Author: Akintayo Adams

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul, was arrested late Monday in New York following his indictment by a federal grand jury. Though the charges remain under seal, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams confirmed Combs is in federal custody and details will be revealed once the indictment is unsealed. Combs, 58, was taken into custody at a Manhattan hotel. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, stated that Combs had been cooperating with the investigation, relocating to New York in anticipation of potential charges. Agnifilo criticized the decision to prosecute, describing Combs as a family man and music icon, asserting his innocence and asking the…

A man suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump camped outside a Florida golf course for nearly 12 hours with food and a rifle before being spotted by a Secret Service agent who opened fire, according to court documents. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, did not fire any shots and fled after the agent fired in his direction. He was later arrested in a neighboring county. Routh appeared in federal court on firearms charges, marking the start of a criminal case just weeks before the presidential election. This incident follows another attempt on Trump’s life in July, raising concerns about the…

Joyce Parker Hospital, a children’s mental health unit in the UK run by Cygnet Health Care, is set to close following allegations of staff physically abusing patients. The decision comes after multiple reports surfaced, including a Care Quality Commission (CQC) investigation that highlighted staff allegedly dragging children across the floor while restraining them. Parents have spoken out about their children’s mistreatment, including incidents of physical abuse and neglect. One mother described her daughter being “covered in bruises” and subjected to harsh treatment, while another parent shared that her son was traumatized after being “dragged by his feet” out of his…

A 51-year-old Irish Liverpool fan tragically lost his life on Monday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the A4 highway near Orio al Serio Airport in Bergamo, Italy. Reports from Italian media indicate that the fan had just arrived in Italy from Manchester and was trying to reach the NH Hotel for the night. Local authorities discovered his body near the airport, with no sign of the two companions who had traveled with him. Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera revealed that the man was a Liverpool supporter and had a ticket for the Champions…

Salisu Ahmed, a 66-year-old Nigerian man, recently shared his experience of living with HIV for 31 years after contracting the virus from his first extramarital affair. In an interview with reality star Doyin David, Ahmed opened up about the immense challenges he faced, including severe social stigma, being denied access to shared facilities, losing his teaching job, and being abandoned by his wife and children. Ahmed explained that around 85-90% of people living with HIV contract the virus through sexual intercourse. Reflecting on his personal journey, he revealed how he was ostracized, saying, “I was denied the use of the…

Nine people, including a child, were killed in Lebanon after handheld pagers, used by Hezbollah members for communication, exploded across various regions, according to Lebanon’s health minister. These blasts injured around 2,800 others, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon. Hezbollah, an armed group backed by Iran, confirmed the death of eight of its fighters and blamed Israel for what they described as “criminal aggression.” The explosions, which occurred simultaneously in Beirut and other areas, happened amidst ongoing conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, linked to the broader Israel-Hamas war. Hezbollah vowed retaliation against Israel, though the Israeli military has not commented on…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has assented to the bill establishing the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Ribadu made the disclosure during a workshop on gender mainstreaming in preventing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in Nigeria and West Africa, held on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by Amb. Ibrahim Babani, Director of External Affairs at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Ribadu emphasized that the President’s approval marks a significant step toward combating the illegal spread of arms. The bill now…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) said the earlier announced increase in boarding fees for its model colleges is needed to enhance student welfare. In a statement, Ganiu Lawal, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, explained that the previous fee of ₦35,000, which has been in place since 2021, is no longer feasible for the 2024/2025 session. The new fee, set at ₦100,000 per term, will take effect from the current academic session, which began on September 15, 2024. Lawal emphasized that the boarding fees cover essential costs such as feeding, janitorial services, and…

Petroleum marketers in Nigeria are expressing concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) release of petrol prices across the country on Monday. They are demanding clarity from the Dangote Refinery on the exact price at which it sells petrol to the NNPCL to ensure transparency. The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, and the President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, emphasized the need for disclosure of the refinery’s pricing structure. This…

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all governed by military juntas, are set to launch new biometric passports in the coming days as part of their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). These countries, which formed the Alliance of Sahel States after a series of coups between 2020 and 2023, had announced plans to leave Ecowas in January 2023. The new passports aim to harmonize travel documents among the alliance members. However, it remains uncertain how this will impact visa-free travel for their citizens within Ecowas, where they previously held a 15-nation regional passport. Malian junta leader…