Igbos Finally Beg Deji Of Akure

According to report, the Igbos swallowed their pride and begged for pardon from Oba Adelusi.

This peace move between the palace and the Igbo community was made possible with the intervention of the Ondo state government to resolve the matter.

Following the feud between the Deji and the leader of the Igbo community in the town, Gregory Iloehike, the monarch had banned the title of ‘Eze Ndi Igbo’ in Akureland

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RETREIVE YOUR BVN WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE

Diamond Bank has made it easy for their customers to retrieve their lost BVN details without going to the bank ,
You can now retrieve/confirm your BVN details using your mobile phone!

Just follow these simple steps:

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Bill Gates Overthrown As the Richest Man

A Spanish businessman has taken the title of the richest man in the world from the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates with what has been described as a quiet rise to wealth.
Spanish clothing magnate, Amancio Ortega, 79, over took Microsoft founder Bill Gates for the first time ever in the Forbes rich list.

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APC Hails Amaechi Star Performance

The party went further to state in an online statement that it looks forward to his confirmation in the days ahead and have “no doubts at all in their mind that he will make an excellent Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Rivers APC said a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, and issued in the state capital, Port Harcourt.

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Governor Fayose Blasts President Buhari

In reaction to the appointment of the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the governor stated that President Buhari has proven that he really short-changed the Yoruba leaders who helped him become president by not exonerating himself as sectional president.

According to report, the Ekiti state governor described the appointment of yet another northerner to chair the electoral commission as a vindication of his position.

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Amaechi Says He Has Never Taken Bribe

The much anticipated ministerial screening of Rotimi Amaechi, the former Rivers state governor finally held today, October 22, and it has gone viral.

During his screening, the former governor talked about a number of issues, from corruption to allegations against him. But the one that has got Nigerians talking is the part where he said: “I have never taken bribe in my life.”

Amaechi has been trending on Twitter with various kinds of reactions pouring in.

Below are some rib cracking tweets

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The Nigerian Senate will continue the screening of ministers on October 27, Tuesday.

However, the Senate finally approved ex-governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi; former Speaker, Bayelsa state House of Assembly, Heineken Lopkobiri (Bayelsa); Claudius Daramola (Ondo); Baba Shehun Mustapha (Bornu) and Ocholi Enojo James (Kogi).

The screening of former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Isaac Adewole, a ministerial nominee from Osun state, earlier scheduled to be confirmed today,

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PANIC:Soldier Goes Crazy In Philippines, Kills Five

Army spokesman, Col. Benjamin Hao, said the Killing took place on Thursday, October 22 , inside a camp in the Southern Philippines.According to Hao, nine people comprising eight soldiers and one civilian were wounded in the incident.The shooter was also killed by troops sent to the army camp in Sumisip town of Basilan province.

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BREAKING NEWS:Boko Haram To Use Ipad, Iphones As Bombs

Nigeria’s police chief, Solomon Arase, made the warning while making an announcement regarding five suspects who were arraigned at an Abuja High Court on Thursday, October 22.
The suspects were put on trial in connection withe the twin bombings in Nigeria’s capital on Friday, October 2, an attack which led to the death of 15 people

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Amaechi Arrives For Ministerial Screening

It is reported that Aamechi came company of the presidential adviser on national assembly matters (Senate) Senator Ita Enang, the Rivers state All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the last election Dakuku Peterside, among other

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Rivers PDP Senator Says The Party Will Not Stop Screening

Senator Thompson Sekibo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Rivers state, has allayed fears that former governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi would not be screened today.

Speaking ahead of today’s screening and approval of Amaechi’s ministerial nomination, Sekibo noted that the party has no right whatsoever to ask the Senate not to go ahead with the screening

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Boko Haram Fighters Killed and Many Rescued by Military in Borno

The Nigerian military troops and self-defense fighters waged a night assault on Tuesday against Boko Haram insurgents killing 150 islamic extremists in Madagali and Gwoza arean of Borno, and rescued 36 children and women from Boko Haram insurgents.


They also recovered guns and explosives used in suicide bombings.

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U.S. F-18 Jet Crashes in England, Kills Pilot

A U.S. Marine fighter pilot was killed Wednesday when his F-18 crashed after taking off from a British air base in eastern England.


According to AP, the pilot was ejected from the single-seat aircraft after it went down near the Royal Air Force Lakenheath station. No other casualties were

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Why Ekweremadu Was Not Allowed to Preside Over Ministerial Screening

The Upper Chamber on Wednesday, October 21, said its Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu, was not allowed to preside over the screening of ministerial nominees because he is of the opposition party.


