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 Bodies of two US missionaries killed in Haiti last week returned to US The bodies of two U.S. missionaries gunned down and killed last week in Haiti have been returned to the U.S., the State Department confirmed Thursday.  Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said the bodies of Davy and Natalie Lloyd were repatriated and are now in the United States. "I'm not going to get into the deliberations beyond that. I would just echo what you heard the department say over the weekend, which is that we extend our deepest condolences to the families of these two American citizens," Patel said in a statement.  On May 23, the Lloyds were shot and killed by gang members who control most of the island, police in Haiti said.  According to the nonprofit Missions In Haiti, Davy, Natalie and several children were at a youth group gathering at church May 23 when "they were ambushed by a gang of 3 trucks full of guys."  "Davy was taken to the house tied up and beat. The gang then ...

 Minneapolis neighborhood shooting leaves at least 2 people dead, 2 police officers injured, authorities say At least two people are dead, and two officers are injured after a gunman opened fire in a Minnesota neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed with Fox News Digital that law enforcement are responding to an active situation in a residential neighborhood south of the city's downtown area. Sources confirmed to FOX 9 that one of the officers who was shot is in critical condition following the shooting. In a statement on X, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz thanked first responders for keeping the community safe. "The State Patrol is on the scene in South Minneapolis assisting local law enforcement," Walz said. "The State of Minnesota stands ready to provide any resources necessary. Praying for all the first responders on the ground working to keep the community safe." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

 Lava continues flowing from Iceland volcano after eruption Lava continued to spurt from a volcano in southwestern Iceland on Thursday but the activity had calmed significantly from when it erupted a day earlier. The eruption Wednesday was the fifth and most powerful since the volcanic system near Grindavik reawakened in December after 800 years, gushing record levels of lava as its fissure grew to 2.1 miles in length. Volcanologist Dave McGarvie calculated that the amount of lava initially flowing from the crater could have buried Wembley Stadium in London, which seats 90,000 people, under 49 feet of lava every minute. "These jets of magma are reaching like 50 meters (165 feet), into the atmosphere," said McGarvie, an honorary researcher at Lancaster University. "That just immediately strikes me as a powerful eruption. And that was my first impression ... .Then some numbers came out, estimating how much was coming out per minute or per second and it was, ‘wow.’" Th...

 Biden campaign HQ broke out in 'cheers' after Trump guilty verdict was announced Biden campaign staffers in the Wilmington headquarters reportedly erupted in cheers as news of the verdict, which found former President Trump guilty on all counts, reached the public Thursday evening, ABC's White House correspondent Mary Bruce reported. "Our team has heard that there were cheers inside the Biden headquarters in Wilmington as the verdict was read," Bruce said on-air moments after the jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records on all 34 charges, concluding his historic and unprecedented criminal trial.  Biden's 2024 re-election campaign wasted no time reacting to the unanimous guilty verdicts publicly, issuing a statement moments after the conviction claiming that "the threat Trump poses to our democracy has never been greater. "Donald Trump has always mistakenly believed he would never face consequences for breaking the law for his own perso...

 Virginia public school faces backlash after students reportedly played segregation game A public school in Alexandria, Virginia is under scrutiny after students reportedly played a game in which Black students were segregated, on school grounds. FOX 5 in Washington, D.C. reported that the incident took place at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, which is described on the school’s site as a K-5 public school in Old Town Alexandria with a diverse student body. According to reports, the students played the game during social studies and the school’s principal, Laura Burkart, told parents about the matter through a letter. In the letter, Burkart reportedly described the game as inappropriate, though she did not apologize for the incident. The station spoke with a parent off-camera, who said her African American daughter was a victim of the so-called segregation game. The mother told the station Burkart did not apologize, though the students involved in the game did. The fourth-grade st...

