One day after police opened fire at a Brooklyn subway platform — injuring an accused fare-beater, two bystanders and an NYPD officer — the department put out a request seeking the public’s help to find the knife the suspect allegedly held before cops opened fire Sunday. The NYPD released a wanted flyer Monday for a man believed to have swiped the suspect’s knife from the L train where four people were shot in Brownsville on Sunday. Video circulating on social media appears to show the man scoop up the knife amid the bloody commotion. Following a Sunday evening police press…
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The Denden Award was presented to 136 outstanding students in the Southern region for their exceptional performance in the 2023/2024 national school-leaving examinations. The awardees, who achieved a GPA of 3.0 and above, hailed from schools in the sub-zones of Dekemhare, Adi-Keih, Senafe, Tserona, and Mai-Aini. At the award ceremony, held on 13 September in Dekemhare, Mr. Girmay Gebru, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in the region, highlighted that the Denden Award is part of a continuous effort to enhance the performance of schools and students. He emphasized that the award aims to recognize top-performing…
Nigerian artiste Portable, has shared his experience meeting Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, at a private event. Portable expressed admiration for Peter Obi’s leadership and vision for Nigeria, praising his commitment to the people.In social media posts, Portable described Obi as “a great man” and “a man of the people” who is ready to take Nigeria to the next level. However, in a contrasting video, Portable humorously lamented not receiving cash rewards from Obi, comparing him to President Bola Tinubu.Meanwhile, Portable’s encounter with Obi has garnered attention. It showcases the artiste’s vibrant personality and unfiltered style. Despite…
The college football season began with many labeling the 2025 NFL Draft quarterback class as one of the weakest in recent memory.But through three weeks of the season, that perception may be changing.Before suffering an abdominal injury in Saturday’s 56-7 win over UTSA, Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers was not only the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, but he was also one of the biggest risers in terms of the 2025 draft. Ewers was so impressive during his first few games that ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. stated he was beginning to view the junior QB as a…
Ryan W Routh, the 58-year-old man suspected of planning to assassinate Donald Trump, has been charged with two gun-related crimes in federal court a day after being spotted with a rifle on the perimeter of the former United States president’s golf course in Florida. Phone records suggest the suspect may have been lying in wait for nearly 12 hours, hiding in the bushes with a loaded SKS semi-automatic rifle, according to court documents filed on Monday. Routh, who appeared briefly in federal court in West Palm Beach, did not fire any shots and never had Trump in his line of…
A woman working at a Brooklyn laundromat is in serious condition after being stabbed by a customer who apparently was furious his laundry was not finished, according to the owner of the laundromat and NYPD. The shocking incident took place Monday shortly before 2 p.m. a t a Bath 21 Laundromat and Cleaner, police said. According to the owner of the laundromat, who spoke with NBC New York, the man brought laundry around 7 a.m. Monday. However, when he came back in the afternoon and the laundry was not ready, he stabbed the worker. The 50-year-old woman was transported in…
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Sacco for its continuous expansion following a Shs 9.6 billion growth in 2024, which is a 15 percent increase from last year’s Shs8.3 billion. In a speech read on her behalf by the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon Frederick Ngobi, Speaker Among said the Sacco’s growth is a welcome development, as it shields MPs and staff from predatory financial institutions with exorbitant interest rates and harsh terms. “I am cognizant of the importance of this Sacco to its members. It is in the interest of…
After the successful release of his debut EP “Star Life,” Elton Sturna is set again to stun his listeners with yet another vibration and he titles this one “Hard To Get”Listen to ‘Hard To Get’ HereOn this fast tempo beat, the Afrobeat sensation, Elton Sturna relates about a love interest that he’s quite unsure of, his relentless determination towards his goals, and his perseverance through graceThe tone of the record is majorly aimed at motivating the listeners to achieve whatever they desire while serving them good vibrations on a platter.Hard To Get inevitably takes its patrons on a savory musical…
Carolina Panthers second-year quarterback Bryce Young further illustrates there is no such thing as a can’t-miss prospect. On Monday, Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he’s benching the 2023 No. 1 overall pick, replacing him with journeyman Andy Dalton. With Young as the starter, the Panthers are 0-2 this season. In two starts, the former Alabama star has only 245 yards passing, no TD passes and three interceptions. Before the draft, ESPN tabbed Young and Houston Texans edge-rusher Will Anderson Jr. as co-No. 1 prospects in its consensus top-10 rankings.”[Young] doesn’t make any mistakes,” wrote ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. “…
Rupert Murdoch’s proposed amendment would reportedly block any interference by three of his oldest son Lachlan’s siblings, who are more politically moderate.A battle over control of Rupert Murdoch’s global television and publishing empire begins Monday in a Reno, Nevada courtroom, where a judge will consider the contentious matter of succession. Murdoch, 93, is attempting to change the terms of the family’s trust – which holds significant stakes in Fox News’s parent company and Wall Street Journal owner News Corp. The billionaire is looking to ensure that, upon his death, the media companies remain under the control of his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch, according…