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Three policemen and four others were, yesterday, sentenced to death by an Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo  for  kidnapping one Deaconess Ime Anietie Ekanem Those sentenced included Cpl Emmanuel Charlie, Cpl Bassey Sunday, PC Mfon Bassey, Ekaette Edet Moses, Fidelis Emmanson Jeremiah, Ndu Okon Johnny and Unyime Edem Etukakpan The court presided by Justice Joy Unwana convicted the culprits on a three-count charge of conspiracy to commit felony, kidnapping, aiding and sponsoring of kidnapping. In a confessional statement by the 8th accused person, Mrs Itohowo Akpakwa, which was admitted as an exhibit, she confessed to visiting her friend in a bar at Idakeyop Aka where she gave the 7th accused person, Unyime Edem Etukakpan money to buy medicine for his ill health. While Mrs Akpakwa denied knowledge of the plot to kidnap her friend and neighbour, Deaconess Ekanem, no fewer than three other members of the kidnap gang told the court that they did not know her name at the t

pixabay.com Ginger is one of those seasonings that adds something special to anything it’s in. Whether ginger is the dominant flavor, like in gingerbread, or whether it serves as that intriguing hint of spice in a stir fry or stew, it offers a nice combination of sweet and spicy that pleases the palate. But surely something that good must be used in moderation, right? Nope. Turns out, daily consumption of ginger offers all sorts of health benefits. Even if you don’t like the flavor, you may want to start taking supplements. 1. Manage acid reflux Acid reflux, otherwise known as heartburn, is a painful condition that may have you reaching for an over-the-counter medication to relieve your symptoms. Next time, head to the produce section instead. Some of the active substances in ginger are used in heartburn medicines because of ginger’s anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea capabilities. Taking some ginger when you experience acid reflux will  manage the symptoms , but evid

                          Photo: GARRI Garri  adds a lot of health benefits to human  health which is  not just limited to giving energy to the body. There  are  some other important nutrition it contains that surprisingly adds benefits to health and lifestyle which many people may never have come across. Garri has many nutritional contents. The minerals and vitamins contained in garri and other cassava derivatives like flour, abacha  etc., are not limited to iron, manganese, calcium, sodium, magnesium, thiamin, copper, ascorbic acid, zinc, vitamin A and potassium.  It also contains dietary fibre, protein, lipids, and more.  FOOD MADE FROM GARRI 1: Garri soaked with water, milk and groundnuts  2: Garri cookies with kuli (groundnut cookies)  3: Garri cake 4: Garri served as eba with suop Soaked Garri ‘cereal’ is definitely a must try for anyone visiting Nigeria for the first time but if you don’t intend visiting Nigeria soon, this

A popular Lagos hair vendor, who calls herself the hair boss and claims to be friends with top celebrities in Nollywood, is peddling rumours about actress, Tonto Dikeh. The two have never been close friends but can be described as acquaintances. Tonto has never openly flaunted her hair as much as others.                             TONTO DIKEH This self-proclaimed hair boss, who was dragged on social media for selling fake hair to many people some time ago, made one of the former Big Brother Housemates her brand ambassador. The two collaborated on curly hairstyles, since that was the look mostly worn by this particular controversial Big Brother housemate. Shortly after, Tonto partnered with another hair boss, who many say is far richer and sells more authentic hair than this other hair vendor. The hair vendor and Tonto launched about three types of hair for Tonto's collection and it is rumoured that they recorded more millions in sales than the so-called ha

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23:25 The world’s largest aircraft took off over the Mojave Desert in California on Saturday, the first flight for the carbon-composite plane built by Stratolaunch Systems Corp, started by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, as the company enters the lucrative private space market, Reuters reports. The white airplane called Roc, which has a wingspan the length of an American football field and is powered by six engines on a twin fuselage, took to the air shortly before 7 am Pacific time and stayed aloft for more than two hours before landing safely back at the Mojave Air and Space Port as a crowd of hundreds of people cheered. “What a fantastic first flight,” Stratolaunch Chief Executive Officer Jean Floyd said in a statement posted to the company’s website. “Today’s flight furthers our mission to provide a flexible alternative to ground launched systems, Floyd said. “We are incredibly proud of the Stratolaunch team, today’s flight crew, our partners at Northrup Grumman’s

When you first started your long dating search, finding someone to share your life with probably sounded like a long shot. Especially after so many terrible dates that left you feeling hopeless, the idea of getting engaged felt more like a pipedream than a reality. So now that you’re in a happy, healthy relationship with someone who you adore, respect and trust, the idea of marriage doesn’t seem so impossible after all. There are a few questions to consider before you get engaged and more than a handful of things to know before marriage. That’s why it’s important to consider pre-engagement advice and to wholeheartedly answer the ‘Am I ready to get married?’ question with conviction. Here, some things to consider before getting married and to dive deep into your relationship (and yourself) on your path to life commitment. After all, it’s one of the greatest decisions you’ll ever make—if not the most important—so make sure you’re in it for the long run: 1. You both have full li

