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Tuesday, 16 January 2018
FFK Arrested This Morning by DSS
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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Take Their Twins To Museum For Martin Luther King Jr
The pair were at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, California, yesterday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Monroe and Moroccan, six, looked delighted to be spending the day with both parents as they posed for group snaps.
Carey, who wore a mini-dress, captioned one of her snaps: Celebrating today in honor of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior at the Kidspace Children’s Museum #Dream #ThankYouDrKing'.
While Mariah and Nick announced their split in 2014 they did not finalize their divorce until 2016, after tying the knot in 2008.
Lagos Auto Parts Dealer Dies In SARS Custody
Although the police formation had been reportedly evasive on the whereabouts of the father of two children, a police charge sheet sighted by our correspondent marked his name ‘late’.
Punch Metro learnt that Lukman and his friend, Saheed Abayomi, had been arrested by SARS operatives for facilitating the sale of a stolen Toyota Camry.
It was gathered that the police apprehended Lukman in the midnight of December 29, 2017 and took him into custody in Ikeja, where he was detained alongside Abayomi and two others.
Punch correspondent learnt that Abayomi and Lukman’s families searched for them at police stations across the state, until on December 31 when Abayomi’s mother traced him to the SARS office.
It was gathered that Lukman’s wife, Wunmi Ogundele, and relatives consequently visited SARS office on several occasions, but were not allowed to see him.
“Any time we went there, policemen would chase us away and they did not allow us to see his friend, Saheed (Abayomi), so we could ask after him (Lukman). I had travelled with the children for the Yuletide when he was arrested,” Wunmi added.
His cousin, one Isaac, who went to the station on January 6, was reportedly told that the Investigating Police Officer, Inspector Edwin Obam, had taken him out.
After failed attempts to see him, his mother, Yemisi Ogundele, who lives in Taraba State, was said to have travelled down to Lagos.
Yemisi said, “He sold auto parts and iron in Owode Onirin. A man wanted to sell a car. He and Saheed got a buyer for the vehicle and the person sold it to someone else. On December 29, in the night, some SARS men went to his house in Itowolo, Ikorodu, with Saheed, and arrested him.
“Our family members went to the SARS office, but the policemen did not give them any attention. Last Wednesday, I came down to Lagos State and went there. The policemen I met said they did not know anybody by that name.
“I saw Saheed while he was being taken to the Ikeja Magistrate’s Court that day with two others. I asked for my son, but they chased me away. They did not allow me to get close to Saheed.”
The mother explained that Lukman’s brother and she met with an official at the court, who showed them the charge preferred against him.
She said she was shocked when she discovered that her son was charged with robbery along with one Kehinde Hassan.
“His name on the heading of the charge sheet had been cancelled, but in the content, it was written as late Lukman Ogundele. That was when I realised that my son died in the police custody, but they were trying to cover up.
“When my daughter prodded the IPO further, he made a call. After a few minutes, about eight armed policemen came to scare us away,” she added.
Lukman’s uncle, Pastor Bolaji Michael, said a policeman confided in him that Lukman was dead and appealed that the family should take the death in good faith.
He said the family had contacted a lawyer to petition the police and take up the matter.
He said, “Lukman and Saheed were arrested for introducing a buyer to a stolen vehicle. But he was charged with a separate count bordering on robbery. We will be in court on Tuesday (today) to see what happens. We will also get a lawyer to petition the Inspector-General of Police.
“Officially, SARS has not told the family that he is dead, which is wrong. It was a policeman that told us that the boy slumped in custody and died. He said he was not tortured and advised us to let go of the matter. He said he would help us to collect his corpse. He said if we let the case drag on, we might not get his corpse in one year.
“I disagreed with him and said we would take it up. This was a man who had two kids of seven and nine years old and a wife. He must not die just like that.”
Abayomi’s mother, who wanted to be identified as Iya Saheed, said a SARS officer had promised her that Lukman and her son would be released on bail as soon as the prime suspects in the case were arrested.
She said, “The officer promised that Saheed and Lukman would be released once they got one Idowu and Kehinde, the prime suspects, arrested. But after the two were caught, they did not release them.
