Oscar Pistorius murder appeal denied, now faces up to 15 years for murder conviction

3 years after he fatally shot and killed his girlfriend, South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius will now appear in Pretoria’s High Court in April to face sentencing after the Constitutional Court dismissed his appeal “for lack of prospects of success" and found him guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's day in 2013.
The prosecution will argue for a sentence of at least 15 years at next month’s hearing, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority told SA local news media. The court had stated in its arugment in papers filed to the Constitutional Court that it was not in the interests of justice for Pistorius to be allowed to appeal the murder conviction.

Pistorius already served a year in jail, but was released in October, to serve the remainder of his term at home, with strict provisions on when he could leave home and how far he could travel. But now faces 15 years in jail.
The Constitutional Court ruling was made Wednesday but was made public Thursday.

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Village Head Master actor, Joseph Adu aka JAB dies at 83

Legendary Nigerian actor, Joseph Abiodun Adu popularly known as JAB Adu has died. Family sources say he died after a brief illness on Sunday morning February 28th. He was aged 83. JAB is well known for his role as Bassey Okon in the now rested Village Headmaster. He is survived by his wife and children. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

Balotelli Still Wants To Win Ballon D’Or

Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli has rated his form in past years, five over ten. But he still wants to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or.The Italy international was tipped for great things after impressing as a youngster with Inter. Unfortunately, his progress has stagnated.The Italian scored just one goal ahead of the 2014/15 campaign at Anfield. And only scored just one goal when on a season long loan at AC Milan.Now 25, Balotelli recognises that he must start living up to his potential but the former Manchester City star is confident of doing so.

Photo: It's easier to operate in Ghana than Nigeria-Robbery suspect confesses

Read Statement from the Rapid Response Squad A robbery suspect and ex–convict, Wasami Dennis, 32, was arrested by operatives of the RRS in his hideout in Agbole Orile in Lagos. He confessed that it was easier for him to operate in Ghana than Nigeria because Ghanaian are not security conscious like Nigerians. This trans-border robbery suspect hails from Abraka town, Delta State. He was released almost a year ago from Kirikiri prison after he was convicted for a break-in-and-run robbery incidence in Festac, Lagos, Nigeria.

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