A federal judge barred the Trump administration on Monday from refusing asylum to immigrants who cross the southern border illegally. U.S. District Judge Jon S. Tigar issued a temporary restraining order after hearing arguments in San Francisco. The request…
Nissan, Mitsubish shares plunge as Ghosn faces ouster after arrest (Vanguard)
Nissan and Mitsubishi shares plunged Tuesday after chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested for alleged financial misconduct, that reportedly included exorbitantly priced houses and diverted compensation. The two automakers have already said they will propose removing Ghosn, and Renault — which…
Four people are dead, including a police officer, after a shooting at a Chicago hospital (BuzzFeed)
Four people were killed, including a gunman, Monday afternoon in a shooting at a Chicago hospital, authorities said. A doctor, a pharmaceutical assistant, and a police officer were among the victims, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. Just before…
Dead fish to fuel Norwegian Hurtigruten cruise liner (CNN)
The cruise industry is booming, thanks to its promise of spectacular views, exotic locales and floating luxury. But as the appetite for ocean travel rapidly grows, there’s been growing concern about its environmental impact. Fish scraps might be part of…
How Obama plotted my defeat in 2015 — Goodluck Jonathan (PremiumTimes)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has railed against the conduct of Barack Obama, describing the former U.S. president as overbearing and ‘condescending’ in his message to Nigerians ahead of the 2015 general elections. Mr Jonathan said Mr Obama displayed an unusual…
Traffic agency calls for installation of CCTV cameras to monitor crashes (Nation)
Mr Seni Ogunyemi, the Corps Commander, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps has called for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on major highways in the state to monitor road accidents. Ogunyemi said this on Tuesday in Abeokuta while…
Jonathan’s book launch: Atiku arrives, steals show (Punch)
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has arrived the venue of the public presentation of Goodluck Jonathan’s book. He arrived at the venue at about 12.30pm. The announcement of his arrival elicited loud ovation from those in…
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly under attack – PDP (Vanguard)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA), premises are under heavy attack by thugs of the opposition party. The party in a statement on Twitter said the attack on the House…
Trust us, we promised change, brought huge change – Rotimi Amaechi (Vanguard) * Lagos 2019: Bode George expresses shock over Otedola’s endorsement of Sanwo-Olu (DailyPost)
Trust us, we promised change, brought huge change – Rotimi Amaechi (Vanguard) Similar to 2015 campaign period, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had been in locked horns since the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
Osama Bin Laden Hunter slams Trump behaviour as ‘greatest threat to our democracy’ (HuffPost)
Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven lashed out at Donald Trump again Sunday, saying his behavior is the “greatest threat to our democracy in my lifetime” after the president criticized McRaven for failing to bring Osama bin Laden to justice sooner.…