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 ISLAMIC CLERIC SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING STUDENT FOR RITUAL The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced an Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Bello, to death by hanging for the February 13 murder of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. On the fateful, 24-year-old Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal attended a naming ceremony around Offa garage area of Ilorin, from where Bello lured her to his residence and murdered her. The cleric said he dismembered Hafsoh because he needed human hands for a ritual. He confessed to having bouts of sex with her before finally strangulating her and cutting her to pieces. 

 IGP HOSTS SENATE COMMITTEE ON OIL THEFT, CHARTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK TO COMBAT CRUDE OIL THEFT Also Receives NHRC Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Professionalism, Human Rights Protection The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today 31st July, 2025, received a high-powered delegation from the Senate Committee on crude oil theft led by the Chairman, distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. This is part of strategic moves to discuss strategies to curb the onshore and offshore oil theft in Nigeria. During the meeting, the Chairman stated that the committee’s mandate is to ensure curb crude oil theft comes to an end so the country's oil production targets can be met. He emphasized that this mandate cannot be achieved by the committee alone without robust collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, which is critical to combatting theft of the nation's crude oil. In response, the IGP extended h...

 South Africa readying last-minute trade offer to avoid US tariff South Africa is preparing a last-minute "enhanced" trade proposal at the urging of U.S. officials in hopes of avoiding a 30% tariff which kicks in on Friday, its trade minister said on Thursday, Reuters reported. South Africa initially submitted a proposed trade deal to President Donald Trump's administration in May and revised it in June, but received no response. "We're having to navigate a last-minute proposal that's enhanced from the proposal that we had initially given," Trade Minister Parks Tau said on South Africa's 702 radio, adding: "And to tell the truth, it's wait and see." The countdown to the August 1 deadline has stirred fear and uncertainty in South Africa, where the central bank governor has estimated a 30% U.S. tariff would put 100,000 jobs at risk, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hit hardest. The U.S. is South Africa's second-largest bila...

 Nigeria's President Tinubu sends Foreign Minister to Ghana to investigate remarks and operations of Igbo King living in Ghana Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sent Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, to Ghana on a special mission following the controversial remarks by the self-styled Igbo king, Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu. According to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the visit was to gather firsthand information and hold political consultations to help ease tensions between the two countries. Ablakwa described the discussions as constructive and said it was reassuring to hear that the Nigerian government does not support the statements made by the said community leader. He also revealed that Minister Bianca thanked President Mahama and Ghanaians for their tolerance and assured that Tinubu’s government will continue to protect Ghanaians in Nigeria. READ PRESS RELEASE BELOW: MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETS WITH MINISTER OF ...

 Megyn Kelly is urging Donald Trump not to pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is awaiting sentencing for prostitution-related charges following a trial that revealed disturbing domestic abuse allegations. Kelly described the idea of a pardon as a “miscarriage of justice” and warned it could create a scandal on the scale of Epstein, further damaging Trump’s support among women voters. She reminded viewers that Diddy once supported Trump but later opposed him politically, and argued that pardoning him would send a harmful message to victims of abuse nationwide. With Trump’s base already divided, Kelly said a pardon would only deepen distrust and hurt the GOP’s standing. Do you agree with Kelly’s call for justice or believe Trump should intervene?

 Family members of the late Virginia Giuffre, a leading survivor of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s trafficking operation, have issued a forceful call to President Trump: do not pardon Maxwell. In a public statement released July 31, they called Maxwell a “monster who deserves to rot in prison for the rest of her life” and criticized recent remarks by Trump referring to Giuffre as someone Epstein “stole” from Mar-a-Lago. The family questioned if Trump fully grasped the scope of Epstein and Maxwell’s abuse. Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence following her conviction on sex trafficking charges. While her defense lawyers and Trump allies have whispered about clemency or immunity, the family insists that mercy must not be granted warning that should a pardon occur, it would represent one of the most serious miscarriages of justice. What do you think should survivors hold the final say in clemency decisions?

 Court rules Tennessee death row inmate may be executed without turning off implanted defibrillator The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a death row inmate can be executed without turning off his implanted defibrillator. This decision reverses a lower court order and allows Byron Black’s execution to proceed as planned on Tuesday morning. The dispute centered on whether the defibrillator would interfere with the lethal injection of pentobarbital. A Davidson County judge had previously ruled that the device might repeatedly shock Black’s heart during execution, causing extra pain and prolonging death, and ordered it be deactivated shortly before the procedure. The Supreme Court concluded that requiring deactivation would improperly interfere with the execution process, a power the lower court does not possess.

