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 US election: Trump names JD Vance as running mate Former President Donald Trump has named 39-year-old Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate for the next US general election. Trump made his greatly anticipated and high-stakes announcement on Monday as the Republican National Convention kicked off in Wisconsin. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump announced on his Truth Social platform. Trump stressed that Vance, on the campaign trail, “will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly, for the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond.” Fox News reports that Vance hails from Ohio, a one-time battleground state the former president comfortably carried in the 2016 and 2020 elections. The sena

 Osun governor Adeleke’s phone hacked, government issues warning The Osun State Government has issued an urgent alert to the public regarding a security breach involving one of the telephone numbers of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Members of the public are urged to ignore communications from the compromised number, +234 803 365 7555, which has been hacked, prompting an urgent public alert. In an official statement, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Governor, advised the public to ignore any calls or messages originating from the compromised number. “Please disregard any solicitation from +234 803 365 7555,” Rasheed stated. “Appropriate action is ongoing to remedy the situation.” Authorities are currently investigating the breach and are working diligently to secure the Governor’s communication lines. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

 LAGOS TASKFORCE RAIDS SHANTIES IN EPE, CONFISCATES CONTAMINATED CONTRABAND TURKEY …oloja of Epe hails the swift response of the Agency   Lagos State Taskforce has forestalled an outbreak of epidemic in Epe area of the State where dozens of cartons filled with contaminated turkey seized by the Nigerian Customs Service and set ablaze at a dumpsite somehow found its way into the hands of unscrupulous elements trying to sell it to members of the public. Following tip offs from a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Rasheed Shabi and the Oloja of Epe, Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, the officials of the Lagos State Taskforce swung into action and raided the shanties close the dumpsite and apprehended 8 suspects with some of the contaminated turkeys and some harmful weapons. Speaking on the incident, Oba Kamorudeen commended the Lagos State Taskforce on its swift response to the incident which if left unchecked could result in nationwide epidemic. “I am glad this menace has be

Three Chinese nationals and two Mozambicans are among fourteen kidnappers that have been arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team in Gauteng.  The fourteen are alleged to have kidnapped a Zimbabwean businessman on Sunday near his workplace.  By Monday afternoon, the anti-kidnapping task team which also includes a number of other units within the SAPS, working closely with private security partners managed to find the kidnapped victim, safe and alive at an identified address in Diepkloof, Soweto.  They also managed to trace the fourteen kidnappers at various locations, the first eight were traced to an apartment in Greenstone Park and the rest were arrested in Sandton.  Multiple speed point machines, a large sum of cash that was withdrawn from the victim’s bank account, two firearms including a firearm stolen during a house robbery in Linden in 2023, are among the items that have been seized and recovered from the kidnappers.  The SAPS has in recent

 How I Received  Over N1bn from Ali Bello for Renovation Of his Houses-Witness The trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman before Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, continued on Monday, July 15, 2024, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7. The EFCC is prosecuting Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman on a 10-count charge bordering on money laundering. The PW7, Aminu Rabiu, a businessman with Falala Construction and Interior Decoration Company, Abuja, who was led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, informed the court that he received money for the renovation of Ali Bello’s houses from various people in cash instalments totaling more than N1,000,000,000.00( One Billion Naira) He stated that the money was for the renovation of the former Kogi State governor’s houses located in various parts of Abuja and Kogi state. Narrating how he met the former governor, the PW7 informed the court that

 'The View' co-hosts call for gun control following Trump assassination attempt "The View" co-hosts called for gun control on Monday during a discussion about the assassination attempt against former President Trump.  "So I know everybody always says, it’s too soon to talk about guns, and we should, because there has been a terrible death of a father of two, that thoughts and prayers should be where we go. I say no. I say now is the time to talk about the common denominator when it came to this assassination attempt, is America’s fascination and obsession with owning guns," liberal co-host Sunny Hostin said, after also condemning political violence.  Trump was shot in the ear on Saturday in an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. One attendee, Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed, and two others were critically injured at the rally. The shocking attack is being investigated as an assassination attempt and an act of domestic terrorism, and t

