An American journalist based in Alabama, Larry Taunton in a post on X claimed recounted how he “swatted” in by the authorities. Taunton who is an author, a columnist and cultural commentator shared videos of the incident showing how authorities arrived at his home in the early hours without any prior warning. The columnist claimed that a 911 caller falsely had alerted the police that three armed men were inside his house, shooting people, and that there was blood everywhere. Reacting to the distress call, sheriff’s deputies in full body armour, carrying rifles, surrounded his home in Talladega County at...
Real Madrid Faces Full-Back Crisis as Fran García Injures His left leg Adductor
Spanish media outlet MARCA has reported that Fran García is injured, leaving Real Madrid without a full-back. The 25-year-old picked up a muscle discomfort in the final moments of the match against Villarreal. He is now a doubt for the match against Leganés, set to take place on the 29th. This marks Real Madrid’s second full-back injury in the space of a week. Ferland Mendy suffered an injury earlier in the Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid and is expected to return in time for the quarter-final tie against Arsenal. With no left-back available, Carlo Ancelotti might have to convert...
Twitter Law And Criminality: Illegalities Of Nigeria System of Justice
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L.A. Dodgers Shortstop Mookie Betts Lost 15 Pounds From Lingering Illness, Won’t Play In Tokyo Series
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past week. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength. Roberts added that the eight-time All-Star might fly back to the United States before the team in an effort to rest and prepare for the domestic opener on March 27. The Cubs and Dodgers open the Major League Baseball season on Tuesday at the...
“Criminals, Drug Addict And Kidnappers Are Being Appointed As Traditional Rulers” – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo bemoan that criminals, drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits, and kidnappers are becoming traditional rulers. In his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’ that was unveiled last week, Obasanjo lamented that many traditional rulers have abandoned their role as custodians of customs and societal values. The former president spoke out against the selection processes of traditional rulers with many of them lacking the required training and moral standing. He said many unworthy and questionable individuals are being installed as kings and chiefs “Today, there are criminals, drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits and kidnappers as so-called traditional rulers. “This is...
IOC recommends Boxing be included in 2028 L.A. Games
The International Olympic Committee executive board has recommended that boxing be included at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The sport was not part of the initial programme when it was announced in 2022, but last month World Boxing was given provisional recognition as the sport’s international governing body. The recommendation will still need to be approved by the IOC at this week’s session in Greece, but outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach expects it to be given the green light. “After the provisional recognition of World Boxing in February we were in a position to take this decision,” Bach said...
49-Year-Old Texas Midwife Arrested And Charged With Performing Illegal Abortions
A midwife in Texas has been arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without the appropriate license. Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, announced the arrest, which he said Monday happened earlier this month, after an investigation by his office. According to Paxton, the midwife, Maria Margarita Rojas, 49, is alleged to have owned and operated three health clinics in the northwest area of Houston. In a news release, Paxton accused Rojas of performing abortions in the clinics — which are banned by law in Texas — and of employing people who falsely presented themselves as licensed medical...
‘We Are Already One Sixth Of The Way Through Net Zero 2050 And We Are Still Arguing About What The Plan Is To Get There.’ Badenoch Slashes 2050 Goal
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says we ‘mustn’t be fooled’ by the rhetoric of ‘other political parties” plans to achieve net zero by 2050. Credit: GB NEWS
Ondo Police Command Arrest Two Okada Motorcyclists Allegedly Spying For Kidnappers In Ondo
The Police in Ondo State say two commercial motorcyclists, Komolafe Sunday and Lekan Temitope, have been arrested for allegedly acting as spies for kidnappers in the state. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police in the state, made this known while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Akure. Afolabi said that five other suspected kidnappers were also arrested at different locations within two weeks across the state. According to the CP, Sunday, m, aged 39, also known as Veego, was arrested on Feb. 22, 2025 by the Police (Special Squad) through the use of technical support. “During interrogation, he confessed to...