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 A British nurse has been convicted of killing seven infants and trying to murder six others at the hospital where she worked. Lucy Letby, who was in her mid-20s when the murders occurred at the Countess of Chester Hospital, is now the most prolific child killer in modern UK history. Letby, 33, committed these acts by injecting air into babies' blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them, and poisoning them with insulin. She targeted 13 babies in the neonatal ward between 2015 and 2016, intending to deceive her colleagues into believing the deaths were natural. Doctors noticed an unusual rise in infant deaths, leading to a police investigation. Letby was arrested multiple times, and incriminating notes were found in her possession. The sentencing is scheduled for August 21 at Manchester Crown Court.

 Following Neymar's departure from Paris Saint-Germain, France winger Ousmane Dembele has assumed the No 10 shirt at the club. Dembele, 26, transferred to the French team from Barcelona for £43 million, six years after his initial move to the Spanish side for a significant fee of £97 million. His arrival at Barcelona coincided with Neymar's departure to PSG in 2017, initially adopting the No 11 shirt at Nou Camp before later switching to No 7. The recent development mirrors history as Dembele now takes over the No 10 shirt from Neymar, who completed a £78 million transfer to Saudi Pro League's Al-Hilal. Notable former wearers of the No 10 shirt at PSG include Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldinho. Other players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Javier Pastore, and Hatem Ben Arfa have also donned the iconic number during their tenures with the French giants.

 Alhaji Dogo Jede, the leader of a notorious bandit gang, recently married a 16-year-old Christian Gbagy girl in Aglunma village, located in the Kwusasu District of Shiroro Local Government Area in Niger State. The wedding took place amid tight security due to the presence of the bandits who had established control over the village's strategic points. According to an unnamed source within the community who spoke to the Daily Sun, Alhaji Dogo Jede reassured the villagers that they need not flee their homes as he guaranteed their safety. In a symbolic gesture, he slaughtered a cow and shared the meat with the villagers to celebrate the occasion. Alhaji Dogo Jede maintains control over several communities in Shiroro local government, such as Kwusasu, Chukuba, Nasa, Wurukuchi, and parts of Iburo. He operates alongside his gang with impunity, attending the Kwusasu market and praying at the central mosque every Friday under heavy gang security. The villagers are aware of Alhaji Dogo Jede

 The tragic report of the demise of 36 soldiers, who fell victim to a terrorist ambush in Niger State, brings immense sorrow. My heart goes out to the families, who continue to bear the heavy toll in the fight against insecurity in our country. The relentless toll of lives, both military and civilian, to unending insecurity is deeply distressing. Once more, I extend my sympathies to our military and security personnel, who consistently pay the highest price for our nation's peace and security. May the departed find eternal peace, and may their grieving families find solace. To our brave and active-duty personnel, I urge you to remain steadfast and resilient against the forces of darkness. As a united people, we must confront this menace of insecurity that threatens our collective survival. Development cannot thrive without peace and security. Combatting insecurity is my unwavering priority for the New Nigeria. Security, peace, and progress remain fundamental principles in shaping a

  Abia State police authorities have verified the apprehension and custody of Bishop Timothy Otu, the General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministry, also known as Agape Bishop Timothy Otu, in connection with the demise of a female evangelist named Happiness Echieze. She was affiliated with a Pentecostal church in Aba. Tragically, the mother of five lost her life under suspicious circumstances at a guest house in Ovom village, Obingwa Local Government Area. The police spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest and informed the media that the suspect had been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further probing. The deceased's body was deposited at a missionary hospital’s morgue in Ogbor Hill area of Aba. According to the statement released, on August 13, 2023, at around 9:30 AM, Godwin Akpan reported to Isiala Ngwa Police Division about an incident. It was disclosed that on the evening of August 12, 2023, around 9:25 PM, Bishop Timothy Otu, assoc

  Pep Guardiola has risen to the second spot on the list of most successful managers in history. This came after Manchester City secured a victory over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on August 16th. The recent win marked Guardiola's 36th title, earned through his coaching stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Despite this remarkable achievement, he needs 13 more trophies to match Sir Alex Ferguson's impressive record of 49 successes during his extensive managerial career. Guardiola's 36 titles have been amassed in a mere 14 active years on the sidelines, showcasing his extraordinary achievements, averaging about 2.5 championships per season. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first coach to win the European Super Cup with three different teams: Barcelona in 2009 and 2011, Bayern Munich in 2013, and Manchester City in 2023. His illustrious journey in European football has seen him achieve considerable success with three of the continent's pr

  Musician Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, paid a visit to the NDLEA chairman, Buba Marwa, at the agency's headquarters on August 17. During the visit, he expressed his endorsement of the campaign against substance abuse, emphasizing that drug misuse contributes to criminal activities. Naira Marley also encouraged Nigerians to refrain from using drugs.

  Tonto Dikeh criticized NDLEA on Instagram for inviting Naira Marley to their office, calling it a major embarrassment for any drug law enforcement agency. She expressed her displeasure with the agency's decision and mentioned her readiness to discuss her concerns in an interview or drug test.