“I was surprised when I got a call last Tuesday that they would be charged to court. Saheed, Idowu and Kehinde were brought to the Ikeja Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday, but Lukman was not there. The police have postponed their arraignment to Tuesday (today).”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti, said Lukman died naturally on January 2, adding that the victim’s relatives were informed about the death through a family member, who is a policeman.
He said, “The boy was arrested for armed robbery with four others. Along the line, he was sick while in the cell and was taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. The doctor treated him and the police took him back. He was returned to custody.
“The next day, he collapsed and was rushed back to the hospital. On getting to the hospital, he was confirmed dead by a doctor. Other gang members have been arraigned and remanded in prison.”
Suspected Killers Of Nigerian Model In London Have Been Arrested
Uzoka, who was on the books of Premier Model Management, died from a single stab wound.
Detectives have charged George Koh, 24, from Camden, and Jonathan Okigbo, 23, from Kentish Town, with murder, while Koh is also facing charges of possessing an offensive weapon.
Koh was arrested on Sunday and Okigbo was arrested yesterday, Scotland Yard said.
Both men will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court today.
A 27-year-old man, who was arrested on the day of the incident, has been released under investigation and a 28-year-old man, who was also arrested that day, has been released with no further action to be taken.
Neighbours on Old Oak Road, East Acton, reported a shout of 'hand it over' in the melee which involved several men.
Mr Uzoka, 25, staggered into the street from a housing estate before collapsing.
Trump Protects Famous Locks From Rainy Florida Weather Only To Ignore Wife & Son
Photos show President 45 holding a large black umbrella close to his head - perhaps in an effort to keep his famous hair from being pelted by rain drops.
But wife Melania, 47, and Barron, 11, were left to the mercy of the elements as they boarded the plane at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach.
It is not clear whether Trump, 71, at any point offered space under his large umbrella to his wife or son.
One photo even shows the ever-careful Trump closing his umbrella from inside the plane - ensuring that at no point he would be struck by the water.
The First Family is traveling back to Washington D.C. after a long holiday weekend spent at Mar-a-Lago.
Meanwhile, protesters lined up near the resort to protest against Trump. The most recent reason for protest is Trump's disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations.
Monday, 15 January 2018
Obasanjo Completes PhD Programme At NOUN
The former president is expected to receive a doctorate in Christian Theology, Adamu said at a news briefing on the institution’s 2018 convocation scheduled for Jan. 20 at its s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
He said that Obasanjo would be considered for an appointment as a facilitator or supervisor as PhD was the least qualification for one to teach in the institution.
The vice-chancellor said that 14,771 was the highest number any institution in Nigeria had ever graduated at a convocation ceremony.
He said that in spite of being a former president, Obasanjo conducted himself properly and deservedly bagged Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Theology.
“One of the graduands is the first PhD graduate the institution will produce; a university must graduate students at academic Masters Level before graduating PhD.
“Only one candidate has been able to do that and that is Obasanjo; the Senate has found him worthy of the award and approved the conferment of PhD on him.
“There are lessons to be learnt from Obasanjo’s feat – one is never too old to learn. Obasanjo was about 80 years when he started the programme and has finished it at 82.
“Again, one is never too powerful to learn; he was the president twice and yet subjected himself to learning; learning is a humbling process.
“We will consider him for the post of a facilitator or supervisor; maybe for our Abeokuta Study Centre; we will suggest it to him.’’
Adamu said that that because of Obasanjo’s achievement, NOUN had received requests from other older citizens.
He said that the institution was able to graduate such a huge number of students because it had created its own internal data management which was previously handled by external vendors.
The vice-chancellor said that students who were hitherto not cleared by the external vendors had been cleared.
He said that NOUN’s Business School would soon take off and would run nine professional programmes.
Toke Makinwa & Romangoddess In N1,118,000 Gucci Outfit Brouhaha
Governor Seriake Dickson’s Quadruplets Celebrates Their First Birthday
Sofia Richie Gets Cozy With Scott Disick In Mexico
And a bikini-clad Sofia Richie, 19, showed off her amazingly toned body while lounging in a luxury beach resort with her boyfriend Scott Disick, 34, in Mexico yesterday.
