Kogi-Based Businessman, Nicholas Ofodile, Fatally Shot by Unknown Gunmen
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Kogi-Based Businessman, Nicholas Ofodile, Fatally Shot by Unknown Gunmen

Nicholas Ofodile, a Kogi-based businessman and the proprietor of the popular chain of Chuks Supermarket in Lokoja, Kogi State, was tragically killed by unidentified gunmen.   Reports indicate that Ofodile encountered an armed gang operating along the Gegu/Koton-Karfe axis of the Kogi-Abuja expressway on Wednesday afternoon. He inadvertently drove into a fierce gun battle between the criminals and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), resulting in his death, as well as that of two other individuals.   This incident occurred just a week after suspected armed robbers killed eight police operatives, including the Divisional Police Officer, a female police officer, and two civilians in Isanlu.  
Boris Johnson’s Overturns Ban on Overnight Visits for Couples, Enabling Millions to Reunite
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Boris Johnson’s Overturns Ban on Overnight Visits for Couples, Enabling Millions to Reunite

England's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has revealed that starting this Saturday, single adult households will be permitted to create a "support bubble" with another household.   This allows them to spend the night with their partners for the first time since the lockdown commenced over 11 weeks ago.   The introduction of "support bubbles" also facilitates single parents and isolated grandparents to visit their children or have their grandchildren at their homes without the requirement for two-meter social distancing, to assist with childcare.   Regarding the new arrangement, the prime minister emphasized that if any member of a support bubble displays symptoms of coronavirus, all members must self-isolate for 14 days, following current guidelines. During the daily press conferen...
Two elderly men claim to have been swapped at birth in a West Virginia hospital 80 years ago after DNA tests indicated they were related to each other’s families
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Two elderly men claim to have been swapped at birth in a West Virginia hospital 80 years ago after DNA tests indicated they were related to each other’s families

John William Carr III and Jackie Lee Spencer, both 77 years old, are suing the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia, USA. They allege that they were mistakenly switched at birth by the staff at St Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon in August 1942, and were raised in different families without knowing their true parentage.   The men claim that nearly 80 years ago, they were taken home by each other's parents, an error that was only uncovered recently through DNA testing.   The lawsuit filed by both men in Monongalia County Circuit Court accuses the hospital of negligence and breach of duty.   They state that until last year, they were unaware of their true heritage, as DNA tests revealed that they had no genetic connection to the families who raised them, but were re...
Court frees 16-year-old girl who killed her father's friend when he allegedly tried to rape her
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Court frees 16-year-old girl who killed her father's friend when he allegedly tried to rape her

The Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has released a 16-year-old girl, Timilehin Taiwo, who was accused of killing a 51-year-old man, Babatunde Ishola, who allegedly attempted to rape her. Timilehin stabbed Babatunde, a security guard, to death at the Aboru area of the state on Saturday, March 7th. According to Timilehin's statement to the police, the deceased, who was her father’s friend, asked her to help him fetch water in his house where he lived alone. She claimed that he attempted to rape her on that day and in self-defense, she stabbed him, resulting in his death. The police charged Timilehin with murder, but at the hearing today, Magistrate Philip Adebowale Ojo dismissed the murder charge against Timilehin following advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (D...
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Reach Agreement for Two-Fight Deal
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Reach Agreement for Two-Fight Deal

Agreement has been reached between world heavyweight champions, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury for a two-fight deal, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.    The two British rivals have been engaged in discussions for an undisputed world heavyweight title fight over the past few months.    Hearn, who represents Joshua, has now disclosed to Sky Sport that the financial aspects of a mega-money two-fight deal have been finalized.   "We have the Dillian Whyte mandatory which is due before this fight," Hearn said. "It's fair to say [Joshua and Fury] are in agreement regarding the financial terms of the fight. "We've been talking to [Fury's management team] MTK, giving them the assurances from Joshua's side that all the details on the structure of the deal is approved from our side. And it is...
Shocking Incident: Girl Endures Severe Burns in an Attack by Her Neighbor
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Shocking Incident: Girl Endures Severe Burns in an Attack by Her Neighbor

