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Desperate Parents of Seven Daughters Buy Son for over N4m

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September 14, 2017

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A Chinese couple who already has seven daughters has allegedly spent more than 90,000 yuan (£10,345 or N4.7m) buying a son from strangers in order to carry on their family name.

According to the Mail Online the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Chen, have been arrested and charged by the authority of Fengshun County in China’s Guangdong Province.

Local reports say the baby boy, just over a month old, had been abducted and sold to the couple, but Mr. and Mrs. Chen told the court that they had not been aware of that fact.
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Mr. Chen. Source Dailymail

The incident was revealed by a recent report from a programme called ‘Mingsheng 820’ aired on the Meizhou Broadcasting and Television Station.

The Chens had been married for many years and were desperate to have a son because of their ‘traditional mindset’, said the report.

They had been trying to have a baby boy. However, all of the seven children they have are girls and they are aged between two and 18, Mr. Chen told a reporter from Meizhou TV.

Therefore, the couple decided to buy a son.

The couple was reportedly introduced by acquaintances to a family who had a baby boy ‘for sale’. The family had been named the Wangs.

On November 24 last year, they travelled from their home in Shantou city to Fengshun County to meet Mr Wang and their potential son.

Mr. Chen later claimed that Mr. Wang had ensured them that the baby had not been abducted, but asked them to pay 92,000 yuan (£10,586) as the ‘nutrition fee’.

The couple paid the money and signed an agreement with Mr. Wang before taking their son back to Shantou, Mr. Chen added.

However, it is said that as soon as they arrived in Shantou, they were arrested by the police from Fengshun County. The couple was informed that the baby had been abducted and trafficked.

The report said the baby had first been sold by a couple from Yunnan to a person known as Peng. Peng later sold the baby to another person known as Wu.

It was Wu who sold the baby to Mr. and Mrs. Chen and gained a profit of around 6,500 yuan (£748).

The Fengshun People’s Court has brought charges on eight people involved in the case on suspicion of human trafficking.

Eight People Charged for Child Trafficking

Mr and Mrs Chen have also been charged with buying a child who was abducted.

The court is yet to announce a verdict in both cases.

Source : Mail Online

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Lee Min-Ho Returns To The Big Screens In Netflix’s “When The Stars Gossip”

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3 days ago

November 21, 2024

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Lee Min-ho is set to make a triumphant return to the big screens with Netflix’s upcoming South Korean series When The Stars Gossip.

After a well-planned hiatus, the iconic actor will star in this highly anticipated sci-fi romance alongside Gong Hyo-jin.

The series will premiere globally on January 4, 2025. Netflix K-Content announced it with exclusive first-look images that tease a captivating narrative exploring love and life among the stars.

In the series, Min-ho takes on the role of an OB-GYN who becomes a space tourist. Meanwhile, Gong portrays a space mission commander. Their characters promise an exciting dynamic that blends romance and adventure in an interstellar setting.

Renowned as one of South Korea’s most celebrated actors, Lee Min-ho rose to international fame with his breakout role as the charismatic Gu Jun-Pyo in the 2009 drama Boys Before Flowers.

His performance earned widespread acclaim and established him as a key figure in the global Hallyu wave. Over the years, he has enthralled audiences with his performances in hit dramas. These dramas are The Heirs (2013), Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020).

Known for his selective approach to roles, Min-ho consistently curates projects that highlight his versatility, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next move.

His most recent major project, Apple TV+’s Pachinko, showcased his exceptional acting skills. In seasons one (2022) and two (2024), Min-ho delivered a critically acclaimed performance as Koh Hansu, a morally complex and nuanced character. This role further cemented his reputation as a versatile and skilled actor.

Lee Min-ho’s deliberate approach to choosing projects has elevated the anticipation for When The Stars Gossip. Fans are thrilled to see him return to the small screen in a fresh and compelling narrative.

The series boasts an impressive supporting cast. They include Gong Hyo-jin (When the Camellia Blooms), Oh Jung-se (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay), Han Ji-Eun (Be Melodramatic), Kim Joo-hun (Castaway Diva), Lee El (My Liberation Notes), Lee Cho-hee (Once Again), and Heo Nam-jun (Sweet Home).

Our squeals of excitement just broke the sound barrier:

OB-GYN-turned-space-tourist #LeeMinho meets space mission commander #KongHyojin in sci-fi rom-com #WhentheStarsGossip.

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Indeed, the show promises to captivate audiences worldwide with its unique mix of sci-fi and romance.

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“Gladiator II” Records ₦99.1 Million In Its Opening Weekend At The Nigerian Box Office

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November 21, 2024

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Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II has taken the Nigerian box office by storm, earning an impressive ₦99.1 million during its opening weekend. This remarkable feat positions the epic as the second-highest opening film of the year in Nigeria.

Before its weekend release, Gladiator II generated significant momentum. On Wednesday, it earned ₦8.13 million, followed by ₦8.96 million on Thursday.

An advanced screening earlier in the week pulled in ₦17 million across two days, showcasing strong local anticipation. These milestones cement the film as one of 2024’s top-performing titles in Nigeria.

The sequel, directed by Ridley Scott, follows Lucius, the nephew of Maximus, the heroic protagonist of the original Gladiator. After ruthless Roman emperors seize his home, Lucius embraces the life of a gladiator to seek revenge and restore Rome’s glory.

The film delves into timeless themes of vengeance and redemption, set against the backdrop of ancient Rome.

Featuring a star-studded cast including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington, Gladiator II has captivated Nigerian audiences. The movie’s strong local performance underscores the growing appeal of global cinema in Nigeria.

On the international stage, Gladiator II debuted with an estimated $87 million, marking the largest opening weekend for any Ridley Scott film.

This success highlights the sequel’s long-awaited arrival, nearly two decades after Gladiator premiered in 2000. The development of the sequel spanned years, with numerous script drafts considered before the final version emerged in 2018. Paul Mescal joined the cast in early 2023, solidifying the project’s momentum.

Written by David Scarpa (Napoleon) in collaboration with Peter Craig, Gladiator II was distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Filming took place between June 2023 and January 2024, delivering a cinematic masterpiece that bridges nostalgia and modern storytelling.

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Hollywood Veteran Actor, Denzel Washington To Star In “Black Panther 3”

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Hollywood legend Denzel Washington has announced his intention to star in the highly anticipated third instalment of Marvel’s “Black Panther” franchise before retiring from acting.

The acclaimed actor, who currently portrays a pivotal role in Ridley Scott’s upcoming film “Gladiator 2,” made this revelation during a recent interview on Australia’s “Today Show.”

“I am only interested in working with the best. I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. Probably not that many,” he said.

As he was sharing the roles he has lined up before a possible retirement, Denzel Washington made a statement saying,

“I’m playing Othello at 22, now I am playing Othello at 70. After that, I am playing Hannibal. After that, I have been talking with Steve McQueen about a film. Ryan Coogle is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther. Then I’ll do Othello and after that, I am going to do King Lear. After that, I am going to retire,” he added.

In 2018, Marvel Studios released the critically acclaimed superhero film ‘Black Panther’, which featured the late Chadwick Boseman in the titular role.

The movie boasted an ensemble cast that included Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, and Winston Duke.

Following Boseman’s tragic passing, Marvel produced a sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘, which premiered in 2022.

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