 ICPC Case: Court Dismisses Application to Vacate Forfeiture Order in N96 Million Contract Fraud  A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application to vacate a final forfeiture order granted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in a Ninety-Six-million-naira contract fraud.  The ruling was predicated on an application dated and filed on 15th February 2024 asking the court to set aside the interim and final forfeiture orders granted to the ICPC to freeze certain bank accounts believed to have been used to receive the sum of N96 million for contracts that were never executed. In a case involving former Surveyor-General of the Federation (SGF), Ebisintei Bietoru Awudu, Kumeni Services Limited and Geolev Nigeria Limited, ICPC had in December, 2021 and April 2022 secured interim and final forfeiture orders respectively from the Federal High Court over funds believed to be proceeds of crime. However, the second respondent/applicant

 Man donates sp£rm to his sister, making him the dad and uncle of her baby. A man donated his sp£rm to his sister so she can start a family, making him the uncle and also biological dad of her child. Adam Zayden, 25, loved his sister Jade, 29 so much so when she decided to have a baby with her partner,  he decided to help. The prospects of a donor daddy were slim for Jade and her wife Eefje, 30, who had been trying to get pregnant since 2018. After three years of listening to their struggle to start a family, Adam made them an offer.  “They’d become so frustrated with the donor process — it just felt like the right, and ‘easy’ thing to do,” Adam, a social media influencer from Newham, London, told South West News Service.  “This whole process has made me so much closer to my sister and her partner.” Jade, a researcher and developer, and Eefje, a veterinarian, had been determined to have a biological child but many of the available donors were insisting they conceive the “natural way,”

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU REINSTATES PROFESSOR NENIBARINI ZABBEY AS HYPREP COORDINATOR   President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).   The President reached the decision following a performance review of the HYPREP Project Coordinator and concluded that the Project Coordinator is fit to discharge his functions in accordance with the regulations guiding the execution of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).   By the directive of the President, the reinstatement of the HYPREP Project Coordinator takes immediate effect.   Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) July 15, 2024

 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   FG, UAE Reach Agreement on Resumption of Travels for Nigerian Passport Holders  Following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders.   This agreement includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa. The resumption of visas will be effective from July 15, 2024. Nigerians wishing to learn more about the updated visa conditions from the UAE can visit: documentverificationhub.ae for any additional information .   #NigeriaUAE #GoodNews   Mohammed Idris Minister of Information and National Orientation. July 15,2024

 Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against the former president on charges of mishandling top secret documents, saying the way that Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed was improper. The decision is a huge victory for Trump, who had been accused of endangering national security by holding onto top secret documents after leaving the White House. Judge Aileen Cannon made her ruling after lawyers for the 78-year-old argued for a partial stay of proceedings to allow for an assessment of a Supreme Court ruling that a former president has broad immunity from prosecution. “Former President Trump’s Motion to Dismiss Indictment Based on the Unlawful Appointment and Funding of Special Counsel Jack Smith is GRANTED,” Aileen wrote in her order. “The Superseding Indictment is DISMISSED because Special Counsel Smith’s appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.” It comes as

 Grenade thrown at Ukrainian military draft office An unidentified individual threw a grenade at a military draft office in the western Ukrainian town of Busk overnight, causing an explosion but not hurting anyone, police said on Monday. The police said in a statement they were investigating the incident, which comes as Ukraine is stepping up its effort to draft civilians into the armed forces more than 28 months since Russia invaded. Police in the western Lviv region said the explosion damaged the facade of the draft office and its windows. The individual had fled after throwing the grenade, they said. There have been persistent cases of men fleeing Ukraine to avoid military service throughout the war. In recent months there have also been Ukrainian media reports of violence directed at draft offices and draft officers. Asked if they were concerned, Ukraine's military told Reuters that maintaining public trust was an "important component of the activities of the (armed forces

 King Charles contacts Donald Trump after former president was shot during assassination attempt King Charles reached out to Donald Trump after Saturday's shooting during his Pennsylvania rally. The king wrote a private letter to the former president on Sunday, Fox News Digital has learned. The letter was delivered by the United Kingdom's embassy in Washington. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the contents of the letter. Trump and Charles are no strangers – the two leaders have met several times over the years. They first crossed paths in 2005, when Charles and Queen Camilla visited the U.S. They met again at President George H.W. Bush's funeral in 2018. In 2019, the two met to discuss climate change, and a meeting that was scheduled to last 15 minutes lasted an hour and a half, according to comments Trump made at the time. He added then that Charles, a longtime environmentalist, "did most of the talking." Following the visit, Clarence House said Trump and

