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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new charges of child pornography and sexually abusing a teenage girl under the age of 16
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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new charges R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new charges of child pornography and sexually abusing a teenage girl under the age of 16

Disgraced singer, R. Kelly, 53, has entered a plea of not guilty to new charges of child pornography and sexually abusing a teenage girl under the age of 16.   An updated federal indictment was presented during an arraignment at a hearing in Chicago on Thursday, including a new alleged victim known as Minor Six.   The indictment alleges that Kelly met the girl in 1997 or 1998 when she was 14 or 15-years-old, and engaged in sexual contact or acts with her when she was under the age of 18.   The indictment also states that Kelly is accused of engaging in sexual contact and acts with Minor Six and four others when they were under 18, and seeks to forfeit all assets from Kelly's production company, Bass Productions Lt.   Prosec...
Arrest of Fake Soldier and Police Corporal in Oyo State
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Arrest of Fake Soldier and Police Corporal in Oyo State

Two individuals, identified as Sodiq Abiodun and Oluwaseun Ogunjebe, were recently apprehended by the Oyo State Police Command for impersonating a soldier and a police corporal, respectively.   The fake soldier was taken into custody for assuming a false identity and engaging in the rape of a 17-year-old girl named Alimot Ismail. On the other hand, the police corporal was arrested for neglecting to comply with police personnel during a routine stop and search patrol on Ibadan/Ife Road Toll Gate, Ibadan.   They were among 43 other individuals paraded for various crimes, including cultism, armed robbery, murder, rape, kidnapping, impersonation, receipt of stolen goods, and threats to life.   During the parade, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu, addressed the media and sta...
Lecturers who are not on IPPIS won’t get February salary – Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed
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Lecturers who are not on IPPIS won’t get February salary – Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed

The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has announced that lecturers who are not registered on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) will not receive their February salary. She made this known during the opening ceremony of a management retreat in Kano on Thursday, March 5. The minister stated that the purpose of enrolling lecturers on the IPPIS is to combat corruption. Despite resistance from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), she revealed that 55% of its members have been successfully registered on the platform. Zainab emphasized the importance of the IPPIS in eliminating ghost workers and maximizing efficiency. She also mentioned the identification of up to 70,000 ghost workers through this process, expressing hope for a future with no ghost wor...
Generous Donation: Taylor Swift Gives $1 Million for Tennessee Tornado Relief
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Generous Donation: Taylor Swift Gives $1 Million for Tennessee Tornado Relief

A contribution of $1 million towards tornado relief in Tennessee has been made by Taylor Swift, joining other prominent American artists.   Just two days after addressing the disasters on Twitter, the singer confirmed through spokesperson Tree Paine that she had donated the substantial amount to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, which aids the affected communities.   On Thursday, Swift took to Instagram to express her solidarity, stating, "Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me," and urged her fans to also contribute.   The recent onslaught of two tornadoes in central Tennessee resulted in a death toll of at least 24 people and extensive destruction of buildings.   Other musicia...
Taylor Swift’s Generous Donation for Tennessee Tornado Relief
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Taylor Swift’s Generous Donation for Tennessee Tornado Relief

Contributing to the support for areas in Tennessee devastated by tornadoes, Taylor Swift has donated $1 million along with other renowned American artists.   Just within two days of expressing her concerns about the tragic events on Twitter, the singer made the generous donation to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, a fund that assists the affected communities, according to spokesperson Tree Paine's confirmation to CNN.   In an Instagram post on Thursday, Swift expressed her deep connection to Nashville and the heartache caused by the widespread loss in Middle Tennessee, urging her fans to also contribute for the relief efforts.   The recent occurrence of two tornadoes in central Tennessee led to the loss of at least 24 lives and the destruction of numerous buildings.   Jo...
Alleged Plot to Remove Me in 2023 Due to Threat – Oshiomhole
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Alleged Plot to Remove Me in 2023 Due to Threat – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole has expressed that there are individuals seeking to oust him from his position as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in anticipation of the 2023 elections. Speaking to journalists at the State House in Abuja following a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, March 5, the former Governor of Edo State emphasized that those planning his removal perceive him as a threat to their agenda. He further stated that those spearheading the "anti-Oshiomhole campaign” are ineffectual politicians who lack the capability to secure a leadership role in the party. "I have exerted my utmost effort both as a governor and as the chairman of this party. Those fighting against me believe that if they cannot control me, ...
Premier League Implements Temporary Ban on Handshakes Before Games Due to Coronavirus Concerns
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Premier League Implements Temporary Ban on Handshakes Before Games Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Concerns over the coronavirus have led to the temporary ban of the traditional handshakes between players and officials in Premier League games.   The Premier League has confirmed that this gesture will not take place 'until further notice' in accordance with medical advice.      The full statement from the Premier League reads: "For health reasons, there will be no shaking of hands between players ahead of Premier League matches.   "The Premier League fair-play handshake will not take place between players and match officials from this weekend until further notice, based on medical advice.   "Coronavirus is spread via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted onto the hands and passed on via a handshake.   "Clubs and match officials will still perform the rest of the ...
Premier League Takes Precautionary Measure Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
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Premier League Takes Precautionary Measure Amidst Coronavirus Concerns

Amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, the traditional handshakes between players and officials at the start of Premier League games have been temporarily banned.   Based on medical advice, the Premier League confirmed that the gesture will not take place 'until further notice'.   The full Premier League statement reads: "For health reasons, there will be no shaking of hands between players ahead of Premier League matches.   "The Premier League fair-play handshake will not take place between players and match officials from this weekend until further notice based on medical advice.   "Coronavirus is spread via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted on to the hands and passed on via a handshake.   "Clubs and match officials will still perform the rest of t...