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Court fines Police N2m for detaining pastor and his wife for over 24 hours

11Mar

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Court fines Police N2m for detaining pastor and his wife for over 24 hours

The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) Ikoyi, Lagos has been fined N2m by a Federal High Court in Lagos for breaching the fundamental human rights of Reverend Godwin Izuchukwu and his wife Reverend Prayer Godwin by unlawfully detaining them for 8 days. Recounting their ordeal before Justice Sule Hassan's judgement, the clerics disclosed that they were detained from April 24 till May 1, 2019 by the SFU, at the instance of one Jane Nzekwe and Kate Nwuba. Alleging that they were beaten and tortured by the SFU operatives, Reverend Godwin Izuchukwu and Reverend Prayer Godwin sought for N100million as damages. Justice Sule Hassan ruled on the case which has the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Police Commissioner in-charge of PSFU, Jane Nzekwe and Kat...

The aftermath of a brutal MMA fight: Two female fighters suspended due to disfigurement (Photos)

11Mar

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The aftermath of a brutal MMA fight: Two female fighters suspended due to disfigurement (Photos)

After a fierce battle, MMA fighters Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Weili Zhang have received a two-month medical suspension due to the disfigurement they suffered. Their recent fight in Las Vegas resulted in bloody injuries, leading to both fighters being hospitalized after the intense five-round contest. Zhang, the strawweight champion, managed to retain her belt in a split decision victory. As reported by MMA Mania, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has imposed a two-month medical suspension on both athletes. The fighters are prohibited from entering the Octagon until May 5 and are also restricted from engaging in contact sparring until April 22.

Tragic Incident: Two Children in South Africa Succumb to Suspected Poisoning

11Mar

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Tragic Incident: Two Children in South Africa Succumb to Suspected Poisoning

Following a devastating tragedy, two children lost their lives, while their mother fights for survival in an intensive care unit after consuming a meal that was allegedly poisoned. Sindiswa Moloi, 33, from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni slipped into a coma and was admitted at a hospital in Alberton following suspected poisoning which killed her two children Nkanyezi, 11, and Michelle, 8. The two were declared dead near their Tshongweni Section home in Katlehong on Thursday evening, approximately an hour after consuming their supper. Moloi's family suspects a very close relative may be responsible for the alleged poisoning incident. Police spokesperson Capt Lesetja Mathobela, who confirmed the incident, mentioned that two inquest dockets have been opened. "We hav...

Tragic Incident: Two Children Pass Away in South Africa Soon After Consuming Suspected Poisoned Food

11Mar

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Tragic Incident: Two Children Pass Away in South Africa Soon After Consuming Suspected Poisoned Food

In a tragic turn of events, two children have lost their lives, while their mother fights for survival in intensive care after reportedly consuming a poisoned meal. Sindiswa Moloi, 33, from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, slipped into a coma and was admitted to a hospital in Alberton following the suspected poisoning, which claimed the lives of her two children, Nkanyezi, 11, and Michelle, 8. The two children tragically passed away near their Tshongweni Section home in Katlehong on Thursday evening, approximately an hour after having their supper. Moloi's family suspects that a close relative may be responsible for the alleged poisoning incident. Police spokesperson Capt Lesetja Mathobela, confirming the incident, stated that two inquest dockets have been opened. "Arrests have not b...

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Two men arrested for sending threat letter to Zamfara village demanding N3m

11Mar

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Two men arrested for sending threat letter to Zamfara village demanding N3m

Two individuals have been apprehended by the Zamfara State Police Command for issuing a threatening letter to attack residents of Gyalange village in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The letter demanded N3 million within a three-day period, under the threat of an impending attack. During the parade of the suspects at the Command headquarters, Mr Usman Nagogo, the state Police Commissioner, disclosed that the letter was affixed to the residences of the village head and the ward councilor. “The letter contained a demand for the residents to raise N3 million within three days, failure to comply would result in the annihilation of the entire community. Additionally, a phone number was provided for contact in order to deliver the specified amount of money," stated the CP. “Base...

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

11Mar

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

Disgraced Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, has been given a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault. Prior to his sentencing, the once influential Hollywood producer, whose actions sparked the #MeToo movement in the United States, was facing a potential prison term of between 5 and 29 years for last month's convictions on first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape. The charges were based on testimony in a New York courtroom by Miriam Haley and Jessica Mann, who both spoke at the sentencing. Weinstein, acquitted of two more serious charges of predatory sexual assault, which could have resulted in a life sentence, was found guilty of committi...

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Governor El-Rufai appoints former Emir Sanusi chancellor of Kaduna State University

The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU) by the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media & Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye, on Wednesday, March 11th. Governor El-Rufai expressed his delight in appointing Sanusi as the new Chancellor, succeeding the pioneer Chancellor, His Highness, Malam Tagwai Sambo, who had held the role since 2005. In the statement, it was highlighted that Sanusi's strong commitment to education in public life has led to his appointment. It is believed that his leadership will elevate KASU as it transitions to a multicampus structure across the state. The Governor also expressed gratitude to Malam Tagwai Sambo fo...

We paid a lawyer $4m (N1.4bn) – Accountant-general speaks on depletion of Excess Crude Account from $2.2 billion to $71.8 million under Buhari

11Mar

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We paid a lawyer $4m (N1.4bn) – Accountant-general speaks on depletion of Excess Crude Account from $2.2 billion to $71.8 million under Buhari

The Deputy Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, testified before a Senate committee on finance on March 10, providing a detailed account of the depletion of Nigeria's excess crude account (ECA) from $2.2 billion in 2015 to $71.8 million in 2020 under President Buhari's administration. According to Idris, the ECA balance decreased from $2.2 billion in 2015 to $2.6 billion in 2016, $2.4 billion in 2017, and $631.4 million in 2018, and stood at $325 million in 2019. This balance further depleted to $71.8 million after $250 million was invested in the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) as per the agreement by the National Economic Council. Idris attributed the reduction in the ECA to decreased oil prices, citing that in 2015, the total inflow was $2.35 billion, whic...

My experience with dating short men has been quite terrible – Nigerian Twitter user recounts

11Mar

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My experience with dating short men has been quite terrible – Nigerian Twitter user recounts

The experience I've had dating short men has been rather terrible, as a Nigerian Twitter user recounts. According to @ulomareen, some of the short men she dated had fantasies of correcting their height deficiency with her, had anger issues, while others told her to stop wearing heels. She also shared an anecdote about her first kiss with a short man, which left her bending and thinking her neck was going to snap. She tweeted; “My experience with short men has been quite terrible. 1st date & they’re already telling you to stop wearing heels. Some will start fantasizing about having kids with you so that they’ll correct the height deficiency in their offspring. & their anger no be here. I no do again. To make thing clear, I’m not mocking short men. I’m only stating MY experience as a tall ...

Thieves burgle ATM in University of Osun overnight

11Mar

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Thieves burgle ATM in University of Osun overnight

The University of Osun experienced a break-in at one of its ATMs during the night. The perpetrators of this crime have not been identified yet. When students arrived in the morning, they discovered the damaged ATM. The thieves had already fled, leaving behind a hole in the wall which they used to access the money stored in the machine. A video related to the incident can be viewed below.