 In a shocking case of medical negligence from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a road accident victim reportedly bled to death in the emergency ward of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial (LLRM) Medical College. The incident has triggered public outrage and demands for accountability. According to reports, the patient was brought to the hospital in a critical condition but received no medical attention for a prolonged period. Eyewitnesses allege that the on-duty doctors were asleep while the victim lay unattended. Family members of the deceased claimed that repeated pleas for help went unheard. They also stated that basic emergency protocols were ignored, raising serious questions about the hospital’s functioning and staff conduct. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement, but the matter has drawn the attention of local health officials. An inquiry is expected, as pressure mounts to take strict action against those responsible. 

 In a shocking case of child abuse, a tuition teacher in Mumbai’s Malad area has been arrested for burning the hand of an 8-year-old boy. The teacher, Rajshree Rathod, allegedly used a burning candle to punish the child for his poor handwriting. The incident left the boy’s hand severely burned and caused public outrage. According to police, the child studies in Class 3 at a school in Goregaon and regularly attended tuition at Rathod’s home in the JP Dex building, Malad. On the day of the incident, his sister dropped him off for class. Later, when she went to pick him up, she found him crying with a badly burned hand. The teacher dismissed it as drama, but the boy later told his family that she had pressed his hand onto a candle. The child was taken to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in Kandivali for treatment. His father then filed a police complaint at Kurar Police Station. Based on the complaint, police registered a case under laws related to child cruelty and arrested the teacher...

   S. A: A 33-year-old male suspect has been arrested by members of the SAPS Nelspruit Flying Squad following an armed robbery involving a medical doctor in Barberton. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, at approximately 23:45. According to reports, the doctor was on his way home after completing his shift when he was approached by two armed suspects. One of them allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim and hijacked his new white Mahindra bakkie. The suspects then fled the scene. Acting on intelligence, police tracked the stolen vehicle travelling towards Machadodorp in the direction of Nelspruit, using the Schoemanskloof Road. While patrolling the N4, officers spotted the vehicle and initiated a high-speed chase. The suspect’s vehicle turned onto Sabie Road near the Sudwala Caves, where the driver eventually lost control and veered off the road. While the passenger managed to escape, the driver was apprehended on the scene. During a search, officers recovered a...

 TRUMP CALLS INDIA, RUSSIA DEAD ECONOMIES President Donald Trump said the United States barely does any tangible trade with India due to very high tariffs, and that both India and Russia are dead economies.  "I don’t care what India does with Russia," Trump said. "They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world." Trump argued that India has "the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country" and would be slammed with 25% tariff as well as other penalties from August 1, 2025, for buying energy and military equipment from Russia. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: A day after announcing tough trade penalties on India, including a 25% tariff on almost all imports, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a harsh attack on India’s close relationship with Russia. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called both India and Russia ...

 NCC SUSPENDS MOVIEBOX FOR MOVIE PIRACY  The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in partnership with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has suspended moviebox.ng for suspected piracy. NCC Director General, Dr. John Asein, said the operation of moviebox suggests infringement on copyright via free streaming and downloads.  Asein "advised the public to be wary of pirate sites that promise free streaming and downloads as they do not only infringe on the copyright but also target unsuspecting users who are exposed to malware, financial scams, identity thefts and other fraudulent activities.” MovieBox.ng is an online site that streams movies, music and live sports from Nigeria and other countries. Its suspension took effect from July 20, 2025.

Lagos Is Playing with Fire — And Tinubu Must Put It Out By Babafemi Ojudu A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some newly elected officials have embarked on a reckless spree of renaming streets—particularly those bearing Igbo names or named after prominent non-indigenes. This is not coincidental; it is a calculated political maneuver rooted in resentment, identity politics, and shortsighted leadership. The long-simmering tension between Yoruba and Igbo communities reached a boiling point during the 2023 elections. Peter Obi of the Labour Party shocked the political establishment by defeating Bola Ahmed Tinubu—Lagos’s long-reigning political figure—in the presidential poll within the state. That upset sent shockwaves through the ruling APC, and fears grew that a similar surprise might unfold in the governorship race. What followed was an aggressive, divisive campaign that shamelessly weaponized ethnicity, fear, and mis...

 360-degree amusement ride crashes mid-air in Saudi Arabia, injures 23 passengers A terrifying accident occurred at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, after a 360-degree amusement ride broke apart while in motion. According to local reports, the ride malfunctioned mid-air with several passengers still on board, leading to injuries. At least 23 people were hurt in the incident. Watch video below. 

