Copenhagen Mall Shooting: Danish Police Suspects Terrorism

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July 3, 2022

Danish police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting at a Copenhagen shopping mall.

Police chief Soeren Thomassen said the motive was unclear, but that he could not rule out an “act of terrorism”.

Mr Thomassen said several people had been killed in Sunday’s shooting, adding it was too early to provide exact figures.

Eyewitnesses have spoken of panic among shoppers as gunfire rang out inside the Field’s mall in the south of the city.

Emilie Jeppesen told Jyllands-Posten newspaper: “You didn’t know what was happening. Suddenly there was just chaos everywhere.”

Speaking at a news conference on Sunday evening, Mr Thomassen said it was too early to say how many people had been harmed in the attack.

But he told reporters that there was no indication that other attackers were involved and urged shop owners to preserve any video surveillance footage they might have.

He described the man detained as an “ethnic Dane”.

Field’s is said to be the largest shopping centre in Denmark, with over 140 shops and restaurants.

The multi-storey mall is located on the outskirts of Copenhagen, just across from a subway line that connects to the city centre.

A concert British singer Harry Styles was due to perform at a venue less than a mile from the scene has now been cancelled.

Writing on Snapchat, Styles said: “My team and I pray for everyone involved in the Copenhagen shopping mall shooting. I am shocked. Love H.”

Osun Electoral Misconduct: Law Must Take Its Course Says NYSC

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July 3, 2022

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured that it would do all that is necessary to ensure that “the law takes its course” regarding the alleged electoral misconduct involving a corps member, Orji Desmond Nkenna, in Osun state.

The NYSC gave the assurance on Sunday in a statement signed by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, in Abuja.

Nkenna was alleged to have manipulated the ongoing distribution of Permanent Voter Cards in Osu, Osun State.

According to the police, 38 PVCs were recovered from the corps member after he was accused of giving the PVC belonging to a particular voter to another person.

Miffed by Nkenna’s alleged misconduct, the NYSC management described it as a debasing and atrocious act, adding that the law should be invoked, if he is found guilty.

The statement reads in part, “The attention of the Management of National Youth Service Corps has been drawn to a trending news on social media over electoral misconduct involving an INEC staff, a Corps Member and others.

“It is rather unfortunate that corps member Orji Desmond Nkenna who is one of the accused persons could debase himself into such an atrocious act.

“We have also noted that the case is under investigation. If found guilty, the law should be invoked accordingly.

“The NYSC as a responsible youth-moulding organisation hereby dissociates itself from such unpatriotic act of the culprits. We also in NYSC condemn the act in totality.”

Megwa noted that the involvement of corps members in previous elections in the country was borne out of their track record of impeccable performances in several previous national assignments, adding that the Scheme was proud of the corps members who had stuck to the rules in the line of performing salient national duties.

“All corps members right from the Orientation Camps are always sensitized by NYSC and INEC officials on their roles during elections, including the statutory sanctions if they violate the electoral laws.

“Consequently any corps member that engages himself in any form of electoral offence must squarely face the wrath of the law as stipulated in the electoral act.

“NYSC would continue to play its role of promoting the unity and integration of the country, as it has been doing in its almost fifty years of existence.

“With the 2023 general elections around the corner, the NYSC would not relent in consolidating the long existing partnership with INEC towards ensuring a free, fair and credible election to the delight of all Nigerians and the world at large,” he added.

UFC 276: Israel Adesanya beats Jared Cannonier to retain middleweight title

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July 3, 2022

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Israel Adesanya outpointed Jared Cannonier over five rounds to retain his middleweight title at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.

Adesanya, 32, used his superior movement and control of distance to out-strike Cannonier and secure a unanimous decision victory.

Following the win, the New Zealander called out Alex Pereira, who beat Sean Strickland earlier in the night.

“We know who’s next. I’ll put him on skates,” said Adesanya.

The fight has a backstory in that the Brazilian holds two victories over Adesanya in kickboxing before the pair transitioned to MMA.

In the co-main event, Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a unanimous win over Max Holloway.

The Australian’s slick movement and counter-punching was the difference over five rounds as he beat his American counterpart for a third time, bringing their epic rivalry to a conclusion.

Citizens Advised To Remain Hydrated As Heatwave Warning Is Issued In South Korea

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Angel Gimalo

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July 3, 2022

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The science ministry issued a heatwave warning in most parts of the nation.

Temperatures will hover between 28 to 36 degrees celsius.

In the early hours of the day in the west and east sea and Jeju’s coastal areas, thick fog is expected, so drivers are advised to take caution.

Some rain is forecast in the mountainous regions as well.

People are advised to remain hydrated and refrain from excessive consumption of caffeine and alcohol.

Outdoor activities during the daytime should be avoided if possible.

Those who need to be outside are advised to take breaks and find shade as often as possible

Express yourselves gracefully, don’t shut doors on future collaborations, Obi tells supporters

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Henry Williams

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July 3, 2022

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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, showed class on Sunday when he advised his supporters to be more tolerant of the opposition in order not to shut doors on future collaborations.

Obi who has some of the most dedicated and loyal supporters in this election cycle made the appeal in the wake of the statement by the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on why his party is finding it difficult to consummate an alliance with the Labour Party.

