Popular Nollywood actor confirmed amongst kidnappers killed in Lagos kidnapping heist (ThisDay) Popular Nollywood actor and producer based in Port Harcourt, identified as Prince Henry Ode was confirmed to be amongst the nine kidnappers neutralised and killed weeks ago by…
Biden under intense pressure to drop out of US presidential race
US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race Thursday as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election. The 81-year-old Democrat…
‘‘It’s a mistake’’: Zelenskyy says he can ‘‘forget’’ Biden’s Putin mix-up
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has played down US President Joe Biden’s recent gaffe at a NATO summit where he introduced the Ukrainian leader as Russian “President Putin”, saying it was a “mistake” that could now be forgotten. “It’s a mistake. I think…
Sailor caught trying to access Biden’s restricted medical records multiple times: Navy
A junior sailor has been punished after he tried to access President Joe Biden’s restricted medical records while searching through a government database in February, the U.S. Navy revealed Tuesday. The incident took place on Feb. 23, and the unidentified…
Joe Biden says he won’t take cognitive test after disastrous election debate
US President Joe Biden repeatedly rejected suggestions of undergoing an independent medical evaluation after admitting he had a “bad episode” during a catastrophic televised debate against Donald Trump. As he fights to save his re-election effort, Mr Biden told ABC…
Biden vows to stay in race and beat Trump in defiant speech
US President Joe Biden vowed to stay the course in his re-election bid and defeat Donald Trump in a defiant speech on Friday, as questions continue to swirl over whether he will drop out of the race. At a rally…
*Lagos CP orders trial of officers seen assaulting suspect in viral video (Vanguard)*Lagos Floods: Pupil swept away, 2-storey house collapses as many displaced (DailyTrust)
Lagos CP orders trial of officers seen assaulting suspect in viral video (Vanguard) The Police Command in Lagos State says four of its officers are currently undergoing an orderly room trial for unprofessional conduct. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,…
Joe Biden shows support for son as his gun trial begins
US President Joe Biden has said he has “boundless love” for his son Hunter as jury selection in his federal gun case started on Monday. Hunter Biden has been charged in Delaware with three felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm…
No Gaza ceasefire until Israel war aims achieved, Netanyahu says
Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted there will be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas’ military and governing capabilities are destroyed and all hostages are released. The statement from Israel’s prime minister comes after US President Joe Biden announced Israel had…
Biden plans to send $1b arms shipment to Israel
The White House has told Congress it wants to send more than $1bn (£800m) in new weapons to Israel. This comes despite the US being opposed to a full-scale invasion by the Israeli military on the southern Gaza city of…