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4 Dead After US Jewelry Heist Leads To Carjacking, Shootout

December 6, 2019 3:54 pm

Two armed jewelry thieves trying to escape the scene of their heist on Thursday hijacked a delivery truck, took its driver hostage, then led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a deadly shootout, authorities in the US state of Florida said.

Four people were killed in the gunbattle on a busy street — the two suspects, the driver of the United Parcel Service truck, and a bystander, FBI agent George Piro said.

The events began as two armed suspects robbed a jewelry store in Coral Gables, near Miami, late Thursday afternoon, Piro said.

“As the suspects left …

Uganda Govt. Releases Emergency Funds After Deadly Floods

December 6, 2019 11:51 am

Ugandan government has released 20 billion shillings (about 5.5 million U.S. dollars) for emergency response after deadly landslides and floods hit parts of the east African country.

Musa Ecweru, minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Friday said the funds have been released under the ‘life-saving and rescue’ phase to address the landslides situation in the mountainous areas and in flooding areas.

At least four people were killed, five injured and over 6,000 people displaced on Tuesday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the three villages of Namasa, Naposhi and Shukururu in the eastern district of …

We Didn’t Back Down, Australia Insists After Folau Payout

December 5, 2019 3:27 pm

Rugby Australia insisted Thursday it did not back down by settling its feud with Israel Folau over homophobic comments, while all-but ruling out the staunch Christian from playing Super Rugby again.

The two parties avoided a costly court battle by reaching a mediated agreement on Wednesday to end Folau’s lawsuit over his sacking in May for warning “hell awaits” gay people and others he considers sinners.

Under the settlement, both sides apologised for “any hurt or harm” caused, with Folau taking to YouTube to claim he had been “vindicated”.

Financial terms of the deal were confidential, but Rugby Australia …

Silver Spitfire Back In Britain After Round-The-World Trip

December 5, 2019 3:14 pm

An original Spitfire plane landed back in Britain on Thursday after successfully completing a first-ever attempt to fly the iconic World War II fighter around the globe.

The gleaming silver aircraft touched down on the grass runway at Goodwood Aerodrome outside Chichester, exactly four months after it took off on August 5.

The restored 76-year-old plane, which flew in World War II, visited 24 countries on its epic journey westwards around the world, clocking up more than 23,300 miles (37,500 kilometres).

The aircraft has been de-militarised, stripped of its guns and paintwork, revealing the shining, silvery aluminium underneath.

British aviators …

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Residents Flee Town Of Ejiofor After Policemen’s Death

December 5, 2019 3:29 am

• ‘We want him over murder of two officers’
• IPOB alleges plot to kill counsel
• Ohanaeze condemns move by security agents
• Petitions Buhari over checkpoints in S’east

A siege allegedly laid to Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government of Anambra State by a combined team of soldiers and policemen forced residents to flee the community yesterday.

The desertion of the community came on the heels of declaration of Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to the Supreme Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, wanted by the state police command over an alleged killing of Oliver Innoma …

US To Restart Taliban Talks After Trump Green Light

December 4, 2019 2:28 pm

The US negotiator on Afghanistan will shortly resume talks with the Taliban and seek efforts toward a ceasefire, officials said Wednesday, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly halted diplomatic efforts that could end America’s longest war.

Zalmay Khalilzad has arrived in Kabul to meet President Ashraf Ghani, a senior Afghan official told AFP, less than a week after Trump visited Afghanistan and gave his blessing for a return to negotiations.

The State Department said that Khalilzad, a veteran US negotiator who was born in Afghanistan, would head to Qatar to meet with the Taliban after his meetings in Kabul.…

After Hot Mic Gaffe, Trudeau And Trump Revive Feud

December 4, 2019 2:26 pm

US President Donald Trump loves to dominate an international summit with impromptu, rambling press briefings that leave his fellow world leaders struggling to stick to their agenda.

And at this week’s NATO summit in London, their bemusement became embarrassingly public when video emerged of four of Trump’s counterparts mocking his lengthy interventions.

Never one to take a slight lying down, Trump responded by reviving his feud with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, branding him “two-faced” over his leading role in the exchange.

The prickly president’s honour was apparently satisfied by this, as he was later overheard on a second hot …

Cannavaro Expects To Stay At Guangzhou After Miracle Title

December 3, 2019 5:10 pm

Fabio Cannavaro said taking Guangzhou Evergrande to the Chinese Super League title was “a miracle” and gave the strongest indication yet that he expects to keep his job.

The 46-year-old Italian World Cup winner was temporarily moved aside as coach in October but returned to lead China’s most successful club to the championship on Sunday.

It was the former Juventus and Real Madrid defender’s first major honour as a coach and a personal triumph after a turbulent few weeks during which he appeared to be on the brink of the sack.

“I know that many names have been mentioned …

Ikhana Discharged From Hospital After Hip Surgeries

December 3, 2019 2:18 pm

Former Enyimba International Football Club and Super Falcons coach, Kadiri Ikhana has been discharged from Alliance hospital where he successfully underwent two hip replacement surgeries, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

According to BSNSports.com, an Abuja based hospital, Alliance hospital had offered to treat the former CAF Champions League winner with Enyimba FC for free when he cried for help following his hip injury without anyone coming to his rescue.

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Kadiri had the second hip replacement surgery on Friday and was released on Sunday.

Ikhana will be back to the Hospital today for …

Xavi Backs Qatar To Compete At World Cup After Akram Award

December 2, 2019 3:52 pm

Barcelona legend and Al Sadd coach Xavi backed hosts Qatar to make an impression at the next World Cup after exciting forward Akram Afif was named Asian player of the year on Monday.

Doha-based Xavi, who collected the award on Afif’s behalf at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Hong Kong, said the Qataris would be competitive in 2022 “for sure”.

Japan’s Saki Kumagai was rewarded for a glittering career for club and country as she was named women’s player of the year at the ceremony in protest-hit Hong Kong.

Afif, 23, made a record 10 assists as Qatar stormed …

After 8 Days In Kidnappers Nest, Adamawa DPO Finally Free

December 2, 2019 9:31 am
The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Mubi, Mujeli Ahidjo, has been released after spending eight days in kidnappers nest, The Sun gathered.
A family sources told Daily Sun that the, ”Released DPO is presently in Mubi receiving well wishers and friends.”
The source has however declined divulging how much was paid in ransom for the DPO but offered to say, “A huge sum of  money was paid to the kidnappers before he was released.”
The Adamawa state police command had earlier issued a statement through its spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, that the Operation Puff Ader and Operation Farauta is making
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Kidnaped Abuja Monarch Released After ₦6.5 Million Ransom

December 2, 2019 6:35 am

The traditional ruler of Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Mohammed Ibrahim Pada, who was kidnaped last Wednesday has been released.

The monarch was said to have regained his freedom after his relative paid ₦6.5 million to the kidnappers.

It was gathered that the traditional ruler was released unhurt around 12 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday after spending four days with his abductors.

Our corresspondent gathered that the kidnapers who initially demanded N30,million from the relatives of the traditional ruler later reduced the amount to N6.5million and released him at a forest in a neighbouring

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