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I taught they said immigrants were the ones doing crime in the US.

America's gun laws will swallow them.

A manhunt is under way in Minnesota after two state lawmakers were targeted and one of them killed on Saturday morning in what Governor Tim Walz called an "act of targeted political violence".

Melissa Hortman, 55, a Democrat, and her husband were killed in Brooklyn Park, a city near Minneapolis.

John Hoffman, 60, also a Democrat, and his wife were shot several times at their home about 15km (nine miles) away in a related attack. He is out of surgery and stable.

A search is on for the suspect who police say was impersonating an officer. He has been named as Vance Luther Boelter, 57 and there is a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE ATTACK

He served on the state's workforce development board with Hoffman, a state senator, but officials are still investigating whether he knew either politician.

Police said he tricked his way into the victims' homes using a false badge and uniform and was even driving a car that looks like a police vehicle equipped with emergency lights.

The first emergency call was made at 02:00 local time regarding the incident involving state senator Hoffman and his wife.

Then another call was placed to police at 03:35, which led officers to check on House Speaker Hortman.

The police exchanged gunfire with the suspect at Hortman's home, but he managed to escape.

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said police are engaged in an "extensive manhunt" alongside the FBI, SWAT and hundreds of police officers. He said police took the suspect's car and believe he is travelling on foot.

Authorities are warning people in the area not to answer their door for a police officer unless there are two officers together.

Elected officials across the state were put on alert and "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump were called off after flyers for the demonstrations were found in his car.

In a statement, Trump said "such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America," and authorities would be "prosecuting anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law".

Bob Jacobson, the state's commissioner of public safety, said public servants have been "targeted in a violent and cowardly way".

Saturday was a "dark day" for Minnesota, but "we will not allow fear or violence to define who we are or how we move forward", he said.

Walz activated the State Emergency Operations Center - used for managing disasters or emergencies - in response to the shootings.

The governor said Minnesota had lost a "great leader and I lost the dearest of friends".

He called Hortman "a formidable public servant, a fixture and a giant in Minnesota", saying "she woke up every day determined to make the state a better place".

Former Vice-President Al Gore also paid tribute to Hortman, who briefly worked for him while he was a member of the US Senate.

"Though she was only there for a short time, she had a lasting impact," said Mr Gore. "There is absolutely no excuse for political violence."

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi added in a statement that she was "heartbroken" by the targeted shootings.

"This climate of politically-motivated violence must end," said Mrs Pelosi, whose husband was attacked during a politically-motivated break-in at their home in 2022.

Hortman, an attorney, was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2004, and served as House Speaker from 2019 to 2025.

She "led efforts to protect women's rights, invest in clean energy, and secure free school lunch for kids", said US Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, in a statement.

In 2020, she became an advocate for policing reform in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, successfully helping to enact a state ban on police choke holds that caused Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police.

She had two children. Her husband, Mark, was also killed.


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APC is the new good mama.
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fitinwell:
Let him join APC ... His sins shall be forgiven... So i heard...

This case of subsidy fraud was during buharis time.

anonimi:
Was the subsidy paid after 2016?

Or it was paid before that time?

Ask INEC....................................

Ijaya123:
And who's Obi and obidients' president now?

Buhari failed this nation. Looting and opening doors for looters.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared the Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, Seun Ogunbambo, wanted for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government of N976.65 million through bogus oil subsidy claims.

The EFCC made the announcement in a public notice issued on Friday, describing Ogunbambo as a fugitive from justice after he reportedly jumped bail and disappeared while standing trial before a Lagos State High Court.

According to the notice signed by the Head of Media and Publicity for the commission, Dele Oyewale, Ogunbambo was facing prosecution alongside co-defendants, Mamman Ali and Christian Taylor, who were convicted and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment each by the court on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, for their roles in the scam.

“The suspect vanished after being granted bail and has since failed to appear in court,” the EFCC said, warning the public against shielding him.

The alleged subsidy scam involves N976,653,110,28, which the EFCC said was fraudulently claimed as payment for petroleum products that were never delivered.

