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A sixth Memphis police officer has been placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of the violent arrest that led to Tyre Nichols’ death.   The officer, Preston Hemphill, was relieved of duty amid an ongoing internal investigation at the Memphis Police Department, a spokesperson confirmed on Monday.   The details of Hemphill’s involvement …

I’m a night receptionist at a hotel, annual salary of £35k. 4 shifts per week After all the guests don sleep and I do my midnight checks, I balance a chair behind the till, facing the security cameras and sleep off. This month is my 5th year anniversary on the …

A freeze on alcohol duty is to be extended for a further six months as the government seeks to help pubs, restaurants, brewers and distilleries weather the looming recession. The Treasury minister James Cartlidge told MPs there would be no increases in duty on beers, wine, cider and spirits until …

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the federal government’s claim of states being responsible for the increase in poverty rate in the country.   NGF’s spokesperson, AbdulRazaque Bello-Barkindo in a statement released on behalf of Governors, said the claim is baseless and far from the truth.   He stated that dereliction …

In an unusual attempt at casually changing course, some branches of the military are rolling back some of their previous COVID-19 vaccine restrictions and punishments. Also, there have been some exciting developments in the courts for service members who have fought back against what they believe are unfair practices and …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an increase in duty tour allowances (DTAs) for ministers, permanent secretaries and civil servants on grade level one to 17.   Duty tour allowance refers to the amount paid by the government when a public servant embarks on an official trip.   The approval of …

Seems like the younglings weren’t playing on Friday, as Amapiano young star Zinoleesky was one of the many artistes who released new music. He put out the single titled “Call of Duty” today. Just a few days after the Headies next-rated singer, Zinoleesky, collaborated with Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage, he …

Three Arkansas sheriff’s deputies have been removed from duty after a video of them brutally beating a homeless man with alleged mental health issues went viral.   The officers teamed up on Sunday, August 21, to assault a homeless man.   In the video shared online the officers are seen …

An officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, suddenly slumped and died while on duty at Ojota post, Lagos on Thursday, May 5.   According to eyewitnesses, the tragic incident attracted the attention of passers-by and sympathizers who tried to save the life of officer but applied first aid to no …

An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Idowu Asufi, has died while on duty on Tuesday, April 19.   Asufi who was in the office on Tuesday, had attended an official function and went back to his office where he was said to have collapsed and died before help could come …