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Carnegie Mellon University berates professor Uju Anya as Twitter deletes vile posts on Queen Elizabeth II

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The management of U.S. institution Carnegie Mellon University has distanced the institution from the offensive tweets of Uju Anya, a professor in the school’s department of modern languages who described the late Queen Elizabeth II as a “wretched woman” and a “genocidal colonizer.”

Amid palpable trepidation over the ailing Queen’s condition early Thursday — hours before her death was officially announced — Anya in a thread of tweets wished the Queen “an agonizingly painful death like the one she caused for millions of people.”

“I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidal empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating,” Anya tweeted on Thursday.

After many people reported the tweet, Twitter took it down for violating a rule that prohibited “wishing or hoping that someone experiences physical harm.”

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But it continued to generate a avalanche of criticisms, including from Carnegie Mellon University, where Anya teaches applied linguistics.

“We do not condone the offensive and objectionable messages posted by Uju Anya today on her personal social media account. Freedom of expression is core to the mission of higher education, however, the views she shared absolutely do not represent the values of the institution, nor the standards of discourse we seek to foster,” Carnegie Mellon University tweeted Thursday.

Anya’s tweets also caught the attention of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

“This is someone supposedly working to make the world better?” Mr Bezos said in a tweet. “I don’t think so. Wow.”

Netizens have since besieged her twitter page, calling for termination of Ms Anya’s appointment, stressing the condemnation would not suffice. They clamoured disciplinary measures must be taken against the professor.

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Anya’s attack on Queen Elizabeth was part of her deep seated and often expressed resentment over the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). An estimated two million people were believed killed by the Nigerian troops during an attempt by Anya’s Igbo ethnic group to secede from Nigeria barely seven years after independence.

“If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star,” Anya added on Twitter after being rebuked by Mr Bezos.

The professor, who is of Igbo origin in eastern Nigeria, has gained Twitter notoriety for whipping up ethnic sentiment, especially against the Hausa and Yoruba population.

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Ogun man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze after dispute

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A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Ogun State for allegedly setting his wife on fire following a dispute, sparking police investigation.

 

 

In a shocking incident of domestic violence, the Ogun State police have apprehended a 55-year-old man, Olubunmi Johnson, who allegedly set his wife ablaze following a disagreement in the Ota area of Ogun State.

The horrifying event reportedly took place at around 8:30 pm on Friday at their residence on Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo, leaving the community in distress.

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Johnson allegedly doused his wife, Kikelomo, with petrol before setting her on fire during an argument. Neighbours and witnesses rushed Kikelomo to the hospital, though her current condition remains undisclosed.

Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that officers from the Ilogbo Division responded swiftly after receiving a report from the victim’s relatives.

“The police officers from the Ilogbo Division quickly took action, resulting in the arrest of the 55-year-old suspect,” Odutola stated.

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Odutola added that while the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, an investigation into the incident is underway, with charges of attempted murder being considered.

“The husband doused his wife’s body with petrol and set her on fire with a match. Witnesses to the incident immediately rushed her to the hospital,” she explained.

Johnson is now in custody as police examine the circumstances leading to this tragic case of domestic violence.

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This incident has sparked concerns across Ogun State about domestic violence, with many calling for more robust measures to address and prevent such acts.

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Ukraine receives bodies of 563 fallen soldiers in major repatriation effort

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Ukraine announced the repatriation of 563 soldiers’ bodies from Russia, marking one of the largest returns of fallen troops since the war began.

 

 

Ukraine confirmed on Friday that it had successfully received the bodies of 563 soldiers from Russian authorities, primarily troops who died in combat in the Donetsk region.

The exchange marks one of the largest returns of deceased Ukrainian servicemen since Russia’s invasion in 2022 and remains a rare area of cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow amidst the ongoing conflict.

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The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced the repatriation, stating, “The bodies of 563 fallen Ukrainian defenders were returned to Ukraine.”

According to the report, 320 of the remains came from the contested eastern Donetsk region, with 89 soldiers identified as having fallen near Bakhmut.

This town became a focal point of the conflict last year, where Russia seized control following a prolonged and deadly battle.

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In addition to the returns from Donetsk, the statement indicated that 154 bodies were returned from morgues inside Russia. This return highlights the humanitarian efforts involved, even as both nations continue to face intense hostilities.

Despite the heavy toll on both sides, neither Russia nor Ukraine has publicly released the total number of military personnel killed.

As the war continues, these periodic exchanges of fallen soldiers’ bodies and prisoners represent a limited yet significant area where the two sides maintain direct communication.

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Lagos State launches manhunt for driver who set LASTMA officer on fire

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Lagos authorities launch manhunt for driver who set LASTMA officer ablaze during traffic stop, aiming to bring suspects to justice swiftly.

 

The Lagos State Government has commenced an intensive search for the driver responsible for setting a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on fire during a confrontation in the Mile 2 area on Tuesday.

The driver, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly resisted arrest after LASTMA operatives apprehended him for a traffic violation.

 

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In an alarming escalation, the driver doused petrol on his vehicle and LASTMA officers, setting the bus and one of the officials ablaze before fleeing the scene.

The LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that the suspect and his assistant became hostile after being stopped for violating traffic rules.

Adebayo detailed that as officers approached the driver, he attempted to evade capture by setting his vehicle and nearby officers on fire.

The incident left one officer with severe burns, requiring immediate medical attention at a nearby hospital.

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While the injured officer was initially discharged, he experienced a deterioration in his condition early on Wednesday, resulting in an urgent readmission to the hospital.

“He was discharged after treatment but began experiencing intense pain around 3 am, which prompted a return to the hospital,” Adebayo reported.

The disturbing incident highlights the risks faced by LASTMA officers in their efforts to maintain road safety and compliance. In response, LASTMA has intensified its efforts to identify and arrest the driver and his assistant.

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“We have the vehicle’s registration number, and serious efforts are ongoing to apprehend the driver and his assistant,” said Adebayo. The government has assured the public that it will not relent until justice is served.

LASTMA has also issued a strong warning to commercial and private drivers, urging compliance with traffic regulations and respect for LASTMA officers.

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The agency underscored its commitment to upholding order on Lagos roads in line with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018, stating that it will respond decisively to any acts of violence or intimidation against its officers.

The attack has prompted widespread condemnation and sparked a conversation about the safety of traffic management officers in Lagos, with officials calling for stricter measures to ensure the security of LASTMA personnel while they carry out their duties.

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