UK airports disrupted by air traffic control radar fault A radar-related technical fault in Britain’s air traffic control system caused significant flight disruptions for more than four hours on Wednesday at major airports across London and other parts of the country. The problem was eventually resolved, and departures began to resume as normal. NATS, the national air traffic control provider, confirmed in a statement on X that their systems were now fully operational and capacity was returning to normal. They apologized to those affected and said they were working closely with airlines and airports to safely clear the backlog of delayed flights. The outage impacted Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport and Europe’s busiest, as well as Gatwick, Edinburgh, and London City airports. Ryanair, whose flights were delayed and diverted during the disruption, called the incident "utterly unacceptable" and demanded the resignation of NATS CEO Martin Rolfe, criticizing the repeated failur...

 Florida to execute man for killing wife and 2 children, setting new state record for executions in a year A Florida man who brutally murdered his family more than three decades ago is scheduled to be put to death Thursday evening, marking the ninth execution in the state this year and setting a grim new record for Florida in a single calendar year. Edward Zakrzewski, now 60, was sentenced to die for the 1994 killings of his 34-year-old wife Sylvia and their two young children, Edward, 7, and Anna, 5. His execution, ordered to be carried out at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke by lethal injection, follows a final unsuccessful appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Governor Ron DeSantis, who signed the death warrant, has already scheduled two additional executions for later in August, bringing the state’s 2025 total to at least 11 by the end of the month if all proceed. The previous modern-era record for executions in Florida was eight in 2014, with the death penalty reinstated...

 Lawyers caution British Government on plan to recognize Palestinian State  British lawmakers, including 43 members of the House of Lords, have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that his proposal to recognize a Palestinian state could breach international law. In a letter sent Thursday, the peers argued that Palestine does not meet the internationally accepted legal standards required for statehood, as outlined in the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States. This treaty, signed by the United States and several Latin American countries, sets out that a recognized state must have a permanent population, an effective government, and the capacity to conduct relations with other states. The peers contended that while Palestine has a defined population, it lacks both a unified government and clearly defined borders, making the proposed recognition legally problematic. They pointed to the ongoing division between Fatah in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza, noting...

 Cause of death revealed for Hulk Hogan one week after wrestler died at 71 The cause of death for wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has been confirmed following his passing at age 71. Hogan died from an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. Medical records revealed he also had a history of leukemia, a cancer affecting white blood cells, as well as atrial fibrillation, a condition causing irregular heartbeats. On the morning of his death, emergency responders were called to his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida, after reports of cardiac arrest. Despite efforts to revive him for 30 minutes, he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Tributes poured in from the wrestling community, honoring Hogan’s impact on the sport and pop culture. Rumors about his health had circulated in the months prior, though representatives had downplayed concerns. Hogan is survived by his wife, ex-wives, and children.

 Abuja Court Jails Fraudster for Defrauding NLNG Cooperative Society N700m  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Abuja Zonal Directorate has  secured the conviction  and sentence of one Jonathan Wallang   before Justice Hamza Muazu of the  Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Maitama Abuja, for defrauding the Cooperative Society of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG,  the sum of N700,000, 000( Seven Hundred Million Naira only).   He was jailed after a full trial lasting 10 years upon being arraigned by the EFCC on seven-count charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.   Count six of the charges reads, "That you Jonathan Wallang, being the Managing Director of Swift and Hay Limited on or about the 20th October 2011 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with intent to defraud obtained the sum of N520,000,000 (Five Hundred ...

 SANWO-OLU MOURNS EX-LAGOS LAWMAKER, VICTOR AKANDE   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Akande, who died on Wednesday.   The Governor described the death of Hon. Akande, a lawyer who represented Ojo State Constituency I during the Eighth and Ninth Assemblies, as a shocking and devastating loss to him personally and the people of Ojo and Lagos State.   Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, commiserated with the deceased’s family, friends, and political associates, especially in the Ojo Constituency I, where the late Akande represented for eight years.   He said, “On behalf of my family, the state government, and the people of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of Hon. Victor Akande. The news of his death came as a shock to me. It was a great loss to his family, our party, the All...

