On the 19th of April 2024, a startling incident occurred outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is taking place. A man set himself on fire, prompting a swift response from emergency personnel. The distressing scene unfolded in Manhattan, with officers rushing to extinguish the flames as burning clothes were strewn in the park nearby. The area was immediately locked down by authorities, and ambulances stood by for medical assistance. The incident unfolded just after the selection of the full panel of jurors and alternates for the trial. According to a New York Police Department spokesman, the male individual ignited himself outside the Supreme Courthouse, although details were still being gathered from the field. While the fire department did not immediately respond to inquiries, media reports indicated that the man was swiftly taken for medical treatment. This shocking event transpired in a park opposite the 100 Centre Street courthou

Gunmen unleashed terror on Butura community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday night, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives, including that of a Bokkos University student. The assailants, whose identities remain unknown, launched the attack around 9pm, firing shots indiscriminately and causing chaos and fear among the residents. George Lazarus, a 200-level student of Computer Science at Bokkos University, was among those tragically killed in the attack, according to a fellow student who spoke to our correspondent. The violence prompted students to stage a protest, but their efforts were met with dispersal by personnel from Operation Safe Haven, tasked with maintaining peace in the area. This latest incident adds to the rising insecurity plaguing Plateau State, exacerbating the already tense situation in the region. Just days prior, on Sunday, similar attacks occurred in neighboring communities within Mangu and Bokkos LGAs, resulting in the loss of three

In a significant development following the Okuama massacre, the Nigerian Army has made a crucial decision to release the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo. This decision was conveyed to the public by the Army's spokesman, Major General Clement Nwachukwu, who clarified that Ikolo's release was facilitated in collaboration with Senator Ede Dafinone, the representative of Delta Central. Addressing reporters, Major General Nwachukwu emphasized that the release of Clement Ikolo stemmed from the lack of evidence linking him to the tragic killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama. Despite his release, the Army spokesperson noted that no evidence exonerates Ikolo as of yet. The traditional ruler of Ewu had surrendered to the police after he and several others were declared wanted by the military in connection with the killing of 17 army personnel in Okuama on March 14th. The police handed him over to the military, and for nearly a month, he has been in custody of the army. Last mo

Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of X, formerly Twitter, has issued a stern warning, indicating that any account found engaged in engagement farming on the social media platform will face suspension. The term "engagement farming" refers to practices undertaken to garner more interaction metrics on social media without contributing any substantive value. Musk conveyed this message via a tweet from his X handle on Friday, emphasizing the platform's commitment to combatting such activities. This announcement comes as part of Musk's ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity and authenticity of interactions on the platform. It follows previous measures implemented by Musk, such as setting temporary limits on the platform to address data scraping and system manipulation issues. Moreover, Musk hinted earlier about potentially removing visible engagement metrics like likes and reposts from posts on the X platform, underscoring his dedication to fostering genuine and mea

ISWAP Group   In a devastating incident along the Baga-Kukawa Road in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, tragedy struck when a commercial vehicle unwittingly drove over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) terrorists. The explosion resulted in the feared loss of at least 16 lives, with an additional 20 individuals sustaining injuries. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 17, as confirmed by credible military intelligence sources and echoed by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama. While initial reports suggested 10 fatalities, subsequent insights from reliable sources indicated a higher toll. The unfortunate event unfolded despite heightened security measures in the area. Lt. Col. Ajemusu Jingina, the spokesman for the 7 Division, declined to comment on the specifics of the incident, citing that the location falls within the jurisdiction of t

Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has issued a compelling plea to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, urging him to voluntarily surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in light of recent allegations. In response to the EFCC's declaration of Bello as wanted for purported financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion, Onanuga emphasized that Bello is left with no recourse but to face the charges head-on. The statement by Onanuga underscores the gravity of the situation facing Bello, who finds himself entangled in a legal quagmire following the EFCC's relentless pursuit of justice. With nowhere to escape, Bello is implored to present himself to the EFCC and secure competent legal representation to navigate the ensuing legal proceedings. The call for Bello's surrender comes on the heels of the EFCC's declaration and subsequent manhunt for the former governor, heightening tensions and drawing widespread attention to the unf