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In Madagascar, child rapists are facing castration following the enactment of a new law by the country’s Senate. The upper house Senate approved the measure permitting chemical and surgical castration Wednesday after it had been voted through by the National Assembly earlier this month. Amnesty International urged Antananarivo to drop the proposed law, saying it would not resolve the problem of paedophilia. But, Madagascar’s justice minister defended a new bill Friday to castrate child rapists, with the measure deemed “cruel, inhuman and degrading” by Amnesty International. Justice Minister Landy Mbolatiana Randriamanantenasoa told AFP that the large Indian ocean island “is…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) at the weekend vowed to deduct N10,505,286,072 from the account of 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for not complying with the capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. A statement by the commission’s management issued in Abuja said, “Regulatory Sanctions: The Commission shall deduct a sum of N10,505,286,072 from the annual allowed revenues of the eleven (11) DisCos during the next tariff review, to deter future non-compliance with the energy caps approved by the Commission.” Recall that in 2020, the Commission issued the Order on Capping of Estimated Bills (Order No: NERC/197/2020) and subsequently issued monthly…

Despite Super Eagles winning Nigeria Vs South Africa’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match, some prominent Nigerians in one fell swoop died on Wednesday allegedly died of heart attack caused by tension and excitement during the epic encounter. Though many soccer pundits did not predict Nigeria reaching final in the 2023 AFCON encounter, the players proved bookmakers wrong with their superlative performance. As the match reached a crescendo, some prominent Nigerians reportedly became casualties to the ‘uninvited guest.’ One of the victims is Anambra-born billionaire, Chief Osondu Nwoye, who allegedly died while watching the Super Eagles of Nigeria play…

A former member of Etim Ekpo/Ika State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Engr. Akanimo Edet, is dead. The parliamentarian popularly known as ‘‘commander’’ in the political arena by his associates and enthusiasts hailed from Ikpe Annang Village in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Edet earned the name right from the era of National Centre Party of Nigeria (NCPN) and United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) owing to his political wizardly. Related posts Veteran Nollywood actress dies of cancer Nigeria vs South Africa AFCON Semi-finals match allegedly claims major victim A former Etim Ekpo…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, who glazed Nigerian entertainment screen, died following a prolonged battle with cancer. The veteran actress who played the role of ‘Segi’ in the defunct sitcom on Nigerian Television Authority by Ken Saro Wiwa titled ‘Basi and Company submitted to death on Wednesday in Lagos State .’ Ekpe also featured in Amaka Igwe’s ‘Forever’ and the ‘Sons of the Caliphate.’ The news of her death was announced by the Director-General, National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, in a late Facebook post on Wednesday. Read also How container smashed businessman in his car to death…

A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. The politician, who was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, was said to have passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semi-finals match between Nigeria and South Africa. A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs. South Africa match. “The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when SA scored.” However,…

Sebastien Haller sent hosts Ivory Coast set up a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final as they defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday’s closely fought semi-final tie at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Borussia Dortmund striker Haller, formerly of West Ham, scored the game’s only goal, volleying home on 65 minutes when Max Gradel marauded down the right and crossed for Haller, whose acrobatic volley bounced up off the ground and over Mpasi, dipping under the post and in. They will now face Nigeria in Sunday’s final, hoping to lift the AFCON trophy for the first time since 2015. In a…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 in penalties to cruise into the 2023 African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles secured a penalty after African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen was brought down in the box by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast. Nigeria led 1-0 in the 67th minute when Captain William Troost-Ekong converted a low-driven penalty into the middle of the net fouling Ronwen Williams in goal. Nigeria thought they had sealed the game with a 2-0 lead when…

A popular pastor in Nigeria’s Rivers State, Chidiebere Okoroafor, has been sentenced to death over murder of some persons. Okoroafor, who was standing trial for the murder of his choir mistress, Orlunma Nwagba, is the General Overseer of the Altar of Solution and Healing Assembly based in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the oil-rich state. He was also facing additional murder charges relating to the death of Nwagba’s friend, Chigozie Ezenwa, and her baby, Cresabel. Delivering judgement, Justice Stanley Benson of Rivers High Court in Port Harcourt, said the prosecution not only proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt, but…

A 32-year-old man has gone for life for defiling a four-year-old girl in Ikot Ibritam, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akaninyene Sunday Ekwere, a trader on engine oil, electrical appliances and recharge cards reportedly lured the minor to his shop where he defiled the innocent girl, who is the last child in a family of five. The mother of the victim discovered the bruises around her private part when she bathed her prompting her parents to report the matter to the Police. In his confessional statement, Ekwere, who hails from Ikot Ibritam and is a neighbour…