Minneapolis Police Chief Thanks Force During “difficult and challenging” Year
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo thanked the members of his force Tuesday night in a written statement following the guilty verdicts handed down against former officer Derek Chauvin. “This past year has been difficult and challenging yet they (the police) have continued to show up and serve our community with the respect and dignity they […]
Chads Long Time President Killed In Frontline Battle
Chad’s long-serving President Idriss Deby Itno has died from injuries sustained in clashes with rebels, the army said in a surprise announcement Tuesday, plunging a volatile region deeper into crisis. Army spokesman Azem Bermendao Agouna told state TV that Deby — a longtime Western ally in efforts to quell Islamist militias in north Africa — […]
NNPC Boss Mele Kyari Says Petrol Subsidy Continues In May
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Mallam Mele Kyari at the end of a closed door meeting with Petroleum Transport Drivers (PTD), National Association of Road Transport Owners(NARTO) and oil marketers in Abuja on Monday disclosed that there will be no increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit […]
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes After Riot, Medical Examiner Rules
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office ruled Monday, a finding that lessens the chances that anyone will be charged in his death. Investigators initially believed the officer was hit in the […]
”Believe Your Eyes” Prosecutor Implored Jury At Derek Chauvin’s Trial
Jurors in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin began deliberations on Monday after a prosecutor implored them to “believe your eyes” as he replayed video of the former Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a dying George Floyd’s neck. Chauvin’s lead lawyer, Eric Nelson, countered in his own closing argument that Chauvin behaved as any “reasonable […]
FG Rejected Governors’ Request To Borrow N50bn From Central Bank
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, on Monday narrated how the federal government rejected a request by governors to borrow N50 billion (about $131m) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to augment the revenue shortfall in March for distribution by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The minister, who […]
Police: Rescues 19 Children and Seven Others In Edo
The Edo State Police Command in collaboration with the vigilante group has rescued 26 victims suspected to have been trafficked from Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra and Akwa Ibom states. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Kontongs Bello, the victims comprise 19 children, one teenager and […]
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Halted At Plant That Ruined Doses
The US Food and Drug Administration requested that production of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine be halted at a factory that previously reportedly ruined about 15 million doses of the shot. The pharmaceutical giant told AFP at the end of March it had identified a batch of doses at a plant in Baltimore run […]
NGF To Implement Financial Autonomy For Judiciary
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said it will ensure the implementation of financial autonomy for state legislative and judiciary institutions by May 2021. Chairman of the NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi gave the assurance after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari at the Statehouse. He maintained that the […]
INEC To Blacklist Political Parties Over Violent Congresses
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will blacklist political parties unable to conduct peaceful congresses and primaries. INEC in a statement on Monday said it might not acknowledge the result of violent congresses if the trend continues. The statement titled, ‘Conduct of Acrimonious Congress And Primaries By Political Parties’ was signed by INEC […]
