Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja warned anyone who violate Nigeria law will be punished accordingly.The Police PRO stated this in a post on his verified X account, adding further that the law does not give room for sentimentality especially when the police have to carry out their assigned duties.According to Adejobi: “Every action described to be a crime or an offence by our law remains criminal and punishable. The Police will arrest, investigate, and prosecute any violator (suspect).“So, it’s laughable when some people criticise the police for carrying out its mandate. Let’s be reminded that...
Lekki Central Mosque Controversial Banner Causes Religion Spark on Social Media.
A Central Mosque (a masjid) in Lekki, Lagos state posted on its gate, ‘Jesus is servant of Allah’ thus causing controversies on the social media between Christians and Muslims faithful.
‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ are One Step Closer to Oscars Nomination
The Selena Gomez ballad “Mi Camino,” the Will Ferrell and Harper Steele road trip documentary “Will & Harper” and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s pulsating “Challengers” score are one step closer to an Oscar nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled shortlists in 10 categories Tuesday, including for documentary, international feature, best song and score.Two musicals, “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked,” were well represented in the categories. Netflix’s audacious transgender drug-lord drama “Emilia Pérez” was most named, advancing in international feature, original score, two original songs including “Mi Camino” and “El Mal” (performed by Zoe Saldaña), sound and hair and makeup.“Wicked” also moved forward in several...
China Expand Visa-Free Transit Policy to Accommodate Foreign Travelers
China officials in trying to attract more oversea visitors, on Tuesday revealed its expanding its visa-free transit policy, allowing Americans and other eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country as long as 240 hours, or 10 days.China’s National Immigration Agency announced the measure, which is effective immediately, on its WeChat account, saying passport holders from 54 countries are eligible. They include countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia, as well as the U.S. and Canada.Previously, travelers could stay in China visa-free for as long as 72 to 144 hours depending on where they visited, as long as they...
San Francisco Jury Found Tech Consultant Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of Cash App Founder Bob Lee
A San Francisco jury on Tuesday found a tech consultant guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, which carries a sentence of 16 years to life, rejecting the defendant’s claim that he had acted in self-defense.Jurors took seven days to deliver their verdict against Nima Momeni in the April 4, 2023, death of Lee, a beloved tech mogul who was found staggering on a deserted downtown street, dripping a trail of blood and calling for help. Lee, 43, later died at a hospital.“We’re happy that Nima Momeni will not be on the streets,...
Filipina Who Won a Last-Minute Reprieve from an Indonesian Firing Squad Seeks Clemency
A Filipino woman who spent years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, and who was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, said Wednesday she’s happy to be back in the Philippines but is asking its president to set her free.Mary Jane Veloso spent almost 15 years in prison but won a last-minute reprieve that allows her to serve the rest of her sentence in the Philippines and will lead to her testimony exposing how a criminal syndicate duped her into being an unwitting accomplice and drug courier.“What’s important is I be given clemency so that I can be with...
Chelsea FC Release Statement after Mykhailo Mudryk Tests Positive for Banned Substance
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that the Football Association (FA) recently contacted Mykhailo Mudryk regarding an adverse finding in a routine urine test.In a statement shared on their official X handle, Chelsea said: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that the Football Association recently contacted our player, Mykhailo Mudryk, concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test.“Both the club and Mykhailo fully support The FA’s testing programme, and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested. Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances.“Both Mykhailo and the club will now work with the relevant authorities...
Ukraine Star Mykhailo Mudryk Faces Ban After Alleged Failed Doping Test
Chelsea and Ukraine star Mykhailo Mudryk has allegedly failed a doping test, according to Tribunaua, a top Ukrainian sports news media outlet. The report, posted on Tribunaua’s official X handle, states: “Mykhailo Mudryk failed a doping test. The test was taken at the end of October. The backup sample is expected to be opened in the coming days. The Chelsea and Ukraine player is currently facing a ban.” If found guilty, Mudryk could face a ban, which would be a serious blow to his professional football career. Mudryk has been struggling with Chelsea this season, playing only 7 matches in...
Nissan, Honda Confirm Collaboration Discussion, Denies Merger Talk.
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.Nissan’s share price soared more than 22% in Tokyo after reports citing unnamed sources said it might merge with Honda to form the world’s third-largest automaking group. Honda’s share price fell as much as 3%.The reports said that Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors Corp. was included in the talks.All three Japanese automakers announced in August that they planned to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving to adapt better to...
Wisconsin Community Members in Disbelief, Held Candle Night for School Shooting Victims
Community members in Wisconsin continued to wrestle with grief and called for change in the aftermath of a school shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded six others.Several hundred people gathered outside the Wisconsin State Capitol for a vigil Tuesday night to honor those slain at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison the day before, with some passing candles to each other and standing close against the winter chill.Among those in attendance was Naomi Allen, 16, who was in a nearby classroom Monday when a 15-year-old girl attacked people in a study hall before fatally shooting herself.“It’s doesn’t matter...