During a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, President Joe Biden tripped and fell while handing out diplomas. The incident occurred as he was standing for an extended period to greet each of the graduating cadets. However, the president appeared to be unhurt and was helped back up to his feet. A sandbag on stage was reported to be the cause of the fall, which Mr. Biden jokingly referred to as being “sandbagged” upon his return to the White House. Despite concerns about his age, the…
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South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
South Africa is planning to amend its law to give itself the power to decide whether to arrest a leader wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Obed Bapela, a deputy minister in the South African presidency. This announcement comes amid speculation about whether South Africa will stand by its invitation for Russian President Putin to visit in August. The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin over the Ukraine war. Currently, South Africa is obligated to arrest Putin as a member of the ICC. However, South…
ECG to chase customers again over debts, and illegal connections effective Monday
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) management has informed customers that the company would embark on a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise again commencing Monday, 29th May to Friday, 2nd June 2023. This action was referred to the management as “massive.” According to the management, this revenue mobilization would target all client demographics, including state-owned businesses. The business stated that “special teams will monitor the exercise and will apprehend and prosecute customers who attempt to interfere with the exercise and/or engage in illegal self-reconnection after disconnection.” To increase revenue, ECG has been…
[Video] Singer, Tina Turner passes on at 83. Here are some of the best works.
Singer Tina Turner, known for her soul classics and pop hits, has passed away at the age of 83. The announcement was made on her official Instagram page. Turner had faced various health challenges in recent years, including cancer, stroke, and kidney failure. Turner rose to fame in the 1960s alongside her husband Ike, with hits like “Proud Mary” and “River Deep, Mountain High.” After divorcing Ike in 1978 due to abuse, she achieved even greater success as a solo artist in the 1980s. Known as the Queen of Rock…
Shell faces a law suit from two Nigerian communities for health malpractices and environmental damage
Shell, the multinational oil company, is facing legal action and allegations of environmental contamination and medical negligence in Nigeria. In the Bille and Ogale communities of Rivers State, thousands of people are suffering from contaminated water and environmental damage caused by regular oil spills in the Niger Delta. The communities have filed a lawsuit against Shell in the UK, demanding that the company clean up the pollution and compensate them for the loss of their livelihoods. Shell argues that the communities lack legal standing and that the spills occurred too…
27 Kenyan officials suspended for releasing expired sugar
The Kenyan government has taken action by suspending 27 officials from various institutions following their involvement in the release of 1,000 tonnes of expired sugar in 2018 that was meant to be destroyed. These officials, hailing from ministries including the National Treasury and Investments and Trade, are currently under investigation for their roles in allowing the unsafe sugar to enter the market. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) had declared the 20,000 bags of sugar unfit for human consumption and had ordered it to be converted into industrial ethanol. However,…
Covid is no longer a global health emergency – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency, three years after it first declared its highest level of alert over the virus. The announcement is a significant step towards ending the pandemic, as the death rate from Covid-19 has dropped from over 100,000 people per week in January 2021 to just over 3,500 on 24 April, according to officials. While the WHO said that the virus’ removal from the highest level of alert did not mean that the danger was over, the…
President Biden authorizes sanctions against Sudan
US President Joe Biden has authorised sanctions against Sudan, following continued violence in the country. In an executive order, Biden called the fighting a “tragedy” and a “betrayal of the Sudanese people”. The order comes after the latest ceasefire in the country failed to hold, with heavy fighting reported in Khartoum, as well as Omdurman and Bahri. The United Nations has warned that the situation is on the brink of catastrophe, with children increasingly caught up in the conflict. The World Food Programme has also reported that over $13m worth…
13y/o school shooter kills 8 children and a security guard in Belgrade, Serbia
This is a tragic event that occurred in Belgrade, Serbia on May 4, 2023. A 13-year-old student at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School opened fire just after lessons began, killing eight children and a security guard, and seriously injuring several others. The boy reportedly sketched out the attack in advance on crumpled pieces of paper. He called police himself after the shootings, and was later arrested in the schoolyard. The alleged shooter was filmed being taken from the school in handcuffs, wearing a jacket over his head and blue, skinny jeans.…
Joe Biden announces his re-election candidacy 2024
US President Joe Biden has announced his candidacy for re-election in 2024, setting the stage for a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump. Biden launched his campaign in a video, highlighting the importance of this moment as freedoms and rights are under threat. Vice-President Kamala Harris will once again be his running mate. Biden, who is 80 years old, is already the oldest president in US history and may face questions about his age throughout the campaign. He would be 86 after finishing a second full term in 2029.…