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Ex-Brazil star Robinho starts 9-year prison sentence for rape

Former soccer star Robinho started serving a nine-year prison sentence in his native Brazil on Thursday more than 10 years after he was first accused of raping a woman in Italy.

The 40-year-old Robinho left his apartment building in the beachfront city of Santos, outside Sao Paulo, in a black police car after losing a bid to remain free pending appeals.

A Brazilian high court ruled Wednesday that Robinho must serve his sentence in his home nation as a result of his 2017 rape conviction in Italy.

Judges on Brazil's Superior Court of Justice in the capital city of Brasilia voted 9-2 to validate the conviction of the former Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan forward.

Robinho was sentenced in Italy to nine years in prison for his part in a group sexual assault in 2013 when he played for AC Milan.


A police car arrives at the entrance to the Federal Police headquarters in Santos, outside Sao Paulo, on Thursday. MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images
Earlier on Thursday, Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux denied a habeas corpus request that would have allowed the former player to remain free pending appeals. His lawyers want a new trial in Brazil on the grounds of national sovereignty.

As Brazilian law requires, Robinho is expected to spend his first hours in custody at a hearing with a judge to discuss possible illegalities in the proceedings that led to his arrest.

Robinho will then be taken to a penitentiary, which authorities have yet to disclose.

Brazil doesn't extradite nationals, which led Italy to seek his imprisonment in his home nation.

"Brazil cannot be a shelter for criminals," judge Mauro Campbell Marques said during his vote on Wednesday.

Robinho relinquished his passport to Brazilian authorities in March 2023. He continues to deny any wrongdoing and insists his sexual relations with the woman at a Milan bar were consensual.

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Neymar's dad says family won't bail Alves out
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The former footballer said in an interview with TV Record aired on Sunday that racism was to blame for his conviction in Italy.

"I played only four years in Italy and I got tired of seeing stories of racism. Unfortunately that exists to this day. [The rape case] was in 2013, now we are in 2024. The same people who don't do anything against it [racism] are the ones who sentenced me," Robinho said.

Robinho rose to national fame in 2002 as a 18-year-old who led Santos to its first national title since the Pelé era. He did it again two years later. He won the Confederations Cup with Brazil and left for Real Madrid, where he wasn't as successful. The Brazilian joined Manchester City in 2008 and one year later was accused of rape during a night out in Leeds. Police did not file charges.

Robinho returned to Santos in 2010 to be a mentor to a young Neymar. He won the Brazilian Cup as a reference for the promising teenager and earned a place in Brazil's starting eleven for the 2010 World Cup. His team was knocked out in the quarterfinals by the Netherlands.

The Brazilian joined AC Milan after the World Cup and won the Serie A title that year. Following the rape case, he rejoined Santos along with stints in China and Turkey.

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Neymar's father says family won't bail Dani Alves out
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The father of Brazil star Neymar Jr. said Thursday that his family won't pay the €1 million ($1.1 million) required to bail Dani Alves out of a Spanish prison, where the former Brazil defender awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction.

Neymar da Silva Santos Sr. said in a statement on behalf of his family that they financially supported Alves during his trial, but that they won't do it again since the former player was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.

"For us, for my family, this matter is over. Full stop," Neymar da Silva Santos Sr. said.

The 40-year-old Alves was sentenced to four years, six months in prison. He is being held at a jail outside Barcelona.

Neymar's father didn't specify how much they gave Alves but added that it's a "different situation" now because the three-judge panel at the Barcelona Provincial Court ruled against Alves.

"With the Spanish court ruling for his conviction, there's speculation and an attempt to associate my name and my son's to a matter that is not within our reach any longer," Neymar's father said in the family's statement.

He added that he hopes Alves "can find all the answers he looks for in his own family."


Dani Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison last month. ALBERTO ESTEVEZALBERTO ESTEVEZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The prison term is near the lowest sentence for a rape conviction, which when the attack took place was penalized by four to 12 years under Spanish law. The court in its sentence said it considered favorably for Alves that he had "before the trial paid the court €150,000 to be given to the victim without any conditions attached."

