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British gymnastics coach steps aside amid allegations by athletes

The head coach of the British gymnastics team, Amanda Reddin, has temporarily stepped aside after multiple allegations of physical misconduct and abuse were levelled against her. Several elite gymnasts, including Olympic bronze medalist Amy Tinkler, claimed to have been subjected…

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Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) Man seeks compensation for school seized by Jakande in 1979 (Guardian)

Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) A spare parts trader, Cletus Ben-Onyejimbe, has revealed how efforts to report an affray that led to the murder of a peacemaker, Collins Osagie, were allegedly frustrated by…

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Gymnasts allege mistreatment by GB coach Amanda Reddin

Two gymnasts have made allegations of mistreatment by British Gymnastics head coach Amanda Reddin. One, named Jenny, made claims dating back to the 1980s which include accusations of physical abuse from the ages of 9-12, which caused “immense pain”. Rio…

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Lagos arraigns boat driver for death of 12 passengers (Guardian) State rules out Sanwo-Olu’s examination as commissioner tests positive (Punch)

Lagos arraigns boat driver for death of 12 passengers (Guardian) A commercial boat driver, Happiness Elebiju, suspected to have caused the incident that killed 12 persons at Ilashe Waterfront on July 29, was yesterday arraigned before a Lagos High Court…