 Teen girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove theme park pool, police say A 13-year-old is dead after being found unresponsive in a pool at the Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, police said.  Anna Beaumont, 13, was pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday. The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed that deputies were called on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to the popular all-inclusive vacation spot after reports of an unresponsive teen. Authorities said that she was found in one of the many pools at the Discovery Cove theme park and immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition. The sheriff's office confirmed Wednesday that Beaumont died at the hospital following the incident. According to the medical examiner's office, the 13-year-old died from accidental drowning. Orange County deputies say they are still actively investigating this incident. Discovery Cove, which is the sister park of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando, allows ...

 Virginia man returns home after detainment in Turks and Caicos for ammo in his luggage A Virginia man arrived at the Richmond airport on Thursday after he was released from custody on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), where he had been detained for having ammunition in his luggage. Tyler Wenrich – a 31-year-old husband and father – is one of five Americans arrested and detained on the islands since February for having stray ammunition in their luggage, a crime punishable for up to 12 years on the islands. The other detained Americans are Ryan Watson, 40, of Oklahoma; Sharitta Grier, 45, of Florida; Bryan Hagerich, 39, of Pennsylvania; and Michael Lee Evans, 72, of Texas. Wenrich was greeted by applause as he touched down at Richmond International Airport after spending three weeks in jail and paying $9,000 in fines for unknowingly possessing ammunition in his luggage while visiting the island nation. "It feels good to be back with my wife and my kid," Wenrich told reporter...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST A NOTORIOUS CULTIST/ ARMED ROBBER, RECOVER A LOCALLY MADE PISTOL AND FOUR LIVE AMMUNITION In the early hours of 29/5/2024, Anambra Police acting on credible information intercepted one Amalu Onyedika ‘M’ aged 32years old of Eziagu in Enugu State in Nkwelle, Oyi LGA of Anambra State, recovered one locally made pistol and four live ammunition. Onyedika claimed to be a Technician, who deals on Aluminum and Glass windows business in building materials, Onitsha, confessed to being a member of the junior Vikings secret cult. He joined the notorious gang at the age of 22 and has been mentioned as one of those terrorizing  Nkwelle and its environs. The Commissioner of Police, *CP Nnaghe Obono Itam*, directs that the investigation be widened and deepened to bring to book other gang members, and the case should be charged to court after the investigation.  *SP Tochukwu Ikenga* Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, Awka. May 30, 2024.

 CP ITAM HAILS ANAMBRIANS  FOR STANDING UP AGAINST ILLEGAL SIT-AT-HOME DIRECTIVE BY CRIMINAL ELEMENTS _Leads patrol to some identified areas and visits West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) centers in the State_ The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Police Command, *CP Nnaghe Obono Itam*, hails the good people of Anambra in their resolve to sustain the message of peace by standing up against illegal sit-at-home orders by criminal elements and any other act that threatens our national unity and public peace in the State. The *CP* noted that Ndi Anambra is blessed with vibrant, energetic, and enterprising people full of potential and this can only be fully realized in a peaceful, secure environment. He stated this today 30th May 2024 when he led the police security patrol to some identified areas in the State to assess the security deployment and monitor compliance to the Operational order.   He also visited schools where the West African Senio...

 FG secures $500m World Bank loan to fund Discos   The federal government has secured a $500  million loan from the World Bank to fund electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). According to the Bureau of Public Enterprises,  in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, the loan would fill financing gaps in the distribution segment, considered as the  most problematic in the industry. “This funding supports the Nigerian Distribution Sector  Recovery Program (DISREP) aimed at improving the financial and technical performance of the DisCos. “The DISREP is designed to enhance the financial and technical operations of the DisCos through capital investment and  the financing of key components of their Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), which have been approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),” the Bureau said in the statement signed by Amina Othman, Head, Public Communications.   It added that the $500 million DISREP loan...