Neymar Jr. and Alves were teammates at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and for Brazil. Neymar now plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Alves, who has denied wrongdoing in the case, has remained in custody since being arrested in January 2023.

Alves' prior requests to be released on bail were denied because the court deemed him a flight risk.

Brazil does not extradite its own citizens when they are sentenced in other countries.

As a bail condition, Alves would be required to hand over his Brazilian and Spanish passports. He is prohibited from leaving Spain. He still has a residence near Barcelona.

Alves won dozens of titles with elite clubs, including Barcelona. He helped Brazil win two Copa Americas and an Olympic gold medal. He played for Barcelona from 2008 to 2016, helping to win three Champions Leagues, and briefly rejoined the club in 2022.

The Brazilian soccer confederation has yet to comment on the Alves case, and the head of its delegation for two friendlies in Europe said Thursday that the topic is being ignored.

Leila Pereira, the chairwoman of Brazilian club Palmeiras, spoke from London, where Brazil will face England on Saturday.

"Nobody says anything, but as a woman here at the head of the delegation, I have to take a stand on the cases of Robinho and Daniel Alves," she told Brazil's news website UOL ahead of the match that will mark the debut of Brazil coach Dorival Júnior.

Former Real Madrid and AC Milan striker Robinho was convicted of rape in Italy but will serve his nine-year sentence in Brazil after a decision of one of the country's highest courts on Wednesday.

The 40-year-old began his sentence Thursday after he left his apartment building in the beachfront city of Santos, outside Sao Paulo, in a black police car having lost a bid to remain free pending appeals.

"It is a slap in the face for all of us women, especially the case of Daniel Alves, who paid for freedom," Pereira added. "It is important for me to have my position. Each case of impunity is the seed for the next crime."

Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also criticised the Spanish court's move to grant bail to Alves. He spoke Wednesday during a celebration of his Workers' Party.

"It is against these injustices that we cannot be silent about. Money cannot buy dignity," Lula said during the event in the capital city of Brasilia. "The money that Dani Alves has, the money that someone else might have lent him, it cannot pay for the crime that a man commits against a woman by raping her."

Weeks before Robinho's trial at Brazil's high court, Lula said the former footballer should serve his sentence in Brazil.

Alves and Robinho are a staunch supporters of Lula's predecessor, former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Mr BAT aka Emi lo kan

Yawu yawu




Gura gura

Italian Serie A
Top Ten
Table Standing

English Premiership
Top Ten
Table Standing

Wahala no dey finish!

Bob Marley & The Wailers
Kensington Hilton, Shepherds Bush, London, UK, April 1980

Ashawo wey get complimentary card no need preaching,she can never leave ashawo work!

2023-24 Season
FA Community Shield Aug. 6
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UEFA Super Cup Aug. 16
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An Aeroplane cleaner was cleaning the Pilot's cockpit when he saw a book titled, "HOW TO FLY AN AEROPLANE FOR BEGINNERS (Volume 1).

He opened the first (1st) page, which said: "To start the engine, press the red button...." He did so, and the airplane engine started....

He was happy and opened the next page...

"To get the aeroplane moving, press the blue button..."He did so, and the plane started moving at an amazing speed....

He wanted to fly, so he opened the third (3rd) page, which said: To let the aeroplane fly, please press the green button...

"He did so, and the plane started to fly.. He was excited..!!

After twenty (20) minutes of flying, he was satisfied and wanted to land, so he decided to go to the fourth (4th) page....

And....page four (4) says; "To know how to land an aeroplane, please purchase Volume 2 at the nearest bookshop!"

*Moral Lesson*
Never attempt anything without complete information.

*Half education is not only dangerous but destructive!*

Ahmed Adebowale, an undergraduate of the University of Ilorin, has returned ₦500,000 mistakenly sent to him by an unknown person.

According to FIJ, Adebowale said he got the money in his Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) account on December 24 from one Oladejo David Damila.

He said although he was bothered about the source of the money, he couldn’t visit the bank to complain because it was during a public holiday.

