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Glory2020
Court Sentences Rivers Serial Killer David-West To Death By Hanging
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After about six months of trial, a High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday, sentenced Gracious David-West, a serial killer, to death by hanging.
Presiding Judge, Justice Adolphus Enebele, while delivering his judgement on Friday said the suspect was convicted of the murder of eleven young women and attempted murder of a prospective victim identified as Benita Etim in a hotel in 2019.
Justice Enebele stated that the prosecution team was able to convince the court that David-West actually killed all eleven women at various hotel rooms in Port Harcourt and other parts of the state.
The court however discharged and acquitted the second defendant in the case, Nimi ThankGod, who is facing one count of misconduct with the corpse of one of David-West’s victims.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that David-West, who was arrested and paraded by the police in September 2019, confessed to killing seven young women; one in Lagos State, one in Owerri, Imo State, and five others in Rivers State.
Counsel for David-West, Vincent Chukwu, in his plea of allocutus on behalf of his client, pleaded for leniency on the grounds that his client is a father of three children.
However, the state prosecuting counsel led by Chidi Ekeh, said the 1st defendant (David-West) didn’t deserve any leniency and urged the court to ensure justice in the matter.
Speaking with journalists outside the courtroom, Ekeh said the judgement would serve as a deterrent to other persons with such criminal, pointing out that the 2nd defendant was freed because it was difficult to prove to the court that the accused committed the crime.
According to Ekeh, “With respect to the 2nd defendant, she escaped by the whiskers, not that the offence with which she was charged was not committed.
“But it was difficult to determine who exactly did it as the witnesses who would have ordinarily provided that answer suddenly disappeared from the state until date.
“I am happy that this judgment was given. It would serve as a deterrent to all persons with such disposition to know that there are consequences.â€
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Wizvicky
MEET CALIGULA: The Most *Disgusting Man In ManKind History
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Caligula was the third emperor of the Roman Empire. He became Rome’s ruler at a very young age, and is known for his sadistic and cruel behavior. Even though his reign was very short, only four years, the young Gaius Giulius Caesar Germanicus had in impact on Rome’s history and development. Get a better understanding of Caligula’s life, his mind, and his erratic behavior through these 5 most interesting facts!
1. Debauchery
Are you familiar with the infamous roman culture of
debauchery?
let me paint a mental picture to you...
let say a friend hosts a party! lets assume that friend is rich, and influential.
a debauchery will occur when there is booze and more than six participants who have sex together. IN THE FULL GLARE OF EACH OTHER
lets call this a 3'some mutiplied by 10.
in Emperor caligula's time debauchery was like a popular sunday service.
1. GAIUS GIULIUS CAESAR GERMANICUS ALSO KNOWN AS CALIGULA.
When Caligula was a child, he was often taken to the battlefield by his father, Germanicus. Since a toddler he would dress in miniature armour, amusing the fellow soldiers who would ironically call him “caligulaâ€,meaning “little soldier bootâ€.
Germanicus junior never appreciated the other soldiers making fun of him, nevertheless the nickname stuck and, with time, it became so popular that it finally eclipsed his real name.
2. CALIGOLA LOVED GETTING THE CROWD “INVOLVEDâ€
It’s said that whenever Caligola would get bored at the gladiatorial games, he would order his soldiers to throw in the arena a dozen of people from the crowd. In this way, Caligola would involve the crown in totum, allowing them to truly participate in the games held in the Colosseum.
3. EMPEROR AND GOD OF ALL
Caligula was many things: a ruler, an orphan, a sadist, but also a megalomaniac. One of Caligula’s desires was to be worshipped as the “Neos Heliosâ€, the New Sun. In fact Egyptians would depict him on coins as the God of Sun.
It wasn’t unusual for this emperor to dress up like gods and goddesses, as well as having temples built in his honor. At a certain point Caligula intended to built a statue of him as a God and place it in Jerusalem’s temple but eventually was stopped by the Senate in order to not cause any violent riots.
4. BEST OF FRIENDS with a Horse
We’re used to think that dogs are man’s best friend. For Caligola it was a bit different. In fact the young emperor had a special bond with his horse, Incitatus. According to many historians and writers of the time, Incitatus lived in a marble stable, with an ivory manger from which he would eat barley sprinkled with gold.
Suetonius writes that Caligola loved his horse so much that he proclaimed it a consul - a very powerful position- just to mock the Senate.
5. THE GREAT BATTLE AGAINST THE SEA
Before dying, Caligola led an ill-conceived battle in Britain, reaching as the farthest he could.
So the emperor declared war on Neptune, the God of water and all oceans. Caligula had his men whip the waves of the Mediterranean sea and collect seashells as war prizes.
So these are the facts I believe are most interesting about the character that Caligula was. Let me know if you discover any others while in Rome!
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Owolabi01
What Are The Lessons People Most Often Learn Too Late In Life?
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He died a billionaire at 56 years old from pancreatic cancer, and here are his last words on a sick bed:
′′I reached the peak of success in the business world. My life is the epitome of success in the opinion of others.
But, I have nothing to be happy about except work. In the end, wealth is just a reality of life that I am used to.