The daughter of Lionel Richie and the ex-boyfriend of Kourtney Kardashian were all smiles as they got steamy in the hotel hot tub.
During their romantic getaway, Sofia sported a black string bikini which flaunted her ample assets.
The model wore her newly-dark locks up in a ponytail while hiding her make-up free face with black designer sunglasses.
Scott showed off his toned physique by going shirtless while wearing black swim shorts.
The happy couple couldn't keep their hands off of each other as they packed on the PDA in the water.
Due to Greener Pasture,Four Suspected Migrants Caught While Hiding Under Car Bonnet To Sneak Into Europe
Two of the people - from sub-Saharan Africa - were hiding in the car's boot, while another was found under the bonnet.
A fourth, a woman, was reportedly found under the dashboard.
The driver and a passenger in the car were also detained, according to Spanish daily La Vanguardia.
Two police officers involved in catching the four suspected migrants had to be treated for injuries - one after taking a blow to the knee, the other after being hit in the hand.
The suspected migrants reportedly entered Spanish territory at the Beni-Enzar border crossing between Melilla and Morocco
Britain's Top Primary School Bans Hijabs, Says No To Fasting During Ramadan
The school in Newham, east London, has demanded that parents don't allow their children to fast throughout the school day during Ramadan when pupils will have to sit summer exams.
The chairman of governors at St Stephen's, Arif Qawi, has proposed that the Department for Education should 'step up and take it out of our hands'.
He added: 'We did not ban fasting altogether but we encouraged them [children] to fast in holidays, at weekends and not on the school campus. Here we are responsible for their health and safety if they pass out on campus. It is not fair to us.'
Mr Qawi announced that he had spoken to Muslim clerics who told him that boys should fast from puberty.
However some children at St Stephen's were fasting from the age of eight or nine which Mr Qawi said just seemed wrong.
He said: 'It is unfair to teachers and very unfair to governors. We are unpaid. Why should we get the backlash?'
Headmistress of St Stephen's, Neena Lall, backed the change in a bid to make the pupils feel more integrated into the school.
She recalled asking the children a couple of years ago to put their hand up if they thought they were British, and very few did.
Genevieve Nnaji Replace Funke Akindele On Avengers Cast List
Another alleged hack? Top actress Genevieve Nnaji has replaced Funke Akindele-Bello on the cast list for upcoming Hollywood superhero film “Avengers: Infinity War”.
Funke’s name was removed after it was revealed that she was never contacted for the role and it had to do with an alleged hack in the system. Genevieve Nnaji’s name is now on the list and if legitimate, she’ll play a member of the Black Panther’s guards – the ‘Dora Milaje’.
Funke’s name was removed after it was revealed that she was never contacted for the role and it had to do with an alleged hack in the system. Genevieve Nnaji’s name is now on the list and if legitimate, she’ll play a member of the Black Panther’s guards – the ‘Dora Milaje’.
Michelle Obama and Her Daughter Spotted In Maimi Beach
Michelle Obama and her eldest daughter Malia made a rare appearance in swimsuits as they are enjoying the sun in Miami.
The mother and 19-year-old daughter were spotted walking off Miami Beach on Saturday surrounded by friends and Secret Service personnel.
Michelle, 53, looked sensational in a white bikini top matched with high-waisted white denim cut-off shorts as she trudged her way barefoot through the sand, holding her shoes in one hand.
Saturday, 13 January 2018
Checkout Mr 2Kay reaction to Shina Peller response on the Value of his Stolen Wrist Watch
Mr 2kay who was robbed at his hotel room in Eko Hotel months ago which was later linked to fellow musician, Burna Boy has said he holds no grudges against Quilox CEO, Shina Peller who in an interview with HIPTV allegedly said Mr. 2Kay wasn’t rich enough to possess the expensive things he said he lost during the robbery. Aside from Shina Peller's alleged comments, Nigerians have also reacted saying Mr 2kay can not own such expensive items, saying for example how did he get a wristwatch he claims he bought N9m.