“I woke up that morning to see a credit alert of ₦500,000. I was shocked because I was not expecting such an amount from anyone at that point in time,” he said .

“I was also bothered as I couldn’t formally complain at the bank due to the public holiday. However, I kept my cool and was expectant.”

Adebowale said the following day, he received a call from whom he assumed to be the sender and then made him verify his identity before agreeing on a refund plan.

“I got a strange call from someone who claimed to have sent the money mistakenly. I asked him for proof that he sent the money to me,” the student said.

“He proved it, and we agreed that I would send him ₦100,000 each day until December 31 because I had issues with my bank app at the time.

“He didn’t believe I was ready to send his refund until he got the first tranche.

“I ended up sending ₦499,000 to him due to bank charges. He was even the one who suggested that.

“The man was excited beyond words and could not stop praying for me.”

When asked why he chose to return the money, the undergraduate said that his morals wouldn’t allow him hurt someone else even though he needed money at the time too.

“Honestly, it was largely a result of my upbringing and moral understanding. I don’t take what does not belong to me, and integrity is of utmost priority to me,” he said.

“Another thing is that I have a name to protect and I can’t afford to make my parent sad or ever regret their investments in me as a result of my refusal to return it.

“I returned it not because of anything as I was broke too at the time. I had to because the money was not meant for me, and that was the right thing to do.”

Argentine Football legend, Lionel Messi has taken to his Instagram handle to celebrate his 36th birthday yesterday, IGBERETV reports.



He shared a photo of himself together with his family with the caption;

“Thank you very much for all the congratulations!! Enjoying a lot this year being able to celebrate it in Rosario with people I love a lot. A huge hug!!!”

Peter Obi congratulates Ifeoma Amuche for emerging best graduating student in Chinese university

The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate during the February 25 general election, Peter Obi has congratulated Miss Ifeoma Amuche, a Nigerian student who recently emerged as the best graduating student at South West University, China.

Amuche delivered a valedictory speech in Chinese on behalf of the graduating students at South West University.

Reacting to her achievement, Obi said she had brought honour to Nigeria and established herself globally through her outstanding academic results.

In a statement via her Twitter handle on Friday, the former Anambra State governor affirmed that every Nigerian youth could attain their full potential if the nation made the right educational investments.

“I congratulate Miss Ifeoma Amuche, a Nigerian student who recently emerged as the Best Graduating Student at South West University, China. It takes immeasurable hard work and dedication to achieve such an academic feat and stand out from the crowd.

“You have, by your outstanding academic results, brought honour to our nation and established yourself on the global stage. As a firm believer in education, I know there are no limits to how far one can go by taking their education seriously,” part of his statement read

The Titanic submarine missing in the Atlantic Ocean suffered a “catastrophic implosion” and all five passengers have been confirmed dead, according to the US Coast Guard.

Rescue teams searching for the missing OceanGate submarine carrying Dubai-based billionaire Hamish Harding and four other passengers discovered debris on the ocean floor on Thursday.

In a press briefing a US Coast Guard official says the debris is confirmed to be from the missing submersible and no passengers survived.

Titanic submarine tragedy
In a press briefing, Rear Admiral John Mauger, the First Coast Guard District commander said a remotely operated vehicle from Horizon Arctic discovered parts of the missing submarine.

He said the debris was discovered in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 490m from the Titanic on the seafloor, explaining the discovery was “consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber”.

He added that families had been notified and offered condolences on behalf of the United States Coast Guard.

The submarine operator OceanGate released a statement shortly before the Coast Guard press conference.

OceanGate said: “We now believe that our CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet, have sadly been lost.

“These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans.

“Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew.

“This is an extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply over this loss.

“The entire OceanGate family is deeply grateful for the countless men and women from multiple organizations of the international community who expedited wide-ranging resources and have worked so very hard on this mission.

“We appreciate their commitment to finding these five explorers, and their days and nights of tireless work in support of our crew and their families.

“This is a very sad time for the entire explorer community, and for each of the family members of those lost at sea.

“We respectfully ask that the privacy of these families be respected during this most painful time.

