One of the people who served jail time for taking part in the US Capitol riot four years ago has refused a pardon from President Donald Trump. Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in prison, told the BBC that there should be no pardons for the riot on 6 January …
Mass Weddings Celebrate Thailand’s Historic Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
Hundreds of couples are set to exchange vows in a mass wedding ceremony in central Bangkok on Thursday, January 23, marking the historic legalization of same-sex marriage in Thailand. After years of relentless advocacy and numerous setbacks, Thailand has become the first nation in Southeast Asia to achieve full marriage equality. The landmark same-sex marriage …
Influencer, 45, dies while getting back tattoo
An influencer has died in the middle of a procedure to receive a back tattoo. Ricardo Godoi, a Brazilian car influencer, was given general anaesthesia before the procedure and he did not survive it. The news was announced on his Instagram account on Monday, January 20. “Today we say goodbye to Ricardo Godoi, an incredible …
A’Court ruling on Abure declaratory, no room for factions in LP – Spokesman
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, in this exclusive interview with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS, discusses the party’s internal wrangling, including the controversial Nenadi Usman caretaker committee, the future of Governor Alex Otti and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, among others. Excerpts Has Governor Alex Otti of Abia State dumped LP? What’s …
APC, LP back INEC on bye-elections, dismiss Falana’s proposal
The major political parties in the country, on Wednesday, insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission must continue to conduct bye-elections to fill legislative seats that become vacant on account of resignation or deaths. In spite of INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu’s lamentation on Wednesday that bye-elections drain INEC resources, the Labour Party and the …
Kano-Niger Republic rail project: Communities tackle FG over compensations for 3,252 owners
Construction work has intensified on the $1.96 billion Kano-Maradi rail project despite the strained relations between the Federal Government and the military junta in Niger after a lull. The Nigerien government had accused the Bola Tinubu administration of plotting to destabilise the francophone country. The project, partly financed by the Africa Development Bank, will run …
“New Fire Evacuations in LA Area as High Winds and Fire Risks Surge”
Evacuations have been ordered for remote communities near a wind-driven wildfire in the mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California braces for more dangerous winds and possible rain over the weekend. According to 9 News, the Hughes Fire, which ignited late Wednesday morning (local time), rapidly consumed hundreds of acres of trees and brush …
“She was nasty in tone” — Donald Trump slams Bishop who urged him to have mercy on immigrants and LGBTQ during prayer service
President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of a female Bishop who made a heartfelt plea for compassion towards immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community during a prayer service. Trump’s remarks came after attending the service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, January 21, the first full day of his presidency. The …
Why my case should be transferred to Southeast – Nnamdi Kanu speaks
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday insisted that Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court will not handle his case. Kanu ordered his lawyers to ensure that Justice Nyako stays off. Following the call, the trial judge stepped down from Kanu’s case and transferred his case …
Ike Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Nigeria after released from UK prison
Wife of former Deputy Senate President, Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to six years in prison by a UK court for her involvement in organ harvesting is back in Nigeria. A source disclosed this on Wednesday. According to the source, Mrs Ekweremadu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday. She is being celebrated across Enugu State, …