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A Kwara State high court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced a 29-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Ademola Adebukola to six months jail. Ademola was

Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court on Wednesday convicted a 29-year-old internet fraudster, Ademola Adebukola alias “Holy Ghost” to one-year imprisonment on four counts of cheating and attempt to cheat.

Clarksville Now CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville City Council, with seven newly sworn-in members, got straight to work on several matters Thursday night, and not without some contentiousness during and after the meeting over a zoning application, a vote to purchase the Roxy Regional Theatre and diversity on committees. Mayor Joe Pitts chalked it up to nerves. “I don’t think it was necessarily tense, just nervous,” Pitts said. “First time, cameras on. It’s an off...

A controversial ordinance to allow property rezoning for more single-family homes and condominiums along 111 acres of Old Russellville Pike gained first reading approval Thursday night from the Clarksville City Council. With newly-sworn-in members casting first-ever votes in Council Chambers, the first-reading vote was 11-2 in favor of rezoning. Wanda Allen and Karen Reynolds, both new to the council, voted against the ordinance. Mayor Joe Pitts and council members Richard Garrett, Vondell ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Seven new City Council members were sworn in Tuesday afternoon during the first session of 2021. The new council also selected a new mayor pro tem in Ward 1 Councilman Richard Garrett, despite Mayor Joe Pitt’s initial nomination of Ward 4 Councilman Wallace Redd. Ashlee Evans is sworn in as a City Council member on Jan. 5, 2020. (Richard Stevens, Contributed) DaJuan Little is sworn in as a City Council member on Jan. 5, 2020. (Richard Stevens, Contri...

Christmas Day Closure: Family wants answers in the murder of Clayton County grandfather Derrick Elie was gunned down in the driveway of his Riverdale, Georgia home in September, while working in his garage. Author: Deb Tuff Updated: 8:24 PM EST December 21, 2020 CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — In the African-American community, when someone is referred to as “Auntie” or “Uncle” it is a sign of deep-respect, rooted in that person’s history and relationship to th...

Celebrating Educators: Brenham teacher inspires students to never give up First-grade teacher Wanda Smiths journey to get into teaching wasn’t the easiest but it was worth it. Author: Tristan Lewis (KAGS) Updated: 9:32 PM CST December 18, 2020 BRENHAM, Texas — Teachers have gone above and beyond this year. Many educators said it is their duty and they enjoy being able to work with young minds.  For one teacher in Brenham, her road to education wasn’t the e...

UpdatedFri, Dec 11, 2020 at 5:48 pm ET Reply(1) Patch readers shared their gingerbread house creations to get everyone in the holiday spirit. (Photo Courtesy of Jane Martin) MARYLAND — A time-honored tradition that dates back to 16th century Germany, making gingerbread houses can be both fun and competitive. They quickly became a Christmas tradition, according to PBS, and grew in popularity around the world when the Brothers Grimm penned the story of Hansel and Gretel in which the brother and...

family but have not heard back. two others were killed in the attack, one from children children and one department employee who has not been identified. two american service members killed in a helicopter crash in afghanistan today. no report of enemy activity in the area at the time. here at home, san francisco police chief is expected to provide answers in response to a police shooting that injured a bystander. david, you learned the exact pep ever weapon the guy was carrying. >...

of people out there tomorrow marching. >> reporter: yvette remember it is 2006 march. it was a powerful win that did not get what they wanted. the repom package is imminent. senator feinstein said its near. for done students that want full citizenship for 11 million people, theyre concerned it will fall short. >> the devil is in the details. what the legislation says can make all the difference. >> reporter: students leave the airport say they feel this is their best chance to see chan...