Death Penalty: Maryam Sanda And Matters Arising

By James Musa

In giving my opinion, I concerned myself with the evidence of the prosecution witnesses and that of the defence, I also concerned myself with the burden of proof in criminal prosecution which proof beyond reasonable doubt. (I need not cite the law for you).

I am concerned with the elements of the crime of murder or culpable homicide under the penal code, concerned with the basis of the decision by the Judge. (Doctrine of last seen and circumstantial evidence)

Page.  74 is the starting point of the decision.

On. page 76 the judge said this as he proceeds to deliver his judgment.  “ I wish to state that I have a duty thrust upon me to investigate and discover what is in any particular case will satisfy the interest and demands of justice “

WAO! A Dog Worth 7.2 Billion Naira?

The story trending across the social media about a dog sold for 7.2 Billion Naira according to Salonedaily will not only get you thinking but bothered about that “thing” if any in a dog that would justify its whooping financial value.

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff, the world most expensive Dog is reportedly sold for almost $2M in China. Really, can you beat that?

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Oxford English Dictionary adds 29 Nigerian words and phrases

Source: CNN

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) according to CNN, has added 29 Nigerian words and phrases in its January 2020 updates.

Among the new entries are "Ember Month", "Danfo", "Non-indigene", "Guber", "Tokunbo", "MamaPut", "Kannywood", "Buka", "Bukateria", "Severally" and "Next Tomorrow".

The OED says the addition of more Nigerian words reflects the country's position as one of the world's biggest English-speaking nations.

Aside the 57 other words of Nigerian English Origin already in the dictionary, the lattest additions can be found on the OED website.

Pastor Adeboye Leads Protest Against Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria

Trending at this hour is the protest led by Pastor Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of RCCG this day. The protest which is against worsening insecurity in Nigeria has found the interest of many and consequently, generated a lot of comments from newsreaders across the globe. However at the time of this publication we could only locate comments from  Vanguard and The Punch. Below are the cross section of these comments. You can add your own comments or perhaps, counter other comments right here on this blog.

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Usman Gur Mohammed

“If you go to places like Burkina Faso for example, the cost of electricity is more than two times what we have here and the people are paying.

“I want to tell Nigerians that, generally, electricity has to be run like a business and that means we have to pay for electricity for us to have electricity.

“So, this idea of people not wanting to pay, and feeling that, electricity is a social service, should stop. That culture should stop so that, we can expand the grid and provide stable electricity.

“Because, it is investment that is required to have the network and that investment requires that, people who are consuming this product should pay,”

… Usman Gur Mohammed, Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)

Adamu Garba II

“The entire west should let us be by banning us if they wish. We don’t need any globalist colonials on our shores anymore.

With almost 60 years of relationship, we’ve lost more than we gained. I think it’s time to part company. Our dear nation Nigeria shall do better without foreign interference. Let them ban us if they like. We shall do better without them.”

“We should not take it lightly on anyone who defame our country, defecate on our coat of arm and desecrate our national flag. We should not give in to colonial torture. We are free black nation, we are Nigerians!”

“US, an artificial country founded by killing the real inhabitants, more than 400 million latinos massacred, won’t dare a country with roots in Ife, Benin, Daura, Zaria, Kalabari, Arochukwu, Kanem Borno, Borgu, Fombina, Zamfarawa, Kwararafa Oyo etc. We’re more than them 100times.”

… Former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamu Garba II

Enoch Adejare Adeboye

“Lord, have mercy on Nigeria. Let there be peace and security in Nigeria. God sees all things and knows where the terrorists are hiding, we pray that God sends His light to Nigeria and expose the evildoers in the country.

“After the service, we are all going for a prayer walk. We’ll march according to age. There are some who would march around the church because of their age and there are some who would march with me to Atan Cemetery and back.”

… The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye

THISDAY @ 25: Monument To Inventive Spirit

By Louis Odion

The easy business plan will assume that cash – tones of it – performs all the magic. But not in all cases. As anyone familiar with the difficult beginnings of THISDAY will attest, guts and sheer improvisation sometimes prove far more invaluable resource.

If the earth indeed shook a quarter century ago when THISDAY emerged, it was largely because it started by shattering a few ancient media myths: the indispensability of sub-desk, running daily newspaper without owning a printing press, big office and deep pocket.

Yours sincerely was among the founding staff assembled in the heat of June 12 struggle when the national space was choking under the stranglehold of Sani Abacha – arguably the most brutal military dictator in the nation’s history.

Where we started in Lagos was indeed only a little more than a room-and-parlor on the last floor of a three-floor building. Furniture was, for instance, scarcely enough to sit everyone at peak hours. But for this youthful army, a passion for the written word and faith in its power to engage the then fledgling military despotism were comforting enough.

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“The importance of public health security might well be best highlighted by pointing out that infectious diseases are undeterred by the most robust of military systems, and thus have the capacity to undermine a nation’s sovereignty no matter how powerful. Nations would do well to note this and act decisively and proactively to ensure health security…

“While not every country has the ability, financial or otherwise to conceive, build and equip a 1000-bed hospital in fourteen days, national governments must at the very least dedicate resources for epidemic preparedness at national borders and in health facilities at national, state and district levels, and screening travellers at international and domestic airports…

“Despite what might appear to be a painful upfront cost, health security investments must be made because any outbreak has the potential to significantly disrupt, not only healthcare systems, but also trade, tourism, energy, civil protection, transport and agriculture.”

... Adaeze Oreh

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“It would be quite unfortunate if for any reason Nigeria were on the list,” Mr. Mohammed said, noting the two government’s cooperation

5 Proposal Ideas for Introvert Couples

Introverted people don’t normally plan out an elaborate public proposal. If you and your partner are introverted, then you may have a more modest idea for a proposal in your head. Proposals don’t have to be loud and extravagant to be special, that’s something that many introverted couples tend to agree on. There are ways to make the moment intimate or romantic without being over-the-top.

If you’re ready to pop the question to the love of your life but lacking ideas on how to do it, we have suggestions that may point you in the right direction or offer some inspiration.

1. Adventure game
You can turn your proposal into a treasure hunt full of romantic clues that your partner needs to find. You can scatter the clues around your neighborhood, home, or in a wider area, including at locations significant to your relationship.

THIS WEEK END: First and Second February 2020

Understanding Better: The Coronavirus

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From Wuhan To West Africa – Living In An Era Of Infectious Disease Outbreaks

By Adaeze

The ongoing new corona virus (nCov) outbreak that was first reported in Wuhan, China mid-December 2019 causes a pneumonia-like illness and has so far killed about 82 including a medical specialist and infected over 2800 people. That number is steadily on the rise. The break-neck speed at which the virus has spread to about 13 countries including Australia, France and the United States speaks to how interconnected the world has become and a suspected case has just been reported in Abidjan. This reflects how wary we all must be about global health security, which basically means being ready to detect new threats early and prevent outbreaks.

Chinese authorities in a desperate bid to curb the rampant spread of the virus have implemented travel bans, cancelled Lunar new year festivities, postponed resumption of schools and have quarantined up to an astounding 60 million people despite heightened health checks for passengers from China all over the world. Chinese health systems are overwhelmed, with teeming numbers of suspected cases flooding hospitals and many left untreated in a situation that is generating significant anger among citizens.

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How Maryam Sandra was convicted, sentenced to death for killing husband

Maryam Sanda and Bilyamin Bello

This news headline is trending and threading across social media and so much comments from readers. Read below a cross section of these comments and ofcourse, be opportuned to either add your own comments or counter other comments.

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