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Female police officer arrested for inappropriate conduct with late Chima
6Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Female police officer arrested for inappropriate conduct with late Chima

Arrested is a female police officer known as Rose, who, while Chima was being tortured at E-crack Squad cell in Mile One Police Station in Port Harcourt, allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior with him.   The female officer is currently in custody at Mile One Police Station, following her alleged involvement in the arrest and torture of Chima and four others who were falsely accused of armed robbery. Read previous report here     The arrest followed confirmation by the Rivers State Police Spokesperson, Nnamdi Omoni, of the arrest and detention of six officers at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The detained police officers were identified as Inspector Ayogu Fidelis, Inspector Enyina Samuel, Inspector Tope, Inspector Uche, Sergeant Ake Chibuzor, and Sergeant P...
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Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies aged 103
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Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies aged 103

The iconic figure of Hollywood, Kirk Douglas, has passed away at the age of 103 on February 5, 2020. His son Michael Douglas announced the news, saying, "It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103. To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard of us all to aspire to." Michael also expressed his personal sentiments about his father, "But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad, to Catherine, a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband." Kirk Douglas, best known fo...
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"Na cheat I cheat, I no kill person" Iceberg Slim finally responds to critics who try to shame him for cheating on Juliet Ibrahim
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"Na cheat I cheat, I no kill person" Iceberg Slim finally responds to critics who try to shame him for cheating on Juliet Ibrahim

Iceberg Slim, also known as Olusegun Olowokere, has finally responded to critics who have been attempting to shame him for his infidelity to actress Juliet Ibrahim. The Nigerian rapper took to his Instagram Story to address the "self-righteous" individuals who consistently call him out for his past actions. He emphasized that he doesn't attempt to justify or downplay what he did, but has learned from it and moved on, adding, "Na cheat I cheat, I no kill person." In a subsequent slide, he expressed his disillusionment with the toxicity of social media and stated that he only uses it for memes. This response comes after Iceberg Slim had previously backtracked and asked for Juliet Ibrahim's forgiveness in 2019, confessing to lying, cheating, and taking her for granted. He acknowledged her u...
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The release of the new Super Eagles jersey from Nike, inspired by traditional agbada, is widely celebrated by Nigerians (photos)
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The release of the new Super Eagles jersey from Nike, inspired by traditional agbada, is widely celebrated by Nigerians (photos)

The new Super Eagles jerseys for 2020 by Nike have impressed many with their design.   The sportswear giant presented the new Super Eagles jerseys in New York on Wednesday, and the home jersey has caused quite a stir.     Senior Director, Global Communications for Nike, Heidi Burgett, shared the new jerseys on his official Twitter page, revealing that the home jersey took inspiration from the traditional agbada while the away kit was inspired by Onaism.     In his tweet, he wrote: 'New 2020 kits for Nigeria: Home kit’s hand-drawn design fuses the traditional aesthetic of an agbada robe w/ modern football design. Away kit trim is inspired by Onaism. Broader collection of Super Eagles apparel includes a poncho, vest, dress, & more.' New 2020 kits for Nigeria: Home kit’s hand dr...
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Adam Schiff, House Impeachment Manager, Reacts to Mitt Romney’s Vote Against Trump’s Acquittal
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Adam Schiff, House Impeachment Manager, Reacts to Mitt Romney’s Vote Against Trump’s Acquittal

Following the final impeachment vote in the senate on Wednesday, House Impeachment manager Adam Schiff, who also led the House Intelligence committee's effort in bringing forth impeachment articles against the US President, responded to Republican senator Mitt Romney's vote against Trump.   Donald Trump has been acquitted by the US senate on the charges of obstruction of congress and abuse of power, brought by the House of Representatives.   The Republican majority senate, with the exception of Mitt Romney, voted against impeaching the president, bringing the impeachment trial to an end but denying Trump the talking point that the impeachment was 'partisan'.   Mitt Romney's vote to convict President Trump for abuse of power was a surprising move that stunned Capitol Hill. 'The grav...
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Tragedy Strikes Anambra School as Overhead Tanker Falls into Classroom, Killing Two Pre-Nursery Pupils and Injuring Two Others
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Tragedy Strikes Anambra School as Overhead Tanker Falls into Classroom, Killing Two Pre-Nursery Pupils and Injuring Two Others

