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'I killed my girlfriend because she left me for wealthy men after my money got finished' – Arrested suspect
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'I killed my girlfriend because she left me for wealthy men after my money got finished' – Arrested suspect

Suspect in Custody Confesses to Girlfriend's Murder Due to Financial Woes A man, aged 31, who was paraded by the Taraba State Police Command, has admitted to the murder of his girlfriend, Imbajuri Ambisi. The suspect, identified as Munda Bala, confessed to colluding with two friends in killing his girlfriend, burning her remains to ashes, and burying her in a bush. He hails from Donga Local Government Area and was presented alongside the ashes and bones of the deceased. He attributed the tragic act to jealousy and hardship. Speaking to reporters, he revealed, "I fell in love with Imbajuri Ambisi. She became my girlfriend; I got her pregnant and she delivered a baby boy. She killed him after seven months. This angered me, but I couldn't confide in anyone. When m...
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Man arrested for chaining and torturing his wives in Katsina (photos)
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Man arrested for chaining and torturing his wives in Katsina (photos)

Samaila, a middle-aged man, has been taken into custody by the Katsina state police for subjecting his wives, Fatima Salisu and Hadiza Musa, to inhumane treatment by chaining them in his home in Yannadabaiyye village in the Rimi Local Government Area of the state for over 10 months.   The police uncovered Samaila's atrocities after a surprise visit from Hadiza's mother. Unable to find her daughter, Hadiza's mother attempted to take back a sewing machine she had previously purchased for her daughter. Samaila's refusal sparked an altercation, leading Hadiza's mother to report the incident to the police at the Rimi Police headquarters. Upon responding, the officers discovered Fatima and Hadiza in chains and promptly arrested Samaila.   During questioning, Fatima revealed that she had ...
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UNICAL suspends 200-level student caught smoking marijuana on campus
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UNICAL suspends 200-level student caught smoking marijuana on campus

The disciplinary committee of University of Calabar (UNICAL) has taken action against a 200-level student who was found smoking marijuana on campus. The student, identified as Uzoagba Chinaemerem from the Department of Physics, was reportedly caught in Hall 4 of the institution's Male Hostel on 27th November, 2019. A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Zana Akpagu, and dated 17 January, 2020, stated that Uzoagba Chinaemerem would be suspended until the Students' Disciplinary Committee completes its investigation. The letter emphasized that marijuana is a prohibited substance on campus and announced the student's suspension from academic activities. The management of UNICAL is taking a firm stance on the matter and the student is expected to remain suspended until the disciplinar...
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Man accused of killing his missing wife ‘dies in hospital two days after suicide attempt’
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Man accused of killing his missing wife ‘dies in hospital two days after suicide attempt’

A 52-year-old man, who had been facing charges for the murder of his estranged wife after her disappearance, passed away two days following a suicide attempt.   According to a statement from Norm Pattis, the lawyer representing Fotis Dulos, his client died just after 5.30pm at Jacobi Medical Center on Thursday in the Bronx, New York. Mr. Pattis expressed, "Mr. Dulos was tried and convicted in the court of public opinion. Now he has been executed." The attorney further stated, "We remain committed to demonstrating he did not murder Jennifer." Prior to his passing, the estranged husband of Jennifer Farber Dulos had attempted to take his own life by carbon monoxide poisoning inside his garage while awaiting trial for the all...
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Nigerian Embassy in China still displays Jonathan as President on its website despite Buhari’s Presidency for nearly 5 years
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Nigerian Embassy in China still displays Jonathan as President on its website despite Buhari’s Presidency for nearly 5 years

Over 4 years and 8 months after Muhammadu Buhari took office as President of Nigeria, the Nigerian embassy in China, led by Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda, still features former President Goodluck Jonathan on its website as the President of the country.   Aside from displaying Goodluck Jonathan as the President in the 'About Us' section of its website with a URL of ' former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali is also listed as the "current" Minister of Foreign Affairs on its home page. Current Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has been in office for over 4 years.    Below are screenshots of the website:       This issue has arisen despite the declaration of the Coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency ...
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Reacting to PDP’s Demand for President Buhari’s Resignation, Festus Keyamo States, “They know it’s not going to happen”
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Reacting to PDP’s Demand for President Buhari’s Resignation, Festus Keyamo States, “They know it’s not going to happen”

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has responded to the opposition party PDP's call for President Buhari's resignation.   Keyamo, through his Twitter handle, stated that even the PDP knows that such a demand is unlikely to be fulfilled. The PDP had urged President Buhari to step down in light of the escalating security challenges in the country.   Below are Festus Keyamo's tweets:
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Kobe Bryant's cause of death has been revealed after tragic helicopter crash
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Kobe Bryant's cause of death has been revealed after tragic helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant's cause of death following the tragic helicopter crash has been disclosed. The cause of death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna has been confirmed by the LA County coroner's office, five days after the tragic helicopter crash.   The LA County coroner's office has announced that the deaths of the NBA legend, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter, along with seven others in the helicopter crash, were due to "blunt trauma". The deaths have been certified as an "accident" following body examinations, as reported by Hollywood Life.    The other victims of the crash were Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, 56, his wife Keri, their daughter Alyssa, and Harbor Day School assistant coach Christina Mauser. Additionally, young player Payton Chester was also killed...
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First Ladies Aisha Buhari and Patience Jonathan Spotted Together in Abuja
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First Ladies Aisha Buhari and Patience Jonathan Spotted Together in Abuja

At an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of former First Lady Maryam Babangida, Aisha Buhari and Patience Jonathan were in attendance.   Despite their political disparities, the two women put their differences aside and exhibited cordiality at the occasion, hosted by Aisha Babangida, the daughter of the deceased.   Notable figures such as Turai Yar'Adua, Justice Fati Lami Abubakar, and several other former first ladies were also present at the event.   For more photos, see below
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Jeff Bezos’ fortune increases by $13 billion in just 15 minutes
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Jeff Bezos’ fortune increases by $13 billion in just 15 minutes

Amassing a $13 billion increase in just 15 minutes, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the world's richest person, has further solidified his position at the top of the wealth rankings.   The surge in wealth came following the announcement of a 21% increase in sales during the holiday quarter in a recent Amazon news release. This news caused the stock to rise by about 12% to $2,100 in after-hours trading, swiftly adding $12.8 billion to Bezos’ fortune in a mere 15 minutes.   Currently, Bezos traded places with Bill Gates for the title of the world's richest person, with a net worth of $128.9 billion, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.   The sudden surge on Thursday also bolstered Amazon's market value by more than $90 billion, pushing it above the $1 trillion mark....
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Graphic Photo: Former Edo Commissioner for Justice Targeted by Gunmen
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Graphic Photo: Former Edo Commissioner for Justice Targeted by Gunmen

On Thursday January 30, former Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Henry Idajagbon, was the victim of a gun attack.   The assailants arrived at his law chamber near the Oliha Market in Benin-City in three vehicles. They proceeded to destroy property, and reportedly fired several shots at his office. Idajagbon sustained a head injury as a result of a grazing bullet during the attack.   According to eyewitnesses, the attack may be linked to the crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, which has divided into factions supporting Governor Godwin Obaseki and the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.     Idajagbon, who confirmed the attack, reported the incident to the nearby Oba Market Police station, where a team of pol...
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