A 50-year-old man named Aqil Fakhr al-Din was tragically mauled and fatally attacked by a lion he had recently purchased and kept in his backyard in Najaf, Iraq.
The incident occurred on May 8 in the city of Kufa.
Local authorities reported that the lion attacked suddenly, causing fatal injuries before partially consuming the man’s body. A neighbor intervened, killing the lion with a rifle.
The victim was taken to Al-Sadr Medical City Hospital but was declared dead due to the severity of his injuries.
The attack has sparked public concern about the legality and safety of keeping wild animals as pets.
In other news…. A Nigerian mother has captured the internet’s attention after expressing her frustration over a tailor’s failed attempt to recreate a fashionable outfit for her daughter.
In a viral TikTok video posted by @keyu.mamie, the mother displayed a side-by-side comparison of the stylish outfit she had requested and the garment that was ultimately delivered.
According to her, she had entrusted a local tailor from her neighborhood with the task, expecting a faithful reproduction of the design. However, she was left dismayed when the final result looked more like a costume from a cartoon than the trendy attire she had envisioned.
The clip quickly gained traction online, sparking a wave of reactions. While many viewers empathized with her disappointment, others felt that the criticism aimed at the tailor might have been blown out of proportion.
See some comments below:
@🌶️ small pepper 🌶️: “Make her hair, nothing is wrong with the dress.”
@Awesome GOD: “She did well, just reduce the length of the trouser.”
@ADEMI 💕: “My daughter also chose this same style and my designer delivered well.”
@DELECTABLE COUTURE 🪡 🧵👚👗: “I feel the difference is in the bow…plus you know studio pics go through a lot of editing, yea?”
@nmaprecious28: “It’s the same, just make your daughter’s hair—you’ll see the beauty.”
Watch the video below:
