Oluomo Relected Into House Of Assembly
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, has been reelected to represent Ifo Constituency for the fourth time. Oluomo was the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun Assembly from 2011 to 2019. In 2019, he returned and emerged as the Speaker of the House, a position he still occupies as he won […]
3 American Sailors Missing Off The Coast of Mexico
The Mexican Navy and United States Coast Guard are searching for three missing American sailors who have not been seen since April 4. According to the Coast Guard, Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross were sailing onboard the “Ocean Bound,” a 44-foot LaFitte sailboat. They were last heard from on April 4 when they departed […]
Japan PM Fumio Kishida Evacuated After What Appears To Be Smoke Bomb Thrown
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A man was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to give a speech, local media reported. A witness said they saw a person throwing […]
Jack Teixeira: US Airman Charged Over Pentagon Documents Leak
The US airman accused of leaking confidential intelligence and defence documents has been officially charged in a court appearance in Boston. Jack Teixeira, 21, wore shackles and a prison uniform as he stood before a federal judge on Friday. After a shout of “love you, Jack” from a person in the courtroom, the defendant replied […]
Osun APC Condemns Adeleke For sacking Ilesa Varsity VC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has condemned the removal of Kayode Ijaduola, the vice-chancellor of the University of Ilesa. Oluwole Dada, the registrar, and Adedokun Ojelabi, the librarian, were all sacked by Ademola Adeleke, the governor of the state. In a statement, Tajudeen Lawal, acting chairman of the APC in the state, described […]
Peter Obi: “Nobody Is Going To Force Me To Leave Nigeria”
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the just concluded general election has insisted that nobody can force him to leave Nigeria. Earlier Mr. Obi claimed that he was under pressure to leave the country but stated that he was committed to creating a new Nigeria. Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra State during a campaign rally […]
Uzodimma Wins Imo APC Gov’ship Primary Election Unopposed
Governor Hope Uzodimma has been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held at Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, Imo State on Friday. The governor, who was the sole contestant, scored 63,618 votes in the direct primary election to emerge winner. In his acceptance speech, the governor thanked […]
Cash App Founder Bob Lee’s Death: Tech Worker Arrested In Fatal Stabbing
Police have arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur over the fatal stabbing in San Francisco of Cash App founder Bob Lee. The suspect is 38-year-old Nima Momeni from Emeryville, California. Mr Lee and Mr Momeni knew each other, police said. According to a LinkedIn profile for Mr Momeni, he is a technology consultant and start-up owner. […]
Florida Moves To Ban Abortion After Six Weeks
Florida’s House of Representatives has approved a ban on most abortions after six weeks, paving the way for drastic changes in access to the procedure across the state. The bill must be signed by Republican state Governor Ron DeSantis, who has indicated his support, before it becomes law. Opponents argue six weeks is before many […]
Jack Teixeira: US Airman To Appear In Court Over Intelligence Leak
A 21-year-old US airman will appear in court on Friday in connection with a leak of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other national security issues. Jack Teixeira was arrested by the FBI at his family home in Dighton, rural Massachusetts, on Thursday. Dressed in shorts and a T-shirt, he was led […]