 Presidency: Tinubu Faced Spiritual Threats But Won – Akande A former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has said there were serious spiritual threats to stop the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president. Speaking in Kaduna where he chaired a one-day lecture organised by Arewa Think Tank to celebrate one year of achievements of the administration of President Tinubu, the elder statesman said: “The tension and threats generated in the country by the opposition with the view to deny Tinubu the presidential victory in the Presidential election were not surprising.” Chief Akande said this was because the opposition had even before independence never wanted a united country, pointing out that, “Since 1953, when a motion for Independence was first moved in parliament by Chief Tony Enahoro, our polity has been moving from tensions of one threat to another that Nigeria must not be allowed to continue as one and united count...

 Trump guilty in hush-money trial, faces sentencing July A New York jury has found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records — the first time a former U.S. President has been convicted of a crime, NBC News reports. The verdict was read in the Manhattan courtroom, where Trump had been on trial since April 15. He had pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made by his former lawyer Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the final weeks of the 2016 presidential election. According to NBC News, Trump looked down with his eyes narrowed as the jury foreperson read the word “guilty” to each count. The jury reached its verdict after 9.5 hours of deliberations, which began Wednesday. Trump is first former president to be convicted of criminal charges in US history and will be sentenced in July.  The historic conviction came as Trump was the presumed Republican nominee for president. ...

 24 Internet Fraudsters Bag Jail Terms in Abakaliki   The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have secured the conviction and sentence of 24( Twenty-four) internet fraudsters before Justice H. I. O. Oshomah of the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.   The convicts are; Chidiebere Franklin Anozie, Odo Nelson, Osunkwo Chibuike Stanley, Nwaibo Emmanuel Ogbaga, Obinna Ohazurume Bethel, Ugochukwu Daniel Emeziem, Timothy Chimobi Ngwuezumba, Victor Ebuka Nwaogu, Chimaobi Valentine Ugoji, Eke Emmanuel Udochukwu, Chimere Godson Ojinnaka, David Nwachukwu and Emmanuel Chinemerem Agbaraji.   Others include; Ayoka Promise Mmesoma, Philip Ikechukwu Izuogu, Precious Chinemerem Nwogu, Stanley Chibueze Nwachukwu, Kelly Nwankwo, Anthony Chidozie Uwadiegwu, Udeagha Kenneth Chinedu, Kelechi Charles Omoha, Ibina Solomon Chisom, Victor Abonu and Ikenna Daniel.   They were convicted after pleading guilty to one-count separate ch...

 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE 3 TERRORISTS, RECOVER ARMS, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS IN BENUE STATE  In a series of recently conducted counter terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully quelled the nefarious activities of notorious kidnappers and rescued their hostages in Benue State. Acting on actionable intelligence, troops raided a notorious kidnap syndicate hideout in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area, resulting in the neutralization of three terrorists  and the rescue of two hostages. The operation also led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated gun, assorted mobile phones, a camouflage uniform, and one motorbike. In a related development, troops on a search and rescue operation have successfully extricated from Kidnappers' den, Warrant Officer Ogbonna Charles, a serving soldier of the Nigerian Army,  who was abducted in the Goh Area of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue state. The soldier, who was abdu...

 PRESS RELEASE NPF LAUNCHES ENHANCED PLATFORM FOR CYBERCRIME REPORTING As Police Reassures Clampdown on Cyber Criminals The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to inform the general public of the launch of a new, more robust, and secure domain for reporting cybercrime-related offences as part of the continued commitment to combating cybercrime and enhancing the safety and security of our digital space. The new reporting platform, managed by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), can be accessed at: [https://nccc.npf.gov.ng/ereport/signin]. This upgraded domain replaces the previous site [https://incb.npf.gov.ng] which must be discarded. The upgraded domain includes enhanced security measures to protect user information and ensure confidentiality, and is user friendly for easy and efficient reporting of cybercrime incidents. It also includes improved tracking and response mechanisms to ensure timely and effective action on reported cases. The Inspector General of Police urges al...

