Retaliation in Iraq: US Embassy stormed and set ablaze as tensions escalate
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Retaliation in Iraq: US Embassy stormed and set ablaze as tensions escalate

           ​​​​In a dramatic turn of events, a group of Iraqi protesters raided the US embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday Dec 31st. They broke through the main door and proceeded to set fire to the reception area. This action was fueled by the recent US military attacks on Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, resulting in the deaths of 25 suspected terrorists. The attacks were carried out in response to the killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base a week earlier.                         The protesters moved towards the heavily fortified Green Zone and continued their march until they reached the embassy.                     As they approached, the protesters were seen displaying yellow flags belonging to the Kataib Hezbollah on the wall...
‘I was drunk, angry when I raped 54-year-old woman to death – arrested Herdsman says
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‘I was drunk, angry when I raped 54-year-old woman to death – arrested Herdsman says

The arrested herdsman confessed to raping a 54-year-old woman to death in Ebonyi state. The 20-year-old, Laolu Isa, admitted to committing the heinous act under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred in Ufuezeraku, Ugwulangwu in Ohaozara local government area on Saturday, December 28th. Laolu Isa confessed to his actions, stating that he was heavily intoxicated and encountered the woman at night. According to him, the woman insulted him, leading to a confrontation that resulted in him overpowering and raping her. Additionally, he expressed deep remorse and a desire for forgiveness, stating that he had never committed such an act before. The state Commissioner of Police, Awotunde Awosola, noted that Isa would be charged to court soon. He also mentioned that the joint efforts of ...
The Case of Misdiagnosis Caused by Misheard Speech Recognition Software
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The Case of Misdiagnosis Caused by Misheard Speech Recognition Software

When a new hospital speech recognition system mistakenly changed a word, a woman dealing with a yeast infection was falsely informed that she had cancer. Nicola Denyer, 39, went to an appointment at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (QEQM) Hospital in Margate seeking treatment for her uncomfortable throat, only to be misdiagnosed. The error occurred when the new software misinterpreted the word "candida" (a common yeast infection) as cancer, leading to the mix-up. Her GP received a letter stating: "Flexible nasal endoscopy confirms presence of cancer at the base of the tongue, which can certainly account for this lady’s symptoms." Concerned by the letter, Mrs. Denyer’s partner, Paul Valentine, who had previously lost his wife to cancer, suspected...
Naira Marley given last chance to appear in court over alleged car theft
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Naira Marley given last chance to appear in court over alleged car theft

The court has granted Naira Marley one final opportunity to appear in relation to allegations of car theft. Chief Magistrate Tajudeen Elias, who issued the ultimatum on December 31, warned that a bench warrant will be issued for the rapper's arrest if he fails to attend the hearing on January 14, 2020. Naira Marley is being tried alongside his two brothers, Idris Fashola, 18, and Babatunde Fashola, 24, as well as one Kunle Obere, 22, for their alleged involvement in the car theft. The charges against the defendants include conspiracy, stealing, assault, and obstructing the arrest of Naira Marley. Despite being granted bail, Naira Marley was absent during the initial arraignment on December 16. The court ordered the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) to ensure Naira Marley's presence in c...
President Buhari approves appointment of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the MD of Rural Electrification Agency
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President Buhari approves appointment of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the MD of Rural Electrification Agency

President Buhari has given approval for the appointment of Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The news was relayed by the Minister of Power, Engr. Mamman Sale through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Aaron Artimas, in Abuja. Additionally, President Buhari also appointed Chief Olaniyi Alaba Netufo as the Executive Director for the South West, and Eddi Mietuade Smith Julius as the Non-Executive Director for the South-South. Ahmad, the newly appointed CEO, is described as a renewable energy expert with two Masters Degrees in Development Studies and Project Planning. He brings a wealth of knowledge and planning experience in the power sector development.
Bank staff and boyfriend who allegedly assaulted actress Chioma Toplis, to face trial
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Bank staff and boyfriend who allegedly assaulted actress Chioma Toplis, to face trial

A bank staff identified as 36-year-old Vivian Okoro and her 36-year-old boyfriend Femi Omomeji, will be arraigned before an Igbosere Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos on January 11, 2020 for allegedly assaulting and inflicting injuries on nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis.   It was gathered that Toplis and Vivian were living at 11 Abagbon Close in Victoria Island, Lagos at the time of the incident while Omomeji, head of graphics at the Union Bank Headquarters in Lagos lived at Church street in Ipaja, Lagos.     Recounting how the incident occurred, Toplis said she was beaten, dragged on the ground which led to multiple fractures on her left leg and injuries all over her body after she questioned the defendants who she met removing the switch from her meter. According to her, this occu...
Lagos State University reacts to the murder of female student, Favour Dailey-Oladele for ‘ritual’
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Lagos State University reacts to the murder of female student, Favour Dailey-Oladele for ‘ritual’

 LASU has reacted to the murder of one of its final year students, Favour Daley-Oladele, for ritual by her friend. LASU called for caution from its students. LASU spokesman, Mr Ademola Adekoya, said on Sunday in Lagos that the LASU’s Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, on behalf of the university’s management, assured the university community that the University would continue to monitor the case and ensure that justice was done. Adekoya quoted the vice chancellor as saying: “I received with great shock the news of the death of Miss Favour Dailey-Oladele, a final year student of the Department of Theatre Arts of the University. “Based on the police preliminary investigation, the deceased was murdered on Dec.8 at Ikoyi Ile in Ikire, Osun, by some individuals who had sin...
Banker, Others Arrested, One Killed In Failed Mpape Robbery [Video]
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Banker, Others Arrested, One Killed In Failed Mpape Robbery [Video]

Armed robbers who were trapped in First Bank Mpape community in Abuja have been arrested and one killed by the Police and Soldiers. Earlier we reported that armed robbers were trapped inside the First Bank Mpape Abuja building, a banker and other suspects have been arrested while one was killed. The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, ASP Mariam Yusuf, confirmed that normalcy has been restored in the area after four of the suspects were arrested and one of them killed. The CP, Bala Ciroma, confirmed that one of those arrested was a staff of the bank, who was acting as an insider for the four others.