Ogunbambo, described as light complexioned and fluent in both English and Yoruba, was said to have last been traced to 2, Olamijuyuan Crescent, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The commission called on anyone with information about his whereabouts to report to its offices in Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Gombe, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Benin, Kaduna, Sokoto, Makurdi, Ilorin, Maiduguri, Uyo or Abuja.

https://punchng-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/punchng.com/n976bn-subsidy-fraud-efcc-declares-oil-firm-boss-wanted/?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&amp#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Fn976bn-subsidy-fraud-efcc-declares-oil-firm-boss-wanted%2F

. But he put you God in lagos to the sword.

Ijaya123:
For all the wrong reasons. He has been busted and his political career is on the downward trajectory.



Maybe you should tell him to talk less and stop disgracing himself in public debates that are above his intellectual capacity.

Ask yourself why is it that Nigeria politics revolves around Peter Obi.

You have sowere that cannabis junkie
You have atiku
You have Fayemi
You have kwankwanso
You have aregbeshola
You have amechi.

Why all the time Peter obi

helinues:
You did not even bother to read the article. The person that's currently attacking Peter Obi is an Obidient..

It's glaring that Peter Obi is casted

Obi is now a political mantra that must be recited by this brainless APC thieves.

Jokers every where. Team tinubu is working in the mud.

Some have brain but can not think. The incident that played out is clearly written.

Nigeria we have a long way to go.

lexy2014:
what is the long article for?

is it not meant to be read?

How silly can you be. Really, will their intimacy produce sperm.

spiceadole:
You must be living in a cave if you don't know of other ways females conceive except through sex.

What will their union yield. Some people are just nuts.

How do females have sex and wants to be pregnant.

Very funny set of human, as in what nonsense. Good for stealing or truncating judiciary.

March 8 1998 comes to mind,.Daniel Kanu promised to mobilise 2 million Nigerians for Abacha and vow to commit suicide should Abacha not contest.

Niger deltans are not serious at all. Instead of forming a United front they are dancing to their. Oppressors tune

Ken sari. Wiwa fought against BIAFRA with the oppressors and later the oppressors paid him in full.

Bro, this is Nigeria, people can do anything for money.
Bwala, omockry, FFK, sowere, wike, fayose.
At one time this people convinced Nigerians they were sane and good but with time the otherwise is the case.

persius555:
Wrong. If you know Rotus Odiri , well long enough before he joined arise tv, he has always been a strong advocate of the removal of any form of subsidy. He belives in the free market economies. Even in the days of emiefele and buhari. He was a stauch critic of emiefele and cbn anchor borrowers program for farmers because of its opaque nature. The partial floating of the naira under the last government.

It has absolutely nothing to do with Obi's submission or taking sides with BAT.

The things APC are doing, even Satan will be of afraid of them.

People like rotus and that other cannabis junkie sowere. They thrive on parasitic relationship.

But now Nigerians can decern the truth.

as long as you understand what I mean to say. No Qualms.


Let's not fight each other lets fight the oppressors.

DeOTR:
Oga, you misspelled it.
Why don't you write your username like this: ˈī(-ə)rnfāsman since you now want to be writing in archaic letters. The only daemon we know in 2025 is in computing.

Read and learn

DeOTR:
Like docker daemon abi?
Dude, check your spellings.

Like tinubu his lust for power will be his undoing.

Dude is a daemon.

If it was in Nigeria the oppressed will be begging the oppressor.

Long live America

This is a saner clime where rule of law works

Washington
CNN
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The US State Department ordered diplomatic posts around the world to “resume processing” of Harvard University student and exchange visitor visas on Friday after a judge halted President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to block international students from coming to the institution.

The new guidance replaced one that posts had received earlier that same week – calling on them to refuse visa applicants for students and researchers going to Harvard – due to the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by US District Judge Allison Burroughs.

“Effective immediately, consular sections must resume processing of Harvard University student and exchange visitor visas,” the cable states, adding that “no such applications should be refused” as the presidential proclamation had ordered.

The cable was signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The return to “standard processing,” which the department cable said is “in accordance with the TRO,” demonstrates that the department is adhering to the judge’s ruling.

Whether the foreign consulates are appropriately processing student visas for people planning to come to Harvard, pursuant to court orders, has been a concern in the ongoing court fight between Harvard and the Trump administration.

Before the latest moves, Harvard noted to Burroughs there was some difficulty for visa-seekers.

