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Airman who killed lover sentenced to death by hanging

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Airman Kalu Bernard has been sentenced to death by the Nigerian Air Force has sentenced to death for killing his lover, Solape Oladipupo, aka Shomzy Shomzy, on March 12, 2017. The judgment, which started 9am on Tuesday, dragged till 4pm when it was stood down before the panellists reconvened at 7.30pm. Reading out the 70-page  court findings, which lasted for about two hours, the Judge Advocate, Flight Lieutenant M.A. Umoh, listed the eight-count charges against 21-year-old Kalu to include murder, house breaking, impersonation, attempted murder, among others. The defence counsel, Abimiku…

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Charly Boy escapes lynching, as pro, anti-Buhari groups clash in Abuja

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Charles Oputa porpularly known as Charly boy, narrowly escaped lynching yesterday after protesters demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari should resume or resign, were confronted by supporters of the President in Abuja. Charles Oputa, who has become the face of the campaign, according to multiple witnesses, was lucky to have escaped alive. The clash happened at Wuse Market in the heart of the capital city. The market was immediately shut to avert further clashes. The clash happened on the eve of the 100th day after President Buhari left Abuja to London…

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Deadpool 2: Stuntwoman killed on set in Canada

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Vancouver police have confirmed that a stuntwoman was killed on Monday on the set of Deadpool 2 in Vancouver while filming a motorcycle stunt for the much-anticipated sequel to Marvel Comic’s anti-superhero blockbuster. “Vancouver Police can confirm that a female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle,” police said in a statement. Images posted in local newspapers showed police taping off a black Ducati motorcycle sitting on its side next to a smashed officer tower window in downtown Vancouver. Actress Zazie Beetz,…

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Tiger Woods arrested, tested positive to five drugs

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After being arrested in May on suspicion of driving under influence, Tiger Woods had five drugs, including the opioid painkiller hydrocodone, in his system, according to a toxicology report released Monday. A urine test revealed four other medications along with hydrocodone — which is sold under the brand name Vicodin. Also present were the powerful painkiller hydromorphone; anxiety drug alprazolam (also known as Xanax); sleep drug zolpidem (also known as Ambien) and THC, which is a chemical component of marijuana. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office made the results public…

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Couple arrested for cutting daughter’s finger for ritual

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Nasiru Adeyemo and Idayat Adeyemo, a couple, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly cutting off the finger of their daughter, Abibat, and abandoning her in a bush. It was learnt that the suspects tied up the seven-year-old in a white sack to stop her from escaping before disposing of her in the bush. After about two days in the bush, some residents were said to have noticed the sack and called the attention of policemen from the Owode Egba division to it. Upon the opening…

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I have no idea who is footing Buhari’s medical bill -Femi Adesina

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Femi Adesina, media adviser to ailing Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has no idea who is paying for the president’s medical treatment in London. Femi Adesina, however, acknowledged that as a president, Buhari’s medical bill can be footed by Nigeria. “I do not know who is paying, but as a president, he has a right to be treated by the country,” Adesina, who is Buhari’s special adviser on media and publicity told Channels TV on Monday night. The Nigerian president left the country on May 7 for London…

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Neymar Feels ‘More Alive Than Ever After scoring On PSG Debut

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Brazilian striker Neymar said he feels “more alive than ever” after marking his Paris St-Germain debut with a goal and an assist at Guingamp. The 25-year-old became the most expensive player in history when he joined PSG from Barcelona for 222m euros (£200m). He set up Edinson Cavani for his side’s opener on Sunday before scoring the final goal in a 3-0 victory. “People think that leaving Barca is to die, but it’s the opposite,” he said. “I’m more alive than ever. I play, I am very happy and football…

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ASUU commences indefinite nationwide strike

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Due to the Federal Government’s failure to fulfill the 2009 agreement made with the Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria (ASUU), the association has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, President of the union disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Ogunyemi said the decision to embark on the industrial action was resolved at its emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Aug. 12. According to him, during the strike, “there shall be no teaching, no examination and no attendance of statutory meetings of…

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Sierra-Leone Mudslide kills over 300 people

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The outskirts of Sierra-Leone’s capital Freetown was hit by mudslide on Monday killing more than 300 people and sweeping away homes. The Red Cross said at least 205 bodies had been taken to the central morgue in Freetown. Police and military personnel were at the scene in the mountain town of Regent searching for people trapped in the debris. The death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered, Red Cross spokesman Abu Bakarr Tarawallie said. Vice President Victor Foh said at the scene: “It is likely that…

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Ronaldo To Miss SuperCup Second Leg

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for five games after he was sent off in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday. He was given a one-match ban for being shown two yellow cards and a further four for pushing the referee in the back after he had been sent off. The bookings at the Nou Camp were for taking off his shirt to celebrate his goal to make it 2-1 and for a dive. He will miss Wednesday’s second leg. Ronaldo, 32,…

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