Evan’s trial adjourns as co-defendant alleges failed surgery

File photo: Evans and other suspects in court

The trial of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans took an interesting turn on Thursday as one of his co-defendants, Linus Okpara told a Lagos High Court sitting in the Igbosere area that he had a failed surgery.

Okpara who is standing trial alongside the suspected billionaire kidnapper is the third of four defendants in an attempted murder case filed against Evans and the others by the Lagos State Government before Justice Adedayo Akintoye.

The defendant who is on remand at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, Lagos, alongside the others claimed that a surgery he underwent while in prison custody had failed.

At the last adjourned date on Thursday, the 16th of May, Okpara’s new counsel, Mr CJ Jiakponna, told the court that his client had a pending bail application because of an unresolved health challenge, Channels TV reports.

The judge adjourned till Thursday, May 23 for Jiakponna to argue the bail application after he would have served the prosecution counsel, Mr Y. G. Oshoala.

When the case came up on Thursday, Jiakponna did not move the bail application. Rather he moved another application seeking an order compelling the Medical Director of the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison to issue a medical report on Okpara’s state of health.

“The applicant had a failed operation which might require treatment at an outside hospital. If at the end of the day, the medical report says he can be managed in the prison, we will not be able to move his (bail) application.

“We urge your lordship to grant this application. The law places a high premium on a human’s life.”

The prosecution did not oppose the application.

“In the interest of justice, we will not be opposing the application,” Oshoala said.

In her ruling on the issue, Justice Akintoye granted his request.

“In the absence of any objection to the motion filed on behalf of third defendant Okpara Linus, the Medical Director is hereby ordered to issue a medical report to the court within the next seven days,” she said.

The case has been adjourned to June 27.

#Girl stolen by tenants and sold three times, finally recovered

A 3-year-old girl who was stolen alongside her sister, Amanda, in June 2018, by two female tenants of their father in Utesi, Edo State, has finally been recovered by the police.



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Christabel Omokpia was found in Enugu State after being sold for N850,000 by an orphanage in Rivers State.

Their mother, Faith, had left them in the care of the tenants, Mary and Rose, who disappeared with them. Christabel was first sold for N450,000 by the tenants and she was later sold for N500,000 to one Ogechi Favour.
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She was later sold for N850,000 to one Anioke Augustine in Enugu State. The girl could not recognize her parents again after she was reunited with her family on Wednesday night.
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A spokesman for Edo Police Command, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said four suspects earlier arrested in connection to the missing children were already in prisons in Ondo and the Edo States.
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On the whereabouts of Amanda, DSP Nwabuzor said the police would do its best to recover her. It was learned that the woman that bought her and took her to Ogwas-Chikwu in Delta State.#aranewstrends

Toyin Abraham: Don’t let anyone rush you

Toyin Abraham

In case you are one of those fans who has been wondering where Film star and Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham is, well we went to find her for you.

The beautiful star says people shouldn’t allow anyone rushes them with their timeline, whenever a person’s breakthrough comes, it is still lovely.

Check it out:

Being married after 30 is still beautiful.
Starting a family after 35 is still possible and beautiful.
Buying a house after 40 is still a good and boss move.
DON’T LET PEOPLE RUSH YOU WITH THEIR TIMELINES AND LIES.
Good MORNING #TOYINTITANS and have a fruitful week🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

See Pictures from Kylie Jenner’s ”Kylieskin” launch

Kylieskin by Kylie Jenner

Kylie cosmetics boss, entrepreneur and Tv star Kylie Jenner has launched her skincare brand with the brand name as ”Kylieskin”.

The products are 6 skin routine creams and they include Foaming Face Wash, Vanilla Milk Toner, Walnut Face Scrub, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, and Vitamin C Serum.

