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Teen Sentenced to Life for Killing Her Mother and Attempting to Murder Stepfather, Plus Additional Charges
A Mississippi teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for the March 19 shooting of her mother, Ashley Smylie, and the attempted murder of her stepfather, Heath Smylie.
The girl, 14 at the time, was also sentenced to 10 years for tampering with evidence. Prosecutors argue that she ambushed her parents using her mother’s gun.
Her defense cited mental health issues, including depression and hallucinations, but the jury found her aware of her actions at the time of the crime.
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Akpabio Represents Tinubu at Lagos Bridge Commissioning
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
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Road Closures Hit Lagos Ahead of Presidential Commissioning
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
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US President Donald Trump Issues Strong Warning to Iran
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
