Author: Vincent Osuwo

The defense minister of Mali was killed in an attack on his home on Sunday, as the army waged a second day of clashes with Islamist extremists and separatist rebels near the capital, Bamako, and other cities, putting the Sahel nation’s ruling junta under intense pressure. Defense Minister Sadio Camara, his second wife, and two grandkids were killed in a vehicle bomb strike at his home in Kita, a junta stronghold near Bamako, according to his family and an official. The shock attacks on Saturday were coordinated by Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist…

The US Secret Service has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in Washington during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. In a statement, the agency said it is collaborating with the Metropolitan Police Department to investigate the incident, which occurred near a security screening area. The gunfire was reported near the primary magnetometer checkpoint for screening tourists, requiring a swift response from law enforcement authorities on duty. The Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, verified on Sunday via its X handle that all protected individuals, including the president…

US President Donald Trump has released CCTV footage and photographs of the suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The video, released shortly before the president addressed the media, apparently shows the suspect rushing inside the Washington Hilton ballroom, avoiding security metal detectors as armed agents move to intercept him. Trump also released photographs of what appeared to be a shirtless guy lying face down in the foyer with his hands secured behind his back, believed to be the alleged gunman. Trump referred to the man as a “would-be assassin,” asserting that he…

US President Donald Trump has labeled the suspect in the shooting incident at a Washington media event as a “would-be assassin,” claiming he was highly armed and penetrated security before being apprehended. On Saturday night, during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, shooting near a security checkpoint caused panic and forced the evacuation of top officials, journalists, and guests. According to the BBC on Sunday, Trump stated after the event that the suspect “charged past a security checkpoint” and was carrying many weapons. He confirmed that a law enforcement officer sustained a gunshot wound, but his…

President Donald Trump and the First Lady were unhurt after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. The United States Secret Service announced that a suspect has been apprehended, and that investigations are continuing in coordination with local law enforcement. According to the BBC on Sunday, the shooting took place near the main security screening area at the Washington Hilton, where hundreds of journalists, lawmakers, and visitors had gathered. “The president and first lady are safe along with all protectees,” the statement read, noting that the condition of those involved in the…

Arsenal regained the top spot in the Premier League with a hard-fought victory over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners had dropped to second place for the first time since October after Manchester City’s midweek win over Burnley saw them go top on goal difference. Mikel Arteta’s side had slid to second position for the first time since October, following Manchester City’s midweek triumph against Burnley, which had sent them to the top of the standings on goal difference. Arsenal opened the game strongly and took the lead in the ninth minute when Eberechi Eze converted a well-worked short…

Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona aim to secure their second consecutive La Liga title with a win against Getafe. The on-loan Manchester United forward completed a sweeping counterattack in the second half as Hansi Flick’s side capitalized on Real Madrid’s unexpected 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Friday night. Barcelona now leads their rivals by 11 points, with both clubs having five games remaining as they aim for their 29th title. Fermin Lopez opened the scoring in the 45th minute after being set up by Pedri’s excellent pass. Bayern score four goals to beat Mainz 05 in thrilling comeback Barcelona’s…

Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich rallied in the second half to defeat Mainz 05 in a seven-goal thriller. Vincent Kompany’s side trailed 3-0 at halftime after the Bayern manager made nine changes from the midweek German Cup semi-finals win over Bayer Leverkusen, with the Bundesliga title already secured after last weekend’s win over Stuttgart and Tuesday’s Champions League last four first-leg clash with Paris St-Germain on the horizon. He did, however, bring on Harry Kane and Michael Olise at halftime, followed by Jamal Musiala early in the second half, and all three players contributed to the stunning comeback. Mainz O5 took…

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ibadan branch, has decried inadequate funding of the judiciary and non-functionality of Rent Tribunals as well as Customary Courts in the state. The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ibadan branch, has condemned the inadequate funding of the judiciary and non-functionality of Rent Tribunals as well as Customary Courts in the state. Mr Ibrahim Lawal, Chairman of the Branch, stated this while welcoming executives from the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, who paid a courtesy call to his office in Ibadan on Saturday. Lawal, who regarded the state’s judiciary as unimpressive,…

The Edo State Police Command has rescued nine kidnapped victims from two different abduction incidences along the Benin-Lagos route and surrounding forest. The Command announced this in a formal news release signed by Eno Ikoedem, its police public relations officer, on Friday. According to the announcement, the breakthrough was the result of coordinated tactical operations, intelligence deployment, aerial surveillance, and prolonged bush-combing activities authorized by Monday Agbonika, the commissioner of police. It stated, “@EdoPoliceNG is pleased to inform the general public that all victims abducted during the recent kidnapping incident along the Benin–Lagos Expressway have been successfully rescued alive.” The…