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Tim Walz touted his rural roots and said Donald Trump would take the US “backwards” as he appeared for the first time as Kamala Harris’s running mate at a raucous Democratic Party rally. At the event in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the party’s new nominee for vice-president said their Republican rivals in November’s election were “weird as hell”. The Minnesota governor spoke in front of thousands of supporters just hours after he was announced as Ms Harris’s pick for the role. The Trump campaign, meanwhile, was quick to attack Mr Walz as a “dangerously liberal extremist”. The 60-year-old is billed…

By Halimah Olamide “We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved Connie Chiume. We ask for privacy during this difficult time and will share further details soon.” One of the actresses in the popular movies Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Connie Chiume  has died in South Africa. The award winning actress reportedly died in Johannesburg at the age of 72. Chiume died on Tuesday at Garden City Hospital  as her family confirmed via Instagram. The cause of death was not disclosed. The family’s statement read, “We regret to inform you of the passing of our…

Agency Report Two people have been killed in Kröv, Germany, after a hotel building partially collapsed late on Tuesday night, while several others remain trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing with more than 200 emergency services personnel at the scene. Located near the banks of the River Moselle, the hotel’s roof collapsed at around 23:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Tuesday, shattering windows as the top floor of the building collapsed onto the lower floor. Fourteen people were inside the hotel at the time of the incident, according to local police. A young Dutch family visiting the region…

Actor and  broadcaster Patrick Doyle has described his ex-wife and fellow actor Ireti Doyle as a first-class mother. In a recent interview with QEDNG publisher Olumide Iyanda, the veteran entertainer said he will not speak ill of his former spouse though their union did not end on a happy note. Mr Doyle and Ireti got married in 2004, five years after his first wife died of sickle cell anaemia. By 2017, they were no longer together. He told Mr Iyanda that their relationship now is “very cordial”. “Ireti is a first-class mother and provider for her children. She’s taking care…

Safiu Kehinde Kano State Police Command has arrested 35 year-old notorious armed robbery suspect, Hassan Iliya, while recovering a sum of 4.9 million naira allegedly stolen by the suspect. The command made this known in a statement issued on their official X handle earlier today. According to the law enforcement agency, the Police had, on Monday, responded to a distress call of a robbery attack at Yandadi village, Kunchi. Members of the force were deployed to the scene and eventually saw to the arrest of the suspect. “On 05/08/2024 at about 02:00am, a resident of Yandadi Village, Kunchi LGA, Kano…

Safiu Kehinde Abuja Police Command has arrested four suspects alleged of car hijacking across the Federal Capital Territory. As contained a in statement released by the Force earlier today, the Zone 7 Police Command Headquarters which supervises the FCT and Niger State Police Command, arrested 22 year-old Solomon Nuhu and 17 year-old Faruk Umar, who specialize in car snatching at gun points. Also arrested were 34 year-old Bolaji Yusuf and 38 year-old Lawal Yusuf for the crimes of Criminal Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, Murder, Being in Possession of Stolen Vehicles, Unlawful possession of prohibited FireArm. The Police also disclosed further arrest…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Army has captured some suspected commanders of the Boko Haram terrorists group while rescuing kidnapped victims across various locations. The Armed Force made this known in a statement issued on their official X handle earlier today. Recounting their engagement across the terrorists-infested parts of the nation over the week, the Army disclosed how they apprehended the terrorists leaders and also arrested their logistics suppliers. They also narrated how they sabotaged plots by the terrorists group to attack IDP camp in Borno. “In a decisive move in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army (NA)…

By Halimah Olamide Said to be a 16 year old boy, the Army Director of Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the late boy was among the mob that tried to attack troops who responded to a distress call over some hoodlums who had gathered in the Samaru area of the city burning tyres. The Nigerian Army on Wednesday admitted that one of its men killed a teenage protester in Zaria, Kaduna state. Said to be a 16 year old boy, the Army Director of Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the late boy was among the mob…

Agency Report The Police in Rivers on Wednesday warned that criminal elements have hijacked the #EndBadGovenance protest in the state and targeting motorists and businesses. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Port Harcourt. She expressed concern over the situation and stated that measures are being implemented to maintain order. “The ongoing protests in Rivers have devolved into criminal activities, with hoodlums harassing residents going about their lawful business. “They have been disrupting traffic, forcing motorists to attach leaves to their vehicles, erecting canopies on main roads, destroying billboards, and threatening traders,” she said. “The protesters…

By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday approved the appointment of new  federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) According to the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. He said in his statement that the President expects the new federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute fidelity to the nation in the discharge of their duties. The nominees are as follows: (1) Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia (2) Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom (3) Mr. Enefe Ekene — Anambra (4) Professor Steve Ugba — Benue (5) Chief Eyonsa — Cross-River (6) Aruviere…