A Beacon of Unity Shines in the United States in the city of Arlington. In a historic declaration, Mayor of Arlington Jim Ross, one of the largest cities in the United States of America, marked a pivotal moment in Nigerian-American relations. Mayor Jim Ross handed over a symbolic proclamation, signifying an unprecedented event that had never occurred before on American soil. This momentous occasion has created a significant opportunity for Nigeria to celebrate its rich culture and heritage, while …
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The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has released a mug shot of former US President Donald Trump. Jail records show Trump was placed under arrest and booked as inmate No. P01135809. The Republican politician surrendered himself to authorities on Thursday, August 24, in the state of Georgia in response to 13 felony charges handed down by a Fulton County grand jury. Trump, 77, arrived at Rice Street Jail in Atlanta, where he got fingerprinted and had a mug …
Manchester City football cub of England have defeated Inter Milan 1-0 to win their first ever Champions League trophy at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday, June 10. Despite having lifted six of the last ten Premier League titles, Pep Guardiola’s men have always struggled in Europe as they have never lifted the iconic trophy going as far as losing the final to Chelsea in 2022. Inter played well and held their own, keeping City largely quiet until Rodrigo …
A Catholic priest took his own life days after learning police were investigating him over a ‘historic allegation’, a coroner has ruled. Canon Michael McCoy, 57, was found dead at his apartment in Newcastle on April 10 last year. An inquest heard that a week earlier, on April 3, an incident involving Mr McCoy had been reported to Northumbria Police. A ‘very brief account’ was obtained from the complainant a day later. Mr McCoy, who was Dean …
The Minneapolis city council has pledged to disband the Minneapolis police department and replace it with a new system of public safety. The historic move comes as calls to defund law enforcement are sweeping the US following the killing of George Floyd and other black people who died due to police brutality. Speaking at a community rally on Sunday, June 7, a majority of councilmembers declared their intent to “dismantle” and “abolish” the Minneapolis police department responsible for George Floyd’s death and build …