Perry, the real-life inspiration behind Eddie Murphy’s Donkey in ‘Shrek’, passes away at 30

Perry, the beloved real-life stand-in for the “Shrek” donkey voiced by Eddie Murphy, has died. He was 30. The donkey’s handlers announced his passing on Instagram, detailing that it was from an incurable hoof disease. “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Barron Park donkey, Perry, passed away yesterday at the age of 30,” the Barron Park Donkey Project,…

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Delta Catholic Church Suspends Priest for Concealed Marriage in the U.S.

The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, has announced the suspension of Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood after he reportedly got married secretly in the United States. The announcement of Rev. Oghenerukevwe’s suspension was contained in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido…

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Donald Trump’s Deportation Raids in the U.S. Set to Begin in Chicago Immediately Following Inauguration

US President-elect, Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to immediately order a series of deportation raids targeting illegal immigrants after his inauguration.   Chicago is expected to be the first major city targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as part of Operation Safeguard, the New York Times reported, citing two people familiar with planning the undertaking….

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Governor Bago Prohibits Heavy-Duty Trucks on Dikko Bridge Following Tanker Explosion

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has banned heavy-duty trucks from using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge following a devastating tanker explosion on Saturday, January 18,   The governor announced the directive during a visit to the explosion site at Dikko Junction, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and describing the…

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