In a statement on his verified Twitter handle, Obi appealed to his supporters to imbibe the virtue of tolerance in the course of campaigning for his presidential bid.

While thanking them for their overwhelming and unqualified support and for believing in him and his commitment to building a united, secure and well-functioning Nigeria, Obi, nevertheless, admonished them to be graceful even in expressing their support “so as not to precipitately shut doors to future collaborations on sustainable nation-building.”

Once Upon A Time – July 3 – 1884 Dow Jones Publishes 1st Stock Index, The Dow Jones Transportation Average

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July 3, 2022

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324 Battle of Adrianople: Roman Emperor Constantine I defeats his co-emperor Licinius, who flees to Byzantium

1187 Battle of Horns of Hattin: Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, destroys Jerusalem’s crusader army

1863 Battle of Gettysburg, largest battle ever fought on the American continent, ends in a major victory for the Union during the US Civil War

1884 Dow Jones publishes its 1st stock index, the Dow Jones Transportation Average

1996 UK House of Commons announces that the Stone of Scone, aka the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish (and subsequently English and British monarchs), will be returned to Scotland after 700 years in Westminster Abbey

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1928 John Logie Baird demonstrates the first colour television transmission in London

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2018 Cardi B becomes first female rapper to get two number one US Billboard hits, with “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin

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1976 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Sweden’s Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of 5 straight Wimbledon titles

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1468 Charles the Stout, Duke of Burgundy marries Princess Margaret of York

1920 Film director John Ford (26) weds Mary Smith (25)

1951 Author Maya Angelou (23) weds Thomas J. Angelos

Obasanjo rides tricycle, tasks youths on self employment

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July 3, 2022

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday engaged in commercial tricycle business as he rode and picked a male passenger around the Kuto area of Abeokuta.

A statement by Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, Special Assistant to Obasanjo on Media, stated that he (Obasanjo) rode from his Pent House residence at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), through Kuto area, amidst greetings and jubilation from shocked onlookers along the road.

Akinyemi explained that the ride was meant to demonstrate the safety of the means of transportation and to encourage the youths to be hardworking and embrace self-employment.

$600m trapped funds threaten economy, aviation industry

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Henry Williams

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July 3, 2022

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Barring a quick intervention from the Federal Government, air travellers, and the industry could be jolted in the days ahead as the unrepatriated funds for foreign airlines accruing from sales of flight tickets in local currencies hit the $600m mark at the end of June.

This worrisome development has already elicited serious concerns from captains of the aviation industry, business analysts, as well as travel agencies, who have called for swift action.

Foreign airlines have equally warned of dire consequences should the stuck funds not be freed sooner than later.

The experts urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to wake up to its responsibilities and place the foreign airlines on the cash-call priority list, as a critical service provider to the Nigerian economy.

Findings by correspondents showed that the stuck fund was in excess of $800 million in November 2021. It was brought down to about $283 million as at March this year, further increased to $450 million in May, and according to estimates, has now reached about $600 million as at June ending.

Exploring Aogashima Island Japan, Considered As Active Class-C Volcano, With Last Eruption In 1780’s

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July 3, 2022

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Aogashima Island is a volcanic island which is located south from the main Japanese Islands in the Philippine Sea, and it is administered by Tokyo, the capital city of Japan.

As it is part of the Izu Archipelago, it is the southernmost island of the whole archipelago and also the most isolated inhabited island.

The whole area of the island is 8.75 square kilometers (3.38 square miles) with a coastline of about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) long.

The highest elevation point the island has is at about 423 meters (1,388 feet) above sea level.

As seen from the air, one can notice right away that the island itself is a giant volcanic crater, where within that one there is a smaller crater.

Considered still as an active Class-C volcano, with its last eruption in the 1780’s, there are no signs yet that it will erupt in the near future.

Aogashima Island as it resembles a tropical scene from the set of Jurassic Park or the series Lost, is accessible only by boat or helicopter, whereas arriving with boat could be tricky if the sea gets rough or a tropical storm makes its way in.

Also, the island is surrounded by very steep rugged cliffs of layered volcanic deposits which makes it difficult to climb from whichever side one can choose.

Nonetheless, when arriving with boat, at the seaport of the island there is one long road which leads to the settlement which is located on the other side of the seaport.

There is also a geothermal sauna in the center of the volcano, and not to be limited just to that, one can easily walk the whole island and enjoy as much as possible since this kind of beauty is rarely seen around the world.

Again, gunmen abduct 2 catholic priests in Edo

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July 3, 2022

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A few days after a reverend father, Christopher Odia of St Michael Catholic Church in lkabigbo community, Etsako West local government area was kidnapped and later killed; two Catholic priests have again been abducted by gunmen in Edo State.

The latest abduction at the weekend happened along the Benin-Auchi expressway. It was gathered that the abductees, Udo Peter of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Uromi, in Esan North-East local government area, and Philemon Oboh of St. Joseph Retreat Centre, Ugboha, in Esan South-East council of the state, were returning from a programme to their parishes when gunmen attacked and whisked them away.

Confirming the abduction of the priests, Chidi Nwabuzor, spokesperson, Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, said the police received information about the kidnap of the clergymen through the divisional police officer (DPO) of Ugboha, Edo State.