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How I killed my girlfriend – Chinese man tells court

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2 years ago

January 13, 2023

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The accused Chinese man and the deceased wife, Ummakulsum Sani Buhari

A 47 year old Chinese man, Frank Geng-Quangrong, has told a Kano High Court how he ended up killing his girlfriend.

He said he did not intend to kill Ummukulsum Sani,22.

The defendant, who lives at Railway Quarters Kano is standing trial for alleged muder of his girlfriend Ummukulsum.

Frank, led in evidence by his counsel, Mr Muhammad Dan’azumi, said on Sept.15 and Sept.16, 2022 48 hours before the incident happened Ummukulsum refused to pick his calls or respond to all his text messages.

“On Sept.16,2022 at about 8:30 p.m I called her on WhatsApp call she picked the call and said since I can’t afford to give her all the financial support, I should forget about her.

“She is ill-tempered and gets angry easily, all her family members and friends know this.

“When she picked the call she said I should send back the pet dog(Charlie)to her. I wanted to talk some more but she ended the call. That was I why I went to her house.

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“I sent a message to her through WhatsApp telling her I brought Charlie but she said I was stupid.

“Ummukulsums sister opened the gate, came over to the car, picked the dog and went back in. She left me outside for more than 30 minutes in the rain. I knocked on the door many times but nobody answered me.

“A neighbour. Mustapha approached me and called one of her sisters, Asiya with his phone, but she didn’t pick the call.

“Ummukulsum later opened the door for me and I went inside to pick up the dog . On my way out she rushed out from the living room and locked the door to the house before the gate.

“Ummukulsum was very angry. She went in and brought out a knife. I dropped Charlie the dog because i was very scared.

“I tried to hold her other hand to grab the knife from her. She tried to fight and we were struggling, she bit me on my hand and finger.

“The deceased abused me in Hausa and English language and then I got possession of the knife and refused to let go.

“She used her other hand to grab my private part and I was in pain”, he added

He explained that Ummukulsum pulled him inside the living room and slapped him.

Frank said he didn’t know where he stabbed her.

”I realized that I may have stabbed her three days after the incident when another neighbour, Aminu told me.

“I felt so bad, sorrowful and cried bitterly when I had the news of her death.

The defence counsel at this point tendered vital documents to to the court.

The Prosecutor, Attorney General of Kano State, Musa Abdullahi-Lawan, alleged that the defendant on Sept.16, 2022 stabbed the deceased with a knife in her house at Janbulo quarters Kano for undisclosed reasons.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He said that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 221(b) of the Penal Code.

Justice Sanusi Ado-Ma’aji, adjourned the matter until Feb.7 and Feb.8, for continuation of defense. NPO

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INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

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6 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday got a memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It is a notification to her of the receipt of petition from voters in her Constituency demanding her recall.

The same notification was sent by the electoral agency to the leadership of the Senate.

The Commission also unfolded plans to scrutinise the signatures of the petitioners to ascertain their authenticity.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed in a statement that the addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of representatives of the petitioners, which were initially not attached, had been submitted to the commission.

On Tuesday, the Commission had picked holes in the petition, pointing out that it failed to meet the standard because the addresses and phone numbers of the petitioners’ representatives were not provided as required by law.

Exuding confidence after INEC’s confirmation that that aspect of recall requirements had been met, the petitioners said the recall request was meant to correct what they described as the error of wrong choice.

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Olumekun said: “Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission, dated today Wednesday 26th March 2025.

“As provided in Clause 2(a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, a letter has been written to notify the Senator sought to be recalled about the receipt of the petition and delivered to her official address.

“The same letter has been copied to the presiding officer of the Senate and published on the Commission’s website.

“The next step is to scrutinise the list of signatories submitted by the petitioners to ascertain that the petition is signed by more than one half (over 50%) of the registered voters in the Constituency.

“This will be done in the coming days. The outcome, which will be made public, shall determine the next step to be taken by the Commission. We once again reassure Nigerians that the process will be open and transparent.”

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, is serving a six-month suspension for misconduct and abuse of the Senate rules after her seat was changed.

She went ahead to make allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

On Wednesday, Zubairu Yakubu, who wrote the petition, accompanied by former Education Minister Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions sitting to defend the allegations.

However, the Committee threw out her petition, saying that the matter was already a subject of litigation.

During the meeting, Dr Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North) clashed, exchanging hot words.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been junketing between the United States and Europe, granting interview against Senate president.

INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

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FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

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6 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.

He urged Muslims across the country to use the period for prayers, reflection, and acts of kindness, emphasizing the importance of peace, unity, and national development.

In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, highlighting the significance of the holy month in fostering self-discipline, compassion, and spiritual renewal.

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Tunji-Ojo called on all Muslims to continue embodying the virtues of love, generosity, and peace, emphasising the need for national unity and religious harmony.

He also urged Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the country’s peace, stability, and prosperity.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us reflect on the lessons of Ramadan, embrace one another with love and forgiveness, and work together to build a more united and prosperous Nigeria,” the minister stated.

He further encouraged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while extending acts of kindness to the less privileged, in line with the values of Ramadan and Eid.

On behalf of the Federal Government, Tunji-Ojo wished all Muslim faithful a joyous Eid Mubarak and prayed that the blessings of the season bring happiness and fulfilment to everyone.