 An infant girl, just born, was discovered abandoned beneath a tree in the vicinity of Ambara Hospital, near Shira Local Government Area in Bauchi State. The incident occurred around 12 noon on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. The baby, dressed and resting on a piece of fabric, was located on a bed of leaves. The elementary teacher, Auwal Maisalati Shira, recounted that he, along with the social welfare officer of Shira LGA, transported the baby to the hospital's maternity ward.

 A tragic incident occurred on August 12 when a 23-year-old American journalist and New York University graduate named Kathryn Hoedt lost her life during an unfortunate rope-swinging accident. Witnesses reported that she fell approximately 30 feet from the rope swing, landing on rocks along the shoreline of Folsom Lake, which is located just 24 miles outside Sacramento, California. Friends who were present at the scene assisted in moving her to a nearby boat ramp where park officials were stationed. Although an off-duty doctor administered CPR, Kathryn Hoedt's life couldn't be saved, and she was transported to a Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased. Her educational journey included graduating from San Jose State University in 2021 and earning her Master's degree from New York University in 2022. Joining KCRA 3 in October 2022, she contributed to the station's morning show. KCRA 3 News Director Derek Schnell expressed the team's sorrow, highlighting Kathr

  The Kebbi State Hisbah recently shaved a young man's hair due to it being deemed un-Islamic. The Shari'a police stated on their official Facebook page that the hairstyle goes against Islamic teachings. This incident occurred on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

  Pastor Ab Isong of Akwa Ibom suggests that men should invest the time they spend searching for good women into becoming better men themselves. He emphasizes that by improving oneself, a person naturally attracts positive things into their life. In a recent Facebook post on August 15, he shared this viewpoint.

  Misleading and Inaccurate Claims Regarding Guinness Nigeria Plc's Operations The management of Guinness Nigeria Plc wants to address recent reports from various online sources claiming that the company is considering shutting down its operations in Nigeria due to alleged forex losses. We want to clarify that these reports are unfounded and untrue. Guinness Nigeria Plc categorically denies any intention to close its operations in Nigeria. We view these claims as misleading and deliberately misleading. While the current foreign exchange challenges in the country pose difficulties for us, just as they do for others, we remain committed to serving our consumers, supporting our employees, and delivering value to our shareholders. We have faith in the resilience of the Nigerian economy and are optimistic about its recovery, thanks to government measures. With seventy-three years of history in Nigeria, we are dedicated to our role in the country's progress and to positively impactin

  Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire's £30 million move to West Ham has reportedly collapsed. The Hammers agreed on the fee for the defender last Wednesday as David Moyes looks to strengthen his squad for the new season.According to The Guardian, the Europa Conference League winners grew tired of waiting for the defender to finalise an exit from Old Trafford, with Maguire thought to want a pay-off of around £7m to leave the club. Maguire had agreed personal terms with Moyes' side, but was set to be on less money and hence he wanted appropriate compensation to leave the club. But so far the two parties have been unable to agree a settlement and in turn the Hammers became frustrated by the lack of progress on the deal and have chosen to move on. The 30-year-old has had a tumultuous time at United since his record-breaking £80m move from Leicester in 2019.However, in the past few years and faced heavy criticism as well as being stripped of the club captaincy earlier this su

 A final- year student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Mbah  Ezinne, has been found dead in her room.  The lifeless body of the Department of Anatomy student was found in her apartment on July 31, 2023, after she was not seen in her church.One of her brothers, Mbah Samson, on Monday, August 14, 2023, shared a Facebook post by one Akalu Moon, who accused a lady, Anita Josephine Ogona, of tarnishing late Ezinne's image online. The post also alleged that the deceased was murdered. It was gathered that the deceased, who was a cherished member of the church community, had attended a praise night with her friends on Friday, July 28, 2023. The group dispersed around 4:am on Saturday to prepare for the Youth Day festivities slated for Sunday, July 30. According to SaharaReporters, after the service began in the church on Sunday, Ezinne's friends and family attempted to reach her on the phone but a voice prompt repeated that her mobile line was not reachable. 

 The University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has directed its staff to work for three days a week. This was made known in a statement released by the institution in a special release with the number 4642, dated August 14, 2023, and signed by G.O. Saliu, Registrar and Secretary to Council. It stated that the choice was made in light of the recent elimination of Premium Motor Spirit subsidies. The statement said, “The astronomical increase in the fuel pump price occasioned by the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government has imposed huge economic difficulties on the generality of Nigerians. "Salary earners who have to commute to work every working day are faced with an aggravation of the condition, given the attendant hike in the transport fare and cost of living. “After careful consideration of the situation, the University Management recommended a temporary work schedule adjustment for members of staff, which Senate at its meeting of Thursday, 03 August 2023 considered and approved. &

