Rapper Casanova among 18 alleged gang members charged with racketeering, murder, narcotics and more

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American rapper, Casanova is one of  the 18 alleged Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang members indicted in New York. 

 

The 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Caswell Senior, was hit with three counts: conspiracy to commit racketeering, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said in a press release on Tuesday.

 

Federal investigators confirmed Casanova was the only defendant who is not in custody. All defendants, with the exception of Outlaw, are facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.

 

We are still looking for Caswell Senior, aka Casanova, in connection with this case. He has connections to both NY and NJ. If you have information about his whereabouts, please call us at 1-800-CALL-FBI. pic.twitter.com/W38fCnBFpt

— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) December 1, 2020

 

According to the feds, the gang’s activities were in Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Upstate New York. The alleged drug conspiracy ran from at least 2010 until the present, involving crack, coke, and pot, prosecutors said.

 

“Members and associates of Gorilla Stone engaged in a series of violent disputes with rivals of Gorilla Stone, including those within Gorilla Stone who they deemed disloyal to the Enterprise,” the indictment said. 

 

“Members and associates of Gorilla Stone committed and agreed, attempted, and threatened to commit acts of violence to protect and expand their narcotics business, to protect fellow members and associates of the Enterprise, to otherwise promote the standing and reputation of Gorilla Stone amongst rival gangs, and to promote the standing and reputation of members of Gorilla Stone.”

 

The indictment also alleged that: “Members and associates of the Enterprise promoted and celebrated, in music and on social media, the criminal conduct of the Enterprise, namely narcotics distribution, acts involving violence, and the use of firearms.”

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Sex worker sells her 4 months old baby for N300,000 in Katsina

Wednesday, December 02, 2020 NEWS 1 Comment

 

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old sex worker. Zainab Adamu, for allegedly selling her four months old baby girl for N300, 000. 

 

Spokesperson of the command Isah Gambo, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, December 2, said that the suspect, an indigine of Adamawa state but residing at Kofar Kaura Layout area of Katsina, was arrested on November 26, based on a tip off.

 

 

"Zainab conspired with her friend, one Ruth Kenneth, 32, of Kofar Kaura Layout, an indigene of Delta state and sold her four months old baby girl to one Chinwendi Omeh, 43, of Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra state at the cost of three hundred thousand naira (N300,000:00K)." said Gambo.

 

"In the course of investigation another suspect, one Chukwudi Elias Nnali, aged 45yrs of the same address, brother to Chinwindi Omeh, was also arrested for aiding and abetting the commission of the offenc toe. The sums of one hundred and sixty-five thousand Naira, (N165,000:00K) and eighty-ive thousand Naira (N85,000:00K) were recovered from Zainab Adamu and Ruth Kenneth respectively as proceeds of the sale of the baby. Investigation is ongoing." he added. 

 

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Strike: We are still consulting and no decision has been reached yet - ASUU

Wednesday, December 02, 2020 NEWS No Comments

 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU says it is still having consultations on the next line of action it would take concerning the offers made by the Nigerian government for it to end its eight-month strike.

 

The ASUU President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, stated this in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, December 1.

 

“We have what the government is offering and have transmitted the same to our members nationwide and we are consulting on what the next line of action will be. You know a tree does not make a forest and our union is democratic in nature and practice.

As for how long the consultation would take, I cannot say but it may go beyond this week. Whatever we decide on is definitely going to be in the national interest, the interest of our children, the interest of our members, and the good of all.”

 

Recall that last week, the Federal Government pledged to pay N40 billion as the Earned Allowance and N30bn for the revitalization of the university system bringing the total payment to N70 billion. The government has also agreed to settle the arrears of salaries of the lecturers before December 31.

 

The government also accepted the demand by the ASUU that they are exempted from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System pending the approval of their proposed payment system, the University Transparency, and Accountability Solution.

 

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Man kills his kinsman over brideprice sharing formula in Imo

Wednesday, December 02, 2020 NEWS 1 Comment

 

The police in Imo state is currently on the trail of one Victor Iwu, for allegedly killing his kinsman, Bright Odi, over the sharing formula of the brideprice paid for one of their sisters in Umunze village, Obinze community, in the Owerri Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday, November 30.

 

According to reports, one of their sisters was recently given out in marriage and as expected, her husband paid the brideprice to her family. While sharing the brideprice, an argument ensued between Victor and Bright. The argument soon degenerated into a fight and in the process, Victor kicked Bright, an electrician, in his scrotum. 

