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Michelle Carter guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Michelle Carter guilty of involuntary manslaughter for sending texts urging her then-boyfriend to commit suicide. Michelle Carter guilty of involuntary manslaughter for sending texts urging her then-boyfriend to commit suicide. https://t.co/sf9plp7uf6 pic.twitter.com/Wujnt5ThpN — ABC News (@ABC) June 16, 2017 Michelle Carter, who as a teenager sent texts urging her then-boyfriend to commit suicide three years ago, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Massachusetts judge. 

Google's getting serious about building its own iPhone

To compete with Apple, Google has to become Apple When Google curtailed its Nexus program last year in favor of the Pixel, many commentators dismissed that as merely a rebranding exercise to make the latest thing feel fresh. I was in the minority that bought into Google's promise of as fundamentally different approach that would signal a direct challenge to Apple's iPhone, but the Pixel was still just the beginning. What we're seeing in recent times, in the ever-swirling rumor mill and through Google's hiring of new engineers,

To fight Ebola, Lassa fever ECOWAS to adopt ‘one health’ approach

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to adopt a “one health” approach to fight infectious diseases like Ebola, Lassa fever, Yellow fever and avian influenza. One health approach involves multi-sector coordination – human, animal and environmental health – in combating epidemics. The approach is promoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), but it has not been formalised in West Africa.

Mayweather, McGregor agree to August boxing super-fight

Los Angeles (AFP) - Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts icon Conor McGregor confirmed plans for a long-awaited showdown on Wednesday, triggering both criticism and anticipation for what is set to be one of the richest fights in history. Mayweather and McGregor -- kingpins of their sports -- will climb into a boxing ring to face each other at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena on August 26. The 40-year-old Mayweather will be aiming to reach the 50-0 milestone while McGregor is a heavy underdog in the 12-round boxing match. A victory for the Irishman would be a monumental upset.

Bullion van driver, police escort die in accident

A bullion van driver and a police officer lost their lives in an accident in Jos yesterday, when their van collided with a truck loaded with soft drinks. It was gathered that the three other persons, who sustained injuries, were rushed to the Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. The accident, which occurred at 5.30p.m. along the Polo-Gada Biyu route, caused traffic gridlock as fear-stricken motorists and pedestrians scampered for safety with the arrival of fierce-looking security officers to guard the van.

Naija Promising Singer, Sotio has just released the video to Ekelebe

Soti is playing no games, as she premieres the music video for her Skelly Beats produced dance anthem "Ekelebe". The singer is signed to Effyzie Music and the partnership has now resulted in her releasing the visuals to here single "Ekelebe". The Effyzzie Music belle teams up with the raved Paul Gambit to create a fun-packed visual that makes a titanic  introduction for the honeyed-voice singer.   It was  announced mtvnews via twitter. #MTVNews | naija's promising singer @sotiofficial has just released the video to ekelebe >>> https://t.co/EtZJabRhs9 pic.twitter.com/XibDpuoplC — MTV Base Africa (@MTVBaseAfrica) June 15, 2017