Kylie’s family and her friends were present at the May 22nd, 2019 event. See some pictures below and read Kylie’s write up here:

FIRST DROP 💦 6 products suitable for all skin types. Foaming Face Wash, Vanilla Milk Toner, Walnut Face Scrub, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, & Vitamin C Serum! Watch my stories & follow @kylieskin for more info on these amazing products! 💗 launching 5/22 #KYLIESKIN

she also wrote:

KYLIE F*CKING SKIN! wow.
skincare and makeup go hand in hand and Kylie Skin was something I dreamt up soon after Kylie Cosmetics. I’ve been working on this for what feels like a lifetime so I can’t believe I’m finally announcing! building my makeup line from the ground up has taught me a lot and I’m so blessed with that knowledge to apply to my brand new company! Birthing a whole new team, manufacturing, fulfillment, etc separate from my cosmetics line was challenging but here we are! I got the best of the best for you guys! Everything is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, paraben and sulfate free and suitable for all skin types. Make sure you follow @kylieskin to stay updated. I’ll be revealing these amazing products very soon! the official launch date is 5/22! Yay!! so much love went into this. it all starts with skin. Stay tuned 💕 can’t wait to share. #KylieSkin KylieSkin.com



Kylieskin

Kris Jenner

Kylie Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner

Troubles In Lagos, see guns, arms recovered from criminals

The Lagos State Police Command has recovered guns, arms, and ammunition from armed robbery and cultist in Lagos.


Guns recovered from robbers




Guns, arms, and ammunition recovered from robbers



Cutlasses, guns recovered from robbers and cultists



Guns and ammunition recovered from robbers

Say No To Drugs: Trauma Savers Life Support Foundation Took Drugs Addiction Campaign To Secondary Schools in Lagos

Trauma Savers Life Support Foundation is a non-profit organization that is designed to help Youth Mental Health and adult who are experiencing significant difficulties related to their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and understanding the effect of drug addiction on them and their future as well and most especially drugs by offering counseling and support. 

The Foundation was approved towards raising strong advocacy aimed at stemming the tide of drug addiction in schools supported fully by Lagos State Govt and Lagos State Lotteries Board respectively. 

Trauma Savers Foundation intention is to promote healthy living and stop the youths taken to drugs that are injurious to health through campaigns in Schools.

May 21st, 2019. Trauma savers Life Support Foundation Started the Drug Addiction Campaign in Schools because a school is a place of formal education where students go to be educated and a residence of drug abuse, especially in tertiary institutions. 

The schools are Mainland Senior High school Yaba / Lagos City College Sabo and Obele Community High Sch Surulere. The Campaign was featured with Lots of Nollywood Veteran Actors, Like Amb Kola Olaiya, Amb Saidi Balogun, Amb Sola Olaibi, Samuel Olaseinde, Mr. Kayode Olaseinde (Pa, James) with some dignitaries From Lagos state Lotteries Board, principal, and few teachers from the school.

Persistent Bad breath could lead to gum disease if unchecked – Dentist

A Dentist, Dr. Innocent Osazuwa, on Wednesday, said persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth may be a warning sign of gum disease.

He told NAN: “gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on the teeth caused by bacteria.

“Bacteria causes the formation of toxins which irritates the gum and if gum disease continues untreated, it can damage the gum and the jawbone.”


The dentist said that bad breath, also called ‘halitosis’, could be embarrassing and in some cases might even cause anxiety.

He added that “bad breath is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off a noxious odor.

“Cleaning between teeth daily once a day is very important.

“This helps to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line too.

“Tooth decay-causing bacteria still linger between teeth, where toothbrush bristles cannot reach.”

He explained that brushing the teeth twice a day with a soft-bristle brush and replacing the toothbrush every three or four months would help to eliminate bad breath.

He noted that the symptoms of bad breath vary, depending on the source or the underlying cause.

According to him, some people worry too much about their breath even though they have little or no mouth odor, while others have bad breath and do not know it.

He said the causes of bad breath include food, poor dental hygiene, use of tobacco products, the lack of balanced diet, wrong medications, dry mouth and the lack of drinking water.

He advised anyone with such a problem to see a dentist for treatment.