being attacked by a dog has opened up about the incident and revealed the difficult journey she has faced through multiple surgeries.  Get the latest updates on our WhatsApp channel.

The woman, identified as Samantha Redding, recalled how what was supposed to be a brief visit to a friend’s father’s house turned into a life-changing experience.

According to Samantha, she had gone to the house to pick up her friend, only to discover that she had already left to meet her at Samantha’s home.

She said she had spent only about 10 minutes inside the house and was preparing to leave when the dog suddenly attacked her.

Samantha recalled: “I went to my friend’s dad’s house to get her but she’d already left to meet me at my house.

“I was only in the house for about 10 minutes and I was getting ready to leave.

“I went to pick up my bag and the dog latched on to my face.

“The dog had never been nippy to me before.

“I actually can’t remember much from then except the dog growling and then the pain.

“Then I heard everyone shouting.

“I can’t remember how the dog got off.

“All I can remember is turning round after and seeing my face in the mirror and thinking my life was over.

“The dog was huge, taller than me when it stands on its back legs and probably weighs around the same as me, but it had never been nippy to me before.”

After the attack, Samantha managed to leave the house and contact her parents while she was being taken for medical treatment.

She said her parents initially thought she was joking when she called them because of the severity of what had happened.

Recalling the moments after the attack, she said: “In the car, I phoned my mum and dad who thought I was joking.

“I facetimed them and all they said was they’d meet me at A&E.

“I wasn’t feeling much pain but I think that was the shock.

“My mum burst into tears when she saw me

“That’s when I realised how bad it was

“My face looked like something from a horror movie.

“I looked like a zombie and honestly I couldn’t see it getting better.

“There are times I wish the dog had killed me so I wouldn’t have to go through all of the operations.

“I thought I would look like a monster for the rest of my life.”
Doctors warned she needed several operations

Samantha was later transferred to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where specialists assessed the extent of her injuries.

Doctors took her into theatre to clean the wounds and determine how badly her face had been damaged.

She was informed that she would need between three and four major operations as surgeons worked to reconstruct her face.

For Samantha, the prospect of undergoing repeated surgeries while dealing with the physical and emotional effects of the attack was overwhelming.

She said: “This was terrifying.

“I was in constant pain, unable to eat except through a tube and my mental health was obviously taking a dip.

“I was told my next surgery would be a week later, as I needed lots of IV antibiotics before.

“They were going to have to take a graft from my arm to put on my face and a graft from my leg to cover the one on my arm.

“They were also taking veins from my arm to give me blood flow to the new patch on my face.

“I would need a tracheotomy as the operation would be almost 10 hours and I would be in the ICU after.”
Samantha said the consequences of those few minutes have continued to affect almost every part of her life.

She explained that she stayed away from her younger brothers for several weeks because she was afraid her injuries would frighten them.

She said: “My whole life has been affected by those ten minutes.

“I didn’t see my little brothers for five weeks as I didn’t want to scare them.

“All my family was amazing but I could tell they were terrified as well.

“Tesco has been amazing in supporting me through this.

“They gave me a career break, which gives me a full year off, so I know my job will be there when I’m ready to go back.

“I think the hardest part is getting through all the surgeries.

“I get used to how I look and get a little confidence back and then it changes again after every surgery.”
Although Samantha has undergone several procedures and continues to recover, she said the psychological effects of the attack remain difficult.

She still experiences memories of the moment the dog attacked her and said looking at her reflection can be painful.

She added:

“I get flashbacks of the dog’s face jumping up at me.

“I’ll always remember how hard life was in the hospital.

“When I look in the mirror, I hate it.

“As of now, all of the lacerations have been stitched and my skin graft is healing nicely.

“I still don’t have a lip.

“I just need to trust the process even though it can feel like it’s going nowhere. I can see the difference from January to now.

“I wish I could look normal again and just hope that the doctors and specialists can help me feel like myself again.”

Salt, the sister of Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, has revealed that she would take control of her husband if she were financially richer than him. Get the latest updates on our WhatsApp channel.

She made the statement while appearing on the Wahala Podcast, where she was asked about her approach to marriage and relationships, particularly if she had more money than her husband.

Salt responded: “I will control him o”

When she was asked whether she genuinely meant what she had said, she insisted that she was serious and explained that she knows herself well enough to believe she would behave that way.

