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President Tinubu Receives Chess Coach, Tunde Onakoya, Wishes To Replicate His Work To Transform Communities
Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a post on X revealed he received convener of ‘Chess in the Slum’ and Coach Tunde Onakoya at his Lagos residence, presenting him with his World Record for the longest Chess Marathon “Tunde’s journey, from the streets of Lagos to uplifting underserved children and breaking world records, reflects the resilience and brilliance of Nigeria’s youth. “Through chess, he opens minds and transforms lives in communities that are too often overlooked. I would love to see how his work can be replicated nationwide and I am looking forward to seeing him in Abuja to hear...
Sly Stone, Leader Of Funk Revolutionaries Sly And The Family Stone, Dies At 82
Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s and beyond with such hits as “Everyday People,” “Stand!” and “Family Affair,” died Monday at age 82 Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, had been in poor health in recent years. His publicist Carleen Donovan said Stone died in Los Angeles surrounded by family after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments. Founded in 1966-67, Sly and the Family Stone was the first major group to include Black and white men and women, and well embodied a time when anything...
Russian Drone And Missile Attacks Kill 1 And Wound 8 In Ukraine
Waves of Russian drone and missile attacks killed one person and wounded at least eight others in two major Ukrainian cities in the early morning hours on Tuesday, Ukraine officials said. One person was killed and four injured in the southern port city of Odesa said regional governor Oleh Kiper. A maternity hospital and residential buildings in the center of the city were also damaged in the attack. Four people were injured in Ukraine’s capital, said Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko. Associated Press journalists heard explosions, including the buzzing of drones, in different parts of the city for hours early Tuesday....
Trump Authorizes Additional 2,000 National Guard Members To Los Angeles, US Officials Say
Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests. An initial 2,000 Guard troops ordered by Trump started arriving Sunday, which saw the most violence during three days of protests driven by anger over Trump’s stepped-up enforcement of immigration laws that critics say are breaking apart migrant families. Monday’s demonstrations were far less raucous, with thousands peacefully attending a rally at City Hall and hundreds...
Court Fines South Korean Woman For Pulling Down Male Colleague’s Trousers
A South Korean court has fined a woman for sexual misconduct after she pulled down a colleague’s trousers – and his underwear, by accident – in front of their colleagues, local media reported. On top of the 2.8 million won ($2,100; £1,500) fine, the woman in her 50s has also been ordered to complete eight hours of sexual violence prevention education. The incident reportedly happened last October at a restaurant kitchen in Gangwon province in the north-east. The Chuncheon District Court’s ruling on Saturday rejected the woman’s claim that she had intended it to be a prank on her colleague,...
Protest Hits Kenya After Shock Death Of Man Held By Police
Dozens of activists have staged a protest outside a mortuary in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, following the death of a 31-year-old man in police custody. Albert Omondi Ojwang’s death has sparked outrage in Kenya. He was arrested following a complaint by the deputy police chief, who accused him of tarnishing his name on social media. In an initial statement, police said that Mr Ojwang “sustained head injuries after hitting his head against a cell wall” while in custody. However, the Ojwang family’s lawyer, Julius Juma, said the body bore signs of severe physical trauma, including swelling on the head, nose and...
Greta Thunberg And 11 Other Activist On Board Arrive Israel After Its Seizure
Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists set out to protest Israel’s military campaign in Gaza carrying relief aids, arrived at an Israeli port Monday after Israeli forces stopped and detained them The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, said the activists were “kidnapped by Israeli forces” while trying to deliver desperately needed relief materials. The boat, accompanied by Israel’s navy, arrived in Ashdod in the evening, according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry. It published a photo on social media of Thunberg after disembarking. The 12 activists were undergoing medical checks to ensure they are in good health, the ministry said. They...
Families Of Missing Ukrainians Gather As Prisoner Exchange Begins
The families of missing Ukrainian soldiers gathered close to the border with Belarus on Monday, as a planned prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine took place. As the bus carrying prisoners of war arrived, a crowd of relatives surged forward, many brandishing photos of missing fathers, brothers and sons. Faces were filled with apprehension. Few expected to be reunited, and most were just desperate for information after waiting years for any news. During the latest round of direct talks in Turkey last week, the two warring sides agreed to exchange sick and heavily wounded prisoners of war, those aged under...