 Secret Service director ripped for 'unacceptable' response to Trump assassination attempt: 'Mind-boggling' A former FBI special agent slammed the director of the Secret Service in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump, warning the response has been "unacceptable." Fox News contributor Nicole Parker, who served as a special agent for the FBI, ripped Director Kimberly Cheatle for her handling of the attack on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. "Where was she or where was any representative from the United States Secret Service? The initial press conference… that is their site. They should have had a representative there," Parker told Maria Bartiromo on Monday.  Parker said Cheatle took too long to speak after the attack.  "If it is not important enough for her to show her face in light of a… potential assassination. If there is a time for her to come forward, it is now, and it's just radio silence. It's unacceptable.

 “My ex-wife is somewhere doing hers” – Do2dtun calls out Nigerians for their hypocrisy as he continues to defends Daddy Freeze Nigerian On-Air personality Do2dtun has defended media personality and former Cool FM colleague Daddy Freeze amid his N5million adultery fine. It was reported that after three years of back and forth in court, a three-person panel of Justice Abubakar Talba, Danlami Senchi, and Hannatu Balogun dismissed Daddy Freeze’s appeal for lack of merit and had upholded his N5million adultery fine.  The media personality was dragged to court by his wife’s ex-husband for adultery and has been ordered to pay him N5million as compensation. Earlier on, Do2dtun had defended Daddy Freeze on Twitter as he noted how people judge him based on their perception of him and not because they know him.  He revealed that his biggest fear for Daddy Freeze was that he would never find love again after what he went through, but he did with his now wife. Daddy Freeze, who couldn’t believe hi

 Suspected serial killer arrested after bodies discovered in Kenya quarry A suspected serial killer has been arrested in Kenya following the discovery of several bodies at a quarry in Nairobi, with police saying on Monday he had confessed to killing 42 women including his wife, Reuters reported. Police said Collins Jumaisi, a 33-year-old man living near the quarry in Mukuru neighbourhood in the south of the capital, was arrested early on Monday. The acting head of police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, said nine bodies had been recovered so far from the quarry. "It is crystallising that we are dealing with a serial killer, a psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life," said Amin Mohamed, the head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Jumaisi confessed that he lured and killed 42 women and dumped their remains at the quarry, Mohamed said. The murders stretch back to 2022, starting with Jumaisi's wife, with the most recent on July 11, Mohamed said in the

 Buhari protested against Jonathan, we will protest against Tinubu – Sheikh Gumi Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has appealed to Nigerians to engage in a peaceful protest against President Bola Tinubu’s government. Gumi urged Nigerians to engage in peaceful protests as a means of conveying their grievances to the government. In a video clip, the Islamic scholar recounted that former President Muhammadu Buhari protested against the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. According to Gumi: “Politicians are very stubborn, it is mass protests that only disturb them. “In Sudan and Liberia, the conflicts were like family feuds, which are very dangerous. But Nigeria is different, with diverse ethnicities, religions, cultures, tribes, and sects. “Protest is the only language the government understands. “In 2015, Muhammadu Buhari and other top All Progressives Congress, APC, officials came out to protest that the previous government had spoiled Nigeria. Then, protest was legal but

 War: American rapper, Cupcakke donates to Palestine American rapper Elizabeth Eden Harris, popularly known as Cupcakke, has made a donation to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. She made the donation amidst the ongoing Israel–Hamas war in the country. Sharing a screenshot of her $15,510.60 donation, Cupcakke urged others to do the same. On her X handle, she wrote: “I’ve donated to Palestine Children’s Relief, and for any others that want to help by donating, or even just help spread the word that will be great.” DAILY POST recalls that American singer, Kehlani, recently revealed that she lost opportunities and deals due to her support for Palestine. Aside from declaring her support for Palestine on social and featuring the Palestinian flag in her video for ‘Next 2 U,’ Kehlani also raised $500,000 for the people of Gaza, Congo and Sudan. In a chat with the Breakfast Club, she stated that her charitable act earned “a lot of pushback.”

