First Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for January 6 Attack
The first rioter to breach the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an effort to halt the certification of the presidential election, has been sentenced to over four years in prison. Michael Sparks, 47, was found guilty of civil disorder, disorderly conduct, and related offenses during his trial in March. On Tuesday, U.S. District […]
Revised Charges Issued Against Trump in 2020 Election Interference Case Following Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. prosecutors have revised the charges against former President Donald Trump related to his alleged efforts to interfere in the 2020 election, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month that granted presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. The updated indictment maintains the same four criminal counts against Trump—charges […]
U.S. Donates 10,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Nigeria to Combat Outbreak
The United States government has donated 10,000 doses of the JYNNEOS Mpox vaccine to Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to support the country’s efforts in controlling the Mpox outbreak. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, handed over the vaccines, which were provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in a […]
Anambra State Governor Seals Buildings Tied to LP, APGA
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State took action on Tuesday by sealing two prominent buildings located in Awka, the state capital. The buildings affected by this operation include the former campaign office of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra, as well as the office of the All […]
Nigerian Army Bolsters Capabilities with New Equipment, COAS Affirms Commitment to Human Rights
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, announced the acquisition of new combat enablers aimed at enhancing troop effectiveness across the country. The announcement was made during the Chief of Army Staff Combined Second and Third Quarters Conference 2024, held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Council of […]
US Open: Emma Raducanu Eliminated in First Round by Sofia Kenin
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has been eliminated from the tournament following a dramatic first-round defeat to Sofia Kenin. Raducanu, who achieved a surprising victory at Flushing Meadows as a teenage qualifier, has yet to secure another win in New York since her breakthrough. In a “rollercoaster” match, Raducanu was defeated 6-1, 3-6, […]
NAFDAC Clarifies Stance on Bread Safety Amid Misinterpreted Claims
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance on recent statements that were interpreted as a warning against the consumption of bread in Nigeria. The clarification came after Roseline Ajayi, NAFDAC’s South-West Coordinator, spoke about the use of saccharine in bread production, mentioning that some bakers had turned […]
Nigeria Inter-Religious Council Urges Federal Government to Address Surge in Insecurity
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has called on the Federal Government to take decisive action against the recent surge in killings, kidnappings, and banditry in the country. The appeal was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by NIREC, led by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Daniel Okoh, and the Sultan […]
Bwala Backs Arrest of Journalists Under Tinubu Administration, Emphasizes Legal Accountability
Daniel Bwala, former Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign spokesman and current supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has endorsed the arrest of journalists and media professionals involved in criminal activities. Speaking on ChannelsTV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Bwala asserted that journalists do not have immunity from lawful apprehension if they engage in criminal behavior. Bwala, who […]
Son Kills Four Family Members in Syosset Murder-Suicide Amid Inheritance Dispute
A family tragedy unfolded in Syosset on Sunday when a distraught son, fearing he would be left out of his recently deceased mother’s will, killed four family members before taking his own life, authorities report. The murder-suicide occurred just before noon on Wyoming Court, shortly after the death of 95-year-old Theresa DeLucia on August 19. […]
