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Yul Edochie’s Perspective on Marriage and Running a Household for Progress
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Yul Edochie’s Perspective on Marriage and Running a Household for Progress

In his recent social media posts, Yul Edochie expressed his perspective on marriage and how to foster progress in a household.   He conveyed:   The man is the head of the home. That’s certain. But women should be seen as partners, not individuals to be controlled. If you have a good woman, involve her in your business, seek her opinion on different issues, believe me, you’ll be amazed at your progress. Women have power!  
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Meet the University of Strathclyde, UK representative in Nigeria – ‘Ranked UK University of the year 2019’
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Meet the University of Strathclyde, UK representative in Nigeria – ‘Ranked UK University of the year 2019’

The University of Strathclyde in the UK, honored as the 'Ranked UK University of the year 2019', has a Nigeria representative. The University of Strathclyde, located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is a leading international technological University. The university is dedicated to providing students with valuable learning resources, extensive research opportunities, excellent learning and teaching environment, and connections with top businesses and organizations. Reasons to Study At The University of Strathclyde: UK University of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards 2019) We are a 5-star QS-rated University (2017-20) Glasgow was listed as one of the world's top 10 destinations to visit by the New York Times in 2018 £1 billion campus invest...
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Historic First Same-Sex Marriage in Northern Ireland
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Historic First Same-Sex Marriage in Northern Ireland

Breaking the barriers, two women have become the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in Northern Ireland.   The couple, Robyn Peoples, 26, and Sharni Edwards, 27, exchanged vows at a ceremony in a hotel in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, on Tuesday afternoon. Their marriage came after the legalization of same-sex marriage in October 2019 following a Westminster bill change.   According to the Guardian, the couple had originally booked a civil partnership ceremony at the Loughshore hotel months before the law was amended. They swiftly altered their plans to a wedding once the go-ahead for the first marriages in Northern Ireland was granted this week. Expressing her elation, Edwards said: “it means the absolute world” to be married, and extended her gratitude to the activ...
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<html> <body> Former NFL Player De'von Hall found not guilty of killing his mother by Reason of Insanity
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Former NFL Player De'von Hall found not guilty of killing his mother by Reason of Insanity

Former NFL player, De’von Hall, who was on trial for the murder of his mother, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity three years after her death.    According to the Los Angeles Times, Judge Lauren Weis Bernstein made the ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court Hall after considering mental health observations from doctors commissioned by both the defense and prosecution.    In April 2017, Alecia Benson, 48, was found battered at a home in L.A.’s Windsor Hills area and succumbed to her injuries four days later in the hospital, the L.A. Times reported at the time. ...
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Illicit Drugs Worth N489 Million Seized from Nigerian Man and Malagasy Lover in the Philippines
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Illicit Drugs Worth N489 Million Seized from Nigerian Man and Malagasy Lover in the Philippines

A Nigerian man and his Malagasy lover have been apprehended in Quezon City in the Philippines for possessing illicit drugs valued at approximately 489 million Naira. Lawrence Ikegwuruka Obinna, a 27-year-old Nigerian, and Michaella Agustine, a 23-year-old from Madagascar, were residing together in Cavite. After undergoing three months of surveillance, they were arrested. On the morning of Tuesday, February 11, they were apprehended by the Joint Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Philippine National Police operatives during a buy-bust operation in Quezon City. The law enforcement officers seized about 10 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at PHP68 million (approximately N489 million) from them. ...
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Drug Bust in the Philippines: Nigerian Man and Malagasy Partner Apprehended with N489 Million Worth of Illicit Substances
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Drug Bust in the Philippines: Nigerian Man and Malagasy Partner Apprehended with N489 Million Worth of Illicit Substances

An apprehension in Quezon City, Philippines, resulted in the arrest of a Nigerian man and his Malagasy partner found in possession of illicit drugs valued at around 489 million Naira.   Likewise residing at the same location in Cavite, Nigerian Lawrence Ikegwuruka Obinna, 27, and Michaella Agustine, 23, from Madagascar, were apprehended following a three-month surveillance operation.     The arrest was made on February 11, during a buy-bust operation in Quezon City, by the Joint Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Philippine National Police operatives. A seizure of approximately 10 kilograms of methamphetamine, with an estimated value of PHP68 million (equivalent to about N489 million), was conducted.     Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas, chief of the National Capital Region Police...
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Kendall Jenner’s Opinion on the Most Fashionable Niece and Nephew
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Kendall Jenner’s Opinion on the Most Fashionable Niece and Nephew

Kendall Jenner has shared her thoughts on which of her nieces and nephews she considers the most fashion-forward.   During an appearance on the Pop of the Morning With co-host Victor Cruz, the 24-year-old supermodel expressed her opinion, stating: "I have to say North because she actually dresses herself at this point and likes to create outfits, like will put things together that you just wouldn't even think of. She's so good at it."   When asked why she believes the other youngsters in the family don't quite measure up to North, the 6-year-old daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, who she thinks will become her own fashion icon in the future, the reality star added: "The other ones I think are a bit young.", Kylie added:    Kylie, hailed as one of her generation’s most succ...
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Nigerian man alleges Edo police officers kidnapped and extorted N125k from him in front of their station
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Nigerian man alleges Edo police officers kidnapped and extorted N125k from him in front of their station

A Nigerian man has taken to Facebook to plead for assistance after reportedly falling victim to "kidnapping and robbery" of N125k by certain police officers.   Fedeco Godwin claims that the officers who committed the alleged act are associated with the Ologbo Divisional police station in Edo State. He also disclosed that the incident transpired in front of the police station.   He wrote;    Nigerian police attached to Ologbo Divisional police station Edo State kidnapped me and robbed me of 125,000.00. Few hours ago. Details are below ; 1, 20,000.00 cash collected from me 2, 105,000.00 via POS just opposite the police station. Please share until it reaches the appropriate authorities.    
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Soyinka, Shehu Sani in court for continuation of Sowore's trial (photos)
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Soyinka, Shehu Sani in court for continuation of Sowore's trial (photos)

The continuation of the trial of #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore and co-defendant Olawale Bakare on February 12 had some high profile guests as witnesses. Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, and former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja a few minutes before Omoyele Sowore showed up. Recall that the media personality was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 3 ahead of a nationwide protest and is standing trial on seven counts of treasonable felony, fraud, cyber-stalking, and insulting the president. Omoyele Sowore was released after spending 124 days in DSS custody but was rearrested inside the federal high court barely 24 hours after his release. Following the outrage that trai...
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Explosions in Dutch Postal Offices Caused by Letter Bombs
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Explosions in Dutch Postal Offices Caused by Letter Bombs

Two letter bombs exploded at postal offices in the Netherlands. The explosions occurred after suspected letter bombs were delivered. The blasts took place at two separate mail depots, one in Amsterdam city center and the other in the city of Kerkrade, located 120 miles to the south. The first explosion happened around 8am on Wednesday (Feb. 12) in a business park in west Amsterdam. The second explosion in Kerkrade occurred shortly after. The packages were sent from the head offices of a debt collection company called CIB, located in Rotterdam. No injuries were reported at the mail depots, but police are currently at the scenes of the explosions. Kees van Dijkhuizen, CEO of ABN Amro, stated that an employee opened the letter and the device inside exploded, but ...
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