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 An Indiana man woke up to find a man high on K2.... next to him in bed. Police in Evansville, Indiana received an unusual call in the early morning hours of Sunday, (today) March 2nd. The caller informed dispatchers they had been the victim of a strange home invasion. When police arrived at the home on the 100 block of South Green Road they found 49-year-old Jeremy Holtzclaw holding his K2 pipe, standing on the balcony.  As police spoke with the victim, the full story emerged.  The homeowner told police he had woken up in the early morning and discovered Holtzclaw lying in bed next to him.  The startled home owner screamed for Holtzclaw to get out of his room. At this point, Holtzclaw fell from the bed. The second resident of the home says that's when she saw Holtzclaw laying at the foot of the bed and dragged him from the room onto the balcony. When police took Holtzclaw into custody he claimed he couldn't remember kicking in the door of the residence. He admitted ...

 Sadly, two toddlers have lost their lives after an explosion and subsequent house fire in Butler, Missouri. First responders received a call regarding an explosion that led to a house fire in Butler at approximately 11:30 p.m., this Saturday, March 1st.  When crews arrived on scene they learned that 5 people lived in the home but only 3 had made it out. They learned that as they escaped the flames, they were tragically unable to get two 2-year-old children out of the home.  Firefighters attempted to rescue the two trapped toddlers but were driven back by the intense flames. Sadly, both toddlers perished in the home. The three individuals who were able to escape the home were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Bates County Sheriff's Department and the Missouri State Fire Marshall's Office have launched an investigation into the cause of the house fire. Our thoughts are with the families of these two precious young victims.

 Jordan rejects calls for 'parallel government' in Sudan Jordan has rejected any moves that could jeopardize Sudan’s unity, including efforts to form a "parallel government," which would hamper the settlement of the crisis there. A statement by the country's Foreign Ministry said ministry spokesman Sufian Qudah reaffirmed Jordan’s strong support for initiatives that promote a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Sudan while safeguarding the country’s security, stability, sovereignty and the well-being of its people, Anadolu Agency reported. Earlier, Egypt and Saudi Arabia also expressed their rejection of any attempt to form a parallel Sudanese government. On Feb. 22, the Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with Sudanese political groups and armed movements signed a political charter in Nairobi, Kenya to form a parallel government opposing Sudanese authorities. The Sudanese government protested Kenya's hosting of what it called a ...

 "Keep soaring, my love" – Regina Daniel’s husband, Sen Ned Nwoko, congratulates her for winning the Nollywood Personality of the Year Award days after she removed his name from her IG bio.  HE WROTE: Princenednwoko Congratulations, Regina Daniels A big congratulations to my dear wife, Regina Daniels, on being honored as The Sun Newspaper's Nollywood Personality of the Year! Your dedication, talent, and passion for the industry continue to set you apart. This recognition is a testament to your hard work and the impact you've made in Nollywood. I am incredibly proud of you and excited for all the greatness ahead. Keep soaring, my love! The sky is just the starting point.

 “My husband brings home his girlfriend, and they do have sex while I was at home with them.” – Mama Ereko reveals Nigerian veteran actress Mama Ereko has made shocking revelations about her late husband's emotional abuse and infidelity during their marriage. In a recent interview, Mama Ereko shared disturbing details of how her husband's behavior affected her. According to Mama Ereko, her husband would often bring his girlfriends home, even when she was present. She recalled being sent on errands to accommodate his mistresses, who would spend the night in their home. Mama Ereko confessed that she felt angry and helpless, fearing her husband's reaction if she confronted him. "Sometimes my husband would send me on an errand because his girlfriend wanted to pay him a visit in our house," she said. The actress revealed that her husband's behavior was not only emotionally abusive but also humiliating. "My husband brought home his girlfriend, and she would sle...

 749 LGAs Fail to Submit Account Details, Delaying Local Government Autonomy The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has identified major obstacles to implementing the July 11, 2024, Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. Key Challenges: 749 out of 774 local governments have yet to submit their bank account details, a key requirement for receiving direct allocations. Determining which LGAs have democratically elected leadership remains a challenge. Government Efforts to Resolve Issues: The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Technical Sub-Committee discussed the issue during a recent meeting chaired by AGF Oluwatoyin Madein. The OAGF and the Attorney General’s Office have begun discussions to address the setbacks. Only Delta State’s 25 local governments have submitted their account details so far. CBN’s Role & ALGON’s Concerns: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has started profiling local government chairmen and bank signatories to e...

 Akpabio vs. Natasha: ACF Demands Fair and Transparent Investigation Kaduna – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has voiced concern over the ongoing dispute in the 10th Senate involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur A. Muhammad-Baba, the ACF acknowledged the gravity of the allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation raised by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, which have fueled public debate. The group warned that various reactions, including statements from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s husband, could damage the National Assembly’s reputation. It also expressed concern that the dispute may be undermining the representation of Kogi Central in the Senate. Additionally, the ACF raised fears of bias against Northern Senators, citing recent sanctions targeting lawmakers from the region. The group urged an independent and transparent investigation to ensure fairness and prevent polit...