She said: ““Yes, I will and I know myself. I am very self-aware, I will control you. Yes, I will control him because I am richer and I am saying the truth.”

Despite saying she would control a husband who earned less than her, Salt maintained that she would still expect him to take financial responsibility in the marriage.

“Even though I am richer, he will still be providing,” she said.

She also disclosed that she would intentionally avoid letting her husband know the full extent of her wealth.

“He wouldn’t even know I have a lot of money because I will not make him know that,” she said, adding that “he will be fine.”

A 33-year-old woman has tragically died after receiving anaesthetic during a home tattoo session in Bogotá, Colombia. Get the latest updates on our WhatsApp channel.

The woman, identified as Yenifer García Valencia, died on August 15 after undergoing a session to complete a large tattoo covering her lower back and part of her buttocks.

According to her sister, Claudia García, Yenifer had struggled to cope with the pain during previous tattoo sessions and decided to look for someone who could administer anaesthetic so she could complete the work.

Claudia said:

“The tattoo was very large and was on her lower back, and she couldn’t cope with the pain without anaesthetic.

“She’d already had several sessions, I think two or three. So she decided to find someone who could give her anaesthetic.”

Claudia said Yenifer was introduced to a man who was presented to her as an anaesthetist, and she hired him to administer the medication during the tattoo session.

She added:

“As far as I understand, he didn’t inject her just once. He gave her another injection each time she said she was still in pain.

“They only found about two types of medication, and he said he had only administered one of them, which apparently is used to make tusi – or is an anaesthetic used for animals.”

When paramedics arrived at the scene, they reportedly found a box of Ketamin-50, a bottle of Dormicum containing midazolam, a used syringe and sterile powder intended for injectable solution.

Yenifer’s husband, Jonathan Cantor, told local media that the man hired to administer the drugs was questioned during the emergency response about what he had given her.

The man reportedly mentioned ketamine and several other medications, although the exact substances and amounts administered to Yenifer have not been established.

The man was identified as Juan Jaider Sánchez Goes. He reportedly charged COP 600,000 for administering the injections.

The cause of death of legendary singer and actress Dolly Parton has been revealed following confirmation from a representative of her family.

According to her representative, Dolly died from cancer on Tuesday, August 25, surrounded by her loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville.

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The news comes after her death was announced by her longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, who shared an emotional message about the star.

In a statement, Dolly’s representatives remembered her for the joy and kindness she brought to people throughout her life.

They said she spent her life bringing “joy, laughter, hope and integrity” to everything she touched.

Her representatives also highlighted her charitable work, particularly through her Imagination Library initiative, which has provided books to children, as well as her support for medical research.

They said Dolly’s unconditional love for others remained at the heart of everything she did and was a major part of the legacy she leaves behind.

Dolly Parton, who built a remarkable career spanning music, film and television, was also widely known for her generosity and commitment to helping others.

Fats Timbo and her husband, Alan Laszczak, have decided to end their marriage just seven months after their wedding.

Fats shared the news in an emotional video posted on Instagram, where she broke down in tears while explaining that the couple had already been separated for about four months.

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According to her, they have decided to proceed with a divorce, although she described the separation as amicable.

Fats explained that she never imagined that she would one day have to announce the end of her marriage, especially after their wedding was publicly celebrated.

She said:

“I never thought when I am getting married, I would be getting divorced, I never ever thought I would do this kind of video but it has been about 4 months now we have been separated and we have decided we are going to get divorced so it is very amicable I wont disclose the reason because I respect him now i have got myself together, I know it is not anyone’s business but because our wedding was so public Pratically the whole world saw it now that we are separated you know about to get divorce it is like I’m leaving in the past anytime i go out everyone is asking about him and how out marriage life is going and i am here trying to focus on healing Its crazy”

Fats said the public nature of their wedding has made the situation more difficult because people still approach her and ask about Alan and their married life.

She explained that while she is trying to move forward and heal privately, questions about her former relationship continue to remind her of what she is going through.

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has celebrated her grandson, Prince Ayomide Rakeem Mkambala, as he clocks one year old.

The actress shared adorable photos of herself and the birthday boy dressed in matching outfits as she marked the special occasion with a heartfelt message.

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Iyabo described Rakeem as her first grandson, her joy and an answered prayer, while praying for God’s protection and favour over his life.

