Tensions were high at the crime scene in the Mukuru slum area in Nairobi, as police briefly fired tear gas to disperse a crowd of angry residents, an AFP journalist reported. Police chiefs are investigating possible links to cults, serial killers, or rogue medical practitioners in the macabre case that has shocked and angered the…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her shock over the attack, stating, “Political violence has no place in a democracy.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz labeled the shooting “despicable” and warned that “such acts of violence threaten democracy.” French President Emmanuel Macron called the assassination attempt a “tragedy for our democracies,” adding, “France shares…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to elder statesman and former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu lauded Aremo Osoba as a distinguished democrat, accomplished journalist, and respected politician who has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju LAGOS, July 14 (Reuters) – Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Refinery, has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) now holds only a 7.2% stake in the refinery, down from the initial 20%. Speaking to journalists in Lagos State on Sunday, Dangote explained that the reduction resulted from NNPC’s failure to…
In its judgment on Thursday, the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay funds directly to local council area accounts, describing the action of state governors holding onto local government funds as unconstitutional. However, in a video post, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde urged Nigerians to focus on addressing hunger in the country rather…
The incident, which occurred on Friday night around 11 pm, has raised concerns about the security and safety of the historic palace. According to palace sources, the perpetrators forced open a door, set the fire, and locked it, causing significant damage to the throne, air conditioners, and other valuable items. Despite the severity of the…
As he commenced his visit to Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed reporters at Shannon Airport, stating, “It’s a mistake. I think the United States has given a lot of support to Ukrainians. We can forget some mistakes, I think so.” Zelensky is set to meet Irish leader Simon Harris at the airport later on…
Krejcikova, the 31st seed, triumphed 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to claim the 2024 All England Club title, adding to her 2021 French Open victory. Her win comes 26 years after her mentor Jana Novotna, who passed away from cancer in 2017, won the Wimbledon title. “Before she passed away, she told me to go and win…
Meta announced that former President Donald Trump, as the Republican Party nominee, will no longer face heightened suspension penalties on Facebook and Instagram. Trump’s accounts were suspended indefinitely following the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, where it was determined he had praised individuals engaged in violence. In February 2023, his accounts were…
