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Sonia Ekweremadu Speaks on Parents Conviction by UK Court on Organ Trafficking Case

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Sonia Ekweremadu, the daughter of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday said she disagreed with her parents' conviction, describing the UK court ruling sentencing them to various jail terms as surprising. UK Court Ruling on Ike Ekweremadu, Wife and Doctor Obinna. Sonia made this known in an interview with the BBC, while reacting to the news of her parents' conviction. In the interview, she said, “I and my brother and sister were in the house and the bell rang, and we thought it was our parents but the policemen showed up at the door. They said they arrested me for a crime. My first reaction was shock.  “It’s sad. It’s been really hard to wrap my head around it. I understand the conviction. I personally disagree with it.  "However, this is from my biased perspective as their daughter. I will obviously back my parents. “However, the law has taken its course. We just need to move on as one family. I have no hand at all. It was mostly my family tha

Ike Ekweremadu to Celebrate Christmas in Prison

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Senator Ike Ekweremadu and co-defendant Obinna Obeta trial will begin January 31 as both will spend the Christmas and New Year Celebration in prison as their bail application failed.

WHG Nigeria Online Business Crashes

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The new William Hill Group (WHG) of Nigeria with origin from the United Kingdom has crashed after 10 months of operations in Nigeria causing pains and disaster to its members.

UK New Monarch, King Charles III: Biography, Coronation Ceremony and Head of Commonwealth

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Charles Philip Arthur George, now King Charles III was born on 14 November 1948 is the King of the United Kingdom and the Head of the Commonwealth on September, 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth III .

Wizkid sold out Concert in London

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Wizkid wowed his fans in London Friday night, performing in front of a capacity audience at Royal Albert Hall.

Analysis of Price of Watches worn by Premier League Coaches

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They say you can't buy time but for these tacticians, 90minutes costs anything between £45K and £40. The coaches of Premier League sides are rocking some of the most coveted time pieces on the planet with Burnley boss, Sean Dyche topping the league with a £45K Patek Philipe piece, leading from the rear is Bob Bradley who was recently sacked by Swansea after just 11 games in charge.  More photos after the cut.

Quit Chelsea now – Okocha tells Mikel

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Nigeria legend Austin Okocha has urged compatriot John Obi Mikel to seek a new challenge away from Chelsea. The 29-year-old has struggled to break into the Blues first team this season and he is ready to find a new club.

First Bank Capital wins banking award 2016

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FBN Capital Limited, the Investment Banking and Asset Management business of FBN Holdings Plc, has received the ‘Best Local Investment Bank in Nigeria’ as well as ‘Best Asset Manager in Nigeria’ awards at the ninth EMEA Finance African Banking Awards, 2016.