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Houston Father Faces Death Penalty For Beating Newborn Twin To Death
A Texas father, Fernando Vega, faces a possible death sentence following his indictment on capital murder charges for the deaths of his newborn twin daughters, Massail and Mirena.
The six-week-old infants were found unresponsive in their Houston home on October 4, 2023, marking a deeply tragic case that has shocked the community.
Authorities report that Vega’s charges stem from allegations of severe abuse inflicted on the young girls, who were discovered on a couch showing signs of physical trauma.
Officers responding to the call noted discoloured skin and bruising across the twins’ bodies, along with evidence of fractures in one of the infants.
These injuries suggested a pattern of physical harm that may have gone on for weeks, leading investigators to dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding the girls’ short lives.
Vega’s legal troubles began in April when he and the twins’ mother, 21-year-old Angelina Belinda Calderon, were both arrested.
Originally, they faced charges of causing serious bodily harm to a child.
However, further investigation by local authorities and findings from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science revealed disturbing details that shifted the focus of the case.
Pathologist Dr. Jesus Rico, who examined the infants’ remains, found evidence of dehydration, fractures, and bruising.
One of the twins also displayed brain bleeding and spinal cord damage, indicators of recent trauma that, investigators allege, were inflicted solely by Vega.
Prosecutor Edward Appelbaum addressed the court during a recent hearing, stating his intention to conduct an exhaustive investigation into the twins’ deaths before moving forward with murder charges.
Vega’s case is still under close examination, and the prosecutor emphasized that the evidence would be carefully reviewed to ensure justice is served.
Court records reveal the twins were malnourished and may not have received adequate medical care after their initial discharge from the hospital.
Their deaths have drawn considerable attention, with community members expressing grief and outrage over the loss of such young lives.
Nigerian Gospel Artist Israel Terhemba Ikyereve, popularly known by his stage name New Jerusalem, has reportedly passed away.
The late gospel singer passed away at the age of 53, friends and family as well as the government in Benue state mourns the loss of the singer.
The date of burial was also announced by his family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Sati Agirigi, Mbamo, Shitile, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State.
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from campaign materials being circulated ahead of the 2027 elections. Fubara made it clear that he never approved the production of caps, shirts, or any other campaign items for the next general election.
Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara stressed that his focus is on restoring peace and stability in the state, not on political campaigns. His reaction follows the recent resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The clash between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory had sparked months of tension, which eventually led to Fubara’s six-month suspension from office. Tinubu even declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during the height of the crisis.
However, the president stepped in last week, holding talks with all parties at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, leading to a temporary truce. Fubara expressed his frustration over the campaign materials, saying, “I was really upset when someone sent me a video of people producing caps and shirts for the 2027 elections.
“I didn’t approve that, I didn’t send anyone to do that. For now, what Rivers State needs is peace so that we can focus on progress and development.”
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be leading a national prayer session focused on reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer is scheduled to take place during the church’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the RCCG national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos.
Speaking ahead of the event through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that both Nigeria and other countries are facing tough times. But he believes the current hardship is not beyond repair if people embrace faith and take positive action.
“Our nation is going through serious challenges, just like other parts of the world. But the truth is, we can overcome them with faith, as long as we don’t give room to fear or doubt,” Adeboye said. He encouraged Nigerians to reject negative confessions and instead focus on faith-driven solutions, adding that with God’s intervention, the country’s economic situation can still turn around.
The upcoming prayer session, according to him, is not just about asking for change but about opening doors to new opportunities and paving the way for national transformation.
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