Usain Bolt brought the curtain down on his Olympic career with a
record-equaling ninth gold medal, anchoring Jamaica to relay glory
in a perfectly-scripted finale to complete his unprecedented “triple
triple.”
The 29-year-old superstar, widely seen as the greatest sprinter in
history, stormed over the line in 37.27 seconds to trigger an eruption
of adulation in the Olympic Stadium.
Japan’s quartet took a surprise silver in 37.60 seconds while the
United States claimed bronze in 37.62.
A prostitute and an entertainer, both aged 22, who allegedly stole property valued at N1.6 million, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The prostitute, Emmanuel Carol and Precious Aboh, who claimed to be into entertainment, are facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and attempted murder. The Carol resides at the Oshodi area of Lagos, and Aboh lives at No. 15, Olaore St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos. The prosecutor, Insp. Ezekiel Ayorinde, said that the duo stole gold chains, wrist watches and phones all valued at N1.6 million from Mr Darlington Ezenwaka on Nov. 15 at about 11.30p.m. at Church St., along Oshodi road, Oshodi, Lagos. Ayorinde said that the accused conspired with four others still at large to assault and rob the complainant. “The complainant, a returnee from the United States of America, left to a club somewhere around Oshodi in company of his friend, Mr Madu Izuchukwu. The complainants wer...
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