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Shariah court: Rapist sentenced to death by stoning in Kano

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An Upper Shariah Court situated in Kano State has sentenced a 60-year-old man, identified as Mati Abdu to death by stoning for defiling a minor. Abdu, a native of Farsa village in Tsanyawa Local Government area of Kano State was said to have allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in a broad daylight and under a tree at Farsa Village sometimes last year. The Presiding Judge of the Shariah court, Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola gave the judgment after finding Abdu guilty of the offence. The prosecution counsel, Barrister Badariya Shehu Bala…

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US former envoy, Walter Carrington dies at age 90

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Former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington is dead. In a statement by his wife, Arese, “It is with a heavy and broken heart but with gratitude to God for his life of selfless humanity that I announce the passing of my beloved husband Walter Carrington, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and Senegal. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 90 years old on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020. “Further announcements will be made shortly. Walter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, friend…

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ASUU backs Unilag VC, carpets governing council’s decision

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In a swift reaction to the purported removal of the University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, he has put up a counter move stating that it is “untrue and a figment of imagination,” and making it known that he is still in charge at the institution. He rejected the news of his removal on Wednesday afternoon. Recall that the Governing Council of the university, led by its chairman, had announced Professor Ogundipe’s removal at a council meeting in Abuja. The Vice Chancellor is not the only one dismissing the…

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Westerhof Vindicated In Match Fixing Scandal.

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Dutchman Clemens Westerhof has emerged victorious in the defamation of character case filed against his former assistant in the Super Eagles, Johannes Bonfere. The Rechtbank Gelderland Hight Court, Arnhem on Tuesday found Bonfere guilty of the charge brought against him by Westerhof. Bonfrere was widely quoted by the Nigerian media of having said in an interview with Lagos-based sports radio station, Brila FM in April, that his former boss sold Nigeria’s 1994 FIFA World Cup Second Round match against Italy. Bonfrere was also quoted as having accused Westerhof of selling…

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University of Lagos Vice Chancellor sacked

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Professor Olawatoyin Ogundipe, the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been sacked by the governing council of the institution. The announced was made during a meeting of the institution’s Governing Council which held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) building in Abuja today(Wednesday). Seven members voted for the removal of Ogundipe (UNILAG Vice Chancellor) while four voted against.  One of the members voted that he should rather be placed on suspension. The meeting was presided over by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN). Share…

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Motorcyclist rapes woman on her way to church

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A motorcylist, named Nwamaka Nwaolie is at present, cooling his feet at the police facility after he was arrested from his hide out. Nwaolie allegedly attacked a 26-year-old woman on her way to church and raped her at Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to report, the victim boarded the motorcycle on her way to church on Sunday. Suddenly, Nwaolie changed direction and carried the victim into a bush in Idumuine quarters, Isselu-Uku where he allegedly brutalised and raped the woman. Sources say “The man used a…

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COVID-19: Foreign Affairs minister, Onyeama recovers, resumes work

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has recovered from Corona virus. The minister announced his recovery via his verified Twitter handle stating “By the very special grace of God, my latest COVID-19 test result came back negative after three weeks isolation. “I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone.” About three weeks ago, he had announced on July 19 that…

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Lovers fight over teenage girl, peacemaker killed

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A teenage girl named Barakat Wasiu has been arrested alongside her alleged lovers; 28year-old Eniola Ayodele and Kayode Babashola, aged 31. The lovers were said to have fought over Barakat, and a peacemaker, Muhammed Obadimeji aged 25, was killed in the process, while trying to separate the fight between two men. They all lived at Momodu Street, Orile-Agege axis of Dopemu-Lagos. According to report, one of the rivals named Ayodele, was armed with a sharp object, and allegedly stabbed Obadimeji in the chest in an attempt to stab Babashola. The…

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Majek Fashek will be buried in America -Son

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Randy Fashek, son of the late Raggae legend, Majek Fashek has announced via a viral video, that his late dad who died on June 1 in the United States of America will be buried in New York. Brooklyn based Randy, on behalf of the family thanked fans and well-wishers for their love and support, adding that the family took the decision to bury the late reggae star in New York due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No date has been announced yet for the burial. The late musician whose hit song…

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Covid-19: 437 new cases confirmed, total infection now 46,577

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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 437 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 46,577. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. The health agency stated that the number of those successfully treated and discharged from various treatment centres across the country also jumped to 33,186, representing an increase of 142 persons. According to the NCDC, while more people have recovered from the disease, the country reported three new fatalities, raising the number of those who have…

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