History of Chief Micheal Ọkpara A.KA Power Mike

This is Chief Michael Ọkpara a.k.a Power Mike. A professional Wrestler and boxer from Neni, Anambra State.

He was born in August 1939 in Neni.

In 1952 he left his village for Ọnịcha, in order to learn how to organise and run a trade business.
In the same year he joined Dick Tiger Boxing Club as a middle weight amateur boxer and met Dick Ihetu Tiger his role model.

In 1961, he started a nationwide tour which took him to Ọnịcha Enugwu, Aba, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Jos and Kaduna.
In 1964, he went to Ghana and his performances there were successful. He defeated many.

In 1967, he toured Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal before he found his way into Europe, accompanied by his friend Engr. Onyesọ, (the Igwe of Nri) He defeated many heavy weighters in Europe.
In 1967, he got a one-year contract in Sweden after which he went to Greece and became a professional wrestler. He defeated many wrestlers in Greece.

In 1970, he returned to Africa& defeated Gambia's Massambula to become the African heavyweight wrestling champion& titleholder.
In 1973, Power Mike wrestled and defeated Ali Baba of Lebanon; he also defeated Johnny Kwango in Lagos.

He retired from active wrestling in 1976 and focused on international promotions.

In 2004, Power Mike died at the age of 64.

Okonkwo Asaa, has a hit, praising Power Mike!

Brief history of "Killi-We" Nwachukwu, from Oboro Umueze Ogwa

“Killi-We” Nwachukwu was for more than two decades celebrated as a homegrown defunct British experiment Nigeria “superman.” Some of his legendary feats of strength included lifting buses, having cement blocks crushed on his head, and allowing cars to drive over his body.

Superman Killi-Wee Nwachukwu was the strongest man in the defunct Nigeria–Philip Emeagwali

Killiwe in action
He was a superman who was going from place to place to perform. People paid to watch him. I saw him perform at our primary school in those days. I think his real name was Nwozuzu Nwachukwu (or something like that). I heard that “Killi We” was a nickname he got after a fight with a certain man, one commentator said.

A great natural Superman! Nwozuzu Nwachukwu (Son of God). “Killi We” was a nickname he got after a fight with a stubborn man “Tick man” who refused to pay him his money for a truck load of goods he conveyed from the market to the man’s home.
He used to push a wooden two wheel truck with which he carried goods for people. Then, Truck vehicles were not around, or were not affordable. So, after dropping off the goods, the man would not pay what Nwachukwu charged claiming it was too high. He tried to walk away and Nwachukwu grabbed him by the hand insisting he must pay. A fight ensued and he pinned the man to the ground. The man’s wife ran in and came out with a wooden pestle to assist her husband. Nwachukwu snatched it from her, lifted the woman up and pinned her on top of her husband on the floor. Powerless, she started screaming, Killi We Nwachukwu, Killi we Nwanchukwu” meaning, Nwachukwu, kill us!

In the early 90’s, we were asked to pay some money so that he will come and display his power. We gladly paid the money. On the D day od his assuMed coming, we waited, we couldn’t see him, so, we left. The following day in school, some students that were patient enough narrated how he came, how he carried four students on each of his hand and some many power acrobat . Menn….. It was like a hell to me that I didn’t wait to see this man.

He existed. Back in eighties, he came to our school, we paid 50 Kobo to watch him. He carried 10 bags of cement on his stomach and toyed a 504 peugeot SR with a rope on his teeth. Story had it that when he died, his body was deposited in Aladinma mourtuary, he in the night, will carry don all other corpeses and strech himself on them. He continued this till he was rejected by the morgue. He was real.

I remember Killiwe. He was a fat dude and used to tour the country performing stunts like grabbing cars by the bumper and preventing it from moving as someone stepped on the pedal.

I also remember a Seven-Seven song about Killiwe:

“Killiwe Nwaozize Nwachukwu
Abeg make you help me carry my load”

Penguin2:
What was his party?

PDP

A member representing Chikun Constituency in the Kaduna House of Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Garba Madami, is dead.

Madami died on Saturday in the hospital, three days after inauguration.

