The palace of the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba James Sodiya, has been raided by robbers who carted away his crown and staff of office. The palace of the late monarch who passed away about two months ago, was broken into by robbers on Thursday, October 12. Police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola who confirmed the incident said they’ve arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. Odutola …
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The military junta that seized power in Niger last week, has alleged that the ousted government has granted France permission to carry out strikes on the presidential palace with the aim of freeing President Mohamed Bazoum. This announcement came from Army Colonel Amadou Abdramane, one of the leaders of the coup, who addressed the nation on state television, Monday morning, July 31. According to Abdramane, the approval was acknowledged by Niger’s Foreign Minister, Hassoumi Massoudou, who was acting as …
King Charles III is reportedly “sad and bewildered” by the legal crusade his son Prince Harry has launched against a British newspaper group and his continued attacks on the UK’s institutions. The estranged Duke of Sussex is embroiled in a lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers, accusing the media powerhouse of using illegal phone hacking techniques to publish dozens of stories about him between 1996 and 2011 that caused him “distress.” His 55-page witness statement released in court last week …
Bridgerton star, Adjoa Andoh has insisted she didn’t intend to cause offence after her comments about the Royal Family during King Charles’ Coronation, which sparked backlash online. The actress, who plays Lady Danbury in Bridgerton, says she “didn’t mean to upset anyone” when observing how the Buckingham Palace balcony was “terribly white” during an appearance on live television. Adjoa, 60, was speaking during ITV’s coverage of the King’s Coronation, which saw peaceful protestors and safety volunteers arrested, when …
Queen Elizabeth has banned Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Prince Andrew from making an appearance at Buckingham Palace balcony with other royals on her platinum jubilee. The announcement was made today, May 6, by a Palace spokesperson. According to the announcement, only working royals will appear on the balcony, and Prince Harry, Meghan, and Prince Andrew are no longer working royals. “The Queen has decided this year’s traditional Trooping the Colour balcony appearance on Thursday June 2 …
The Taliban has declared the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ after capturing the Air force, Army bases and the presidential palace of the country on Sunday, August 15. This comes as US, UK and Western nations hastily evacuate their citizens and diplomatic staff out of the country. This comes after Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani departed the country on Sunday as the Taliban advanced further into the capital Kabul. Taliban fighters entered Kabul and demanded the unconditional surrender of …