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Scottish Lawyer chooses to end his own life in a clinic after long battle with multiple sclerosis
A Scottish solicitor has ended his own life in a Swiss clinic following a long illness.
Bruce De Wert, who was suffering from a severe form of multiple sclerosis, travelled to Basel last month.
The 69-year-old undertook the journey on his own having informed his family, including his wife and two adult daughters, of his intentions for an assisted death.
Daughter Nicole Wightman said he planned all the details himself including his memorial service.
The 44-year-old mother of two said: ‘I think he had been contemplating Switzerland for some time.
‘He was becoming more and more disabled, and he was deteriorating quite significantly. It was horrible to watch.
‘He did look quite frail where he had been strong and fit and did every sport under the sun.
‘Dad had been looking forward to his retirement and travelling round Europe and I think it came as a shock to realise he would not be able to do that. He had lost his independence and did not want to be a burden.’
Last week around 60 family, friends, and former colleagues attended a moving humanist memorial service at the Parkville Hotel in Blantyre, Lanarkshire.
Ms Wightman, who has two teenage daughters, said it came as a shock when her father had told the family of his plans.
He had not wanted to end up in care or his wife to be forced to look after him.
She added: ‘Dad decided that if he left it much longer he wouldn’t be able to go to Switzerland.
‘Like everything in Dad’s life, he went out and did his research and then told us the decision he had made and what his plan was.’
He took a taxi from his home in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, on February 21, then took a flight to Frankfurt and a connection to Basel.
Representatives of Pegasos, a voluntary assisted dying association, picked him up at the airport and he stayed at a hotel overnight before being taken to the clinic the next day.
Mr De Wert insisted that no family members should accompany him. However, he called his wife on the morning of his death to say his final goodbye.
The former solicitor was diagnosed three years ago with primary progressive multiple sclerosis after a series of dizzy turns and problems with his balance and eyes.
Ms Wightman said her father was insistent that he went on his own to Switzerland, despite his ill health, in case a relative was prosecuted or implicated in his death.
Family members spent time with him on February 20, the day before his departure to Switzerland, giving him a last hug.
Mr De Wert passed away on the morning of February 22 having phoned his wife beforehand. His wife was informed of his passing later that day.
He had left details of his life for the celebrant to read out at his memorial service and chose the music he wanted played. ‘
Everyone at the memorial remembered what a wonderful person he was and that he was larger than life,’ said Ms Wightman.
The family will be sent his ashes and death certificate from Switzerland.
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“Ned Nwoko Paid Us N5 Million Each To Kill Regina Daniels” – Man Claims As Video Goes Viral (Watch)
A young man has sparked widespread reactions on social media after claiming that Senator Ned Nwoko offered him and others N5 million each to kill his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels.
Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian billionaire and politician, has been embroiled in a highly publicised marital crisis with Regina Daniels, with rumours of separation dominating the headlines in recent months.
Although the couple appears to have moved on separately, the recent allegation has reignited public attention on their turbulent relationship.
In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), the young man, who partially concealed his face, alleged that the Senator instructed them to carry out the killing, providing Daniels’ location and schedule. He claimed they refused the assignment, citing the high risk involved.
He stated in the video: “Ned Nwoko told us to go and kill Regina Daniels, gave us her location and the time she was going to move, but we refused to do it, because… I cannot do it.”
The man further alleged that even appearing in the video put his life in danger. He added that the Senator had paid them N5 million each and warned Regina Daniels to be cautious during the current ember months.
The revelation has generated mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing shock, concern, and disbelief over the claim.
Watch the video below…
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“Mistakes Happen” – Woman Begs Husband After DNA Test Reveals He Isn’t The Father Of Her 3 Children (Video)
A shocking family drama unfolded when a man discovered that the three children he had raised for six years were not biologically his.
The truth came to light just weeks before Thanksgiving, leaving the man devastated and struggling to process the betrayal.
In a post shared by @amebogist on Instagram, it was reported that he asked the woman and her children to leave while he processed the revelation.
But his family, believing the children shouldn’t be punished for their mother’s actions, invited them to the holiday gathering without consulting him.
When the woman and her children arrived, the man became visibly upset, witnesses say he rushed to the front door, blocking their entry, and told his family he wasn’t ready to see them so soon after learning the truth.
The woman reportedly pleaded with him, saying, “Mistake happens,” asking for forgiveness and understanding.
Despite her pleas, the man stood firm, and she eventually left with the children to avoid making the situation worse.
The incident has sparked heated debate online. Some defended the man, arguing he had every right to protect his emotional well-being. Others said the children shouldn’t suffer for their mother’s betrayal.
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Community Leaders Probe Alleged ‘Underage Marriage’ In Benue (Photos)
Leaders of the Ikurav-Ya community in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, on Wednesday launched an investigation into an alleged underage marriage that has sparked public debate after the couple’s pre-wedding photos went viral.
According to findings from the inquiry, the bride-to-be, Angel, was born in 2006 and completed her secondary education last year.
Officials also established that both families fully consented to the union.
The girl is also said to be 12 weeks pregnant
The council says the fact-finding exercise was necessary to address misinformation and provide clarity on the issue.
However, according to Zege Orkwande, his personal investigation revealed that the girl is 15 years old and an orphan.
“Ikurav-ya President held an investigation on the controversial underaged Marriage Saga today. According to them, here are the facts discovered: The said girl was born in 2006 (19yrs). The girl passed out from secondary school last year.
“Both parents of the couple are fully in support. My personal facts gathered, the girl is 15yrs and without parents. She’s staying with the aunty who couldn’t fund her education no more. She’s heavily pregnant.
“She got pregnant before her SSCE paper. At least my noise made them to investigate. The girl is pregnant already while date for marriage is 18th December. Before you support such marriage, wait when you give birth to a girl child then give her to a man at age 15 to marry.
“Orkwande give up at this point. Una don WIN,” he wrote.

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