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Man found innocent after spending 2 years in jail for rape

Danny Kay, 26, of Derby, who spent more than two years in jail for a rape he did not commit, had his conviction quashed after a relative uncovered a series of bombshell Facebook messages - missed by police - that proved his innocence.

In the latest rape case to highlight failings in the criminal justice system, The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the jury at Danny Kay's 2013 trial was only shown doctored transcripts of crucial Facebook chats between Mr Kay and his accuser.

Police Screen Hospital Visitors As Buhari Checks On Son Again

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday was back at the Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu District, Abuja, where his son, Yusuf, who was injured in a motorbike accident, was hospitalised.

But the security situation around the hospital remained tense, as policemen screened those gaining entry into the medical facility.

IBB's Godson, Abe Ibraheem Celebrates 50

Abe Ibrahim is every inch a gracious champ. Like most champs, he makes a good first impression. As he clocks 50, his story pulsates a pleasurable lore of labour, perseverance, reinvention and accomplishment.

It projects the fate of a man immune to the proverbial fatal weakness of character oft derided by conservatives as carefree folk’s Achilles heel.

38 investors ‘interested’ in building modular refineries in Niger Delta - FG

The presidency says 38 licensed privately financed greenfield and mini-modular refineries investors have shown interest in the establishment of modular refineries in the Niger Delta.

Laolu Akande, presidential spokesman, said the proposed investment will re-position the petroleum industry and ensure self-sufficiency of petroleum products.

Akande said not less than ten of the 38 interested investors are at an a

Police Declare Making Phone Calls At Filling Stations A Criminal Offence

The police have said that making phone calls at filling stations is a criminal offence which could land the offender in jail.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, stated that an offender could be prosecuted and jailed for attempted arson.

Ooni, Brother End Rift

For long, the war between the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his brother, Adetunji Ogunwusi, was so intense, it raged like a plot of a royal battle in some Nollywood movie.

But today, the rift is over as the two have sheathed their swords after two years of animosity that gave those close to them cause for concern.

Bolu and Ladun Akin-Olugbade Celebrate 37th Wedding Anniversary

Where there is no love, there is no ardor. But where love exists, passion becomes a given and even the most wretched homestead becomes Eden.

There is love in the heart and home of Aare Bolu Akin Olugbade. The Rolls Royce loving socialite is extremely joyous at the moment; he is swaddled in the ecstasy of requited love, like a newborn cradling in his mother’s warmth. Bolu is very much in love with his wife. And he is never too shy to express his heartfelt adoration of his heartthrob. Last Wednesday, he celebrated his unflagging love for his wife of 37 years.

Ibrahimovic ruled out for a month – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of action for a month, but he hopes to have Romelu Lukaku back soon following his head injury.

Ibrahimovic went off at half-time in United’s Boxing Day draw against Burnley, but Mourinho did not divulge the nature of the injury that will keep the former Paris Saint-Germain star sidelined throughout January.

Alexis Sanchez desperate to leave Arsenal for Manchester City in January

Alexis Sanchez is desperate to leave Arsenal in January and is hoping to force through a move to Manchester City, Goal reports.

It is also understood that the Gunners are ready to cut their losses on the 29-year-old, as it has become clear to his coaches and team-mates that he has no desire to stay at the Emirates Stadium for much longer.

Russia’s top court upholds election ban on opposition leader

Russia’s top court on Saturday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny against a decision to bar him from running in the country’s 2018 presidential election.

The Supreme Court agreed with Russia’s Central Election Commission that Navalny cannot register as a candidate due to a controversial embezzlement conviction which the opposition chief says is politically motivated.

Serena Williams loses on comeback

Serena Williams lost on her comeback from a maternity break as French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko powered to victory in the “first to ten points” final set at the Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament on Saturday.

Lagos permanent secretary dies months after Ambode reinstated him

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, Olumide Lawal, has passed away.

Lawal died a few months after his reinstatement into office.

The official died on Thursday evening, less than 24 hours to his 34th anniversary in the Lagos State Public Service.

I can’t guarantee Alexis Sanchez’s stay at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger

Manager Arsene Wenger says he cannot guarantee that striker Alexis Sanchez will remain at Arsenal long term, after the forward scored twice in the victory at Crystal Palace on Thursday night.