A tragic incident occurred at Royal Kings Foundation nursery and primary school in Nkpor-Agu, Anambra State, claiming the lives of two pupils and leaving two others with serious injuries after an overhead water tank fell inside their classroom.   Reports indicate that the victims, comprising three boys and a girl, were promptly taken to the hospital, where two of them, aged 2 and 3, were pronounced dead.     SP Haruna Mohammed, the spokesperson of the state police command, confirmed the incident, stating that the tank, which had a capacity of about 800 gallons, filled with water, fell from its high stand in a neighboring house adjacent to the school, landing on the roof of the pre-nursery class and then into the classroom. "At about 11:15am, an overhead Tank filled with water fell...
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US Senate Votes to Acquit Donald Trump, Ending Impeachment Trial
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US Senate Votes to Acquit Donald Trump, Ending Impeachment Trial

US President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the US Senate regarding the charges of obstruction of Congress and abuse of power, which were brought against him by the House of Representatives. On Wednesday, the majority Republican Senate voted against impeaching the president, bringing the impeachment trial to a close.    Chief Justice Roberts announced the results after the vote, stating, "'48 senators have pronounced Donald John Trump, president of the United States, guilty as charged. 52 senators have announced him not guilty as charged. 2/3 of the senators present not finding him guilty, the Senate judges Donald John Trump - the president of the United States - is not guilty as charged in the first article of impeachment.'                     However, in a surprising move, Re...
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'Tennis Legend, Serena Williams Struggles on Court’ – Coach Patrick Mouratoglou Speaks Out
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'Tennis Legend, Serena Williams Struggles on Court’ – Coach Patrick Mouratoglou Speaks Out

Recent losses have put pressure on Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who has emphasized the need for change.   Serena Williams, the American 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, 38, has faced setbacks, losing four major finals since returning to tennis after giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., on Sept. 1, 2017, with the goal of breaking Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.   Reflecting on her inability to break the record, her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, who has been working with her since 2012, highlighted the necessity for a shift in strategy. He believes that a change in approach and goals is imperative for her success.   Mouratoglou expressed his views in an interview with BBC Sport, stating: “We have to accept the fact th...
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According to Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the current situation is not yielding positive results
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According to Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the current situation is not yielding positive results

Patrick Mouratoglou, coach of Serena Williams, has shared insights on her recent defeats.   The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion from America, aged 38, has experienced four significant final losses since the birth of her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., with her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, on Sept. 1, 2017.   Following a return to tennis four months post childbirth, her objective was to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. However, she has yet to achieve this goal.    Serena Williams was eliminated in the third round of the Australian Open just last month.   Mouratoglou, working with her since 2012, expressed the need for the tennis icon to "revise her strategy" and "confront the reality" of failing to secure a G...
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Husband stabs and slashes his pregnant wife’s throat during sex for getting pregnant for the third child Husband stabs and slashes his pregnant wife’s throat during sex for getting pregnant for the third child

A 21-year-old Brazilian man, Marcelo Araújo, wasn't happy with his wife getting pregnant for the third time and confessed to brutally killing her while they were in the middle of having sex. 21-year-old Marcelo Araújo told police in São Paulo after six weeks of interrogation that he killed his make-up artist wife, Francine dos Santos, 22, after they argued about her becoming pregnant for the third time. He reportedly admitted that he didn't want any more children because he hated sharing his wife with them, and wasn't happy with the financial burden it placed on him as a young dad. The couple already had two children, a daughter, four, and a son, two.  Mr. Araújo claimed that the fight started between himself and his wife when they began discussing plans for their family Chris...
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