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Absence of witnesses stalls trial of Lagos pastor who allegedly raped and impregnated his 17-year-old daughter

Absence of witnesses stalls trial of Lagos pastor who allegedly raped and impregnated his 17-year-old daughter

The trial of a Pastor Emmanuel Orekoya at the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling his 17-year-old daughter was stalled on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, because of the absence of prosecution witnesses.    Orekoya was first arraigned on February 27, before Justice Abiola Soladoye on a …

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Is Christopher Nkunku injured again? Mauricio Pochettino gives update after attacker’s absence vs Preston North End

Christopher Nkunku in action for Chelsea against Crystal Palace in December 2023.Chelsea

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku missed Saturday’s 4-0 win over Preston North End in the FA Cup due to a hip problem, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed. Nkunku has made just four appearances and only start since signing from RB Leipzig in the summer due to a knee injury and there …

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She needs a break – Super Falcons coach explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from team

She needs a break - Super Falcons coach explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from team

Nigeria’s Ashleigh Plumptre has been out of the Super Falcons team since June and will miss the crucial clash against Cape Verde. Interim manager of the Nigeria women’s national team Super Falcons, Justin Madugu has provided an update on the absence of star defender Ashleigh Plumptre from the team. Plumptre …

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Protest rocks Cross River community as pregnant woman and her baby die after three days in labour due to absence of doctor

Residents of Sankwala community in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State embarked on a protest at the weekend following the death of a pregnant woman and her baby after prolonged labour.     The woman identified simply as Mrs. Rebecca, from Busi 5 village, died at the General …

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UNGA78: UN chief brushes off absence of key leaders, says nations must deliver on climate and development promises

“This is not a Vanity Fair. This is a political body in which governments are represented,” he told UN News in an exclusive interview. “What matters is that [countries] are represented by someone that can [rise to] the present moment,” he said, and added: “So I’m not so worried about …

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