Mr Trump said in a statement that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was “occupied by a large group of FBI agents”. Monday’s search was reportedly connected to an investigation into Mr Trump’s handling of official papers. “These are dark times for…
*Lagos task force impounds 322 motorcycles in Apapa, Ajah, others (Guardian)*Lagos policemen, sheriffs invade house, destroy N500m property (Punch)
Lagos task force impounds 322 motorcycles in Apapa, Ajah, others (Guardian) Lagos State Task Force has carried out a week-long raid in parts of the state to rid the state of illegal commercial motorcycle activities on major highways across the…
*Lagos man, 32, allegedly rapes teenager, gets bail (Punch)*Terrorism scare: Okada riders resist ban as FCT police begin enforcement (Guardian)
Lagos man, 32, allegedly rapes teenager, gets bail (Punch) A 32-year-old man, Abiodun Olalekan, has been arraigned before Chief Magistrate Patrick Adekomaiya of the Badagry Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling an 18-year-old girl. Olalekan was charged with two…
We may just have to do it again: Trump hints at rerun for White House
Donald Trump has returned to Washington for the first time since leaving the White House 18 months ago, delivering a fiery speech sprinkled with strong hints he may run for president again in 2024. Trump repeated his claims on Tuesday…
*Woman hires hoodlums to kidnap pastor, demands ransom (Punch)*Iyabo Ojo reacts to Baba Ijesha’s jail term over sexual assault (Vanguard)
Woman hires hoodlums to kidnap pastor, demands ransom (Punch) Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly abducting one Pastor Mapai Samuel of Zoe Family International Church, Odo-Eran, Abeokuta. The suspected female…
Ivana Trump, first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died
Ivana Trump, who formed half of a publicity power couple in the 1980s as the first wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of his oldest children, has died in New York City, her family announced Thursday. She was…
Political patronage and enlightened self-interest — Ehi Braimah
As we count down to the general elections next year, political events that will shape the outcome of the polls are unfolding and making headline news. It is the same story around the world – especially when the political season…
*Customer, friends lynch, burn Lagos sex worker for keeping Quran in room (Punch)*Burna Boy faces police probe for the second time in six years (Guardian)
Customer, friends lynch, burn Lagos sex worker for keeping Quran in room (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has charged three suspects to court for allegedly beating a prostitute, Hannah Saliu, to death and setting her corpse ablaze for keeping…
Twitter account chronicling Trump’s Truth Social posts banned
Twitter has shut down an account that was devoted solely to posting Donald Trump’s “truths” from his newly created social media platform Truth Social. The Twitter account, which went by the handle @PresTrumpTS, was banned just days after it was…
Elon Musk buys Twitter: How will the platform change?
Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter with a promise to reduce censorship on the platform, raising questions about what his approach will mean for the “digital town square”. Human rights groups have raised concerns that a lack…