KENNETH OKONKWO ALLEGES NDC IS CONTROLLED BY TINUBU, SAYS OBI HAS BEEN TRAPPED. (PHOTO).

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 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is aligned with President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo made the claim during an interview while responding to questions on the emergence of the NDC and its relationship with opposition figures. According to him, the party was registered following a meeting between its national leader, Seriake Dickson, and President Tinubu. He further alleged that the NDC was created to attract Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi into its fold. The former spokesperson for Obi's presidential campaign claimed that the NDC was not initially qualified for registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and only secured recognition through a court order. “NDC is Tinubu and the APC political party. It’s now that Peter Obi is even more trapped,” Okonkwo said. He added, “They were not to be registered until I hear...

MAN ARRESTED AFTER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE FOUND IN CARRY-ON BAG AT SACRAMENTO AIRPORT, FEDERAL AUTHORITIES SAY. (PHOTO).


 Man arrested after explosive device found in carry-on bag at Sacramento airport, federal authorities say

  

 A 49-year-old Sacramento man has been arrested and faces a federal charge after an explosive device was allegedly discovered in his carry-on bag at Sacramento International Airport, authorities said.

Kimani Osayande Jones was taken into custody Saturday after attempting to pass through a security checkpoint, according to federal officials. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a scarf covering his face and latex gloves, according to a security agency statement.

Authorities said a search of Jones’ carry-on bag uncovered what was described as an M-type improvised explosive device, along with a torch lighter capable of igniting it. The bag also contained a knife, scissors, scissor blades, an aerosol can and zip ties, according to an affidavit.

Investigators said Jones was traveling with five cellphones. One phone allegedly displayed a 15-minute timer ready to start, while another showed a message reading, “we will be awaiting your call,” according to the filing.

Bomb technicians removed the device and determined its powder and fuse were “viable and energetic,” authorities said. Officials warned that if detonated on an aircraft, the device could have caused significant structural damage and possible cabin depressurization.

Jones has been charged federally with unlawful possession of explosive material at an airport. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He is being held without bail at a county jail under a federal hold.

Officials said his checked luggage, which was screened before being loaded onto a flight to North Carolina, did not initially raise concerns. However, a later inspection of the aircraft’s luggage in Charlotte using specialized dogs also found nothing suspicious.

According to investigators, Jones had previous contact with law enforcement and a reported history of paranoia. Records also indicate he contacted an FBI tip line multiple times this year, including on the day of his arrest, claiming he was being threatened and intimidated.


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