Ibadan – A young man, Azeez Morufu, was on Tuesday allegedly caught withdrawing money from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) belonging to one of the new generation banks located at Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe, Ibadan, without using a debit card. A passer-by was amazed seeing the ATM dispensing huge amount of money to Azeez without a debit card at the ATM point located beside the Ibadan national station of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Azeez ran out of luck when the bewildered passer-by raised the alarm and drew the attention of bank security personnel and others to the scene. FRCN Ibadan national station reported that the young man confessed that it was not the first time he would be carrying out the act. “Morufu said he has a code he always input on the ATM to dispense without a card,” FRCN further reported. Our correspondent gathered that Azeez had been handed over to the police.

A New York man, Donald Savastano who won the Merry Millionaire scratch off lottery for $1million, earlier this month, has died suddenly. The lottery ticket winner was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and died suddenly on Friday. The deceased had claimed his ticket on January 4 after buying the $10 scratch off on a whim. Savastano claimed the lump sum payment of $661,800. His death came less than a month after he became a millionaire after picking a winning New York Lottery scratchcard at a shop in his home town of Sidney, a small community around 170 miles north of New York City. He told the WBNG-TV news channel that he was planning to “buy a new truck, pay off some debt and invest for the future,” with his winnings. He added: “This is going to change our lives to tell you the truth”. ‘Being a self-employed carpenter, I didn’t really have a plan for retirement,’ the 51-year-old self-employed carpenter explained to WBNG-TV at the time. ‘The money w

Earlier this month as we celebrated the International Women’s Day, I was touched by the number of men who stood up to celebrate women. There was clearly so much love in the air, it could be felt even by those who hadn’t received personalised wishes. Then I remembered the bitterness that fills the air whenever men are supposed to be celebrated. Unlike women, men have a way of embracing their targets and ensuring they are met. They rarely get derailed. On this day, I appreciated the fact that they took their eyes off their goals for a moment so they could fix them on us. Men, you deserve a round of applause for celebrating women. I know there were definitely a few elements here and there that represented the proverbial pain in the ass (in particular, men who tried to pull women down on this special day) but, trust me, the momentary attention was refreshing, even though it felt like a drop in the ocean to some women. Anyway, I was talking about the few occasions when

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An Indian student said on Monday she was made to remove her bra in public by school authorities over exam cheating fears, minutes before sitting a crucial test. Authorities issue strict dress codes to tackle widespread cheating on the entrance test for India’s prestigious medical colleges.  ADVERTISING But there is no mention of bras on this year’s prohibited articles list which includes dark clothes, long sleeves, brooches, badges, closed shoes and socks. The student, who has not been identified, told media she was at the test centre in Kerala state on Sunday when a metal detector started to beep during a security check. “At that time, they told that without removing my innerwear I cannot enter the exam hall since they (bra hooks) are made of metal. So, I took off my bra there itself and gave it to my mom, she was waiting outside,” the student told NDTV news network. The girl was quoted in The Times of India as saying that she lost all her “confidence and composure when I was a

1:12 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS Vatican City                          Pope Francis – Pope Francis, addressing an array of scandals, on Tuesday said the Roman Catholic Church had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children. The 82-year-old pontiff noted that the church has to repair its reputation among young people or risk becoming “a museum”. Pope Francis He, in a major document offering a partial admission of significant failings by clergy, also said that the church could not agree with everything some feminist groups propose. According to him, it is a clear reference to the Church’s ban on a female priesthood. The pope is grappling with criticism over the Church’s response to a decades-long sexual abuse crisis that has gravely damaged its standing around the globe and seen it pay out billions of dollars in compensation. Francis made his comment in a 50-page “Apostolic Exhortation,” his reflections on the workings of a month-long meeting of bish

12:49 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS By Vera Anyagafu  As part of a government campaign to drive collaboration between law firms and business in London and Nigeria, Twenty leading lawyers and barristers from across the UK will meet with prominent Nigerian business leaders and lawyers as part of a wider government drive to boost legal practice and trade with Nigeria, as well as other Africa countries. Judicial symbol for justice Lawyers seek review of Land Use Act, want land control revert to owners This was announced following last year’s agreement between Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and the UK Prime Minister to launch a new UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum so that countries can identify barriers to broadening bilateral trade and work together to resolve them. The delegation which is expected to offer expertise in sectors including infrastructure and science, and cross-border transactions to help in supporting Nigeria’s growing economy, as well as drive further business bet

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The young Nigeria Adewale shows the invitation letter sent by illumminati group through his Gmail account, The letter containing the illumminati eternal oath was sent to the young Nigeria Adewale.