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Tragedy struck as a family of five dies of food poison in Anambra

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Tragedy has befallen Anambra state again. Ndieke umuatuegwu community in Okija area of the state is currently in a state of mourning as one of their own,  a family of five allegedly dies of food poison. According to the source, the incident started on Wednesday, 9th of August. The woman served her husband, who was a motorcyclist (Okada rider) on his return from work and then, the husband who was eating with his three children started vomiting blood. Minutes after, the three children also started vomiting blood. They were  all rushed to the hospital but sadly, they all died one after the other. The woman who didn't eat the food with the other members of her family, slumped and and also died out of shock. Investigation is said to be ungoing to ascertain the actual cause of death.

11 killed, Many Injured as Gunman Attack Church in Anambra

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No fewer than 11 people have been confirmed dead and several others Injured as a gunman stormed St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Amakwa-Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State yesterday, opening fire on worshippers. TheSource Nigeria gathered that the gunman made his way into the church during the early morning mass. Many were injured during the incident, which Governor Willie Obiano described as “sacrilegious”. An eyewitness, who narrated how the attack occurred, said the priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Onwuaso, was unhurt. The witness, who said he was part of those who evacuated the victims, said the gunman went into the church, identified Chief Akunwafor Ikegwuonwu, a parishioner, and shot him dead. He then went on the rampage, shooting indiscriminately at worshippers. Commissioner of Police, Garba Baba Umar said 11 persons were killed and 18 injured. He said some people in the community had been invited for interrogation. It was leant that the gu

Breaking News: Nollywood Actress, Moji Olaiya dies at 42

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Nollywood Actress and mother of 2, Moji Olaiya has been reported dead.  The 42 years old star actress who is was the daughter of lengendry Nigerian highlife singer, Victor Olaiya married her second husband last year after her first marriage ended in 2008. The actress who gave birth to a baby girl two months ago is believed to have died of cardiac arrest resulting from birth complications. She became more popular with Wale Adenuga's T.V soap opera, Super Story. Before her death, she featured in several Nollywood movies of Yoruba and English genres.

Dr Allwell Orji's body finally recovered from Lagos lagoon

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After 72 hours of what seemed like an endless search, the body of Dr. Allwell Orji, who jumped into the Lagos lagoon has finally been recovered. Orji's body which was recovered by the Marine Police Wednesday evening around 4p.m. has been identified by some of his family members, including his driver. Commissioner of Police, Lagos State command, Mr. Fatai Owoseni said “the body would be handed over to the family while investigation continues.” The commissioner who had on Tuesday made a false statement, stating that Dr. Orji’s body was found at the Onikan end of the lagoon following the recovery of an unknown body, however retracted his statement after the deceased’s family said the body was not their son. Earlier before the body was found, the Lagos State Police Command said it had retrieved the mobile phone of Dr. Orji, adding that the police was working with the service providers and using technical platform to investigate whom he called and what he discussed befor

Photos: Human parts seller meets his waterloo

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It's definitely the end of the road for a suspected human parts seller (pictured below) as he has just been caught carrying a butchered female body parts. A Facebook user posted the pictures of the suspect and the female parts he was carrying when he was caught on his wall with this write up: " This happened at Ikoga Zebbe Badagry. I wanted not to post this but on a second thought I have to post it for you to see it too.  Selling of human's parts, cannibalism,  and money ritual is becoming the order of the day and it is quite alarming."

Breaking News: man commits suicide on 3rd Mainland Bridge

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A man simply identified as Orji, a medical doctor has allegedly committed suicide in Lagos after jumping off 3rd Mainland Bridge into the lagoon. The man was said to have suddenly ordered his driver to stop around Adekunle, inward 3rd Mainland bridge at about 5pm today after which he alighted from the vehichle, a grey coloured Nissan SUV with registration number LND 476 EE,  and jumped off the bridge into the ocean. The vehicle and the driver has been reportedly taken to Adeniji Adele Poice Station for further investigation, while effort is on going to recover the man's body from the Lagoon. The General Manager LASEMA Mr Adesina Tiamiyu said that proper investigation would be conducted on the incident by the appropriate authorities

Meet the world's slimmest laptop that can be charged with a power bank

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Chinese device maker, Injoo has just launched its latest flagship- the world’s slimmest laptop, the Innjoo Leap Book, designed with a power bank charging enabler. Few weeks after the launch of its first 6GB RAM powered device- the Innjoo Pro 2, Innjoo, Chinese technology company has just taken yet another remarkable step in the consumer tech market but this time, in the world of tablet. The New Injoo Leap Book One of the most striking features of the Innjoo Leap Book is its battery. The Innjoo Leap Book comes with 10, 000mAh Li-Po battery which Innjoo says can last up to 10 hours with regular usage when fully charged and up to 300 hours on standby mode. The battery can be charged with a car charger, a normal USB mobile phone charger and wait for this, even a power bank above 10, 000mAh. Visit the following link to find out more about the new Injoo Leap Book, where to buy/get it and how much it costs  http://technologytimes.ng/innjoo-leap-book-worlds-slimmest-tablet/

Technology Times Outlook 2017! Attend to get your National Identification Number easily and free of charge

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The first edition of Technology Times Outlook will offer participants the opportunity to get their National Identification Number (NIN) free of charge! The event which is scheduled to hold on 23rd and 24th of February 2017 is organized by Technology Times Media will bring together decision makers, thought leaders, key players, as well as Startups in the tech space. Leo Stan Ekeh, OFR, FNCS, Chairman, Zinox Group, shall be delivering the Technology Times Outlook 2017 Thought Leadership Keynote Presentation, “Local Content: Unlocking Possibilities for Nigerian ICT Sector.” Other speakers include Engineer Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, the Director General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) among others. To register for the event, visit http://outlook.technologytimes.ng/

So sad! New bride dies 15 days after wedding

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A woman (pictured below) reportedly died 15 days after her wedding ceremony. A Facebook user, Nnenna Blinks who narrated the ordeal wrote: "Death is no respecter of persons😥...15 days after her marriage, she died while giving birth to her baby. But the baby survived and is alive and healthy.  May her Gentle soul RIP 🙏" See pictures below