A Cornell University graduate student whose visa was revoked after he was involved in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its actions against pro-Palestinian student protesters announced Monday that he will be leaving the United States voluntarily. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia, said on X that he made the decision to leave the country “free and with my head held high.” “Given what we have seen across the United States, I have lost faith that a favourable ruling from the courts would guarantee my personal safety and ability to express my beliefs. “I have lost faith I...
Trump To Hold A Meeting On Possible Investors To Buy Tiktok With Possible Ban At Stake
President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok a deal that could potentially stop the social media site from being banned in the United States. The details of the meeting were confirmed by a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. There has been uncertainty about the popular video app after a law took effect on Jan. 19 requiring its China-based parent, ByteDance, to divest its ownership because of national security concerns. After taking office, Trump gave TikTok a 75-day...
U.S. Attorney General Bondi, Directs Prosecutors To Seek Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione, In Unitedhealthcare CEO’s Murder.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that she has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Bondi described Thompson’s murder as “an act of political violence”, part of her statement read: “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” However, Mangione’s lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, said Tuesday that in seeking the death penalty “the Justice Department has moved from the dysfunctional to the barbaric.” The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate faces separate federal and state...
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, said in an email to The Associated Press. Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies. “I have behaved poorly. I have behaved bravely. I have behaved bizarrely to some. I deny none of this and have no regrets...
Messi’s Bodyguard Yassine Cheuko Banned from Touchline by the MLS
MLS has banned Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from entering the pitch during Inter Miami’s matches. The decision is because the league has decided to take charge of matchday security. Under the new rules, Cheuko is only permitted to enter mixed zones and the locker room. In a recent interview with House of Highlights, he said, “They don’t allow me to be on the field anymore.” He added, “I was in Europe for seven years, working for Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and only six people invaded the pitch. I came to the USA, and in just 20 months,...
Haaland Sidelined for Several Weeks Due to Ankle Injury
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is expected to be out for five to seven weeks due to an ankle injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. He sustained the injury during Manchester City’s FA Cup quarterfinal win against Bournemouth, a match in which he scored. Haaland was substituted in the 61st minute after feeling discomfort in his left ankle. Manchester City released an official statement regarding his injury, stating: “Erling will consult a specialist to determine the severity of the injury. The hope is that he can return before the end of the season, including the UEFA Club World Cup.” The Citizens will...
Don’t Expect Army, Police, Others To Protect All Of You; Mobilise To Defend Yourselves Against Terrorists –DSS Chief Tells Nigerians1st April 2025
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, has stated that Nigerians must take responsibility for their own security, as the military, police, and intelligence agencies do not have the capacity to protect every community from terrorist attacks nationwide. Ajayi made the remarks during a public engagement, which Symfoni broadcasted. He referenced past incidents in Bauchi State, where local communities successfully fought off Boko Haram insurgents without waiting for security forces. “Speaking seriously about the practical approach to mobilising against insecurity, I will share my experience when I was a State Director in Bauchi,” Ajayi...
LASTMA ISSUES STRINGENT WARNING TO COMMERCIAL BUS OPERATORS REGARDING ROUTE VIOLATIONS AND ILLEGAL ROAD PARKING ACROSS LAGOS
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued an unequivocal admonition to commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of mini buses, colloquially known as ‘Korope,’ emphasizing the paramount necessity of unwavering adherence to traffic regulations, with particular regard to unauthorized route deviations. This resolute directive is in alignment with the government’s overarching initiative to instill orderliness on Lagos roadways and ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicular movement across the metropolis. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, emphatically directed all ‘Korope’ operators to immediately desist from utilizing unauthorized routes, underscoring that any act of defiance would...
Lagos Govt Installs Speed Limit Devices on Alapere, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has announced the installation of speed limit devices on Alapere and Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja. In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Bolanle Oguntola, Osiyemi clarified that the devices were set up to monitor speeding and improve road safety. He urged the public to disregard false reports suggesting that the government had installed such devices on numerous roads across the state. The commissioner reaffirmed the legality of the speed limit regulations, citing Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (2018)...
