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Enugu Man Arrested for Murdering 4-Year-Old Neighbor

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A 30-year-old man has been apprehended by the Enugu State Police Command in connection with the murder of a 4-year-old girl in Nsukka, Enugu State.

The arrest was confirmed by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Enugu State Command.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, the incident occurred on the night of August 18, 2024, around 10:30 pm.

Police operatives from the Nsukka Sector’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad responded to a distress call reporting the murder of a young girl at a residence on Orba Road in Nsukka Local Government Area.

Upon arrival, they discovered that the child, Zinachukwu Ugwu, had been killed by a neighbour, Nweke Chukwuemeka, aged 30.

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Ndukwe explained that Chukwuemeka, who was residing in the same compound as the victim’s family, allegedly committed the crime while the child was asleep.

The police recovered the knife used in the attack, as well as suspected Indian hemp, methamphetamine (locally known as “Mkpuru-more”), and what appeared to be a charm from the suspect.

The victim’s body was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead and subsequently moved to the mortuary.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Chukwuemeka had initially attempted to attack other residents before entering the victim’s apartment.

The attack on the child occurred after her mother had briefly left to protect her other children.

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Chukwuemeka admitted to the crime, attributing his actions to the influence of drugs and alcohol he had consumed earlier.

He also confessed to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity and disclosed that he had previously been involved in a cult clash in Jos, Plateau State, in 2022, during which he killed a rival cult member.

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has condemned the act as both barbaric and unthinkable. He extended his condolences to the victim’s family and assured them that every effort would be made to secure justice for the child.

CP Uzuegbu has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID Enugu to expedite the investigation and ensure the case is prosecuted swiftly.

He also urged the community to be vigilant and aware of the behavioural patterns of their neighbours to prevent such senseless tragedies.

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LeBron James Steps Away from Social Media, Cites Negativity in Sports Coverage

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LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.

The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.

Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”

In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”

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James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.

 


 

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Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu Presents 3 Trillion Naira As Budget For 2025

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Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.

The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.


 

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Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Approval to Amend Lawsuit Against EFCC Asset Forfeiture

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Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.

At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.

The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.

The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.

Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.

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