Tensions between President Faure Gnassingbe’s government and the opposition have heightened following parliament’s approval of a contested constitutional reform critics say is a bid to keep Togo’s leader in power. The presidency announced Wednesday that more consultations were needed over the reforms and suspended the April 20 legislative and regional elections without giving a new date. Four opposition parties and a civil society group issued a statement calling for protests on April 11, 12 and 13. “The signatories vigorously condemn the regime’s manoeuvre, which attempts by all means to endorse its own constitutional coup,” the opposition statement said. The reform dispute has fuelled debate over the…
Author: GuruTrends
Rachel Goldberg-Polin spoke with NBC News about her son, Hersh, one of the more than 130 hostages seized half a year ago by Hamas who have still not been returned from Gaza. JERUSALEM — Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s mantra is the same now as it was six months ago. “I love you. Stay strong. Survive,” she urges her son, Hersh, one of the more than 130 hostages seized half a year ago by Hamas who have still not been returned from the Gaza Strip. She repeats those words constantly — whether she is out for a walk in her neighborhood or looking at the poster…
In an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, 12 people whose loved ones were taken captive by Hamas on Oct. 7 said the world should not forget about their plight. The families of American citizens kidnapped by Hamas in Israel nearly six months ago told NBC News’ Lester Holt on Thursday that they decry the killings of innocent civilians in Gaza but pleaded with the international community to remain focused on the plight of their loved ones still in captivity. “There’s not a single person here who does not want to make sure that the people that are living in…
The all-time leading scorer of NCAA Division I says she has another athletic great on her phone screen. Caitlin Clark’s phone’s lock screen is Olympic-level. The 22-year-old point guard and all-time leading scorer in college basketball revealed that she has a photo of Michael Phelps on the lock screen of her phone. The star player made the reveal in an interview posted to the NCAA March Madness Women’s Basketball X account on Wednesday. The video shows Clark and her fellow Iowa Hawkeye teammates sharing some behind-the-scenes details. “This is Michael Phelps swimming … in the Olympics. It’s pretty tough,” Clark said in…
Special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Aileen Cannon traded terse words in filings this week. WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith could soon seek to have the judge presiding over the case of former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents recused, prosecutors and defense attorneys warn, pressed to “breaking point” over arguments his office said could taint a trial irrevocably. Smith faulted Judge Aileen Cannon in a scathing rebuke for seeming to take at face value Trump’s “fundamentally flawed” claim around a president’s official and personal records when she asked both sides to put forth two competing versions of instructions…
Nigerian Army troops in Zamfara and Katsina states carried out an independent operations, killing at least 11 terrorists. The terrorists were targeted during raids on their strongholds in the states. In Zamfara, the hideout of a terrorist leader named Hassan Yantagwaye, located in the Tsafe Local Government Area, was raided, leading to a confrontation in which two of his associates were killed. This information was disclosed in a post shared by the Nigerian Army on X day.” It read, “Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Insurgency operations in Katsina and Zamfara states in a series of coordinated operations have…
The Nigerian Army reported a minor explosion near the Mammy Market within the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos on Monday. According to a statement from Maj.-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations in Abuja, the explosion is believed to have been caused by the burning of refuse and other flammable materials by a farmer working on the farmland. According to him, no casualty was recorded in the incident “However, given that the cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent…
•As FG earns N137bn from hike •NERC pegs forex at N1,463.3/$ despite Naira gains •New tariff not likely to affect manufacturers – MAN •It’s back door to general tariff hike — consumers At the backdrop of a huge discrepancy between the number of feeders covered as Band A customers by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and what was approved by the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) the DisCos are now making moves to return some of the consumers to Band A to charge the new tariff. Vanguard learnt that the DisCos had recorded 1,100 feeder coverage areas for Band A but…
Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped an undisclosed number of students while they were travelling along the East-West road in Ughelli, Delta State. The driver of the vehicle managed to escape unharmed. According to Edafe Bright, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, the occupants of the vehicle were likely students returning from school in Calabar, Cross River State, on Friday night when they were abducted from the minibus. Bright mentioned that no ransom has been requested thus far. Nonetheless, the police have initiated a search operation to locate the abductors and the abducted individuals. “The Command is aware of this…
•VP Shettima as Special Guest of Honour •Ajaero, Rewane, LCCI boss join discussion panel Governor of Central Bank Bank, CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, is set to lead discussions at the upcoming 2024 edition of the Vanguard Annual Economic Summit. This is coming at the backdrop of significant recovery recorded in the foreign exchange market, following his landmark monetary policy and foreign exchange measures in the past seven months. The Naira appreciated for the fourth consecutive week closing at N1,260 per dollar in the parallel market yesterday as against N1,890 at the end of February 2024. Similarly, the Naira appreciated in the official market closing at…
