News
Survival Amid Chaos: Donald Trump Escapes Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally
Former US President Donald Trump recently shared a harrowing account of narrowly escaping an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Reflecting on the incident, Trump described the experience as deeply surreal, emphasizing his disbelief at surviving what he believed was a fatal attack.
At 78 years old, Trump sustained an injury to his right ear when a gunman fired a shot, tragically resulting in the death of an innocent bystander and injuring two others.
In an interview with the New York Post, Trump recounted the moment, revealing that he believes he owes his survival to a fortunate tilt of his head as he was addressing the crowd about illegal immigration.
“I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” he remarked, expressing both shock and gratitude for his continued existence.
The former president acknowledged the speculation surrounding the event, with many attributing his survival to either sheer luck or divine intervention.
The incident has left Trump contemplating the fragility of life and the unpredictability of events.
He admitted to feeling a profound sense of gratitude for still being alive, recognizing the gravity of the situation and its implications for his future engagements. Despite the attempted assassination, Trump remains undeterred in his public appearances and has vowed to continue addressing issues important to him and his supporters.
As investigations into the attack continue, Trump’s survival has sparked widespread discussion and debate, with political commentators and supporters alike weighing in on the implications of such a shocking event.
The former president’s resilience in the face of danger has only served to amplify his presence in the public eye, as he navigates the aftermath of what he described as a miraculous escape from potential tragedy.
News
Lagos Police React to Alleged Extortion of Dispatch Riders on Coastal Road
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
News
Ogun State Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
News
Public Reacts as Dino Melaye Criticises Nigeria’s Economy While Abroad
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
