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Prosecutors in the Justice Department‘s Civil Rights Division were told they will not play a role in the ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer, according to two sources familiar with the matter.Leadership in the Civil Rights Division, overseen by Harmeet Dhillon, informed staff in the division’s criminal section that there would not be an investigation, two sources said. Normally, after a high-profile incident involving a fatal shooting by an officer, attorneys from the criminal section fly out to the scene. Multiple career prosecutors offered to do so in this case,…
On Dec. 14, a social media account called Minnesota Burning specializing in man-on-the-street interviews around the Twin Cities posted a video clip of a conversation with a pair of 20-year-old college students. The shorter of the two had the unfocused stare of a co-ed who’d been served one too many. But, asked by the interviewer if he supports ICE, he grew startlingly lucid and savage in his response. “Hell fucking nah,” he says. “It’s splitting up families. It’s not right. These people are not illegal. It’s fucking Holocaust shit. That’s Holocaust shit, come on.” “What do you say to people…
GistReel Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reaffirmed the commission’s preparedness to deliver a credible and transparent election in the 2027 general polls. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos during INEC’s Induction and Strategic Retreat for national commissioners, the commission’s secretary, resident electoral commissioners, administrative secretaries and directors. He said the responsibility before the electoral body was enormous, noting that public attention would be intense throughout the process. “The eyes of over 200 million Nigerians and the entire continent are upon us. The work ahead is demanding, the hours will be…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Kate Gosselin made it official in November: She has a boyfriend. Now, however, plenty of observers around the Internet are wondering if she and this man have also made their relationship official. Which is to say a lot more clearly: Did Kate Gosselin get married?!? Kate Gosselin arrives at NBCUniversal’s 2015 Winter TCA Tour – Day 2 at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 16, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) The mom of eight stirred up speculation that she exchanged vows with her boyfriend and former bodyguard, Steve Neild, in…
Reading Time: 2 minutes We have shocking news to report from the world of social media today. A streamer named Sergio Jimenez passed away on New Year’s Eve, and his final moments were broadcast via livestream. Popular on streaming platforms like Kick and Twitch, Sergio was more commonly known “Sssanchopanza.” Influencer Sergio Jimenez passed away during a livestream last week. (YouTube) According to a report from People, Jimenez consumed large quantities of alcohol and drugs as his audience urged him on. The Spanish streamer gained a larger following in October, thanks to his collaboration with a better-known influencer named Simon…
Nigeria’s new tax laws, effective from 2026, contain significant errors and inconsistencies identified by KPMGDefinitions related to community taxation in the laws create uncertainty and potential disputes across jurisdictionsKPMG calls for urgent clarifications to improve compliance and align tax laws with fairness and efficiencyNigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws, which took effect on January 1, 2026, contain several errors, gaps, and inconsistencies that could create confusion for businesses and taxpayers, according to a detailed review by KPMG Nigeria.In a report examining the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment…
Reading Time: 3 minutes An 80th birthday celebration is a monumental occasion. It is truly unfortunate that Dolly Parton will not get to see hers. Several months ago, the national treasure revealed health challenges while canceling shows. But this, unfortunately, is a bigger deal than having to postpone a Vegas residency. Dolly Parton attends Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony World Premiere at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20, 2025. (Photo Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Where is Dolly? On Wednesday, January 7, living legend Dolly Parton appeared on the Instagram page of the Grand Ole Opry. “Well hey there…
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The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned of growing internal challenges facing President Bola Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric claimed that several state governors would undermine the ruling party’s efforts as the polls approach. Governors May Undermine APC Plans Primate Ayodele said he foresaw about eight APC governors working against the party and President Tinubu before the next general election. According to him, some of the governors may remain within the APC, while others could defect to opposition parties,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the two days since Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent, the incident has sparked one of the most contentious nationwide debates in recent memory. Millions have reacted with outrage at the sight of a federal agent shooting an unarmed American citizen in broad daylight. Others have attempted to justify the killing of a 37-year-old mom by claiming that the agent, Jonathan Ross, feared for his life and had no choice but to fire his weapon multiple times. We’ll leave it up to you to decide if a new video angle helps…