WESLEY SCHOOL I EMERGES WINNER OF LASODA 2026 INTERACTIVE QUIZ. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

Image
 WESLEY SCHOOL I EMERGES WINNER OF LASODA 2026 INTERACTIVE QUIZ Wesley School I for the Hearing Impaired, Surulere, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Interactive Quiz Competition organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to promote inclusive education, encourage healthy competition and showcase the intellectual abilities of pupils with disabilities in Lagos State. The competition, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Lagos State Special School Igbobi, brought together pupils from special and inclusive schools to demonstrate their knowledge, build confidence and learn from one another. In her welcome address, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, represented by the Director of the Medical, Rehabilitation, Mobility Aids and Appliances, Mr Folorunsho Viavonu, said, “Education is a fundamental right of every child, regardless of disability. However, providing access to education is not enough; we must also ensure that every child is a...

SOUTH FLORIDA WOMAN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR ARRANGING MURDER OF HER FORMER SON-IN-LAW. (PHOTO).



 South Florida woman sentenced to life for arranging murder of her former son-in-law

Donna Adelson, the 75-year-old matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family, was sentenced Monday to life in prison for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel. Markel, a well-known Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot outside his Tallahassee home amid a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, Adelson’s daughter. Following a lengthy trial, Adelson was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. In addition to life without parole for the murder, she received two consecutive 30-year sentences for the remaining charges. She has vowed to appeal her conviction.

During an emotional courtroom statement, Adelson proclaimed her innocence and accused the legal system of failing her, claiming the jury was unfairly influenced by years of media coverage surrounding the case. She maintained that she had no role in Markel’s killing, calling the verdict a “terrible mistake.” Circuit Judge Stephen Everett, who presided over the case, repeatedly interrupted Adelson’s statement, saying her refusal to take responsibility showed a complete lack of remorse. Adelson, dressed in a purple jail uniform and shackled, stood as Everett declared the evidence against her “clear and compelling.” The murder plot, which stemmed from long-standing family disputes and custody tensions, has drawn public attention for more than a decade. Adelson is now the fifth person convicted in connection with the killing, joining her son Charles Adelson, who is also serving a life sentence. Prosecutors described Donna Adelson as a controlling figure who used her family’s wealth and influence to eliminate someone she despised, while the defense argued that she was unfairly blamed for the actions of others. Her daughter, Wendi Adelson, has denied involvement and has not been charged. 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).