Celebrating him, she wrote: “My first grandson is ONE! 👑 ❤️
Happy 1st Birthday to my precious Prince Ayomide Rakeem. You are such a beautiful blessing and a joy to our hearts. May God continue to keep you, protect you, and make you great. 🙏🏽❤️

Keep shining, my little Prince. 👑✨
Glamma loves you endlessly! ❤️”

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A man claiming to have helped popular Nigerian TikToker Peller with a charm has taken to social media to call him out, accusing the content creator of abandoning him after becoming successful.

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In a video circulating online, the man expressed his frustration and appeared to remind Peller of the period when he allegedly had little before becoming popular and financially successful.

Speaking in Yoruba, the man said:

“You don blow now, you con forget me the baba that knows what he is doing if i get angry at you peller, I swear you wont see money again”

The man appeared upset as he accused Peller of forgetting him after his fortunes changed.

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I helped you for charm and you dumped me- Man calls out peller pic.twitter.com/9KiyDql55p

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) August 24, 2026

BBNaija star Phyna has taken to social media to lambast fellow reality TV star Sheggz amid the ongoing issues surrounding his relationship with Bella.

In a video shared on her Snapchat, Phyna accused Sheggz of beating Bella and also claimed that he had been living a fake lifestyle.

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Phyna further claimed that Bella was the one who often protected Sheggz and covered his shame, helping to keep some of his personal issues away from the public.

According to Phyna, Sheggz owes Bella N30 million, rather than the N11 million that had previously been mentioned in discussions surrounding the former couple.

Phyna also claimed that Bella went through emotional stress during her relationship with Sheggz and that she was often the one settling issues between them because the situation had become too much.

She also addressed claims that her support for Bella only began following the death of Bella’s sister.

Phyna insisted that she had been standing by Bella throughout her four-year relationship with Sheggz and maintained that her friendship and support for Bella did not start because of the recent situation.

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Between phyna and sheggz pic.twitter.com/TCGwH6zDzX

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) August 23, 2026

The relationship between Nigerian social media personalities Precious, Chidinma and Jeffery has reportedly come to an end after the trio, who were known online as a throuple, announced that they are no longer together.

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The announcement was made by Chidinma, who revealed that Precious had decided to end the relationship.

According to her, the breakup happened without any drama, although she appeared to acknowledge that the situation may have been difficult emotionally.

Sharing her thoughts on her Instagram Story, Precious wrote:

“Sitting down to make a video is so funny but what do I know, everyone would be fine eventually

She also appeared to address the couple’s social media content following the breakup.

In the comments section, Precious asked Chidinma and Jeffery to remove videos featuring her from their social media page.

She wrote: “Please can you now kindly delete all my videos from the page thank you”

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Nigerian Throuple Precious, Chidinma and Jeffery Announce End of Relationship pic.twitter.com/cWRYOzOz6B

— Iamelizabeth (@elizabethblogng) August 22, 2026

Popular Zambian model Lisa Mutambo has died after reportedly becoming ill and losing consciousness at her residence in Lusaka’s Kalundu area.

The 25-year-old model had reportedly spent the night out with friends before returning home, where she began vomiting and later became unconscious.

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News of her death was reported at Chelstone Police Station at about 09:30 hours on Thursday, August 2026. Police said Lisa died between 03:30 and 04:30 hours at Victoria Hospital.

Following her death, claims circulated on social media suggesting that the model may have been beaten. However, police said no injuries were found on her body.

According to police deputy spokesperson Chipo Kaitisha, Lisa had spent the evening with two female friends at a hotel in Lusaka where she reportedly served as an ambassador.

The three women left the hotel at around 22:30 hours and went to another drinking spot, where they continued spending time together.

Police said that between 02:30 and 03:00 hours, Lisa’s boyfriend, identified as Caleb Lisa and also known as Andrea Andrew Chimba on Facebook, arrived and picked up the three women.

He reportedly dropped Lisa’s two friends in the Minestone/Casanova area before taking Lisa to the residence they shared in Kalundu.

After they arrived home, Lisa reportedly began vomiting before suddenly becoming unconscious.

Her boyfriend then contacted a friend, who assisted in taking her to Victoria Hospital. However, Lisa was pronounced dead when she arrived at the hospital.

Her body was initially taken to FSG Mortuary before later being transferred to the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary, where a postmortem examination is expected to be conducted.