Ekiti Election Votes Sold As Low As N500 To Politicians – James
According to Paul James, an election monitor from YIAGA in Ekiti State, people sold their votes for as low as N500 during the state governorship election. Speaking to the BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, James stated that money and other items were distributed to individuals during political events from March 2022 until the day. According […]
70-year-old Allegedly Kill 3 At Church Meeting In Alabama
A 70-year-old man faces capital murder charges after allegedly gunning down three people at a church group meeting in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Thursday night, authorities said. The suspect, who occasionally attended Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, was at a church event known as the “boomers potluck dinner” when he took out a handgun and opened fire, […]
Russia Sentences US Teacher To 14 Years For Cannabis Smuggling
A Russian court has sentenced a former US diplomat to 14 years in prison for “large-scale” cannabis smuggling. Marc Fogel had previously worked at the US embassy in Moscow, but was employed as an English teacher in the city at the time of his arrest. Fogel was sentenced in the same jurisdiction that is hearing […]
Russia’s Putin Condemns ‘mad and thoughtless’ Western Sanctions
The sanctions imposed by the West on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine are “mad and thoughtless”, President Vladimir Putin has said. Speaking at a forum in St Petersburg, he said “the economic blitzkrieg against Russia had no chance of succeeding from the very beginning”. He said the restrictions were “more harmful” to those who […]
Remains Of UK Journalist Phillips Identified In Brazil
The remains of one of the two bodies found in the Amazon rainforest are those of UK journalist Dom Phillips, Brazilian police have confirmed. They say the identification was based on dental records. The second body – believed to be that of indigenous expert Bruno Pereira – is still being examined. Mr Phillips, 57, and […]
APC Chieftain: Kabir Masari Is Tinubu’s Running Mate
Kabiru Faskari, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Kabir Masari is the running mate to Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the party, for the 2023 elections. Faskari said this on Friday in an interview with Channels Television. Masari was the party’s welfare secretary when Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo governor, was the national […]
Federal Government Approves Upward Review Of Oil Transporters Freight Rate
President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized the upward review in freight rates for transporters to alleviate the challenges associated with the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) nationwide. The revised freight rate of PMS, otherwise known as petrol, took effect from June 1 while still maintaining the current regulated pump price of N165.00 per liter. The […]
In Rare Interview Biden Says Americans ‘really, really down’
In a rare interview, President Joe Biden has said Americans are “really, really down” as they grapple with soaring inflation after two years of a pandemic. He told the Associated Press the “need for mental health in America has skyrocketed”. Mr Biden said he wanted Americans to “be confident. Because I am confident.” The president’s […]
2 People Killed During A Shooting At A Church Near Birmingham, Alabama
Two people were killed Thursday in a shooting at a small group church meeting in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, police said. A suspect, who was not identified, is in custody, said Capt. Shane Ware with the Vestavia Hills Police Department. The shooting was reported at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at about 6:22 p.m. CT […]
Three American Fighters Reported Missing In Ukraine
The US Department of State says it is aware of reports that three American fighters are missing in Ukraine, with two of them feared captured. Two military veterans who were fighting for Ukraine were named in reports this week as having been taken prisoner. The state department said on Thursday: “There are reports of one […]