The 10th State Assembly members were inaugurated on June 13, 2023, and the late member could not participate as a result of an undisclosed an ailment.

A traditional title holder from his constituency (Chikun), Ibrahim Sale, confirmed the incident.

Meanwhile, the state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has expressed shock over the death of the lawmaker, while commiserating with the immediate family and the Chikun constituency.

Sani noted that the lawmaker was known for promoting peaceful coexistence and was greatly respected.

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Apostle Chibuzor Commissions 24th OPM Free School In Nasarawa, Gifts Sandals, Bags, Books, Others (Photos)


The founder and general overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere on Saturday commissioned another OPM free school in Nasarawa Toto near Nasarawa State Polytechnic.



Speaking with Igbere TV correspondent, a journalist with The News Agency of Nigeria NAN and Aide to the Apostle, Kenneth Nwachi who attended the event said he was flabbergasted with what he saw during the commissioning of the school.





IGBERE TV gathered that the newly built school brought all OPM free schools to 24 in number.

According to Nwachi, “one of the things that excites me is that Apostle Chinyere targets the poor in all his humanitarian engagements. It will interest you to know that there were lots of children today from poor families who have never attend any school since they were born. But filled with joy today for wearing school uniform for the first time in their Life.”


“Four pairs of school uniform, bags, school sandal, two different school shoes, stockings, books, and other writing materials were distributed while jobs was created for teachers who passed the interview today.”

“Apostle Chinyere through his Ministry, Omega power Ministries has drastically reduced the rate of out of school children in Nigeria to the Glory of God.”

Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere is a Nigerian pastor, philanthropist, founder, and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries which has its headquarters in Port Harcourt.

Over the years, the ministry has gained a global reputation for its incredible philanthropic activities, with free schools for thousands of students, free hospitals, free restaurants and free estates for indigent persons. The ministry also has more than 3000 young people on scholarships in Europe, Asia, North America and other parts of the world.

Not all



[quote author=doggedfighter

post=123121912]They buried him in his home ?





Thought Rev fathers are buried at the church.[/quote]

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Catholic Bishop of Gboko Visits 100 Years Old Mother of Late Fr. Moti (Photos)


The Catholic Bishop of Gboko Diocese, Most Rev. William Avenya visited the Mother of the late Rev. Fr. James MOTI.



Mama Cecilia Moti is indeed blessed. She is 100 years old woman and is still strong, healthy and walks around without a walking stick. Even at the point of the Bishop’s visit, she was coming back from the farm.



Late Rev. Fr. James Moti until his demise has greatly contributed to the Church and his contributions are remarkable.



May God continue to bless and keep you, through Christ our Lord Amen.

slivertongue:
And what happens to those who ain't govt workers?

... will go to court!

dawndeal:
Govt workers represent the minority , what about the majority non govt workers?

...will go to court!

BBC SPORTS
Football




Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named as the new captain of the France national team.
Mbappe has scored 36 goals in 66 appearances for France
He succeeds Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who retired from international football in January.

Mbappe, 24, has 66 caps for France since making his senior debut in 2017.

"Kylian meets all the requirements to have this responsibility," France manager Didier Deschamps told French TV channel TF1 in an interview to be aired on Sunday.

"On the field as in the life of the group, by being a unifying element."

The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed Deschamps had named Mbappe as captain and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann as vice-captain on social media on Tuesday.

Mbappe was the top scorer at last year's World Cup as he helped France reach a second straight World Cup final, where they were beaten by Argentina.

He scored two goals in the 2018 final against Croatia and was named as the tournament's best young player as France were crowned world champions for a second time.

Deschamps' side play the Netherlands at the Stade de France in their first Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday, before facing the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Jostoman:
but LP won baba of lagos hands down in presidential election in same lagos.

Labour Party won presidential election in Delta.
States & national elections are two different things in Nigeria

ImmaculateJOE:
Omo Agege + Ibori beaten blue black by Okowa..

Deltans voted for PDP not Okowa

Didi2d:
Delta nkooo?

APC no fit rule Delta