The man who shot former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania political rally has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. “The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt…
WS@90: Youths assemble in Abeokuta, Wole Soyinka’s homebase
The Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) programme, which took off on July 12, 2024, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, will go on till July 16. This annual event, produced by Zmirage Multimedia Company and hosted by OpenDoorSeries, is dedicated…
Standard Bank Group hosts inaugural Business and Commercial Banking Conference
Stanbic IBTC’s parent company, Standard Bank Group, is delighted to announce the launch of the group’s first-ever Business and Commercial Banking Conference, themed ‘Unlocking Africa’s Growth’. The conference will be held from Wednesday, 10 July 2024, to Friday, 12 July…
Jadon Sancho returns to Man U
Jadon Sancho has rejoined Manchester United’s training sessions after a crucial meeting with manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports. The English winger, who fell out with Ten Hag last season, discussed his future with the Dutch boss and reached…
Trump shot in the ear at Pennsylvania rally
•Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event after apparently being shot in his ear, in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he…
*4 rescued in Abuja building collapse (Tribune)*Jos school building collapse, disheartening – First Lady mourns (Vanguard)
4 rescued in Abuja building collapse (Tribune) Four individuals have been rescued following the collapse of a section of a two-storey residential apartment in Abuja on Saturday morning. The incident, where several people remain trapped under rubble, occurred less than…
President’s daughter declares – “I am a lesbian”
•Brenda with her lover/BBC Brenda, daughter of President Paul Biya of Cameroon, has professed a curious sexual preference which runs directly in contrast with the 52-year-old anti-gay law in the country where her father is almost an emperor. The super-rich…
The Nigeria Prize releases longlist with Akubiuro, Verissimo, Ekwuazi, others
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has unveiled the longlist of 11 books contending for the prestigious 2024 prize, selected from a competitive pool of 163 entries. This year’s focus is on children’s literature, highlighting the importance…
Forget sex, Viagra can save your life
A widely known medical remedy for erectile dysfunction (ED) has shown promise in addressing a broader spectrum of health issues beyond penile health. According to a large study, men who take erectile dysfunction medication are less likely to experience heart…
*Building collapse: Plateau begs for blood donation, says schoolchildren’s conditions overwhelming (DailyTrust)*Pomp as new Olubadan ascends throne (Sun)
Building collapse: Plateau begs for blood donation, says schoolchildren’s conditions overwhelming (DailyTrust) The Plateau State Government is pleading with citizens of the state to come to Plateau Specialists Hospital to donate blood to safe lives of pupils rescued from collapsed…