“After sending my daughter to Canada, I called her one day but she didn’t pick up then when she picked up, she told me she was traumatized because she remembered that I once h!t a bucket on her head. I said are you mad?”
Sanwo-Olu Commissions ‘Greater Lagos Apartments’, Says The State Has Deliver “Sense Of Stability And Dignity For Hundreds” To Residents
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “we commissioned the LBIC/Megamound Greater Lagos Apartments at Obele-Oniwala, and the LBIC/Crown Exquisite Homes at Olaleye New-Town, Iponri, in Surulere. “These developments speak to what’s possible when we stay focused and work together. Through collaboration with our private sector partners, we’ve delivered housing units, and a sense of stability and dignity for hundreds of Lagosians. “The Greater Lagos Apartments consist of 378 one, two, and three-bedroom units. The Crown Exquisite Homes offer 64 four-bedroom maisonettes. These are different homes for different needs because we understand that one size doesn’t fit all. “These projects were made possible through...
Photo: “The Best Ever” —Victor Boniface Speaks Of Victor Oshimhen
Photo: “The Best Ever” —Victor Boniface Speaks Of Victor Oshimhen
‘I Was Refused Service In A Cafe Because Of My Face’ Children Books’ Self-Publicist
Subjected to brutal bullying as a child, Amit Ghose says he still has to deal with constant staring, pointing and comments, and has even been refused service in a cafe because of his face. The 35-year-old from Birmingham described how visiting an independent coffee shop in London recently “everyone was staring at me, and it was like they’d almost seen a ghost”. “The person serving looked at me and said: ‘Oh, we’re not serving any more’. “She turned around and walked off. But clearly, clearly they were still serving.” Amit was born with Neurofibromatosis type 1, a condition that causes...
South Africa To Pursue Appeal Against Nigerian Pastor Acquitted Of Rape
South African authorities say they will continue with legal proceedings against Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso who was acquitted of rape last month, even though he has left the country. Mr Omotoso, who denied the 32 charges against him, was accused of sexually assaulting young women from his church in Port Elizabeth. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will still appeal against the judgement which found Mr Omotoso not guilty, saying his presence is not required. South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs said Mr Omotoso had flown to Nigeria from OR Tambo International Airport, where he was filmed by public...
Victor Osimhen Clinches Second Trophy in Four Days as Galatasaray Seal Turkish Super Lig Title
Victor Osimhen added another piece of silverware to his collection on Sunday as Galatasaray defeated Kayserispor to clinch the Turkish Super Lig title—just four days after winning the Turkish Cup. Coming into the fixture needing only a win to be crowned champions, Galatasaray delivered with a dominant performance. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 26th minute, converting a cross from Gabriel Sara. His goal sparked a heartwarming moment as his daughter, Hailey, announced his name to the entire stadium. The strike was the Nigerian’s 36th goal of the season. He is now two goals clear of Mario Jardel, who had...
BBC Uncovers Child Sex Abuse In South Africa’s Illegal Mines
The most shocking thing for Jonathan, who had endured six gruelling months living and working underground in an abandoned South African gold mine, was the abuse he witnessed being meted out to children. Some are recruited for cheap labour, but others are brought in specifically for sex, campaigners say. Jonathan, now in his late 20s, had migrated to South Africa from a nearby country on the promise of making easy money working in one of its dozens of disused mines, closed by multinationals because they were no longer commercially viable. We are protecting his full identity as he fears reprisals...
Five Killed In Dominican Border Town In A Suspected Drug Trafficking Case
Five people were killed along the border that the Dominican Republic shares with Haiti in what authorities say is a suspected drug trafficking case. Police said they are looking for three suspects accused of opening fire on the victims on Sunday and fleeing with an unknown amount of drugs and money. Two others were injured in the shooting that occurred in the border town of Dajabón in the northwest Dominican Republic. —ASSOCIATED PRESS