 THE NEW ABIA LOGO BRAND IDENTITY SUMMARY:  The Official graphic Design of the New Abia Logo which was unveiled yesterday by His Excellency Dr. Alex C. Otti  This logo was designed by world renowned heraldic designers,merely looking at it, it's similar to the national crests of most advanced countries  The idea behind the redesign of the logo is to enhance the state’s brand identity to appear different from the old one made up with just images lifted from corel draw and cliparts And for the records, the new Abia design didn't cost the Government a dime.  ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: Agu is the Traditional Igbo insignia(animal image).  Enyi is the dominance identity of our pride...Nzogbu...nzogbu....Enyimba..Enyi..(Aba brand identity). The Eagle is our indefatigable strength to soar higher.  The wheel of production is running to showcase our industrial/entrepreneurial spirit. Our crown cultural heritage (okpu egwurugwu) is depicted. Our academic excelle...

POLICE ARREST ONE TRAFFIC ROBBER, TWO VANDALS Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a suspected traffic robber in Ketu on May 29, 2024, and also apprehended two suspected vandals in Alausa Business District, Ikeja on May 26, 2024. The traffic robbery suspect, Hakeem Badamosi 'm' aged 29, an ex-convict, was arrested while attempting to dispossess a passerby of his mobile phone. Badamosi, who was armed with a machete and charms, tried to flee upon seeing the officers but was promptly rounded up with the assistance of eyewitnesses. In a separate incident, two suspected vandals, Jeremiah Odika 'm' aged 20 and Aaron Gabbis 'm' aged 19, were arrested in the Alausa Business District, Ikeja in the act of removing a road signpost Exhibits recovered from the suspects include a machete, charms, and the stolen signpost. All suspects have been charged to court. SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra  Police Public Relations Officer Lagos State Command Ikeja....

 Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission Bill, 2024 passes second reading By Anastasia Agunwa/Chizoba Okeke/Gloria Abugu  A bill for a law to establish the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission and for connected purposes 2024 has passed through second reading on the floor of the state legislature. The executive bill which was presented before the House by the Majority Leader, Mr Ikenna Ofodeme will enable and empower the executive arm of government to conduct local government elections in the areas when passed into law. Recall that Governor Soludo sent an executive bill to the Anambra State House of Assembly for consideration and passage into law, seeking to re-establish the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC). The existing law, which has been in place since 2007, requires amendments to align with the 2022 Electoral Act. The Speaker of the House, Mr Somtochukwu Udeze, who presided over the plenary, assured that the lawmakers would not hesita...

 **Dissemination of Threatening Content and Enforcement of Illegal Sit-at-Home in Anambra State** The Anambra State Police Command has become cognizant of the activities of criminal elements disseminating, threatening voice-overs and violent videos in an attempt to enforce illegal sit-at-home directives and instill fear among the residents of Anambra It is imperative to inform the public that actionable intelligence indicates that these individuals, in their bid to enforce the unlawful sit-at-home order, fabricate threatening voice-over recordings and circulate outdated videos of violent incidents, some of which did not occur within the state or even the country. The Command is fully aware of these secessionist activities and urges the law-abiding citizens of Anambra to disregard such propaganda. Rest assured, the Police, along with other security agencies, have mobilized law enforcement resources to ensure the safety and security of every citizen in the state. As a recent example,...

 EFCC Arrests  Five Suspected Illegal Bureau de Change Operators in Maiduguri   Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 arrested five suspected illegal bureau de change operators in Maiduguri, Borno State.   The suspects were arrested in Borno State Hajj Camp, situated at Sir Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri. Their arrest followed credible intelligence about their  involvement in the sale of foreign currencies.   They will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

 Gombe Court Jails One for N4.8m Land Scam   Justice Abdulhamid Yakubu of  the Gombe State High Court on May 29, 2024 convicted and sentenced one Aliyu Mohammed to twelve - months imprisonment for land scam to the tune  of  N4,800,000 (Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira)   Mohammed was jailed after pleading guilty to  one-count charge of intent to defraud preferred against him by the Gombe Zonal  Directorate of the EFCC    The charge reads: That you Aliyu Mohammed former staff of NITEL/MTEL sometimes in 2021 at Gombe, Gombe State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum of N4,800,000 (Four Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) property of Lacachika Nigeria Limited and Captain Lamolohguhe, which you claimed the money was payment for the landed property located at Kaltungo Gombe State, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 320 the penal code law and punisha...

 PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT  *Indonesia Seeks More Collaboration with Nigeria on Oil and Gas sector**  The Republic of Indonesia has expressed her  desire to foster the existing collaboration with Nigeria on the development of the nation's oil and gas sector. This was disclosed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. H. Usra Hendra Harahap, during his courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, on Wednesday, 29th May, 2024 in Abuja. The Indonesian Ambassador said  that Indonesia was exploring ways to sustain her relationship with Nigeria.  “We are looking for ways to maintain and improve a beneficial cooperation and relationship that we have held for the past 59 years”, he informed. Specifically, the Ambassador noted that the oil and gas sector of the economy  is of common interest to both countries and  would want to explore areas of more   collaboration with Nigeria in ...

 MPA TRAINS CORP MEMBERS ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs Dr. Nazir Sani Gwarzo has reiterated the need for the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members to imbibe the culture of the Ministry and possess the capacity to communicate messages effectively to audiences. He stated this during the seminar on Effective Communication Skills and Public Speaking organized by the Ministry for the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members at the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary pointed out that Corp members who passed through the Ministry must stand out among their peers with confidence and possess good and quality delivery of messages to target audiences in an event. In his words, “It is my responsibility not only to make sure you are happy here but also to put you on a path of progress and on a trajectory that would continue to make you rise and remember that you have passed through our institution”. He said the assig...

 Ministry of Tourism Celebrates One Year of Remarkable Achievements The Ministry of Tourism, under the leadership of Honourable Minister Lola Ade-John, proudly announces a year marked by significant progress and notable achievements in Nigeria’s tourism sector. Despite numerous challenges, the Ministry has made substantial strides in enhancing and promoting tourism across the nation. Under Mr. President's Renewed Hope Agenda, Minister Ade-John has been exploring strategies to rejuvenate Nigeria's heritage and conservation sites. The Ministry has tackled pressing issues such as environmental degradation, inadequate infrastructure, and limited tourism promotion. Efforts have been made to improve air connectivity, address regulatory challenges, and enhance security measures to create a more tourist-friendly environment. One of the notable achievements includes organizing tours to several key historical and cultural sites, such as the Badagry Slave Route, Ikogosi Warm Springs, King...

 PRESS RELEASE SCHUMAN SECURITY AND DEFENCE FORUM: BADARU DISCUSSES INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION & CONTEMPORARY DEFENCE CHALLENGES The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Muhammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, is currently attending the Schuman Security & Defence Forum in Brussels, Belgium. The Forum, which commenced today, featured high-level discussions on global security and defence strategies. Badaru made a keynote presentation on Nigeria's security situation and the country's strategic approach to addressing contemporary security challenges. He said that the successes recorded in the fight against insurgency and terrorism were as a result of the nation's defence and security architectures implemented by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, since the inception of his administration. He highlighted some of the President's defence and security architectures to include: the  strengthening of regional  and International security partnerships, sign...

 PRESS RELEASE  FG Commits to Modernising Fire and Rescue Services with New Fire Act The Federal Government has announced its commitment to enacting a new Fire and Rescue Service Act to reflect modern trends in fire and rescue operations.  This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the groundbreaking ceremony of the remodelled National Fire Academy in Sheda, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. "By the grace of God, we will work hard to see the repeal and enactment of a Fire and Rescue Service Act. The present law of 1963 is obsolete. The scope of fire services globally in 2024 is vastly different from what it was in 1963, and we cannot remain tethered to the past when we have the opportunity to create a future we can all be proud of.  "Your responsibility is not just to combat, prevent, or avoid fire incidents; it goes beyond that. You must be the first responders in any emergency. To achieve this, the government is committed to equipp...