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Imo begins construction of Marine University

The government of Imo state has commenced the construction of the first ever Marine University in Africa at Ose-Moto, Oguta local government area of the state. The state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who addressed newsmen shortly after inspecting the site, said that with the issue land now settled, work would soon commence. Governor Okorocha said that the university will be the first of its kind in Africa and would be of benefit to the community, Imo state and by extension Nigeria. The Governor revealed that the first phase of the project will cost about N2.5 Billion which include the construction of the perimeter fence, landscaping, administrative blocks, class rooms and hostels. He also said that Imo State Oil Producing Development Commission (ISOPADEC) that is funding the project has enough funds in its coffers to complete the project, assuring that the university will be ready to admit its first set of students in the next two years. The governor further explained that the ...

Paula Cooper Free: Indiana Woman Sentenced To Die At 16 Is Released

A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 after she confessed to her part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher has been released from an Indiana prison after spending a quarter century behind bars. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/17/paula-cooper-free_n_3454380.html?ir=Crime&utm_campaign=061713&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-crime&utm_content=FullStory Paula Cooper, whose death sentence in 1986 enraged human rights activists and drew a plea for clemency from Pope John Paul II, left the state prison quietly in a state vehicle and wearing donated clothing, Department of Correction spokesman Doug Garrison said.

Kim Kardashian's Daughter Looks Just Like Her, Name Reportedly Begins With 'K'

New mom Kim Kardashian may already have a Mini Me on her hands. The reality star's baby girl reportedly looks exactly like her, and supposedly even has a "K" name to match. "She has dark hair," a source told E! News of the newest Kardashian family member, who was born on June 15 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, Calif. "She looks just like Kim." There is no word yet on the baby's name, but E! reports that the 32-year-old previously told family and friends it "will start with a 'K.'" Kardashian went into full labor Saturday morning after she started having contractions Friday night and gave birth to her first child naturally early in the day, according to TMZ. Although she wasn't due for another five weeks, both mom and baby are in good health. Kanye West has been busy promoting his new album, "Yeezus," but he rushed to be by Kardashian's side, skipping a slated Friday night appearance at ...