 Young Man Allegedly Hypnotized, Robbed In Kaduna After Returning from University Exam A disturbing incident has come to light involving a young man, Azi Shammah Istifanus, who was reportedly hypnotized and robbed shortly after returning from a university exam. According to his sister, Sharon Demige Istifanus, Azi had just come back from Kachia, where he sat for the post-UTME examination at the Federal University of Applied Science Kachia (FUASK). Upon reaching the AP filling station near their home, a man approached him and simply said, "Follow me." For reasons still unclear, Azi complied without question. “He didn’t even realize what he was doing,” Sharon said. “He walked past our house and continued all the way to Kakuri. He said they passed through Textile and even greeted people normally.” Azi reportedly only regained awareness of his actions once they had reached Kakuri, by which time the man had disappeared—along with Azi’s backpack. The stolen items included all his a...

 "No Gbagyi Commissioner In The State Cabinet" – Gbagyi Community Leader Petitions Gov. Uba Sani Over Alleged Marginalization Members of the Gbagyi community in Kaduna State have sent a heartfelt petition to Governor Uba Sani, expressing concern over what they describe as growing marginalization in the current administration. The letter, signed by Comrade Hassan Maisamari Nakowa, highlighted the absence of a Gbagyi representative in the state cabinet, particularly the position of commissioner.  He noted that despite the political strength and contributions of the Gbagyi people, especially in Chikun Local Government under the APC, no single Gbagyi person has been appointed to the governor’s cabinet. Nakowa acknowledged the efforts of the current administration in uniting the state and improving governance. However, he raised three major concerns affecting the Gbagyi people, particularly those in Chikun Local Government Area. No Gbagyi Commissioner in the State Cabinet The lett...

 Ford to unveil more details about new low-cost electric vehicles on August 11 Ford is gearing up to share more details about its new line of affordable electric vehicles at an event in Kentucky on August 11. CEO Jim Farley has described the upcoming announcement as a “Model T moment” for the company, signaling a significant shift in Ford’s approach to electric vehicles. Despite posting a $1.3 billion loss in its electric vehicle division during the second quarter of 2025 and facing declining sales of key models like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, Ford remains focused on expanding its EV lineup. The company revealed in early 2024 that it has a dedicated team, led by former Tesla executive Alan Clarke, working on a low-cost EV platform. The first vehicle from this effort is expected to be a mid-size pickup truck arriving in 2027, with plans to develop multiple models for both retail and commercial use, featuring advanced digital experiences. While affordable EVs remain scar...

  Antipsychotic medications and suicide note discovered in NYC mass shooter’s apartment Antipsychotic medication and a suicide note addressed to his parents were discovered in the apartment of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Manhattan earlier this week. Investigators searched Shane Tamura’s Las Vegas studio apartment and recovered several medications, 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition, a tripod for the rifle used in the attack, and an empty handgun box. Prescription bottles for antipsychotic, antiepileptic, and anti-inflammatory drugs were also found. Tamura, 27, left a suicide note expressing sorrow to his parents, including the words, “I love you, mama. I’m sorry.” The note also mentioned a man named Rick, identified as Tamura’s supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, where he worked as a security officer. The note included an apology to Rick. Rick, who sold Tamura the AR-15 assault rifle used in the shooting for $1,400 and also sold him the BMW Tamura drove from Nevada...

 REAL PHOTOS OF 2BABA-NATASHA WEDDING ON FRIDAY The rumours of the traditional wedding between singer Innocent 2Baba Idibia and politician Natasha Osawaru making the rounds can now be rested. This is because real photos of the couple's wedding that held on Friday have emerged. The musician and politician held a very private traditional wedding that people did not know about until the photos surfaced. Watch video and more photos below. 

  Dino Melaye Resigns from PDP Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and deliver good governance to Nigerians. In a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Thursday, dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye announced his immediate withdrawal from all party activities. “I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party "This decision has become imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation"

 Canada and Malta to recognize Palestinian state, joining France and potentially Britain  Canada and Malta announced plans to recognize the state of Palestine this September, joining France and the United Kingdom in efforts to advance a two-state solution and bring an end to the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the decision following a Cabinet meeting, while Malta’s foreign ministry emphasized the nation’s commitment to translating the idea of Palestinian self-determination into tangible progress. Both countries intend to formalize recognition during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, which begins later this month. Malta’s prime minister described the move as part of the country’s pursuit of lasting peace in the Middle East. France and the UK, major Western powers, have also signaled recognition or willingness to recognize Palestine, with the UK stating it may hold off if Israel agrees to a ceasefire and peace...

