TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Texas man arrested with 75 pounds of marijuana in luggage while flying to London, police say A Texas man was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 75 pounds of marijuana in his luggage before he could board a flight to London. Harrison O’Neill Tiernan, 23, from Austin, was charged with cannabis trafficking. He was traveling to Heathrow Airport and had checked two suitcases for his British Airways flight. Inspectors discovered 65 vacuum-sealed packages containing a green, leafy substance later confirmed to be marijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Tiernan while he attempted to board the flight, and he acknowledged that the bags were his. Authorities noted the inspections were part of broader efforts at the airport due to high outbound narcotics activity. In total, Tiernan was carrying 34.01 kilograms, or 74.98 pounds, of marijuana. Homeland Security initially declined the case because the amount did not meet the federal threshold, a...

LONDON MUSEUM APPOINTS YEMI OSINBAJO AS CHAIRMAN OF ADVISORY BOARD.(PHOTO).


 London museum appoints Yemi Osinbajo as chairman of advisory board


The Museum of Modern & Contemporary African Art London (MoMCAAL) has appointed former vice president of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, as chairman of the Board of Advisors.


The Advisory Board boasts a wealth of expertise, including Franklin Kilbourn, executive chairman of Strauss & Co., South Africa; Lamon Rutten, board member of Ajlan and Brothers, Saudi Arabia; Olufemi Akinsanya, chairman of First Ally Capital; and Olusegun Andrew, executive chairman of MoMCAAL.


Additionally, Mme Greer, OBE, will provide museum advisory services on the project.


MoMCAAL is a dynamic institution devoted to celebrating the richness of African creativity. It firmly believes in art’s ability to cross boundaries, promote understanding, and spark meaningful conversations.


The vision for the museum was conceived and driven by Olusegun Andrew. MoMCAAL aims to showcase and honour Africa’s diverse artistic expressions, offering a platform for contemporary African artists to present their work in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation.


In addition to exhibiting artworks, MoMCAAL hosts workshops, artist residencies, and educational programs designed to engage and inspire visitors of all ages.


The museum is more than just an exhibition space; it is a vibrant hub fostering deeper appreciation and dialogue around African art and culture, encouraging exchanges among artists, scholars, and the community.

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