Senate Leader Mohammed Ali Ndume revealed this in an interview with reporters at the National Assembly yesterday. He, however, promised that

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Breaking News: Election Tribunal Orders For Re-run In Akwa Ibom Governorship Poll

Reports reaching NAIJASLY'S DIARY says that the election tribunal sitting in Uyo ordered for a rerun of the governorship election in the state.

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Supreme Court strikes out Agabje’s appeal against Ambode

The Supreme Court yesterday struck out the appeal filed by Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Lagos.

Agabje appealed the decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, which upheld the decision of the governorship election petition tribunal and dismissed the appeal he filed with his party.

The tribunal had, in its judgment on June 20, dismissed the petition jointly filed by Agabje and his party challenging the victory of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akinwunmi Ambode, on the grounds that it was incompetent.

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N600b Calabar-Katsina-Ala highway to boost economy

President Muhammadu Buhari was yesterday at Obung Village, Netim Clam in Akampa Local Government Area of Cross River State to perform the ground-breaking for the construction of a 260-kilometre Super Highway to link Calabar, the Cross River State capital with the northern part of the country.

The President expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to the speedy completion of the dual carriage highway within the scheduled five years.

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SEE Katsina Billionaire Tipped to Become Minister of Aviation (Photo)

When President Muhammadu Buhari will sit to choose the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who hails from his home state of Katsina may be favoured for the juicy portfolio.

51-year-old Sirika was one of the 18 ministerial nominees confirmed earlier this week by the Senate.

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Senate To Screen Rotimi Amaechi Next Week

Contrary to media reports that a court injunction was secured to stop the Senate from screening Rotimi Amaechi as a ministerial nominee, the upper legislature has on Thursday, October 15, said that petitions against the former governor of Rivers state would not stop his screening and confirmation for ministerial position.

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Why I killed my father -Suspect

“I am ready to face the wrath of the law but I need my mother to for­give me. I never wished to make her a widow neither did I pluck out my father’s heart,” 35-year-old man, who allegedly killed his 73-year-old father in Lagos, has stated while pleading for for­giveness from his mother.

It would be recalled that residents of Abesan Estate in Lagos were thrown into confusion after a man, Nelson Oamen who lives in Block 272, flat 4 that stabbed his father, 73-year-old Ehiremen Oamen to death during an argument on September 21, 2015.

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Rivers orders Amaechi, others to return N97bn

Rivers State Government on Friday ordered the immediate past governor of the state, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, former military administrator of the state, Anthony Ukpo (retd.) and others who had held public offices in the past to return N97bn.

This is just as the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, had announced the suspension of some permanent secretaries said to have been indicted by the report of the Justice George Omereji commission of inquiry.

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Don’t frustrate Buhari, governors

A Lagos-based advocacy group, the Law and Good Governance Group, has urged the national and states’ Houses of Assembly to be wary of spurious petitions against certain nominated persons.

The LGGG on Friday said it was particularly concerned about certain petitions that were purportedly written in respect of certain retired civil servants being considered for cabinet positions in Lagos State.

It said the lawmakers must be vigilant and be seen to be guided by the constitution so as not to allow the hallowed chambers to be used to frustrate either the President or any state governor in the choice of their cabinet members.

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TB Joshua Shares The 'Secrets' Of His Success

Nigerian 'Prophet' T.B. Joshua has released an intriguing sermon on popular video-sharing site YouTube revealing his coveted 'success secrets'.
In the video, which shows several clips of an almost unrecognizable Joshua in his 'early ministry', the cleric reveals that the persecution he encountered was instrumental in preparing him for the arduous task of serving in God's vineyard.

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Patrick Obahiagbon Blasts Clark And GEJ

Patrick Obahiagbon says he doubts Papa Clark anf GEJ didn’t see the ways to fight corruption
Patrick Obahiagbon, the former member of the House of Reps, harshly criticised Edwin Clark’s recent statements concerning ex-president Goodluck Johnatan era.

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How Oliseh asked me to 'get out' of the camp - Enyeama tells....

Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has explained told his own side of the story following the clash with coach Sunday Oliseh which ultimately led to the Lille star’s premature international retirement.
Enyeama called it quits with the Super Eagles after 13 years with the Nigerian senior national team.
Enyeama revealed that he lost faith in the coach whom he highly regarded but told him that he longer could count and trust him.
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Robbers raid Imo Airport, escape

Suspected armed robbers  this morning raided a micro finance bank located in the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, as well as the offices of Arik and Air Peace Airlines in Imo State.

Over N20m and other valuables were said to have been carted away in the robbery that lasted just a few minutes.
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Tribunal Upholds Gbajabiamila's Victory

The Justice C.U Anwuka-led three-man tribunal rejected the petition challenging the victory of Gbajabiamila and his party, the All Progressives Congress in the said election.