2kay however replied blasting that, he had a contract with an American company and also said he has so many godfathers, saying he can own anything he desires. In a chat however with Vanguard's Showtime, Mr. 2Kay has now reacted to Shina's comment saying;
“I feel nothing about it because I’m blessed; everybody is entitled to their own opinion so what he said is his own opinion, I have nothing against him and I don’t care because I’m blessed by the grace of God.”
Well, I guess, it's cool we all leave it at this.
Man Knocked down by Moving vehicle while trying to steal a motorcycle to fund his wedding
A suspected thief, Yunus Suleiman, was knocked down by a motorist as he fled on the Murtala Mohammed Road, Ilorin, Kwara State on Tuesday.
He shocked eyewitnesses when he was apprehended and confessed to have stolen the motorcycle at Challenge area of Ilorin. He added that he wanted to sell it off and use the proceeds to fund his wedding.
But, as he was knocked down on the overhead bridge along Murtala Mohammed Road, one of his legs was broken.
The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ajayi Okasanmi, said the suspect hailed from Kishi in Kaiama local government area of the state.
Suleiman barely escaped being lynched by a mob attracted by the cry of the owner of the motorcycle, who had been pursuing him.
He was caught as he lay in a pool of blood.
Some of the spectators suggested that he should be lynched while some others said he should be handed over to the police. The crowd watched him as he writhed in pain.
The suspect expressed regret for his action and said he was under pressure to find money to finance his wedding coming up in a few days’ time.
“If I had known that I would be passing through this problem, I would not have stolen this motorcycle. I was only looking for money to fund my wedding, which comes up in few days’ time. Please spare my life. Do not burn me. I regret my action,” he said.
Okasanmi told our correspondent that Suleiman was later rescued by the police and taken to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital for treatment.
“We have commenced investigation into the matter,”Okasanmi said.
Meanwhile, the Kwara State Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr. Henry Bilesanmi, said the corps had arrested seven petrol black marketeers.
He said two of the suspects were arrested on Tuesday while the rest were arrested during the Yuletide.
While warning people against careless use and display of petrol, he confirmed that a teenager was burnt to death at Zango area of Ilorin after his motorcycle had a head-on collision with a private Toyota car.
Punch correspondent learnt a passenger on the motorcycle was carrying a jerry can filled with petrol. The second occupants barely escaped death.
People in the neighbourhood reportedly tried in vain to save the dead victim by pouring water, on him to quench the fire as he burnt to death.
An eyewitness said the fire was ignited by a spark from the motorcycle’s exhaust pipe. The charred remains of the victim was later evacuated to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital mortuary.
Friday, 12 January 2018
Man Arrested And Placed In A Police Cell After Duping His Fiancee
A man identified as Chidi Okere has been arrested and placed in a police cell for allegedly duping his fiancee. According to lawyer and human rights activist, Emeka Ugwuonye, the man promised the lady marriage before borrowing money she kept for brother and then disappeared.According to the report by Emeka, the fiancee begged him to return the money or to pledge to return the money. He refused. He played her. She begged him. He played her. She went to the police. He evaded arrest for a whole year before he was later arrested.The man reportedly pleaded with the lady at the police station for the matter to be settled peacefully all to no avail as he's set to spend the weekend behind bars
.See How Woman Stabbed Rival's 18-Year Old Son To Death
A woman simply identified as Rukayat Abdulkareem has stabbed her rival’s son to death over a man in Kubwa area of Abuja.
The altercation which led to the unfortunate incident began at about 10:00 p.m., on Thursday when the woman confronted the said rival over her missing husband.
The woman’s daughter was also stabbed during the scuffle.
The victim, Awal Sani, an 18- year- old 200-level student of Statistics at the University of Abuja, was stabbed in the chest while trying to calm Abdulkareem who came to insult his mother.
The deceased was expected back in school on January 15.
The incident took place around the refuse dump site area of Kubwa in Abuja.
