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Evil Dad who punched two-day-old daughter to death, found dead in cell

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                                                         Liam Deane A father who killed his two-day-old baby girl because she wouldn’t stop crying has been found dead in his prison cell Liam Deane, 22, was jailed a month ago after pleading guilty to punching his two-day-old baby, Luna, in the face causing fatal injuries. According to Metro UK, he was found dead in his cell at HMP Leeds on Sunday and another inmate, John Westland, 28, has been charged with murder. Westland was flanked by two police officers and a member of court escort staff as he was brought into the dock. He remained handcuffed throughout the brief hearing, speaking only to confirm his personal details. A hearing will take place on Thursday at Leeds Crown Court. Luna’s mum had left her with Deane while she went to get some sleep. But Deane lost his temper during the night when Luna continued to cry, Leeds Crown Court heard. Prosecutor Michael Smith said the injuries found on the baby included injurie
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                                   Emeka Ojukwu Jr Mr Emeka Ojukwu jnr, son of the founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress. Ojukwu jnr made his declaration on Wednesday in Awka, at the grand finale campaign of the APC candidate for the Anambra 2017 governorship election, Dr Tony Nwoye. President Muhammadu Buhari, APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, 12 APC governors, National Assembly members in the party, among other party bigwigs, witnessed the event. According to him, his decision to join the party was to protect the interest of the Igbos. Ojukwu jnr, who was adorned in a toga of his new party, said it was time for the people of the South-East region to move from “the recession of the periphery to the centre.” “It is time to leave the shadows for light. Every now and then, they come out with my father’s shadow to confuse the people,” he said. According to

Zimbabweans elated but cautious

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On Harare’s streets, many expressed amazement and delight Wednesday that President Robert Mugabe’s long reign may be coming to a close, but people also admitted the future looked unstable. Mugabe, 93, has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980 — longer than many can remember — and the sudden move against him by the military left some hoping that his repressive regime would soon fall. “We are happy with what has been done,” Keresenzia Moyo, 65, a housewife told AFP after visiting a hospital in the capital. “We needed change. Our situation has been pathetic. The economy has been in the doldrums for a very long time. “What is good is that this has happened at the top and it is not affecting us people on the ground. People could be killing each other.” Moyo said that she didn’t care if Mugabe was allowed to leave the country unhindered despite his tenure being marked by brutal repression of dissent, corruption and election vote-rigging. Mugabe, who is under house arrest after the milit

Ebonyi and Ochioha Conferred on President Mohammed Buhary a Traditional Title

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PMB was today conferred with the traditional title of Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi and Ochioha the 1st of Ndi Igbo! I don't get it. Today  in  Ebonyi State

A Love Story That Defines All Odds: Banky W, Adesua Etomi

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The love story between Nigerian singer, Banky W and Actress Adesua Etomi is one which has blossomed to the admiration of many It has always been the wish and dream that these guys end up together since we saw them together in the blockbuster movie, The Wedding Party. Well, that dream and aspiration were brought to reality when Banky W earlier in the year shocked everyone with their engagement. In a world where celebrities are known for controversies especially their relationships which sometimes includes their romantic relationshipsand marriages, Banky W and Adesua Etomi have been able to distant themselves from gossip tabloids. Rather it’s been one romantic gesture from these guys or the pictures of them showing us how love is supposed to be like. Sadly we all know for every good thing there must times of trials or temptations as in recently revealed by Banky W. Lovers and fans of Banky W got the shocker of their lives when he showed pictures of his recovery process af

2face Idibia celebrates wife, Annie Idibia as she turns 33

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“Yes ooo!! It’s my big baby’s birthday so i can’t keep calm ooo. May u live a long and fulfilling life my love. The lord shall be your strength throughout this journey of life(plus me o) i wish u all the best baby. Words can’t express everything i wish 2 say 2 u on this special day. @annieidibia1 HBD”

IPOB threatens Anambra residents

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One week to the governorship election in Anambra State, the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has threatened voters with death if they vote. They also vowed to disrupt the election. The members of the group marched around some streets in Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday, vowing a lockdown on the day of the election, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Members of the group can be heard threatening voters in  videos of the march circulating online. They said, ““If you vote you will die. Don’t go out, stay in your house. If you vote on November 18, you will die. We are not running around for the zoo. “There will be no election. We will not participate, we will not vote. Nothing concerns us with any election. We are formidable. “We are in Onitsha to tell the Federal Government to produce Kanu. They should release all the Biafrans in Nigerian prisons.” Speaking with one of our correspondents on the telephone, IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emm

Family - ‘Jide Tinubu slumped before dying’

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                                                           Jide Tinubu The manner in which Jide Tinubu, first son of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu, died has been revealed. According to a member of the Tinubu family, who asked not to be named because of the sensitive nature of the matter, Jide suddenly collapsed and died from what was suspected to be a heart attack around 9 pm on Tuesday. “However, after the incidence, close family members rushed him down to hospital on Lagos Island where he was confirmed dead on arrival,” the source told journalists in Lagos He added that the tragic news was kept secret because the father, Bola Tinubu, was in Abuja for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of his party, the APC. Chairman of APC in Lagos,  Otunba Henry Ajomale confirmed Jide’s death in a short statement he (Ajomale) issued on Wednesday.  “It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, t

Fayose commiserates with Tinubu over son’s death

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has commiserated with former Governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over the death of his first son, Jide. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Governor Fayose, who said he received the news of Jide’s death with shock, prayed that the Almighty Allah will console the Asiwaju Tinubu’s family. “I commiserate with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the sudden death of his son, Jide. May God console him and the Tinubu’s family, and may Jide’s soul re “I feel the pains of the Tinubu’s especially Asiwaju himself and I can only pray that God will console them and grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss,” the governor said. st in peace.

French jihadist killer Mohamed Merah's Brother jailed

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The brother of the French jihadist who murdered seven people in Toulouse, including three Jewish children, has been jailed for 20 years. A court in Paris found Abdelkader Merah guilty of terrorist offences. But he was cleared of having a direct role in the 2012 attacks, in which his younger sibling, Mohamed Merah, shot three soldiers and then three children and a teacher at a Jewish school. The court also jailed a second suspect, Fettah Malki, 34, for 14 years.