A federal judge has blocked President Biden’s expansion of Title IX in four states, citing the mandatory gender identity protections as an “abuse of power.” U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, describing the Biden administration’s unilateral changes to Title IX as a “threat to democracy.” “This case demonstrates the abuse of power by executive federal agencies in the rulemaking process,” Doughty stated in his ruling. “The separation of powers and system of checks and balances exist in this country for a reason.” Judge Doughty ruled that the term “gender discrimination,” as used when Title IX…
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Former President Donald Trump celebrated his 78th birthday in a packed Palm Beach Convention Center on Friday night, joined by supporters and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio. The event featured Trump’s usual critiques of President Biden, particularly on immigration and foreign policy. “Under my leadership, we had no wars,” Trump proclaimed. “Instead of a globalist warmonger in the White House, you had a peacemaker at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.” Trump capitalized on the recent arrests of eight Tajik nationals with alleged ISIS links, who had entered the U.S. via the Mexico border without proper documentation. “Our country has never been in danger…
On friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a challenge to the federal ban on gun bump stocks, a decision that marks a major development in gun rights legislation. The 6-3 ruling, led by conservative justices, upheld a lower court’s decision siding with Michael Cargill, an Austin-based gun shop owner and gun rights advocate. The federal bump stock ban was enacted during the Trump administration in response to the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which resulted in 58 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The devices allow semi-automatic weapons to fire at a rate similar to that of machine…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a strong advisory urging Muslims and the general public to exercise heightened vigilance during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a statement released on Saturday, Peter Afunanya, Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications at DSS, emphasized the importance of adhering to personal security protocols. He stated the need for operators and visitors of public places such as malls, parks, and railway stations to strictly comply with established safety measures to ensure public safety. “It is strongly advised that while engaging in religious and social activities during the period, celebrants should be cautious and observe…
More than 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat on Saturday, the high-point and most gruelling day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Worshippers from all over the world will climb the rocky, 70-metre (230-feet) hill, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have given his last sermon. The desert summer heat is expected to hit 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit), creating challenges especially among the elderly during a day of prayer and reciting the Koran. The hajj, which takes at least five days to complete and is mostly outdoors, “is not…
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards for federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. This announcement was made in a statement released on Friday by Nnamdi Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary for General Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The reconstitution aims to enhance the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions. According to the statement, “His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards of Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education for the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions…
Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s characterization of Milwaukee as a “horrible” city, attempting to make the former president pay politically for dissing the most populous part of a key swing state — and one that will host Republicans’ national convention in July. “In a state that’s decided on a razor’s edge, that may ultimately cost Donald Trump the election,” Cavalier Johnson, the Democratic mayor of Wisconsin’s largest city, told CNN’s Laura Coates on Thursday night. The Democratic National Committee said Friday it was launching 10 billboards across the city featuring Trump’s comments. President Joe Biden’s campaign immediately began selling…
Hunter Biden has withdrawn his lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, citing the latter’s ongoing bankruptcy case. The lawsuit was originally filed over Giuliani’s alleged mishandling and distribution of data from Biden’s laptop. Biden’s decision follows U.S. District Judge Jessica Clarke’s query on whether the case should proceed before the resolution of Giuliani’s bankruptcy or be dismissed. Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, and Giuliani’s lawyer, Joseph Sibley, mutually agreed to drop the case, with each party bearing their own legal costs. Sibley stated that Biden chose to dismiss the case voluntarily rather than amend his complaint or respond to a motion to dismiss,…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday, announced the deployment of 197 troops for the peacekeeping mission in the Gambia. The Chief of Operations Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Boniface Sinjen made the announcement in Jaji, Kaduna State, at the graduation of troops of Nigerian Company 9 Economic Community of West African States Mission in The Gambia, ECOMIG. The 197 troops began Pre-Deployment Training, PDT, on May 4, at Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre, MLAILPKC, Jaji Kaduna State. According to him, the PDT is in line with the commitment of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, and…
Ukraine is set to receive its first-ever airborne control and surveillance aircraft from Sweden, a move experts believe will boost the effectiveness of its promised F-16s and challenge Russia’s air superiority. Late last month, Sweden announced it would provide Ukraine with two ASC 890 airborne control and surveillance aircraft. These advanced aircraft act as command centers in the sky, capable of detecting enemy aircraft, missiles, and drones from a distance and coordinating defensive responses. This capability is a first for Ukraine, which has previously lacked such advanced airborne early warning systems. Until now, this advantage has been predominantly held by…
In preparation for a safe and accident-free Eid-el-Kabir, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the deployment of over 743 patrol vehicles and 92 ambulances, nationwide. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Commencing on June 14, 2024, the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol will feature a comprehensive range of resources. These include 184 administrative vehicles, 23 tow trucks, and 144 motorbikes. Additionally, the deployment will be supported by reflective jackets, traffic cones, tyre pressure gauges, extricating machines, and digital breathalyzers to enhance operational efficiency. To ensure swift response and accident management,…
Kyiv and Moscow staged dozens of drone and missile attacks overnight, officials said Friday, leaving several wounded in Ukraine and damaging a fuel reservoir site in a Russian border region. The two sides have stepped up cross-border aerial assaults in recent weeks, with Kyiv targeting Russian energy facilities and Moscow launching retaliatory barrages. Russia said it had downed 87 Ukrainian drones, of which 70 had targeted the southern Rostov region that houses the headquarters of its military operation against Kyiv. The defence ministry said 70 drones were downed over Rostov, six each over Kursk and Voronezh, and two each over…