The younger brother to the victim’s mother spoke to The Nation saying;
He said: “Between 10:00 p.m. and 10.30 p.m., yesterday (Thursday), I heard someone banging on the door and came outside, I asked her what she wanted and she said she was looking for her husband. I know the woman, they were living close to us here in Pipeline before they packed to Kaduna road. I told her that I would check and see if I can call the husband for her. I went inside, I met my sister and informed her that the man’s wife was outside looking for him, my sister said she was going to meet the woman, I tried to stop her and told her she was not the one the woman came for but she insisted. so I followed her because I didn’t want any problem.
“We met the woman and then I realised that if they start talking, it may result to another thing. So, I asked my sister to go inside and went to pipeline police station. I invited a policeman, he asked the woman what the problem was, she said she was here to see her husband. The policeman asked her to follow him to the station so she can write a statement and they will return to pick her husband. But she said she was not going anywhere so the policeman left.
“I went inside the house and the next thing I heard was that they had stabbed Awal. I rushed out, we did all we could to save him. We rushed him to the hospital and the doctor confirmed him dead and we brought him back home. She had left when I rushed out but the vigilante men caught and brought her later and we kept her till the police arrived.”
Buhari's son Yusuf recovers, discharged from Cedarcrest Hospital
This news was contained in a statement Friday by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina.
Mr. Adesina quoted another statement by the medical director of the hospital, Felix Ogedegbe,
Transgender Big Brother Star, Rebekah Shelton Dies Unexpectedly At 32
The sad news was announced on her Twitter page in the early hours of today.
"We’re sorry to inform everyone of the sad news that our wonderful and lovely Rebekah died unexpectedly on Wednesday night," the tweet read.
"We ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time."
Her followers soon rushed to pay tribute, with one sharing; "God, how awful! I'm so sorry.
"I remember watching her on Big Brother a few years ago and I loved her personality. And she achieved so much through her transition."
Another wrote: "Oh no. This is heartbreaking news. Love and prayers to you all."
Brazilian star Rebekah's last tweet was shared on 19 November and featured a black and white profile picture of her.
Her Twitter bio reads: "Reality star, Big Brother UK as Rodrigo. Actress. Brazilian girl. Currently in Dubai." RIP
J. Blige Receives A Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
And the singer-turned-actress was spotted all smiles as she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday which also happened to be her 47th birthday.
Mary cut a chic figure in a revealing all-black pantsuit, while stepping up to the podium to give her acceptance speech.
She was introduced on stage by long-time friend, Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Mary wore her long blonde hair half-up half-down in a mini top-knot bun, while also wearing a glamorous makeup look. She teamed her svelte-suited figure with black Christian Louboutin stiletto heels. We say big congrats to her.
50-Year-Old Divorcee Nabbed For Sodomising Seven Boys In Niger
Haruna was said to have had regular sexual intercourse with the teenagers for a long time until he was nabbed.
He was alleged to have drugged his victims so that he could have his way with them. The suspect, who is being held in the police custody, said, “I have been into this act for over three years and I cannot explain why am still doing it, but one thing was certain, I know that the police would apprehend me one day.”
Northern City News gathered that Haruna divorced his wife sometime ago and took to defiling young boys in Getagi village.
When asked what led him to the act, Haruna said, “I cannot state exactly why I was engaging in the act; I remember that I became involved in it since I divorced my wife.
“I usually give them (victims) little gift items and some herbs with which to take their bath before the intercourse so that they would not reject my advances. May God forgive me,” he said.
The command public relations officer, Muhammad Abubakar, confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Thursday, adding that a team of policemen arrested him on a tip-off.
He said the suspect would be arraigned in court after investigations.
Most Wanted Niger Delta Militant, Karowei, Arrested In Delta State
The Guardian reported that Karowei who hails from Buturu Local government of Delta state surrendered himself to men of the military operation at Ogbobagene, Burutu Local government area of Delta state, on Thursday morning.
The notorious Militant leader of the Toru-Ndoro community was alleged to have beheaded a Naval officer, who was at the local government for a peace mission last December.