The Chile striker can leave for free this summer when his contract expires and he has been linked with a move to league leaders Manchester City, who failed in their bid to sign him on deadline day.

Popular CAC prophet banished from Ekiti after death of woman

The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe and his council of chiefs, yesterday banished one Prophet Oni Olakanye of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Palace of Mercy, from the town over the death of a woman who sought spiritual help from him.

I Don't Care If People Think She's Older Or Richer - Singer, Iceberg Slim Speaks on Actress Juliet Ibrahim

While speaking in an new interview, Nigerian singer, Iceberg Slim, says he is not bothered if people think his girfriend and Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim, is older or richer than him. 

In an interview with PUNCH, Iceberg said the opinion of other people on their relationship does not faze them. 

Man Arraigned In Court For Beating Up Girl Who Refused To Befriend Him

The Police on Friday arraigned a 25 -year-old motor  man, Isiaka Abiodun, who allegedly beat up a girl to pulp for refusing to go out with him before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The accused was arraigned before the Magistrate, Mrs O.I Raji, on a charge of assault.

Married Man Caught Having S*x With Mad Woman On Christmas Day (Photos)

A mild drama escalated on Christmas Day at Banket Growth Point in Zimbabwe, after a married man who left his wife at home, was caught having sex with a mentally challenged woman.

As people were celebrating the joy of Christmas with their loved ones, the married man, only identified as Baba Nyasha, was caught pants down with the mentally challenged woman behind a shop.

Katsina Ex-Permanent Secretary Jailed For Fraud

A former Permanent Secretary in Katsina State, Sule Saulawa, was on Friday sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment without the option of fine by the state’s high court for advance fee fraud.

Justice Sanusi Tukur of the High Court slammed the sentence on Saulawa after finding him guilty of advance fee fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Weah’s election a big lesson for Nigeria — Odegbami

The election of football icon, George Opong Weah as President of Liberia in a run-off poll conducted December 26 has a “very serious implication” for Africans all over the world, former Nigeria international, Chief Segun Odegbami has said.

Reacting to the result of the poll, Thursday, Odegbami enthused, “Weah’s election is of very serious implication for the world and Nigeria, in particular where sports is ranked very low – indeed, below 40 in our priority list.”

Teenager dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while having sex in car

A schoolgirl died of carbon monoxide poisoning while having sex with her boyfriend in a car while the engine was running. Alena Styukhina was killed when toxic fumes from a Lada Priora filled the Russian garage the car was parked in.

Boy racer Artyom Dorogov, 22, allegedly turned the motor on to stay warm while he had underage sex with the 15-year-old girl Dorogov has been accused of manslaughter and underage sex following the tragedy in the village of Zemetchino, Penza Oblast. Alena, who lived in a neighbouring village, is believed to have met Dorogov while visiting relatives.

Nigerians Queue For Fuel With Their Generator Sets In Lagos (Photos)

The level of fuel scarcity has made Nigerians resort to various means of storing the product for future and probably for re-sale.

This are photos from Ikorodu, Lagos where Lagosians were seen queuing for petrol at the filling station with their generator sets.

Pastor commits suicide in Kaduna

A 40-year-old cleric, Samuel Hamza, has committed suicide at Ungwar Romi area in the Kaduna, the Kaduna State capital.

The pastor was said top have hung himself.

Buhari’s Son Remain In Coma As Doctors Discover Additional Injuries

Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari who was hospitalized in Abuja after a ghastly motorbike crash has not regained his ability to speak but doctors handling his treatment said he is gradually showing sign of recovery.

Yesterday, the younger Buhari who sustained a head injury and a broken limb indicated to doctors repeatedly about his hand.

Man bags 12-years in jail for raping & fathering 8 of his daughter’s children who he kept as a sex slave for 22 years

An Argentine man, Domingo Bulacio, 57, who repeatedly raped his daughter, fathering eight children with her while she was his sex slave for 22 years, has been jailed for 12 years and eight months.

The serial rapist was sentenced on Wednesday for multiple sex crimes by three judges at a court in the northern city of Santiago del Estero.