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Woman, known for abusing 64 babies, changes hairstyle to remain anonymous

25Feb

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Woman, known for abusing 64 babies, changes hairstyle to remain anonymous

After serving her jail sentence, 49-year-old Vanessa George, who is believed to have abused as many as 64 babies, was released back into society. The self-proclaimed ‘paedo whore mum’, who was imprisoned for a minimum of seven years in 2009, and was released in September 2019 when the Parole Board deemed her no longer a risk to the public, recorded and photographed her abusive acts on babies and toddlers at Little Ted’s nursery in Plymouth, Devon for an online group of predators. Last week, George was seen shopping with dark hair, which is quite different from the bleach blonde tone in her mugshots. The woman, who now goes by the name Hazel and is thought to live somewhere in the midlands, apparently changed her hair color to maintain anonymity. ...

NSCDC operatives and JAMB staff regain freedom after being kidnapped in Kogi

25Feb

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NSCDC operatives and JAMB staff regain freedom after being kidnapped in Kogi

NSCDC personnel and JAMB employees regain freedom after abduction in Kogi After being kidnapped over a week ago on the Obajana-Kabba road in Kogi State, the five Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) staff have regained their freedom. Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of the JAMB staff and further revealed that the 4 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) from the Kogi State Command, who were abducted along Ayingba road, have also been freed. While it is still uncertain whether a ransom was paid to secure the freedom of the kidnap victims, it has been reported that they are all in good health and have been reunited with their families.

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'Consider rice farming so you can be useful to our country” – APC tells PDP leaders as they demand review of Supreme Court’s verdict on presidential/states election

25Feb

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'Consider rice farming so you can be useful to our country” – APC tells PDP leaders as they demand review of Supreme Court’s verdict on presidential/states election 'Consider rice farming so you can be useful to our country” – APC tells PDP leaders as they demand review of Supreme Court’s verdict on presidential/states election

The Supreme Court to reexamine its decisions on the presidential election and governorship races in states such as Osun, Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina has been condemned by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP spokesman, spoke at a press conference on Monday February 24th demanding a review of the Supreme Court's ruling on the 2019 presidential election, which upheld President Buhari's victory. In response to the PDP's appeal, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, released a statement criticizing the opposition party's actions, labeling it as "a joke in our nation’s political space." The ruling party suggested PDP members engage in rice farming to contribute meaningfu...

Quaden Bayles playfully addresses age controversy by altering his appearance using photoshop

25Feb

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Quaden Bayles playfully addresses age controversy by altering his appearance using photoshop

The 9-year-old Australian, Quaden Bayles, has turned the discussion about his age into a lighthearted joke. Following the viral video showing him in tears, expressing the impact of bullying, some social media users questioned his age, suggesting he is 18 and trying to deceive people. However, others defended him, presenting evidence through videos and photos confirming his actual age. In a video featuring his aunt and cousins, Quaden himself stated that he is 9 years old. In response to those who claim he is 18, he shared a photoshopped image where his face is placed on a taller body, humorously depicting himself as 18, as per the critics' allegations. He captioned the photo with "Guess how old I am in this pic," accompanied by a tears of joy emoji.

Ugandan woman claims she slept and woke up with an American accent; says God gave her the accent (video)

25Feb

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Ugandan woman claims she slept and woke up with an American accent; says God gave her the accent (video)

The accent of an Ugandan woman has sparked interest as she recently claimed that she acquired an American accent through divine intervention. Victoria Aiko, a Ugandan businesswoman, made this revelation during an interview on Urban TV. The host was taken aback by her American accent and inquired about its origin, to which Aiko attributed it to a sudden gift from God. She elaborated that she woke up one morning and found herself speaking with an American accent without any prior realization. When asked about her religious beliefs, Aiko mentioned that she had undergone a spiritual transformation in 2003. Moreover, a video capturing her interview has been shared on social media, generating significant attention. The Instagram post provides a glimpse of Aiko discussing her unexpected acquisit...

Department of State Services denies arresting two sons of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Muhammad Tanko

25Feb

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Department of State Services denies arresting two sons of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Muhammad Tanko

The reports claiming that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested two sons of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sirajo and Sanni Tanko, have been denied by the agency. On Monday, February 24th, online reports alleging the arrest of the two sons of the CJN, Muhammad Tanko, in connection with a fraud-related case circulated widely. These reports also suggested that the arrest was aimed at pressuring the CJN to reverse the recent Supreme Court judgement overturning the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State. However, Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesman, refuted these claims in a conversation with journalists, asserting that there is no truth to the report. “They were not arrested; we didn’t arrest the two son...

The Passing of Chitetsu Watanabe, the World’s Oldest Man at 112

25Feb

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The Passing of Chitetsu Watanabe, the World’s Oldest Man at 112

Chitetsu Watanabe, hailed as the world's oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112, just 11 days before his 113th birthday. He hailed from Niigata in Japan and breathed his last late on Sunday, February 23, shortly after receiving the Guinness World Records certificate on February 12. His demise was confirmed on Tuesday, February 25, although no cause of death was disclosed. According to Japanese newspaper Mainichi, Mr. Watanabe had been experiencing difficulties in eating and had developed a fever and breathing issues a few days before he passed away. Mr. Watanabe, born in 1907 in the village of Uragawara, now Joetsu, in Niigata, is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Watanabe, who worked i...

Running Away from a Potential Suitor: A Businesswoman’s Tale

25Feb

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Running Away from a Potential Suitor: A Businesswoman’s Tale

One Twitter user recently shared a story about an incident that prompted her to run away from a potential suitor. She revealed that she had been in the "talking stage" with the man and had met him in person. However, she decided to distance herself from him when he mentioned withdrawing his last 2,000 Naira. She clarified that her actions were not motivated by a desire for his money, but rather by her own standards, which she believes surpass such financial concerns. She tweeted: "Sometime last year, I met this good looking young man and we are were in the talking stage, seen him about twice afterwards, one evening we were talking over the phone when he told me he was going to withdraw his last 2k, Fam! I ran for my life... "I never picked his calls agai...

Deontay Wilder points finger at heavy ring walk costume for his defeat against Tyson Fury, confirms rematch

25Feb

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Deontay Wilder points finger at heavy ring walk costume for his defeat against Tyson Fury, confirms rematch

Confirmation comes from Deontay Wilder, who revealed he will be exercise his right to trigger a rematch clause against Tyson Fury after blaming his defeat on his ring walk costume. In his second bout with Fury at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Wilder made a grand entrance in a black and red armoured bodysuit with a matching mask and crown. However, the 34-year-old American boxer was knocked down twice and suffered his first professional defeat, ultimately having his team throw in the towel in the seventh round. The fight's conclusion raised concerns about a burst eardrum as blood was seen coming out of Wilder's left ear and mouth. Speaking to Yahoo on Monday night, Wilder claimed his 45-pound costume weakened his legs and attributed much of his defeat to it. He stated, "He didn...

A beautiful lady isn’t meant for only one man – Socialite, Pretty Mike

25Feb

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A beautiful lady isn’t meant for only one man – Socialite, Pretty Mike

Pretty Mike, a Nigerian socialite, recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on beautiful ladies in romantic relationships. According to him, a beautiful lady is not meant for only one man. He believes that men who want to possess such women must be capable of doing what 11 men can do. In his words, "I don’t know who needs to hear this but... A Beautiful lady isn’t meant for only one man, so to keep one to yourself in this Lagos, You must be Capable of doing what Eleven men can do... let’s be Guided."