Gbajabiamila, who is now the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, had been declared winner of the said election by
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4 Russian cruise missiles aimed at Syria crashed in Iran

Four Russian cruise missiles fired at Syria from a Russian ship in the Caspian Sea on Wednesday crashed in Iran, US officials said on Thursday.

A US government source said Russia had been flying cruise missiles over Iran into Syria in attacks on rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad.
The Russian Defense Ministry declined
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Akwa Ibom to Revisit Contributory Pension Scheme

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said his administration is gearing up to review the existing pension laws with a view to putting in place efficient structural framework for the smooth implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme.

The measure, according to the governor, is to ensure proper management of the pension scheme to forestall the prevalent deficit on the pension arrears of workers during
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Blatter fights ban as FIFA plans Oct 20

FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90-day ban that forced him out of office, his lawyers confirmed Friday, as world football’s sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.

As the drama intensified Friday, FIFA announced that an extraordinary meeting of its executive committee would meet in Zurich on October 20.


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T.R Rapper to release "G.O.D" mixtape this month

Nigerian rapper, T.R formerly known as ‘Terry Tha Rapman‘ is set to drop his long awaited EP.
The new body of work titled ‘G.O.D‘ (Grabbing Our Destiny) will drop before the end of October.
Already the first single off the EP, ‘G.O.D’  that was released in December 2014 has nominations at the 2015 Headies in the ‘Best Rap’ and ‘Lyricist on the Roll’ categories.
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EFCC nabs 2 with 556 ATM cards, travellers’ cheques

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two Nigerians with a shocking 556 banking instruments, with which they had been using to commit unsuspecting large scale fraud.

The two men-Jonathan Odu Isikwei and Paschal Onuora Udeh   were picked up operatives of the commission for unlawful possession of   448 travelers’ cheques and 108 Automated Teller Machine (ATM)/Debit cards.

Jonathan Odu Isikwei was found with 448 travelers’ cheques, while Pascal Onuora Udeh, 34, was arrested with 108 ATM cards on his way to China.
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See speculated portfolios of ministers

Following the release of 21 names of ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to Senate President Bukola Saraki last week, the social media has been abuzz with lots of speculations over who heads what ministry among the nominees who are expected be screened by the senate before the President announces portfolios assigned to each of them.

See the purported portfolios allotted to each of the nominees from 21 States of the federation.



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Iran's supreme leader bans Negotiations with the United States Ban by Iran's supreme leader

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday banned any further negotiations between Iran and the United States, putting the breaks on moderates hoping to end Iran's isolation after reaching a nuclear deal with world powers in July.

Khamenei, the highest authority in the Islamic Republic, already said last month there would be no more talks with the United States after the nuclear deal, but has not previously declared an outright ban.
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Obama isn't 'real black president' -Rupert Murdoch

The founder of the global News Corp. media empire, Rupert Murdoch, is suggesting that President Barack Obama isn't a "real black president."

Murdoch was praising Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson and his wife on Twitter Wednesday evening when he wrote:
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KNOW WHY:Jim Carrey's Girlfriend Cathriona White Reportedly Committed Suicide After Upsetting Message From Her Mother

Troubling new details surrounding the death of Cathriona White, Irish makeup artist and on-again off-again girlfriend of Jim Carrey, have surfaced. A supposedly "hateful" message from White's biological mother is now receiving scrutiny, a heated message in which White's mother reportedly called her a "failure." As previously reported, White's body was found unresponsive last week after an apparent suicide.
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Those against Buhari’s ministerial position are crooks

The Presidency on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari had not broken any law by his decision to serve as the Minister of Petroleum Resources.

Buhari had while granting interview last week during his visit to New York said he would head the ministry, saying he would only appoint a Minister of State to assist him.

The decision has however attracted criticisms from some people who have argued that the nation’s constitution forbids a sitting President from holding another public office.

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N287.4bn loss from operations-NNPC records

Over N287.4bn loss is being recorded yearly by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation from the operations of its subsidiaries across the country despite the fact that it is meant to be a profitable business venture.

The corporation is losing about N250bn yearly as a result of the inefficiencies of the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company alone, which is one of its subsidiaries, according to figures made available by the national oil company.

The PPMC’s N250bn loss accounts for about 87 per cent of the corporation’s aggregate loss by implication.

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Flood wash snakes into homes in Plateau

A recent flood in Pankshin/Kanke/Kannam Federal Constituency in Plateau state reportedly washed all manner of snakes particularly Black mamba and Vipers into the residences of that area in Plateau state. A member of the Federal House of representatives, Timothy Golu who represents the constituency, told NAN that the snakes were washed away from farmlands and into the homes of residence of the constituency ..

