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Shehu Sani Receives N10m Bail

The former Senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has been granted N10m bail by a federal high court in Abuja. Shehu Sani was granted bail on Monday January 27, following his lawyer Abdul Ibrahim's argument of the need for him to take care of his family, businesses, and adequately prepare for trial after being arraigned on a two-count charge of bribery. Despite opposition from EFCC's counsel Abba Mohammed, Shehu Sani was granted bail of N10m by Justice Inyang Ekwo. The judge stated that the prosecution did not provide sufficient reasons why the defendant should not be admitted to bail. As part of his bail conditions, the former lawmaker must produce a surety with a landed property worth the bail sum, verified by the court's registrar. He is also requi...

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Consider Events by SI for Your Dream Wedding

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Kobe Bryant's former coach and father's best friend tells how the NBA star's close-knit family are struggling to deal with the tragedy

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Kobe Bryant's former coach and father's best friend tells how the NBA star's close-knit family are struggling to deal with the tragedy

The NBA world was rocked on Sunday when Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a tragic helicopter crash along with seven others. Wayne Slappy, a close friend of Kobe's father and former coach, opened up about the family's struggles in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com. Slappy recounted the moment he received the devastating news, revealing that he sat in his car in tears for an hour upon learning about the tragedy. The 67-year-old basketball coach emphasized the profound impact that Kobe's passing has had on his tightly-knit family, describing it as a deep emptiness that cannot easily be filled. He also spoke of Kobe's dedication to his family and his efforts to instill the same love and closeness that he experienced in his upbringing. Discussing Kobe's multifaceted intelligence ...

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Police Arrest Three Herdsmen for High Profile Kidnappings in Enugu

The Enugu State Police command has apprehended three herdsmen allegedly responsible for high profile kidnappings in the state. The suspects, identified as Adamu Mohammed (AKA suleiman) from Taraba state, 25 years old; Musa Ibrahim from Katsina State, 28 years old; and Dauda Alhaji from Nasarrawa state, 31 years old, were captured at their respective hideouts in Ebonyi State on January 18th and 22nd. These individuals were accused of orchestrating the abductions of various victims including Rev. Fr. Cyprian Ugwuanyi, the parish priest of St. Paul Catholic Church, PDP women leader in Igbo-Etiti LGA, her son, her driver, Mr. Ejike Ugwuanyi, and one John Okoli along different roads and locations in Enugu State. The suspects were also found in possession of an AK47 rifle, eleve...

Moment Maryam Sanda broke down in tears after she was sentenced to death for stabbing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello to death in 2017 (video)

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Moment Maryam Sanda broke down in tears after she was sentenced to death for stabbing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello to death in 2017 (video)

The sentencing of Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for the 2017 stabbing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in their Abuja home has led to an emotional moment. A video captures the scene showing Maryam Sanda in tears after the Federal High Court in Abuja handed down the sentence. This incident occurred in November 2017, following an argument between the couple. The video of Maryam Sanda breaking down after receiving the death sentence can be seen below.

FFK drags Femi Adesina for reportedly saying that 'Nigerians should be thankful that bombing has reduced'

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FFK drags Femi Adesina for reportedly saying that 'Nigerians should be thankful that bombing has reduced'

Femi Fani-Kayode has taken to his Twitter handle to confront Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, over a statement he made recently about the ''reduction'' of terrorism in Nigeria. Adesina, in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday January 26th, mentioned that the spate of attacks by Boko Haram has dropped and that Nigerians should be thankful that bombing has reduced drastically in the Buhari administration. He pointed out, “It is not as bad as you make it seem ...because we know what the situation was as of 2015 and we know what it is today despite the reversals in security, it is still not as bad as it used to be in this country. “Yes, there was a bomb or two today (Sunday). There was a time that there were five, six, 10 bombings in a day in thi...

Alam is the Name of DJ Khaled’s Newborn Son

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Alam is the Name of DJ Khaled’s Newborn Son

Renowned hip-hop producer DJ Khaled shared the name of his new baby son while also honoring the late rapper Nipsey Hussle during his appearance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Upon receiving the Best Rap/Sung Performance award for his track 'Higher', featuring John Legend and the late Nipsey Hussle, the 44-year-old expressed, 'This is for Nipsey Hussle. This is for hip-hop. I want to thank my beautiful queen Nicole.' 'I just had a new baby boy a week ago. His name is Alam. It means 'the world' in Arabic.' Last week, DJ Khaled and his wife Nicole Tuck announced the birth of their second child. However, they have not yet shared a photo of their newborn. The couple welcomed their first son, Asahd, in 2016, who notably inspired DJ Khaled's 2019 album "Father of Asahd."

Opinions vary following court’s decision to sentence Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for fatally stabbing husband, Bilyaminu Bello

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Opinions vary following court’s decision to sentence Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for fatally stabbing husband, Bilyaminu Bello

Nigerians have been giving their feedback on the ruling made by the FCT High Court in Maitama, which sentenced Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello in 2017. Sanda was found guilty by the court for killing her husband during an altercation at their home in Abuja in November 2017. While some have commended the court's decision, others have deemed it as excessive. Some individuals have also viewed it as a cautionary tale for those in toxic relationships or marriages, urging them to exit before things escalate to violence. See reactions below.

The renaming of a Subway stop after Kobe Bryant in honor of the NBA legend by New Yorkers

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The renaming of a Subway stop after Kobe Bryant in honor of the NBA legend by New Yorkers

A Subway stop, previously known as "42nd St-Bryant Park," has been renamed to "Kobe Bryant Park" by subway riders in tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. Shortly after news of his tragic death in a helicopter crash was announced, a temporary sign was erected at the Bryant Park subway station. The sign at the 42nd St-Bryant Park Station had "Kobe" placed over "42nd Street," transforming it to "Kobe Bryant Park."

Daddy Showkey surprises his followers as he shows off the full length of his hair

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Daddy Showkey surprises his followers as he shows off the full length of his hair

Daddy Showkey has surprised his fans by revealing the impressive full length of his hair. The renowned musician unveiled his natural locs, which are just a few inches away from reaching his ankle, showcasing the remarkable length of his locks. In an accompanying caption, Daddy Showkey expressed his surprise at the rapid growth of his hair, indicating that it has been growing at an unexpected speed. The surprising reveal was met with awe and admiration from his followers.