It was then, lying on a sick bed reminiscing my whole life, I realized all the recognition and the wealth that I was very proud of, became pale and meaningless in the face of the impending death.
You can hire someone to drive for you and make money for you, but you can't make someone else take the illness from you. Lost substance can be found. But there is one thing that can never be found when lost -â€life".
When a person enters the operating room, he will find that there is a book that has not yet been read - ′′ The Healthy Living Book ". No matter what stage of life we are in right now, over time we will face the day when the curtain falls.Cherish the family that loves you, love your spouse, love your friends... be kind to yourself.
As we age, we gradually realize that wearing a $300 or $30 watch - they tell the same time.
Whether we carry $300 or $30 purse / handbag - the money inside is the same.
Whether we drive a $150k car or a $30,000 car, the road and distance are the same and we reach the same destination.
Whether we drink a $300 bottle or a $10 bottle of wine - hangover is the same.
The house we live in 300 sq ft or 3000 sq ft - loneliness is the same.
You will realize that your true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world.
Whether you take a plane on first or on economy class, if the plane collapses - you'll go with the flow.
Therefore, I hope you can recognize that when you have a partner, buddy, old friend, sibling, you talk, laugh, talk, sing, talk about North East Southwest or Heaven and Earth... that is true happiness!!â€
Four undeniable facts of life:
Note: If you want to go fast, go alone! But if you want to go far, go together!
“wisdom doesn’t automatically come with old age. Nothing does, except wrinkles. It’s true some wines improve with age. But only if the grapes were good in the first placeâ€
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning is young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind youngâ€
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed" -Mahatma Gandhi
"Poor are those who need too much, because those who need too much are never satisfied" -Jose Mujica, Former President of Uruguay
“If you really think the environment is less important than economy, try holding your breath while you count your money†-Dr. Guy McPherson, an environmental, health and industry activist.
There are 4 types of wealth:
1. financial wealth (money)
2. social wealth (status)
3. time wealth (freedom)
4. physical wealth (health)
be wary of job that lure you in with 1 and 2 but robs you with 3 and 4.
Six top doctors in the world
1. Sunshine
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Healthy diet
5. Confidence
6. Friends
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Patrick49
"Throw SARS Out Of The Window" - Ex-Bbnaja Tacha Tells FG
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Previous Bbnaija star advised central government to toss SARS out the window, that they will come out to dissent one week from now if nothing is finished.
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Udken
Opebi Shooting Incident Not Linked To #EndSars Protest Lagos Police Command
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REF NO: CZ: 5650/LA/PPRO/VOL.3/37
POLICE PRESS RELEASE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND, DATED 9TH OCTOBER, 2020.
SHOOTING INCIDENT AT OPEBI IKEJA, NOT LINKED TO #ENDSARS# PROTEST.
The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the
shooting incident at Salvation Bus Stop, Opebi, Ikeja Area of Lagos was not in
anyway connected to the ongoing #endsars# protest in the state.
At about 9.21pm of Thursday, 8th October, 2020, one Joy Eze, f, of Owonikoko
Street, Idiagbon, College Road, Ogba, Lagos, was shot at the mouth by a
policeman, who was later identified to be one Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba,m,
attached to the Special Protection Unit, Base 16, Ikeja, Lagos State, after fierce
argument between the duo who are in a relationship.
As at the time of the incident, the identity of the policeman was unknown, until
the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, ordered the
Divisional Police Officer, Ikeja, to trace the whereabout of the victim, ascertain
her health condition and get more information on the incident and identify the
policeman for further necessary actions.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the said police sergeant was off duty
and not issued with a police rifle or arms as at the time of the incident, hence
the Police's concern on the ownership and/or possession of the arms he used in
perpetrating the act.
The Commissioner of Police has ordered that the fleeing policeman, who is
attached to another police formation within the state, be arrested by all means
and made to face the consequences of his criminal act.
While the Commissioner of Police condemns the act, the command will not in
anyway leave any stone unturned in getting justice for the victim and sustain
the ethics and Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force; and
protect the fundamental human rights of all and sundry across the state.
Similarly, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has
appealed to all Lagosians especially protesters across the state, to maintain law
and order while they embark on peaceful protests as the police will do everything
possible not to infringe on their rights.
SIGNED:
SP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI(mnipr)
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR
THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA
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Owolabi01
What Is An Example Of An Actor Who Became Engulfed In Character So Much That It Became A Detriment To Themselves In Real Life?
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He became a celebrity overnight after the release of the first Harry Potter movie in 2000. The actor was 11 years old at the time, and the role put a spotlight on his acting. From that point on, Radcliffe grew up very much in the public eye. He portrayed Harry Potter’s character for 11 years and in a interview he stated that the pressure he put on himself in the role pushed him into alcohol abuse.
Things got worse during the last movie, when he was very concerned about his future and had no idea where his career was going after filming was completed.
The actor said even when he was drinking, people wouldn't just look at him as a drunk man, but say, “Harry Potter is getting drunkâ€.
Another important role in the Harry Potter’s saga is Hermione Granger, portrayed by Emma Watson.