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A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations, a year after a terror attack on revelers on Bourbon Street killed 14 people, officials said Monday.Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry requested troops to be sent to the city to support local law enforcement during year-end events and remain there through at least February.The deployment in New Orleans follows high-profile National Guard missions the Trump administration launched in other cities this year, including in Washington and Memphis, Tennessee. But the sight of National Guard troops is…
A MOTHER has been forced to sleep on the sofa with her baby while her other children and siblings share cramped bedrooms covered in mould. The Sudanese family came to the UK after fleeing war in South Sudan and have lived on Lancashire Hill estate, Stockport, since 2021. The cramped conditions are not the only issues the family faceCredit: MEN MediaMartha, who works as a carer, says the cramped conditions are not the only issues the family faceCredit: MEN MediaLancashire Hill is rankedthe most deprived area in Greater ManchesterCredit: MEN MediaLancashire Hill is rankedthe most deprived area in Greater Manchester.…
A lady has involved the police after a man known as “Egbon Adugbo”, called her “Olosho” after she refused his advances. In Yoruba culture, the term Egbon Adugbo is often used to describe a man who considers himself streetwise or a senior figure in the neighbourhood (“Egbon” meaning elder or senior, and “Adugbo” meaning local community). While the term itself is neutral, in this case, it refers to a man allegedly approaching women unsolicited, a behaviour that has drawn criticism. “Olosho” rmark sparks Police intervention According to reports, the lady refused to respond to his advances. Frustrated, the man allegedly…
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has said new tax laws will support airlinesHe said the 10% withholding tax on aircraft leases has been removed under the new frameworkAirlines will become VAT-neutral, allowing them to reclaim input VAT and improve cash flowOluwatobi Odeyinka is a business editor at Legit.ng, covering energy, the money market, technology and macroeconomic trends in Nigeria.The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has said Nigeria’s new tax laws are designed to support airlines, not harm them, as concerns continue over rising operating costs in the aviation sector.Airlines will become VAT-neutral, allowing them to…
Chappell Roan took down her tribute to Brigitte Bardot after learning about the provocative French actress’s controversial political views. After it was announced that Bardot had died at age 91, the Grammy winner initially took to her Instagram Story on Sunday, writing, “Rest in peace Ms. Bardot. She was my inspiration for red wine supernova.” However, she later deleted the post and shared in a new post on Monday, “Holy shit I did not know all that insane shit Mr. Bardot stood for. I do not condone this. Very disappointing to learn.” At the beginning of Roan’s song “Red Wine…
Following Pastor Chris Okafor’s apology to Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, a woman claiming to be his ex-wife has made a series of allegations against the clergyman. As previously reported, Pastor Chris Okafor tendered an apology to Doris Ogala on the altar while on his bended knees. This followed after Doris Ogala claimed Chris Okafor gave her $10,000 and urged her to reframe her earlier claim about him. Pastor Chris Okafor’s Alleged Wife Speaks In a livestream, the woman who identifed herself as Agnes Bismaark Okafor, claimed Chris Okafor’s apology wasn’t genuine. ”You cannot be having children everywhere and then you…
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s much-anticipated dream move to the Santiago Bernabéu has not quite followed the script since his high-profile arrival in the Spanish capital.Having joined Los Blancos as a free agent rather controversially, and burning bridges with Liverpool fans in doing so, Trent Alexander-Arnold was expected to seamlessly inherit the right-back throne.However, a difficult start to life in Spain has already sparked rumors of a swift and surprising return to English football.Trent Alexander-Arnold linked with top Premier League clubsAccording to a report from Spanish outlet Defensa Central, several Premier League heavyweights are closely monitoring Alexander-Arnold’s situation at Real Madrid.Manchester City, Manchester…
Beyoncé once said, “It should cost a billion to look this good,” and now she can afford it.The Grammy-winning artist is now a billionaire, becoming the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z was the first musical artist to become a billionaire on Forbes’ list in 2019. The elite club also includes Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.Beyoncé’s billionaire status comes on the heels of her “Cowboy Carter Tour,” which grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales, according to Pollstar. It also came right after her massively successful “Renaissance World Tour,” which she later…
A powerful storm system currently producing heavy snow, rain and strong winds across parts of the northern United States could become a “bomb cyclone” over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions, forecasters said.Abomb cycloneis defined as a storm that rapidly intensifies, as measured by a large decrease in its atmospheric pressure over 24 hours, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.In this case, meteorologists warned that a frigid Arctic front plunging downward into the middle of the country could clash with warm air in the South and potentially cause a range of hazardous conditions, from snowstorms to thunderstorms, along…
Two young children from the Okunade family tragically lost their lives in a river in Ibadan, Oyo state A family member recounted the events leading up to the incident, and the river’s hidden dangers Efforts to recover the children had challenges and delays that gripped the family and neighbours The Okunade family of Apete and Lakoto in Ibadan was plunged into mourning on Sunday, December 28, as two young children from the family drowned in the Odo-Ona River in the Apete area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital. Family recounts tragic drowning of cousins in Ibadan’s Odo-Ona River. Photo: @temitayo_emory Source:…