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Capital punishment is dying in the U.S. There were only two executions last year, just one the year before. A concerted attack is being waged on grounds that it is cruel and inhuman vengeance, does not work as a deterrent and is otherwise archaic. Suits by the American Civil Liberties Union and the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense Fund have blocked all executions in Florida and California until the question of whether or not the death sentence is still constitutional can be resolved in court. [Read More]

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola has urged Nigerians not to vote out of anger in the upcoming 2023 general elections. This is coming in the wake of massive social media support for the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Fashola shared his thoughts at the sixth edition of the annual “BRF GABFEST” in Lagos. Reacting to someone’s comment who noted that Nigerians may vote out of anger in the upcoming 2023 election, the former governor urged electorates to set emotion aside and consider the track records of the presidential candidates [Read More]

This week, it was revealed that House of Fraser is to close stores as part of a restructuring of its business. The company has enacted its turnaround plan in response to its sluggish performance over the past couple of years. It intends to launch a company voluntary agreement (CVA). It is not yet clear how many stores are earmarked for closure. House of Fraser’s struggles are similar to several high-street retailers. [Read More]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said he has no regret demolishing properties that were illegally sold or allocated by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration to individuals and cronies. He declared that the recovery of public properties carried out by his administration would continue until all the assets are restored for the benefit of the good people of Kano. Yusuf stated these on Friday while receiving the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, along with district heads and members of the Emirate Council who paid him a Sallah homage at the government house as part of the Eid Kabir celebrations. [Read More]

Actress best known for her role as Jill Garvey on the supernatural TV series The Leftovers.  Before Fame In 2011, she made her modeling debut during that year's New York Fashion Week. She studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Trivia She appeared in her first film in 2013 in the film Palo Alto. She was directed by Gia Coppola during her time working on the film. [Read More]

- In a post on Instagram, the celebrated actor prevailed upon his followers to respect people's hustles because success does not just happen - According to him, when one succeeds in life without working for it they should know that someone elsewhere has shouldered the burden - Ramsey's message may not have been political, but it resonated with the Kenyan populace because of the word 'hustlers.' Pay Attention: Join TUKO.co.ke Telegram channel! [Read More]

Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's former president, congratulated Muhammadu Buhari on the victory in the presidential election urging him to fight corruption in the country. As the Independent National Electoral Commission is making the final calculations, The Punch obtained Obasanjo's congratulatory message in Abeokuta, Ogun state, on Tuesday evening. The ex president charges the president-elect to immediately start reforms in various sectors to improve the situation in Nigeria. "With so much harm already done to many national institutions including the military, which proudly nurtured you and me, you will have a lot to do on institution reform – education, healthcare, economy, security, infrastructure, power, youth employment, agri-business, oil and gas, external affairs, cohesiveness of our nation and ridding our land of corruption. [Read More]

- The Opposition doyen said handshake team was yet to table its recommendations to Kenyans - He said leaders should not oppose what they don't know about and asked for more patience - He said the BBI team was solely formed to help solve tribalism, corruption and electoral injustices - The team is expected to table the report to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga Opposition leader Raila Odinga has told off Jubilee politicians campaigning against Constitution amendment proposals by the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) team saying nobody knows what the team has at hand. [Read More]

TALENTRECAP.COM Entertainment Celebrity Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Reading Time: 3 minutes Amid the end of her era in Waitress, Sara Bareilles knows a person who can portray her role, Jenna Hunterson. Waitress: The Musical is out on theaters for a five-day series of nationwide special-event screenings. Sara Bareilles Wants Kelly Clarkson to Be The Next Waitress During her appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Bareilles talked about Waitress: The Musical. [Read More]