Eight people who allegedly helped the perpetrator in the brutal murder of history teacher Samuel Paty are set to stand trial in a Paris court on Monday, four years after the incident. The crime, classified as an Islamist-motivated terrorist act, shocked France and sparked international outrage. In October 2020, the suspect, an 18-year-old with Russian-Chechen…
James Spader, star of The Blacklist, shares his thoughts on the deliberate and satisfying conclusion of the long-running NBC series. After 10 thrilling years, the enigmatic Raymond “Red” Reddington is bidding farewell in the highly anticipated two-hour finale of “The Blacklist.” In a recent interview, James Spader, the charismatic star of the show, expressed…
The Federal Government will arraign suspects accused of involvement in the recent Yelwata killings in Benue State before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Senior Assistant to the Minister of Justice, the case will be heard by Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi said the arraignment…
The Vatican has announced that cardinals will convene in a closed conclave next month to select the next pope. The meeting will take place in the Sistine Chapel on 7 May and involve around 135 cardinals from across the globe. This follows Pope Francis’s passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, with his…
Germany’s military has increased security measures around its barracks in the country in response to reports of possible intruders. “Inspections of fencing systems and technical security measures, the closure of some areas and with up-to-date security instructions and awareness-raising measures.’’ She said that measures would be adapted to the specific security situation. The news magazine…
Police in Indonesia’s West Java province have uncovered a baby trafficking ring accused of selling 24 infants from various regions in Indonesia to buyers in neighboring Singapore. As of today, 13 Indonesian nationals suspected of involvement in the ring have been arrested in separate operations conducted in Pontianak, West Kalimantan province, and Tangerang, Banten province,…
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy(FMACTCE), says Motherland Festival, a new initiative, would serve as a platform to connect Nigerians in diaspora with their homeland and culture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this during a news conference to unveil plans and programme for the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured political parties of its strict adherence to the election timetable for the 8 November Anambra governorship poll. Acting INEC Chairman, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. She revealed that the commission had completed 10 of…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Sunday in Abuja. Ms Ajani disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged the Inspector General of Police and Kano State Government to fish out killers of CSP Muhammad Ali, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano, Kano State. The House condemned in totality the gruesome killing of the police officer and a citizen of Nasarawa State in Kano State for…
