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 Military judge suppresses Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s FBI confession in 9/11 case A military judge has excluded a confession that alleged Sept. 11 attacks mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed gave to FBI agents nearly 20 years ago, ruling that the statements were not made voluntarily. The decision is a setback for the U.S. government's long-running effort to prosecute Mohammed, who is accused of helping develop the plot to hijack planes and crash them into the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Mohammed remains detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, alongside other defendants awaiting trial. Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, the judge overseeing the case, scheduled a June 2028 trial for Mohammed and three other defendants earlier this week. In an order issued Friday that has not been made public, Schrama barred prosecutors from using statements Mohammed made during four days of FBI questioning at Guantanamo in January 2007. Mohammed had previously been captured and held by the CIA, where he was subjec...

NSC BOSS OLOPADE STEALS SPOTLIGHT AT SWAN NOVELTY MATCH, REWARDS SPORTS JOURNALISTS. (PHOTOS).


 NSC Boss Olopade steals spotlight at SWAN Novelty Match, Rewards Sports Journalists


 The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, delivered a standout performance both on and off the field during the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match held at the 2024 Gateway Games in Abeokuta. The friendly football match, organized by SWAN as part of the ongoing multi-sport festival, brought together journalists, stakeholders, and sports enthusiasts in a symbolic display of unity and appreciation for the role of sports journalism in Nigeria’s development.


In a rare but spirited move, Chief Olopade participated in both halves of the game—first lining up for the Southern Team before switching sides to the Northern Team, who eventually emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. His participation drew cheers from the crowd and highlighted his enduring passion for grassroots sports development. Speaking after the match, the NSC boss applauded SWAN for its commitment to elevating sports discourse through professional and impactful reporting.


“I had fun,” Olopade said. “This was the most exciting novelty match I’ve attended. I saw real unity and passion among the journalists. Sports is life, and it deserves the spotlight in our media spaces.” He emphasized the critical role sports journalism plays in promoting national unity and development, urging media outlets to give sports the visibility it deserves in mainstream news coverage.


In a show of appreciation and encouragement, Olopade announced ₦2 million in incentives for the two participating teams and handed out dollar rewards to standout performers, including the best goalkeeper of the match. The atmosphere remained festive long after the final whistle, with laughter, camaraderie, and sportsmanship defining the day making it a memorable highlight of the Gateway Games.

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