Blessing Okagbare Handed career-ending 10 years ban for Doping

 

Nigeria’s Queen of the tracks, Blessing Okagbare, has been handed a 10-year ban for doping

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed this on Friday 18th of February,2022.

The 33-year-old sprinter was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals after testing positive for human growth hormone at an out-of-competition test in Slovakia on July 19.

 

An AIU statement said the sole arbitrator adjudicating the case concluded that Okagbare’s “use of multiple prohibited substances” was “part of an organized doping regimen in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympic Games.”

This “egregious conduct” has seen an increase in the normal four-year sanction.

Blessing, who denied all charges, was given a five-year ban for returning doping tests positive for EPO as well as Human Growth Hormone.

She was then handed an additional five-year ban for refusing to cooperate with an AIU investigation.

“We welcome the decision of the Disciplinary Tribunal. A ban of 10 years is a strong message against intentional and coordinated attempts to cheat at the very highest level of our sport,” said AIU chief Brett Clothier.

“This is an outcome that was driven by our intelligence-led target testing as well as our commitment to investigate the circumstances behind a positive test.”

Recall that Okagbare was suspended during the Tokyo Olympics after failing a drug test.

Expert reveals how CCTV was tampered with during baba ijesha case.

 

James Olarewaju aka Baba Ijesha is currently on trial and facing a six-count charge of child defilement bordering on allegations of indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault by penetration, and sexual assault by penetration. 

But the case has seen new developments as claims of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) recording which is part of the evidence in the case being tampered with. 

Baba Ijesha's defense witness who is also an expert in CCTV installation and maintenance, Engr. Adeleke Lawrence claimed an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court on Thursday, February 17.

Two video recordings of Baba Ijesha were played during resumed proceedings on Thursday, February 17, following the request of defense counsel, Babatunde Ogala (SAN). 

 

The first video showed the defendant sitting on a sofa with the victim. Two men and a woman walked out in the recording, which had no audio.

 Asked for his opinion on what he saw, the witness said: “The gentleman and the lady appeared to be acting the way they were asked to do.”

JS student kidnaps cousin and demands ransom

 

A Junior Secondary School student identified as Anoubakar Abdulbashir has been arrested by the Katsina state police over the alleged kidnap of his four-year-old cousin. 

The 16-year-old student kept his cousin ib an uncompleted building in Maraba Kankara town in the Malumfashi LGA of the state

 

Police reported that a woman who knew of the disappearance of the four-year-old girl was passing by the uncompleted building in the area when she saw the missing girl in the company of Abdulbasir.

The woman questioned Abdulbasir and asked what he was doing with the gurl. He claimed they were just chatting.

She then decided to take the girl home. 

After narrating the encounter to her parents, the father immediately reported the case at the Malumfashi Police Station, and Abdulbasir’s father was invited for questioning concerning the whereabouts of his son.

 

When Abdulbasirlater returned to the house he learned his father was invited by the police and was being questioned over his whereabouts. Abdulbasir then decided to turn himself in and confessed to committing the crime.

 

When interrogated, the suspect said

''Yes, it is true that I kidnapped Halima, my cousin. I hid her in an uncompleted building outskirt of town and then put a phone call through to her parents demanding for N70,000.

I also threatened that they may lose her if they fall to provide the money. Immediately, I terminated the call, my conscience pricked me that this path I have toed is dangerous and against my religion. I am very sorry for my action. I am asking for forgiveness. I have realized my mistakes.”

 

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Superintendent of Police, SP Isah Gambo, said:

“One Sanusi Abubakar of Marabar-Kankara village in Malumfashi LGA reported to the police that since his 4-years-old daughter, Halimatu Sanusi got missing and all efforts to trace her whereabouts proved abortive.

He later received a phone call that his daughter has been kidnapped, and he is being threatened to pay the sum of seventy thousand naira (N70,000) or risk losing her.

Subsequently, the Police Anti-Kidnapping unit, swung into action, carrying out a diligent and meticulous investigation which led to the arrest of the mastermind, one Abubakar Abdulbasir, ‘M’, aged 16yrs of Marabar-Kankara village. In the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offense.”

