On July 13, 2024, a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, just 40 minutes north of Pittsburgh. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvani…
Gunmen attack customs base, kill officer in Kebbi
Gunmen suspected to be hoodlums have attacked a Nigeria Customs Service patrol base in Koko, Kebbi State, resulting in the death of one officer and the abduction of another. The attack occurred on Thursday, July 25, 2024, around 2100 hours. The Public …
Tamil Nadu: 3 party functionaries hacked to death in 24 hrs, opposition takes on ruling DMK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 29 (ANI): Three functionaries of different political parties were allegedly hacked to death in three separate incidents in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) spokesperson Kovai Sat…
“Self-discipline important to complete Kawar Yatra”, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath, underlines preparations done by state
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 29 (ANI): A large number of devotees across the nation began their Kanwar Yatra on July 22 on the occasion of the first Monday of ‘Sawan’. Speaking to ANI, Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, said that…
Five more arrested in Delhi coaching centre flooding
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Delhi Police have arrested five more people in connection with the deaths of three students owing to a waterlogged and flooded basement at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, officials said on Monday. DCP (central…
Hardship: Youth leader sacked in Niger for supporting protest
Abdullahi Isah, popularly known as Biodun, has been dismissed from his position as Youth Leader of Bosso (Wakilin Matasan Bosso) in Niger State’s Bosso Local Government Area. His dismissal comes in response to his support for the upcoming #EndBadGovern…
FULafia alerts public over fake sale of Post-Graduate admission forms
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has issued a warning to the public to disregard a fraudulent Facebook account promoting the sale of postgraduate admission forms for the institution. This alert was made public in a statement signed by Abubakar…
Maduro wins third term as Venezuelan president
Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, has won a third term in office, the Electoral Council (CNE) announced on Monday. Maduro won about 51% of the vote, beating opposition candidate Edmundo González, who secured about 44%, the CNE said. …
August 1 protest: Presidency cannot stop Nigerians – Tinubu’s aide, Ngelale
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said nobody can stop the citizens from protesting. Ngelale stated this during an interview on a TVC programme, Politics on Sunday with Femi Akande. The spokesperson was…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Many depots for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, are currently dry, leading to fuel scarcity and attendant queues in Lagos, Ogun, parts of Abuja, Niger, and some other sta…