 Hardship: Use your powers save Nigeria from burning – Charly Boy begs Odumeje Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy, has called on controversial pastor, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere aka Odumeje, to use his power in saving Nigeria from burning. Charly Boy lamented that Nigeria’s economy is plummeting, adding that the country is desperately in need. According to Charly Boy: “Dear Odumeje, We Nigerians have humbly come to you – please can you stop the nation from burning, fire is catching, the economy is plummeting. “We ask for your power in this desperate time of need. “Abeg no mind Dangote, he get plenty money oo, this hunger no dey reach him side that’s why E no understand say E go humble before the Indabosky #Naijamatter.” This is coming when President Bola Tinubu rolled out measures to tackle food insecurity in the country. The measures, announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari said a 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for f

 "Avoid who avoid you" - Faithia Williams stirs 'vawulence' with new post Veteran Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has sparked controversy, commonly referred to as ‘vawulence,’ with a recent post on social media. Faithia shared a screenshot on her Instagram account where she criticized people who avoid others and advised those being avoided to reciprocate by also keeping their distance. In her message, Faithia encouraged the latter group to remain confident and focused, saying: Faithia Balogun recounts how she almost turned down 'Jagun Jagun' role “Avoid who avoid you. Iwo na okere ninu aye faa Aura for Aura this week Don’t let anybody reduce your steeze this week Heads up and stay focused Happy new week”

 Kano court restrains Bayero, four others from parading themselves as emirs  A Kano High Court in Kano presided over by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, on Monday, restrained dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu  Ado Bayero and his counterparts of the abolished Gaya, Bichi, Karaye and Rano Emirates from parading themselves as Emirs. Justice Amina in her judgement held that the 15th Emir of Kano and four other Emirs whosoever by themselves, servants, privies and any other persons appointed by them should stop  parading themselves as Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano and Karaye. This is contrary to the June 20 judgement of a Federal High Court in Kano nullifying  the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, barely a month after he was restored to the throne by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Our Correspondent recalls that Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf  had signed into law the Kano Emirate Council Bill (2024), after repealing the Kano Emirate Law (2019) which cre

 Usoro leaps to gold in US meet Nigeria’s Long jumper, Ruth Usoro leapt to the pole position in the women’s Long Jump of the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, United States last weekend with a jump of 6.70m. She had just two legal jumps out of her rounds in only her first competition since she won the triple jump event at the African Games about four months ago. Chanice Porter of Jamaica came in second with 6.50m, while Tyra Gittens of Trinidad and Tobago was in third with 6.35m. This effort serves as a morale booster for the student at Texas Tech University, who was earlier this week named as part of the Nigerian team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Usoro is one of a few Nigerian athletes tipped to reach the final of their respective events in Paris. She competed in the 2023 World Athletics Championships long jump in Budapest and won gold in the triple jump at the 2023 African Games in Accra, Ghana, in March. On February 26, 2021, Usoro jumped 6.82 m in the long jump to meet the qualifying

 Burna Boy, love of my life – Stefflon Don British rapper and singer, Stephanie Allen, popularly known as Stefflon Don, has stated that award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, is the love of her life. Stefflon Don made the claim in an interview with Fernando Halman on the Netherlands music platform, Real Talk, which was released on social media on Saturday. When asked if Burna Boy still held a special place in her heart, the Jamaica-born singer responded with an unequivocal, “Yes!, with dreamy eyes and a voice softened by fond memories. As the conversation continued, Stefflon Don didn’t shy away from revealing that she is currently in a relationship, but failed to reveal the identity of her current beau. When asked if she is about to be married, Stefflon Don debunked any marriage rumours, making it clear that when she decides to walk down the aisle, the world will undoubtedly hear about it. In 2022, Burna Boy released the breakout hit “Last Last” which is

 Gunmen Abduct 5 In Abuja, Shoot APC Chieftain Kidnappers have reportedly abducted five residents of Yangoji in the Kwali area council of the Federal Capital Territory, shooting a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Musa Majaga. A resident of Yangoji simply identified as Abdullahi, said the incident happened on Monday, around 12:23 am when the kidnappers invaded the APC chieftain’s house. He said the kidnappers destroyed the burglary windows of the Majaga’s house, entered the room and shot him. They were said to have abducted two of his children. “After they had picked two of his children, they went into another apartment and abducted three other neighbours,” he said. A vigilante member, who spoke to our reporter during a visit to the area on Monday, said the kidnappers took advantage of lack of cartridges in vigilantes’ guns. “You know the kidnappers took advantage after they got information that vigilantes were short of cartridges. They then struck and abducted f

