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 Royal Family Member Found Collapsed On Street Of London With Toddler, 3, After Binging On Drugs A member of a royal family was found collapsed on the street of west London after indulging in a drugs binge while looking after a three-year-old, a court has heard. Mahrah Al Nahyan, 32, was found lying on railings close to an unconscious man while the child in her care was playing near a busy road. The member of the Abu Dhabi royal family had been taking cocaine days before being found on the street, a court was told. Police said it took her 30 minutes to regain consciousness after a member of the public alerted them to the incident. After finally coming around she reportedly yelled: "This is not a slaughterhouse, why do you care so much? Why are you so worried." She admitted to one charge of child neglect at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday, October 13. Al Nahyan has been undergoing drug addiction treatment at the Priory centre in Woking, Surrey, since the incident occurred in ...

  Former Gymnastics Coach Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For Secretly Filming Young Athletes A former coach at a prestigious Iowa gymnastics academy known for training Olympic athletes has been sentenced to 90 years in federal prison for secretly recording young gymnasts changing clothes and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym. Sean Gardner, 39, of West Des Moines, Iowa, received three consecutive 30-year prison terms after pleading guilty earlier this year to three counts of production of child sexual abuse material, court records show. U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson also ordered a lifetime term of supervised release following his incarceration and to pay about $9,290 in restitution to victims. Court records show he was remanded to U.S. Marshals Service custody. Federal prosecutors said Gardner abused his position of trust to secretly create recordings of children while working at a gymnastics facility in Purvis, Mississippi. Investigators later discovered images and vide...

 Mercy Johnson's Emotional Instagram Post Sparks Fan Concern Amid Toluwanisings' Passing Nollywood icon Mercy Johnson Okojie has caused a wave of apprehension among her online followers after sharing a profoundly emotional tribute. The actress posted a grief-stricken message on her Instagram page that left many fans puzzled, as it did not explicitly name the individual she was mourning. Her words were steeped in raw emotion and existential questions, prompting widespread speculation and concern from her audience who sought to understand the context behind such a poignant outpouring. Tribute Follows Gospel Singer Toluwanisings' Demise The heartfelt post by Mercy Johnson surfaced in the wake of the untimely death of gospel singer Toluwanisings. The revered artist passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, sending shockwaves of grief through the Christian music community and beyond. Fans and fellow entertainers have since taken to various social media platf...

 Lisandro Martinez Apologizes to Manchester United Hierarchy Following Board Criticism Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued a formal apology to the club leadership after voicing public criticism regarding transfer recruitment following a mid-week European defeat. The Argentina international published a revised statement on Instagram following a meeting at the Carrington training ground with manager Michael Carrick, technical director Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada. Club sources indicate that senior figures consider the matter closed, leaving Martinez eligible for selection in Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds United. Reflecting on a Heated Outburst Addressing the situation, Martinez admitted that his intense drive and passion for the game led him to voice his frustrations inappropriately in the immediate aftermath of the match. In his statement, Martinez noted that he held a productive discussion with the club leadership and manager to s...

 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO PARTNER TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG NIGERIANS Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the commitment of the Tinubu administration to fostering unity among Nigerians and driving economic development through partnership with the traditional institution. The Vice President stated this when he received the 17th Emir of Gumel, Dr. Lawan Ahmed Sani, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. State House Correspondent Abdurrahman Jibrila Reports that the Vice President said under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government continues to hold traditional rulers in high esteem as the fathers of the nation and vital partners in advancing national security and unity. He commended the new Emir for his commitment to unity and peaceful coexistence, describing him as a unique blend of traditional royalty and modern tech expertise needed to transform the emirate and beyond. Vice President Shettima expressed ...

 Senate orders probe into corps member’s death at Enugu NYSC camp The Senate on Thursday ordered an investigation into the death of a corps member, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp in Enugu State. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Senator Aniekan Bassey (APC, Akwa Ibom North-East), who said the Senate received news of Daniel’s death with shock. He described the deceased as a former Students’ Union Government president of Akwa Ibom State University who had embarked on national service. Bassey said reports indicated that Daniel died from complications arising from a minor headache after allegedly experiencing delays in receiving adequate medical attention at the camp clinic. He said the incident raised serious concerns about medical services in NYSC camps, including the availability of qualified personnel, functional facilities and emergency referral systems. The senator stressed that the governmen...