 

Eyewitnesses say Bright lost consciousness and was immediately rushed to the hospital where the doctors on duty confirmed him dead the next day, Tuesday, December 1.

 

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the suspect is currently on the run and would soon be apprehended.

 

Ikeokwu said the matter has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation.

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'I won't resign'- Zinedine Zidane insists after Shakhtar Donetsk complete shock 2-0 win over Real Madrid

Wednesday, December 02, 2020 SPORT 1 Comment

 

Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane, has insisted that he will not resign, despite another poor performance from his side in a 2-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night, December 1, 2020.

 

Real Madrid's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 are now in doubt after the match completed a shocking win for the Ukranians over Madrid, weeks after losing 3-2 at home to Shakhtar.

Zidane could be asked by the Madrid hierarchy if results don't improve with Madrid now having lost three of their last five matches. 

 

But he has bullishly said he will not be stepping down.

 

“I am not going to resign – not at all," he said following Tuesday's defeat.“We have always had delicate moments. It is true that it is a bad streak in terms of results, but we must continue. Today was a final, we prepared very well, but we know there is a game to go and we have to win and that's it."

 

“I believe in the players and of course I have strength. The other day against Alaves we did not deserve to win but today we did. There is no choice but to work and continue so that the good results return."

 

After their defeat to Shakhtar, Madrid have conceded nine goals in five Champions League group-stage games, their worst defensive record at this stage in the competition’s history.

 

But Zidane is optimistic.

 

“It is a difficult moment but I am convinced that we are going to bring out our character because we have to win the next game,"

"I am convinced that we can do it." he said

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Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million since Election Day from supporters by pushing election fraud claims - New report

Wednesday, December 02, 2020 NEWS No Comments

 

US leader, Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million since Election Day from his supporters by pushing allegations that the election he lost to Joe Biden was rigged, according to a new report by the Washington Post.

According to the report, the huge funds flowed into Trump's joint fundraising committee in less than four weeks after his campaign made fundraising solicitations to his supporters, urging them to donate to an "Election Defense Fund" as the President kept tweeting about a stolen election.

The report also adds that a large share of the funds have ended the Trump campaign's debt and will help fund the President's future political operation as he has no plans to retire politically yet, with a 2024 White Houss sting operation being envisioned.

 

Less than a week after Election Day, Trump launched The Save America political action committee, meant to fund his post-White House political life.

 

In an earlier report, The Washington Post first reported that Trump's post-election fundraising had topped $150 million.

 

A campaign adviser who spoke anonymously to the publication said the fundraising is a big indication that Trump "isn't going anywhere." 

 

The adviser said there are plans for Trump to do some extensive traveling post-presidency, including trips overseas to maintain his visibility.

 

In recent weeks, Trump's campaign has sent hundreds of fundraising pitches claiming electoral fraud and then asking Trump supporters to sign petitions to "demand a fair election." 

Another fundraising pitch sought "$5 IMMEDIATELY to DEFEND the Election from the Radical Left."

In all, the campaign has sent 400 fundraising emails and another 125 texts between 11 p.m. on election night and early Tuesday morning, December 1,2020.

 

Two states President-elect Joe Biden won by narrow margins -- Arizona and Wisconsin -- on Monday, certified their election results, affirming Biden's victory. Trump's own appointed Attorney General Will Barr also stated on Tuesday that the DOJ and Homeland Security have not seen any evidence of fraud to back Trump's claims of electoral fraud.

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Joint police, army, DSS team arrest suspected kidnappers with military uniforms in Plateau state

Wednesday, December 02, 2020 NEWS 1 Comment

 

A joint operation conducted by the Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, Department of State Service, the Nigerian Police Force and Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have susccessfully smashed and arrested three members of a notorious kidnap syndicate in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau state.

 

Commander of the task force, Maj. Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, December 1, said the kidnap syndicate is also responsible for the rising banditry in the area.

 

He gave the names of the arrested suspects as 37-year-old Abdullahi Abubakar, Rabiu Ahmadu, 35, and Akilu Zubairu, 32. 

 

Items recovered from the suspects include one AK 47 Rifle, one Magazine, 3 Rounds 1.62mm Special, 1XBarreta Pistol & Magazine, Camouflage Uniform and 9 SIM cards.

 

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