 Nigeria super star Kelechi Iheanacho aka senior man's Childhood friend Pens him a very emotional letter. He wrote; Kelechi iheanacho was my childhood friend, we grew up together in the same neighborhood Nekede Old Road Owerri IMO state. We played the street balls together under the rain and scorching sun. We attended the same primary school; Unique Nursery and primary school Umualum Nekede No 4 b/stop as at then but has relocated to a new site now. We did almost everything together but today grace has found you and you've rose and clapped your way into the corridors of fame and stardom,you're now a celebrity not just in Nigeria but all over the world. I remember how we conquered the environments of Ama - ato. Azuatalam,Chigozirim known as Podosky and you and I. If we are not there, the games won't be fun, but you've forgotten so fast and now mingles with those that you met after being famous. We played an academy club "Danish" together for years before yo

 Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win Copa America Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the tournament. The win was the third straight major tournament title for Argentine following their 2021 Copa victory and their triumph in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There were tears before the celebrations though with Argentina captain Lionel Messi going off injured in the 66th minute watching the rest of the game distraught on the bench, while there was an emotional farewell for Angel Di Maria in his final game for the national team. For Colombia, whose only title came in the 2001 Copa America, it was a disappointing night when little seemed to work for Nestor Lorenzo’s team. There was chaos around entry to the stadium for fans, with

 Prince William, Prince George surprise fans at Euro Final after Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon appearance Prince William shared some father-son time with Prince George just after Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte had their mother-daughter outing at Wimbledon. The Prince of Wales brought his eldest son to the UEFA European Championship final in Germany for England’s match against Spain. The 42-year-old is the president of the Football Association, the governing body of soccer in England, and often attends games with Prince George. The pair could be seen intently watching the game together, a high-stakes game for the country. Prince William shared video of him and Prince George walking into the stadium on X, writing, "Hello, Berlin!" England ended up losing, and the father of three shared his condolences to the team on X, writing, "This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards @england. W." King Charles also shared a message to the te

 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' and 'Hill Street Blues' star James Sikking dead at 90 James Sikking, who starred in shows like "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "Hill Street Blues" has died at age 90. In a statement Sunday evening, Sikking's publicist Cynthia Snyder said the actor died of complications from dementia. Snyder shared with Fox News Digital, "In a remarkable career, Sikking’s wonderfully exciting face gave us drama, comedy, tragedy and hilarious farse. His career spanned over six decades in television, film and on stage." She added, "His talent, integrity and imagination intrigued and delighted audiences." On "Doogie Howser, M.D.," Sikking played Dr. David Howser, father to the title character of the series, played by Neil Patrick Harris. Before that, he starred as Lt. Howard Hunter on "Hill Street Blues," a clean-cut Vietnam War veteran who headed the Emergency Action Team of the Metropolitan Police Department.

 Lionel Messi in tears as he leaves Copa América final with injury Lionel Messi left the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday night with an apparent ankle injury. The FOX Sports broadcast showed Messi in tears on the sidelines as he sat on the bench to watch his team for the final 30 minutes or so. It was a heartbreaking end for Messi as he helped lead the team back to the final to defend their title. Messi was initially injured in the first half when he went down near the end line after his foot was accidentally stepped on. He was down for several minutes before walking up the sideline and deciding to play the rest of the half. He seemed as though he was ready to compete for the rest of the game as he was seen making moves with the ball. In the second half, Messi went down again and this time for good. He was seen walking off of the field with his cleat in his hand and his foot wrapped in ice. Argentina and Colombia were tied 0-0 when Messi went off the pitch. N

 Ex-Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Files N3bn Defamation Suit Against Kaduna Lawmaker, Henry Marah The immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a defamation suit, seeking N3 billion as damages against a member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Henry Marah. The suit followed an interview granted by Mr Marah on Channels TV on June 5 after an ad-hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly submitted its report on the eight-year tenure of Mr El-Rufai. In a concurrent writ of summons filed by his legal representatives, A. U. Mustapha and Co., dated July 8, Mr El-Rufai said the lawmaker’s utterances during the programme were malicious, defamatory, injurious and had caused him loss of goodwill and reputation. The case with suit CV/3188/24/has Mr Marah and Channels TV as the first and second defendants, respectively. He accused the television station of providing a platform for the lawmaker to make the defamatory comments he complained about, and