 The Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has debunked allegation of high handedness, and sexual harassment, levelled against him by some students of the Faculty, saying that the protest was masterminded by some persons in the faculty, who had sworn to do everything possible in order to pull him down. Ndifon made the remark in Calabar, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent shortly after the President of the Law Students Association of Nigeria, LAWSAN, UNICAL branch, Benedict Otu, led some students to protest against Ndifon. Denying any wrongdoing, Ndifon described the allegations as lies that were cooked from the pit of hell just to tarnish his image. He said, “Since I defeated some persons in an election that was keenly contested, to emerge as Dean of the faculty, it hasn’t been easy. I had skipped several booby traps. “These allegations are baselessly masterminded by my detractor, who had vowed to ensure that my image is dragged to the m

 Miss Amaechina Chimbusonma Nwadiuto of Regina Pacis Girls’ Secondary School, Garki, Abuja may be in contention for the National Merit Award as the overall best candidate in this year’s West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, WASSCE, conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, as she got A1 in all the nine papers she sat for during the examination. Miss Amaechina, 16, from Anambra State, got distinctions in Data Processing, Christian Religious Studies, Civic Education, English Language, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The girl, who scored 313 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, applied to study Medicine at the University of Abuja. Speaking on the development, her mother, Mrs Ijeoma Amaechina, said the girl has consistently maintained top position in her class since her primary school days. "She is the fourth child of the family and sh

 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that there is no plan for a coup in Nigeria as the military is happy and better off in a democratic government.    Tukur Gusau, DHQ's Director of Defence Information said this in reaction to calls for the military to interfere in the democracy of the country. He stated that the military will not get involved in any act to sabotage the hard-earned democracy in the country. The statement read;  “The Defence Headquarters frown at a report being circulated online about welfare issues in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The report’s call on the military to interfere in our democracy is highly unpatriotic, wicked, and an attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing its constitutional responsibilities. While the leadership of the AFN gives priority to the welfare of its personnel, however, we detest any attempt by any individual or group to instigate the law-abiding Armed Forces of Nigeria to embark on any unconstitutional change of

  American singer, Lizzo has denied she has split from boyfriend Myke Wright in the wake of shocking sexual harassment and abuse claims against her.   The Juice hitmaker, 35, and Wright, who started dating in 2021 after hosting MTV live music show Wonderland together in 2016, were hit by split claims after the pair unfollowed each other on social media with Lizzo deleting all their photos together.   However, a spokesman for the star has told DailyMail there is 'no truth' in claims the pair have gone their separate ways. A source had told the US Sun: 'Lizzo has taken the past few weeks very hard and her relationship has suffered. They had a big falling out and she is really upset. Both of them have thought of themselves as soulmates, so for it to end has been hard on them. Those close to them are hoping they will make up.'   The couple has been publicly linked since October 2021, according to People, with the Good As Hell singer confirming their relationship during an a

 Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a local chief and one other person and abducted many travellers in Enugu State. The incident occurred at Neke along the Ugwogo-Neke-Ikem road in Isi-Uzo local government area of the state between 7:30 and 8 pm on August 11, 2023. An eyewitness, Kingsley Odoh, who spoke to journalists in Enugu on Saturday, said the suspected kidnappers swooped on passersby along the road, shot sporadically at oncoming vehicles and killed two persons. They also kidnapped passengers in a bus plying the Enugu-Ugwogo-Neke-Ikem road “Chief Cyril Mbah from Neke Odenigbo-Nike was gunned down by suspected kidnappers along the Ugwogo/Isi-uzo road, near Neke Odenigbo junction,” he said.  He was rushing home with his daughter in his car when he ran into a group of suspected kidnappers who suddenly opened fire on him. Unfortunately, he couldn’t survive the gunshots but nothing happened to his daughter   “The kidnappers went further, fired and flattened the tyres of an

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo, received a member of the victorious D’Tigress squad to the recently concluded 2023 FIBA AfroBas ket Championship in Kigali, Adenike Olawuyi. Olawuyi, who is an Osogbo-born Basketball player, plies her trade for Hungarian basketball team, Ratgeber and played a pivotal role in the Nigeria Women’s Basketball team’s success in winning their fourth straight FIBA AfroBasket Championship. The Sports- loving governor alongside the secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye, hailed the spirit of the team in Kigali and celebrated the story of Olawuyi, who started off her basketball career in Osun and has shown great spirit and determination to achieve greatness in her very young career. Receiving the 19-year old budding talent and her coach, Taiwo Eleniyan, Adeleke urged her to keep working hard and remain focused, as there is still more to come in her burgeoning career. “I am so happy to receive you today. It’s always a moment of p

 Recent developments in the neighbouring Niger Republic have become the subject of international attention. For Nigeria, this development is a matter of dire and urgent national interest and security. Inevitably, Niger is a hot- button issue for ECOWAS, as well as various international interlocutors. Regardless of the positions taken by various parties that have direct or tangential interests in Niger, primacy must be given to dialogue and diplomacy towards a resolution with minimal disruptive impact on Nigeria and the West African sub- region. A total diplomatic resolution must take into consideration the realpolitik of the West African sub- region. I applaud the respective mediatory efforts by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and His Royal Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Whereas ECOWAS authorities have indicated that they remain open to various conflict resolution options, diplomacy must remain the overarching imperative in res