Abba Kyari declared member of international drug cartel by NDLEA

 

Embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari has been declared wanted by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over alleged links with an international drug cartel.

NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed this on Monday during a short press conference.

“Kyari initiated a call to one of the NDLEA officers in Abuja at 2:12 pm. When the officer returned the call two minutes later, Kyari informed him he was coming to see him, to discuss an operational matter after the Juma’at service.

“He proposed a drug deal whereby he and his team are to take 15kg of the cocaine and leave 10kg for the prosecution of the suspects arrested with the illicit drug in Enugu.

“In the meantime, the purloined cocaine will be replaced with a dummy worth 15kg. He asked the NDLEA officer to persuade men of the FCT Command to play along as well.”

Femi Babafemi revealed that NDLEA has evidence linking Kyari to a drug cartel that operates the Brazil-Ethiopia-Nigeria illicit drug pipeline.

He said the former DCP needs to answer questions that came up in an ongoing drug case in which he is the principal actor.

Babafemi also went on to say that Abba Kyari’s refusal to cooperate with NDLEA has led to him being declared wanted.

Abba Kyari was the former officer-in-charge of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team until his suspension by the commission after a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America had earlier indicted him in the case of fraud involving Hushpuppi.

Delta Govt. arrest teacher after 19-month-old pupil he allegedly flogged mercilessly died in the hospital

 

The Delta state government ordered the Delta state police to arrest a teacher of Arise and Shine Nursery and Primary School in Asaba, Delta state, Emeka Nwogbo, over the death of a 19-month-old pupil.

 

Nwogbo is alleged to have flogged the pupil, Obinna, on Monday leaving several marks of the cane on his body.

 

The mother of the victim, shared a video of her son as he was seen on a hospital bed receiving treatment.

“My son has not been himself since the incident, this is him on the hospital bed receiving drip after the incident in the school and up until now, the school has not called to know how he is faring or how it's going.” the mum said

 

On Saturday, February 12, the pupil who had been receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Asaba passed away.

 

Confirming the incident and the death of the pupil, the spokesperson of the Delta state police command, DSP Edafe Bright, said;

 

“Yes, it’s true. The pupil died yesterday (Saturday) morning. We have arrested the teacher. He’s currently in our custody and the investigation into the matter continues. He would be charged to court as soon as possible'' 

 

This incident comes days after a 2-year-old pupil in Lagos was given 24 strokes of the cane for failing to recite the alphabet.

Prophetess arraigned over murder of church member

 

The General Overseer of the All Saints Development Church of Christ, Igbara-Oke, Ifedore local government, in Ondo state, Prophetess Serah Abuloye has been charged with the alleged murder of a member of her church.

 

The 49-year-old Prophetess who was arraigned on two count charges of conspiracy and murder is accused of killing and dumping 37- year- old Adefunke Aselogbon in a bush behind her church on January 6, 2022.

The prophetess is accused of committing the offence at about 4.00 am along Isarun Road, Igbara-oke in Ondo State Magisterial District.

Police Prosecutor, Obalasa Ajiboye noted that the offences are contrary to and punishable under Section 324 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006. 

 

He also asked the court to remand the defendant to Correctional centers custody pending the outcome of advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

 

Counsel to the defendant, Mrs. Ola Adedire, did not oppose the prosecutor’s application.

Presiding Magistrate, Damilola Sekoni ordered the remand of the defendant in police custody and adjourned the case till February 18, 2022, for ruling on remand application.

Snoop Dogg Sued For ‘Forcing Oral Sex’ On Woman

American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has been sued for allegedly forcing oral sex on a lady in 2013.

According to TMZ, a woman identified as Jane Doe claimed that the incident occurred when she attended one of his shows in Anaheim, California.

Jane said after a show, Snoop’s longtime friend, Bishop Don Juan, offered her a ride home, adding that on their way, she fell asleep inside the car and woke up in Juan’s home.

The lawsuit claimed that by the time she woke up in the morning, Juan “removed his penis from his pants and forced his penis in plaintiff’s face,” and “repeatedly shoved his penis into plaintiff’s mouth.”

It added that Juan “discriminated against and harassed plaintiff because of plaintiff’s sex and gender.”