Burroughs said she was concerned that potential Harvard students abroad had been unable to get visas from some US embassies a few weeks ago. But the judge has instead ordered the administration more broadly to keep the status quo for the university’s international student population. Another major court hearing is set for next week.



https://amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/09/politics/harvard-student-visas-resume-processing?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F09%2Fpolitics%2Fharvard-student-visas-resume-processing

South Africa is gone. Trump has had their pound of flesh.

I hope they won't blame Nigerians.

United States warns about violent crime, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks in South Africa

The United States has warned its citizens to exercise extreme caution when travelling to South Africa due to violent crime, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks.

The United States’ Department of State issued this warning in a South African travel advisory on 27 May 2025. Its purpose is to protect the lives and serve the interests of U.S. citizens abroad.

The level 2 travel alert informed Americans to exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.

“Violent crime is common and includes robbery, rape, carjacking and mugging. There are also “smash-and-grab” attacks on vehicles,” it said.

It explained that violent crime is more common in the downtown areas of big cities, especially after dark.

It added that kidnapping is a threat in South Africa. “Kidnappers target U.S. citizens and other foreign travellers to steal money,” it said.

“Captors often force victims to withdraw cash or give online account passwords before they are let go. Though rare, some kidnappings involve demanding ransom from families.”

The Department of State further warned that there is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in South Africa.

Another concern is demonstrations, protests, and strikes, which the travel advisory said occur frequently.

“These protests can start suddenly, interrupt traffic, transportation, and other services, and turn violent,” it said.

Due to these risks, U.S. government employees working in South Africa must obtain special authorisation to travel to many informal settlements in and around Cape Town.

“U.S. mission staff must use fully armoured vehicles when visiting and visiting hours are limited to 10:00 -15:00 weekdays only,” it said.


It added that Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban are critical-threat locations for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.

It has included a Crime “C” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for South Africa, indicating that there may be widespread violent crime and organized crime present in the country.

The U.S. Department of State added that South Africa’s law enforcement may have limited ability to respond to serious crimes.


The U.S. Department of State’s advice to its citizens


The U.S. Department of State said violent crime remains an ever-present threat in South Africa and impacts people where they live, work, shop, and while in transit.

Common crimes include murder, rape, armed robbery, carjacking, home invasion, property theft, smash and grab, and ATM robbery.

Armed robbery is the most prevalent major crime in South Africa, most often involving organised gangs armed with handguns and knives.

It added that smash and grabs, carjackings, financial and identity theft crimes, kidnappings, and terrorism also pose a threat to travellers.

The U.S. Department of State told its citizens who decide to travel to South Africa to exercise caution, which include:

Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.
Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.
Drive with doors locked and windows closed.
Follow local authority instructions.
Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.
Avoid visiting informal settlements (townships) unless you are with someone familiar with the area.
Avoid driving outside of metropolitan areas at night, due to road hazards such as animals, broken down vehicles, and the potential to become a victim of crime.
Stay aware of your surroundings.
Stay alert in tourist spots.
Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to South Africa.



https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/827296/united-states-warns-about-violent-crime-kidnappings-and-terrorist-attacks-in-south-africa/

You too funny so na by size nyash they take clean

Mabuggi88:
Over #4m gone. Na your body go tell you later, you see de yansh.
No be say you even fine

The con3 is on free fall mode. A lacklustre assembly run by hungry thieves.

Everyone is endorsing everyone, no decorum.

No body is talking about the fuel subsidy money.

Gnat. Of Africa.

But these guys are not asking about religion. They are talking about nice apartment, skill acquisition and money. That's weird no part they mentioned Islam.

ChybuzzDD:
Jihad nah, just like their counterparts elsewhere in the world

I don't think so. From the interview the BH speaker was asking for good welfare and a thriving business environment.

APOSTLECHUMA:
THEY ARE FIGHTING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THEIR VERSION OF ISLAM, WHICH THEY SEE AS THE TRUE VERSION IN NIGERIA.

The worst part be say nah innocent people them go catch.

Smallpikinshit:
na d normal norm na.

That's naija home movie season 2

Arthurnna:
What a joke.. what a shittt show.

: people they should have kpaied, no they know the NA strategy.

occfx:
They will rehabilitate more