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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters in Abuja, accompanied by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. Earlier, Bello’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, announced the former governor’s decision to honour the EFCC’s invitation after consultations with his family, legal team, and political associates. The statement, titled
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The Libya National Team reconvened on Monday to begin preparation for their October 11, 2025, Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Mediterranean Knights had their first training under the leadership of their new coach, Nasser Al-Hadhiri and
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The Libya National Team reconvened on Monday to begin preparation for their October 11, 2025, Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Mediterranean Knights had their first training under the leadership of their new coach, Nasser Al-Hadhiri and
Lawyer to Dominique Pelicot, Beatrice Zavarro, has said that his client will not appeal against his conviction for drugging and raping his wife and inviting strangers to rape her. Zavarro said the 77-year-old former electrician, who has been sentenced for the maximum 20 years this month, wished to spare his now ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, a
I won’t appeal against conviction for drugging, raping my wife – Dominique Pelicot
Lawyer to Dominique Pelicot, Beatrice Zavarro, has said that his client will not appeal against his conviction for drugging and raping his wife and inviting strangers to rape her.
Zavarro said the 77-year-old former electrician, who has been sentenced for the maximum 20 years this month, wished to spare his now ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, a new ordeal.
He admitted there was also the risk of a new trial in front of a public jury that could mean a longer prison sentence.
DAILY POST reported that a French court had found Pelicot guilty of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife for almost a decade.
Pelicot also invited 50 others who were all found guilty of rape or sexual assault after a three-and-a-half-month trial.
They all have until midnight on Monday to lodge an appeal.
At least 17 are believed to have decided to contest their conviction and more may follow.
Gisèle Pelicot, 72, a retired logistics manager, believes she may have been raped more than 200 times by her husband and other men between 2011 and 2020.
Zavarro said on Monday, according to the Guardian UK, that Dominique Pelicot had decided not to appeal against his conviction because to do so would “force Gisèle into a new ordeal and new confrontations, which [he] rejects”.
She added that appealing against the guilty ruling when Pelicot admitted the charges, would involve “running an unnecessary risk.
“It is time to put an end to this judicially,” Zavarro said on Monday.
I won’t appeal against conviction for drugging, raping my wife – Dominique Pelicot
The Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State has successfully concluded its polio immunization exercise, vaccinating 225,535 infants and children under the age of five. This was disclosed by the council’s Information Officer, Salisu Yakasai, who confirmed that the immunisation targets were fully met. “During the exercise, 225,535 infants and under-five children were successfully immunised,”
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The Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State has successfully concluded its polio immunization exercise, vaccinating 225,535 infants and children under the age of five. This was disclosed by the council’s Information Officer, Salisu Yakasai, who confirmed that the immunisation targets were fully met. “During the exercise, 225,535 infants and under-five children were successfully immunised,”