•Says with student loan scheme, brighter future awaits Nigerian child •Nigerian students will not lack funds for education —Reps •Assure bottlenecks depriving students from accessing loan already removed President Bola Tinubu has said though he does not have the magic wand, his administration would fix the economic challenges confronting the citizenry. He also assured that the path to take the Nigerian child out of poverty has been cleared with his signing into law of the Student Loans Re-enactment Bill. The President spoke Wednesday night when he hosted members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, and the…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Thursday disclosed that the police received reports of 141 incidents of terrorism, 214 cases of kidnapping,537 instances of homicide over the past eight weeks. Egbetokun also stated that 3,685 suspects were arrested for their involvement in different criminal activities, with 401 kidnapping victims rescued. He made these remarks while addressing journalists at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja. He said, “I am pleased to report a substantial advancement, propelled by the execution of diverse strategies aimed at mitigating the escalating trend of criminal activities across the nation after our last…
…as COAS urges commanders to pursue Army’s transformational drive. Troops of the Nigerian Army while responding to a distress call have foiled a kidnap attempt by armed Kidnappers along Nasarawa- Keffi Road close to the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa State after and rescued the victim. The troops carried out the rescue operation on Thursday 4 April 2024 during a routine patrol along Nasarawa- Keffi road in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Nassarawa State. READ ALSO: How Nigeria can manage conflicts, prevent insurections without Military – Lagbaja The criminals had launched an attack on the unsuspecting civilian in an attempt…
Fake EFCC official nabbed in Kwara (Photo) One Usman Akogun, who had been impersonating an officer of the commission and tricking victims into believing he could assist them get a soft landing with their cases with the Commission, has been taken into custody by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a statement to reporters in Ilorin on Thursday, April 4, the head of the EFCC’s media and publicity department, Dele Oyewale, stated that Akogun, a native of Babanla in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, was taken into custody on March 27,…
Premier League leaders Liverpool head to Manchester United looking to move a step closer to equalling their bitter rivals’ record of 20 English titles. In a gripping title race, Arsenal and Manchester City will hope for a Liverpool stumble, while the top four battle and relegation survival fight are also heating up. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend’s action: – No ‘revenge’ mission for Liverpool – With memories of their painful FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Manchester United still fresh for Alex Mac Allister and his Liverpool team-mates, it would have been no surprise if the Argentine…
Kidnappers kill Edo bank manager after reportedly collecting N8m ransom John Otobo, the manager of the Union Bank branch in Igueben, Edo State, was murdered by kidnappers after they purportedly obtained a N8 million ransom. At the time this report was filed, the incident’s specifics were still hazy, but it was learned that his body was discovered in the jungle upon payment of the ransom. One claims that the dead was abducted a few days ago while travelling home from work between Ugbegun and Uromi. On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, a community member named Odion Humphrey confirmed the tragic news…
“DNA is needed. Who is the baby’s father?” Naira Marley sings in new video Naira Marley offered her opinion on the DNA controversy. The singer has finally surfaced in a new video, but he has been hidden since he was charged with bullying the late Mohbad until his death. Naira Marley can be seen rapping about paternity fraud in the video. “DNA is required. He rapped in the video, “Tani baba baby (Who is the baby’s daddy?)” This occurs in the midst of growing pressure on Wunmi, the late Mohbad’s widow, to have her son Liam’s DNA tested.
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, impounded no fewer than 85 motorcycles, also known as okada, in different areas of the state. The RRS disclosed this in a statement on Friday, adding that the operation was led by the RRS Commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi. The squad also received support from the enforcement team of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority during the operation. The statement read, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad supported by their counterparts from LAMATA Enforcement Team, yesterday, impounded 85 motorcycles in continuation of the clamp down on motorbikes…
Enyimba coach Finidi George has charged winger Joseph Atule to keep up his blistering form in the run into the end of the season following his eye-catching display in their 5-0 drubbing of rivals Kano Pillars in Aba on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Atule bagged a brace in the Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 28 encounter, scoring each in either half as the champions humiliated their visitors and moved to second in the table with 48 points, just three points adrift of leaders Enugu Rangers. Before Wednesday, Atule had just one league goal and three assists for the Aba giants in 25…
Our football betting expert brings you their PSG vs Clermont predictions. The teams go head-to-head on Saturday in what looks set to be a total mismatch in Ligue 1. PSG have progressed under Luis Enrique and have a commanding lead at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Clermont are staring down the barrel of relegation . PSG vs Clermont Predictions & Tips PSG to win @ 1.17 Bet9ja PSG -2 Handicap @ 2.12 Bet9ja Over 6.5 corners for PSG @ 2.00 Bet9ja Vitinha to score @ 4.25 Bet9ja Kolo Muani to score @ 2.25 Bet9ja PSG & NG @ 2.06 Bet9ja…