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Jun

05

2023

Man shoots girlfriend dead, and her daughter before killing self

Lifestyle, MetroAmerica, Crime, Lifestyle, RIP

By Biodun Busari A man shot dead his 35-year-old girlfriend, Nicole Hughes, and her 18-month-old daughter, Ariella Bell before he killed himself on the bank of the Merrimack River, New Hampshire, in the United States on Saturday. Police disclosed that the man, 42-year-old Jamie Bell was seen fleeing a Franklin home earlier on Saturday afternoon, according to CBS. New Hampshire Assistant Attorney General Adam Woods revealed this during an evening news conference, adding that the neighbors said they heard gunshots. When police arrived at the home, they found Hughes, Ariella Bell, and the shooter, Jamie Bell, all shot to death,…

Jun

01

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Kalu mourns Dokpesi, describes him as a great man

Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, NewsEmeka Kalu, Personality, RIP

The convener of Global Initiatives for Good Governance and National Coordinator of PDP Coalaition, Chief Dr. Ekeka Kalu has sent condolences to the family of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, describing his death as a big blow to the media industry and Nigeria in general. Dokpesi, the owner of Ray Power radio station and African Independent Television (AIT) died on Monday in Abuja. His death was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his son and Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr In a condolence message, Dr Kalu hailed the impact the late Dokpesi made on the media in Nigeria.…

Apr

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen reportedly kill Army personnel, kidnap colleague in Nasarawa

NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, RIP

Gunmen have killed a soldier and kidnapped his colleague, leaving behind a motorcycle the two soldiers used to convey themselves to Idadu Army camp, along Ibbabu-Idadu in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State. The soldier killed was said to be in mufti, according to a source, his colleague was also abducted when they were ambushed by the gunmen and taken to an unknown destination. The source explained that bandits have formed a habit of terrorizing farmers, market women and men on market days at Ibbabu-Idadu, robbing them of their belongings and in some cases raping women. The source said…

Apr

22

2023

By Chimamanda

In Ikonne, Abia Lost a Great Son – Bishop Emeka Nwankpa

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, SponsoredAbia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Nigeria, Politics, RIP, Uche Ikonne

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has described the late Prof Uche Ikonne as a 'fallen hero'. In paying glowing tributes in honor of the former governorship candidate of the PDP in Abia State who died a few weeks to the election, the revered cleric described Ikonne as a worthy brother and fellow compatriot whose dream was to see a better Abia. In an emotion-filled eulogy, Bishop Nwankpa recalled how, in the build-up to the election, he and the late Professor ran issue-based campaigns devoid of rancour and acrimony…

Mar

31

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court sends woman to prison for killing husband in Ekiti State

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, RIP

An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered one Janet Jegede to be kept in custody as a criminal lunatic at the Correctional Centre, Afao Road, Ado Ekiti. The convict was arraigned before Justice Bamidele Omotoso on September 16, 2020, on one count charge bordering on murder. The charge read that Janet Jegede (36) on 17th November, 2019 at Ado Ekiti within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, did murder one Jegede Kayode,(Her husband) contrary to Section 316 and punishable under Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012. In his…