 EFCC Arrests 12 For Alleged Internet Fraud In Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects are: Jinadu Hammed, Phillip Gift, Ikemefuna Enekwechi, Daniel Edu, Ponmile Salami and David Uche Akpuru. Others are: Abdurahman Oroan, Eyiaromi Daniel, Sodipo Shinaayo, Confidence Henry Ifechukwudi, Samuel Afuap and Eko Sylvanus. They were arrested on Thursday, July 31, 2025, during a sting operation on Spar Road, Salem Bus Stop, Lekki, Lagos State. This followed credible intelligence received by the Commission on the activities of some individuals suspected to be involved in computer-related fraud.

 EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged N423m Fraud in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Thursday, July 31, 2025, arraigned one Abiodun Maccarthy before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos,  He was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on stealing and forgery to the tune of N423, 000, 000.00 (Four Hundred and Twenty Three Million Naira, ) an offence contrary to Section 278 and 361 (1)  of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011. Count one reads: “ABIODUN MACCARTHY, sometime in 2018 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of N423, 000, 000.00 (Four Hundred and Twenty-Three Million Naira only), money which forms part of N650,000.000 (Six Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) paid to you by Great Endurance Bureau De Change for fixed deposit investment with Polaris bank, while you were in their employ".  Count two...

 ADC Slams APC’s Claim of No Vacancy in Aso Rock for 2027, Calls It Undemocratic The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that the presidency is not a family inheritance but a mandate that must be earned through performance and public trust. The opposition party was reacting to a recent statement by the new APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who claimed there would be “no vacancy in Aso Rock” come 2027. In a statement released on Tuesday, signed by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the APC chairman’s remark as “arrogant and undemocratic,” arguing that it disrespects Nigerians and their right to choose their leaders. The ADC emphasized that periodic elections ensure every incumbent must renew their mandate, making the APC’s claim dismissive of the electorate’s power. “The APC Chairman’s declaration of ‘no vacancy in Aso Rock’ is presumpt...

 South-East Politicians Accused of Fueling Security Crisis for Political Gain Joe Igbokwe, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage and Water Resources, has made explosive allegations against South-East politicians. Igbokwe claims they are orchestrating the ongoing security crisis in the region to secure political advantages. In a fiery Facebook post, Igbokwe alleged that since 2015, some South-East politicians have been funding gunmen to perpetrate violence, including killings and abductions, to influence elections. He further claimed these gunmen are deployed to intimidate political opponents, settle family disputes, seize land, and even serve as personal security for these politicians. “They pay them,” Igbokwe stated, emphasizing the financial backing behind the unrest. The South-East has been grappling with a deteriorating security situation, with near-daily reports of violent attacks...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  President Tinubu extends  the tenure  of the Comptroller-General of Customs The Presidency announces that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration, including:  • The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service;  • The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and  • The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol. President Tinubu recognises Mr. Adeniyi’s steadfast leadership and commitment to service. The President is confident that this extension will further strengthen the Nigeria Customs Service in achieving its strategic mandate of trade facilitation...

 A 3-year-old Florida boy struggled in water for 20 minutes before drowning in a pool while his dad slept poolside in a very drunken state. A young boy only identified as 'K.S.' was discovered floating in a Quality Inn Pool in Palm Bay, Florida on July 26th.  K.S. was discovered by a housekeeper who looked out of the window in a room she was cleaning and noticed the young boy floating in the pool.  The housekeeper ran from the room and began shouting to the child's dad, Sharef Omar Smith, who was sleeping very deep by the pool.  She screamed for Smith to grab the child, but rather than helping Smith remained motionless. The woman pulled the young child from the pool herself while Smith just stood there watching. She again begged Smith for help and again her pleas went unanswered. Although the woman had no CPR training she began attempting life saving measures. She again asked Smith for help and rather than help, Smith became hostile and swore at the woman.  Smit...

 Mount Vernon, Illinois- The female arrested in association with the fatal shooting in Mount Vernon, Illinois has been released due to insufficient evidence. Jerria Smith, 22 years old, was arrested and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice after yesterday's fatal shooting at a block party in Mount Vernon. The shooting happened just after midnight, Sunday morning. Seven individuals were shot and sadly two victims lost their lives. Smith was also a victim of the shooting and sustained a gunshot wound to the lower part of her body.  Smith was arrested and she underwent a gun powder residue test on her hands. No residue was found. Official documents state that the video evidence during the incident was inconclusive. They cannot tell through video alone if Smith was holding a phone or a firearm. She is released at this time pending further investigation.  "No eyewitnesses claimed to see Smith with a firearm" or discharge a firearm, accordin...