It will be recalled that soldiers have reportedly staged a reprisal attack on the Toru-Ndoro area on January 3, and according to the villagers set ablaze about 50 houses, with many of the residents deserting their residences for fear of further attacks.
The notorious Militant leader of the Toru-Ndoro community was alleged to have beheaded a Naval officer, who was at the local government for a peace mission last December.
It will be recalled that soldiers have reportedly staged a reprisal attack on the Toru-Ndoro area on January 3, and according to the villagers set ablaze about 50 houses, with many of the residents deserting their residences for fear of further attacks.
Senior Gang Member of Late Kidnapper Don Waney Captured While Hiding in Abuja
Concerned by the Gruesome Murder of Innocent people in Omoku Rivers state on the 1st January, 2018 by the vicious and Notorious kidnap for ransom and cult syndicate leader Don Wanny and his gang. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni set-up special Police joint investigation team, comprising the IGP-Intelligence Response Team, the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Force Department of Operations and the Rivers State Police Command to immediately unravel those behind the killings and bring them to Justice.
2. The IGP-Intelligence Response Team attached to the Joint Police Special Investigation Team engaged some of the suspects in their hideouts in Awara Forest boundary between Imo and Rivers State, the shoot out lasting several hours resulted in the death of six (6) of the suspects while others escaped with bullet wound injury to other locations in Rivers, Delta, Imo and Bayelsa States and the Police Teams are currently on their trail.
3. The IGP-Intelligence Response Team working on an actionable intelligence further identified Desmond Okotubo who escaped on the 3rd January, 2018 to Abuja after a shoot out with the Police Team in a location in Imo State, he was trailed to Mpape in Abuja where he was arrested after serious resistance on the 9th January, 2018.
4. This principal Suspect, Desmond Okotubo 32yrs, is a Native of Egbenma from Unelga LGA Rivers State Confessed to be one of the masterminds of the gang and actively participated in the killings of innocent people in Omoku Rivers state on the New Year day. He further gave details of how they planned the Operation in Awara Town Imo State before they carried out the act.
5. The suspect, Desmond Okotubo also revealed to the Police how their Gang leader Don Wanny gathered them and briefed them on the night of 31st January, 2017 on the mission to attack and kill the residents of Omoku town. Thirty (30) of them Armed with over Twenty (20) AK47 Rifles crossed the river from Awara to Omoku forest and proceeded to Omoku town and opened fire on innocent Citizens celebrating the new year.
6. Investigation is being intensified to arrest other members of the gang still at large to get to the root of the matter. The suspect will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.
7. The renewed commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to guarantee adequate protection of lives and property across the country remains unequivocal and unwavering.
Force Public Relations Officers
Force Headquarters, Abuja
Police Inspector’s Head Found In C’River Shrine
Ebani, who was identified as the chief priest and village head of Uyanga, was arrested along with seven others who were suspected to have killed the inspector and taken his head to the village shrine.
James was killed and beheaded in Uyanga on December 25, 2017 during a communal clash between Uyanga and neighbouring Ojor, both in the Akamkpa LGA.
The communities had in recent times been involved in violent communal clashes that had claimed the lives of several persons, while property worth millions of naira was destroyed.
James, who was attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Enugu, had taken his family on a visit to his in-laws at Ojor village when he was beheaded by rioting youths in Uyanga.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, said the late policeman had visited his in-law, ASP Dominic Umoh, in Ojor village when the incident happened.
“While buying fuel, Uyanga youths, without provocation, attacked, killed and beheaded him. His corpse has yet to be found. However, his severed head has been recovered at Uyanga shrine.
“The youths also seized the late inspector’s AK-47 rifle, with double magazines and set ablaze his Toyota Sienna, with number plate, ENU 683 NK,” he said.
Inuwa said police investigation led to the arrest of Isaac Akpan, Benjamin Abakum, Patrick Edet and Famous Archibong.
Other suspects are Effiong Odu, Ndifon Arong and Wisdom Inok.
The police boss said items recovered from the suspects included one locally-made pistol, 17 empty cartridges, underwear of the deceased and one human skull.
The commissioner also said the command arrested no fewer than 529 suspected criminals during the festive period.
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