After a disagreement, a young girl suffered severe burns when her neighbor poured boiling water on her. The incident was shared on Facebook by the victim, Chizzy Winky. Chizzy narrated the events leading up to the attack. It began when the neighbor beat Chizzy's younger brother for allegedly dropping dirt in front of her shop. Chizzy's mother intervened, which resulted in a quarrel between the two women. When Chizzy got involved, the neighbor retaliated by pouring hot water on her. Both the neighbor and Chizzy's mother were arrested by the police after the altercation. However, the situation escalated when the neighbor taunted Chizzy, provoking her to retaliate by pouring boiling water on the neighbor as well. As a consequence, Chizzy also ended up in trouble with the law due to ...
Neighbour Pours Boiling Water on Girl Causing Severe Burns
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Neighbour Pours Boiling Water on Girl Causing Severe Burns

After a dispute, a girl shared on Facebook the severe burns she suffered when her neighbour poured boiling water on her.   Chizzy Winky recounted the incident, stating that her neighbour assaulted her younger brother over dropped dirt. When her mother intervened, a quarrel erupted, and the neighbour subsequently poured hot water on Chizzy when she got involved.   Subsequently, both the neighbour and Chizzy's mother were arrested by the police for the altercation.   Enraged by the neighbour's taunts, Chizzy retaliated by pouring boiling water on her in return, landing herself in legal trouble.   Her detailed account of the incident as published on Facebook is harrowing:   My neighbor poured me hot water Bcz I want to sperate fight b/w she and my little brother ......
'Donald Trump Criticizes Fox News for Cutting off Congressional Hearing'
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'Donald Trump Criticizes Fox News for Cutting off Congressional Hearing'

US President Donald Trump has criticized Fox News, his favorite television network, accusing them of refusing to air a congressional hearing just before important witnesses were called. The US Congress organized an oversight hearing on policing practices and law enforcement accountability in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, by a White police officer in Minneapolis. This incident has sparked anti-racism protests across the US and around the world.   The hearing involves witnesses from both the police and the public and focuses on America's policing as it pertains to people of color. It aims to potentially reduce funding for the police and enact new laws to reduce police killings of Black people.   Trump, a known supporter of the con...
Abacha’s Son Expresses Frustration with Airport Scrutiny
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Abacha’s Son Expresses Frustration with Airport Scrutiny

Sadiq Abacha, the son of Nigeria's former military head of state, General Sani Abacha, has voiced his concerns about the excessive scrutiny he faces when traveling due to his family background.   In an interview with BBC Hausa on June 10, Sadiq revealed that despite the lifting of the travel ban on the Abacha family during Yar’adua's presidency, they are still subjected to harassment when traveling in and out of the country.   “We went to the security agency, they even gave us a clearance paper. But even before this lockdown that I travelled to Dubai, I was still interrogated at the Airport," he shared.   When asked about the reports of the millions allegedly stashed by his father in foreign vaults, Sadiq expressed his distress, stating, “We hear the report just as others used to he...
Kogi state tribunal dismisses Dino Melaye's Petition, affirms Smart Adeyemi winner of Kogi West senatorial seat
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Kogi state tribunal dismisses Dino Melaye's Petition, affirms Smart Adeyemi winner of Kogi West senatorial seat

The petition filed by Dino Melaye challenging the election of Smart Adeyemi as the winner of Kogi West Senatorial re-run election in Kogi State, which took place on November 16, 2019, has been dismissed by the Kogi State National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal, led by Justice Kashim Kaigama, delivered its judgment on Wednesday, June 10, affirming Smart Adeyemi as the winner. The tribunal stated that Melaye failed to provide evidence of how the election was rigged in favor of Adeyemi, resulting in the dismissal of the petition for lacking merit. Melaye had contended that he was the rightful winner of the election and had requested the court to declare him the winner based on the highest number of valid votes. In response to the judgment, Melaye expressed his intention ...