Jane said after the incident, Juan offered her a dress and asked her to follow him to Snoop’s studio, adding “I want to see if he will make you the weather girl.”

The woman, who claimed to be a dancer and model, said when they got to Snoop’s studio, she had a stomach ache and decided to use the toilet.

The lawsuit stated that while she was in the toilet, Snoop walked in “standing with his crotch in plaintiff’s face, while plaintiff was defecating on the toilet.”

It also claimed that the rapper allegedly forced oral sex on her in the process.

It is understood that the woman sued the rapper and Juan for unspecified damages said to be valued at $10 million.

A source representing the 50-year-old man told TMZ that the woman filed the suit on the heels of the Super Bowl, an annual playoff championship game of the National Football League, where the rapper is expected to perform.

However, Snopp has denied the accusations in an Instagram post that reads: “Gold digger season is here be careful Nefews keep ya guards up And. Keep ya circle o small,” he wrote.

NDLEA intercepts Codeine worth N2b at Lagos

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted 40,250 kilograms of codeine worth over 2 Billion Naira imported in two 40ft containers from India.

 

Spokesperson of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi released a statement saying “the drug bust comes on the heels of a similar seizure of 14,080kg codeine syrup and 4,352.43kg cold caps used to conceal the former in a 40ft container imported from India, on Wednesday 2nd February, 2022 at the Apapa port.”

The seizure followed intelligence from foreign partners and cooperation of other port stakeholders such as Customs, DSS, Navy and others.

 Babafemi stated that the consignments were seized at the Port Express Bonded Terminal, Berger-Apapa after they were discovered concealed behind cartons of hypergra 200mg and deluxe chilly cutters, after which the Agency’s sniffer dogs were brought in to identify the illegal substance.

Reacting to the latest seizure, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) said the Agency remains poised to deal decisive blows to drug cartels this year by ensuring that no gram of illicit drug is allowed to come into or pass through Nigeria to other countries.

 While commending the officers and men of the Apapa Port Special Area Command of the Agency for their vigilance, he expressed gratitude to foreign partners for sharing timely intelligence and other port stakeholders for their cooperation.

Mason Greenwood Released from Manchester United, FIFA

Manchester United striker, Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigation on suspicion of rape and assault.

On Sunday, January 30, the Manchester United Striker was detained on suspicion of rape and assault after pictures and videos alleging incidents of Violence we're posted on Social Media by his girlfriend 

Police were granted extra time on Monday to question Mason Greenwood and he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and attempted murder.

On Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said Greenwood was released from custody on bail pending further inquiries.

A statement said: "A 20-year-old man arrested (on Sunday 30 January 2022) on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman has been released on bail pending further investigation".

Between his arrest and release, Greenwood has been suspended from playing or training with Manchester United after the club; On Tuesday night, Manchester United released a statement reiterating their "strong condemnation of violence of any kind.”

The striker was also removed from versions of the FIFA 22 game following his initial arrest after Nike suspended their deal with the player.

A spokesperson from the game's manufacturer Electronic Arts said: "Mason Greenwood has been removed from active squads in FIFA 22 and has also been suspended from appearing in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) packs and Ultimate Draft."

An earlier Nike statement read: "We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation."

What Nike did to Greenwood

Manchester United's forward, Greenwood, 20, was arrested following the circulation of distressing pictures and audio on social media, which alleged he attacked his 18-year-old girlfriend, Harriet Robson.

In a now-deleted post, Robson shared photos of injuries she had when the player allegedly forced himself on her.

She had some bruises on her thighs in some of the photos. 

In one of the images, blood was seen flowing from her mouth to her chest. Robson also shared an audio message in which she accused Greenwood of being responsible for the wounds.

He was taken in by the Greater Manchester Police over allegations of rape and assault and the Greater Manchester Police released a statement saying a man was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault and was being held in custody for questioning after images and videos were posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.

On Monday the police said detectives were granted "additional time to speak to a man in his 20s".

The issue has made Manchester United suspend the player till further notice as the club demonstrates its opposition to violence.

Greenwood is sponsored by sportswear giants Nike, and they also released a statement to The Athletic, which read: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.”

Since then, Nike has suspended their relationship with the player after his arrest.

The statement read: 'We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood.

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