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AS expected, PwC, the professional tax and advisory firm, has raised fresh concerns about the uncertainties buffeting Nigeria’s economy with negative consequences for investor confidence. Sky-high inflation and volatility in the forex market have continued defying the raft of measures adopted by the CBN to achieve stability and attract investors. “Despite the hawkish stance by
Michael Sullivan, who spent over 27 years in a Massachusetts prison for a murder he steadfastly denied committing, has been awarded $1 million in compensation after new DNA evidence exonerated him. Sullivan, now 61, was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He was released in 2013 when advances in DNA technology
US man awarded $1 million after wrongfully imprisoned 27 years
Michael Sullivan, who spent over 27 years in a Massachusetts prison for a murder he steadfastly denied committing, has been awarded $1 million in compensation after new DNA evidence exonerated him.
Sullivan, now 61, was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He was released in 2013 when advances in DNA technology proved his innocence, leading to the overturning of his conviction.
Earlier this month, Sullivan was awarded $13 million (£10 million) in damages by a Massachusetts court. However, state regulations cap compensation for wrongful convictions at $1 million, limiting the payout he can receive.
During his decades of incarceration, Sullivan endured profound personal losses, including the deaths of his mother and four siblings.
In a statement, he said that while the money is welcome, it “will never make up for the years stolen from me, or the loved ones I lost while I was in prison.”
US man awarded $1 million after wrongfully imprisoned 27 years
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the forecourt of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, for the 64th Independence Day Parade. Tinubu who is the special guest of honour was ushered into the arena at about 10:10 am for the event themed ‘Reflecting on the Past; Inspiring the Future.’ After the national salute, he proceeded
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the forecourt of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, for the 64th Independence Day Parade. Tinubu who is the special guest of honour was ushered into the arena at about 10:10 am for the event themed ‘Reflecting on the Past; Inspiring the Future.’ After the national salute, he proceeded
Ameer Habib Tajje, leader of the newly emerged terrorist group Lakurawa, has issued a direct warning to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Tajje charged Turji to renounce his criminal activities. A statement by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama said Tajje is preparing to send a powerful delegation to Turji. According to Makama, “In a strange turn
Renounce criminal activities – Lakurawa warns Bello Turji
Ameer Habib Tajje, leader of the newly emerged terrorist group Lakurawa, has issued a direct warning to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji.
Tajje charged Turji to renounce his criminal activities.
A statement by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama said Tajje is preparing to send a powerful delegation to Turji.
According to Makama, “In a strange turn of events, Ameer Habib Tajje, the influential leader of the Lakurawa group in the northwestern region of Sokoto, is reportedly preparing to send a powerful delegation to bandit leader Bello Turji, demanding his complete renouncement of criminal activities.”
Turji, a notorious bandit leader who has been on the watchlist of Nigeria’s security agencies, has wreaked havoc in the North-West of the country with kidnapping activities and imposing levies on farmers before they can harvest their crops.
Amid Turji’s activities, Lakurawa, a new jihadist terror group, resurfaced and killed about 15 people in Kebbi in November.
Lakurawa operates around Kebbi and Sokoto states.
On November 6, 2024, Lakurawa emerged and imposed taxes and levies on communities in Sokoto State.
Renounce criminal activities – Lakurawa warns Bello Turji