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we never spent billions on Independence Anniversary"- GEJ

In a statement issued on behalf of the former president on Sunday October 4, Abubakar Sulaiman, the immediate past minister/deputy chairman, National Planning Commission, branded the Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir el-rufai a ‘liar’ for alleging that his administration spent N64 billion on October 1 celebrations between 2010 and 2015. He added that Jonathan administration spent only N332.6 million for the celebration in 3 years - an average of N66m per year. The statement reads:
"We were taken aback by the recent comment reportedly credited to His Excellency,

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Pres. Buhari visits Abuja bomb blast victims

President Buhari today paid a visit to the victims of the Abuja twin bomb blasts which happened on Friday night October 2nd. He visited the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital where he interacted with some of the victims.

He wished them speedy recovery and reassured them that the Federal Government will take full responsibility for settling their medical bills.

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President vows to end extremism in battling terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja reaffirmed the determination of his administration to rid the country of extremism as a way of eradicating violence in the country.
A statement by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said Buhari expressed this after receiving a briefing from a fact-finding team sent to the parts of the Federal Capital territory affected by Friday’s bomb attacks.
The President said that for terrorism to be uprooted from the country, the society must be rid of violent extremism.

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Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano surprised entire citizens of the state

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano surprised entire citizens of the state when he set 25 prisoners serving in three different prisons in the state free in commemoration of the country's 55th independence celebrations.
The governor didn't end his benevolence act by only granting the prisoners amnesty but he also announced his decision to reward the 25 ex-cons with a lifeline of N1m each.

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Pieces of human flesh litter Abuja suburb

Pieces of human flesh were seen on Saturday morning littering the roadside in a suburb of Abuja, Nyanya, where an explosive went off late on Friday.

The explosive was said to have been detonated at the Jikwoyi Park, Nyanya, on the popular Abuja-Keffi Expressway, claiming yet-to-be ascertained number of lives.

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BREAKING NEWS-Ferguson to manage David Beckham

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will manage a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by David Beckham in a charity match next month.
The team will take on a World XI captained by France legend Zinedine Zidane at Old Trafford on 14 November. Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti will manage the World XI, while Italian Pierluigi Collina will referee the match.

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OMG-Chelsea seeks redemption against Southampton

Embattled Chelsea man­ager, Jose Mourinho will be seeking to turn the fortunes of his team around as they face at home.

Chelsea’s malaise appears unending. They lost to Porto in midweek, have a manager who can’t stop picking fights with practically everyone at the club and remain without their star striker in Diego Costa. The visitors arrive fresh from beating Swansea 3-1 and should feel they can add to the champions’ woes by recording their first win at Stamford Bridge since January 2002.

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Buhari Reacts To Abuja Bomb Blast

President Buhari has released a statement reacting to the twin bomb blast that happened in Kuje and Nyanya in Abuja yesterday night.
“These cowardly attacks expose the real faces of the planners and perpetrators of these crimes. What quarrel do they have with the good people of Nyanya motor park? What issue do they have with innocent people in

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Sanus- Nigerians Won’t Stone Devil Again

Nigeria’s Amirul Hajj and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday night said Nigerians will no longer participate in the stoning of devil ritual, except they get accommodation close to Jamrat, where the exercise will take place.
The Emir’s reaction followed the recent stampede in Saudi Arabia that killed several pilgrims, including about 70 Nigerians.

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Four-Year-Old Becomes Dumb After Rape By Father In Lagos

Four-year-old Rebecca (not real name) was a normal baby when she was born. She was bubbling with life, but following several sexual assaults on her by her 37-year-old father, identified as Ademola, little Rebecca has lost her voice.

She has not been able to talk for the past few weeks. She looked forlornly and occasionally fell asleep in the arms of her mother, Folake, 32, who was visibly distressed as she explained to Saturday PUNCH how her husband of 14 years had been molesting their daughter.

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C.Ronaldo Receives Special Award as Real Madrid Pay Homage to the 500-goal Hero

At a ceremony at the Santiago Bernabeu, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming Real Madrid's top goalscorer of all time with all his team-mates present to support his achievements.


Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Marcelo and more watched on and applauded the 30-year-old Portuguese star, as well as his mother, son, and agent, Jorge Mendes.

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Aki -I’m sad I don’t have a Ph.D

Despite Chinedu Ikedieze's success, the actor popularly known as Aki, is still not fulfilled because he believes that by this time in his life, he should have bagged a Ph.D degree.

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Detained Former Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke released

Alison Madueke who served in President Jonathan’s government as Petroleum Minister has been released after being detained for several hours by the London police. According to reports, she is to be charged to court for
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