Media Experts Urge Journalists to Prioritize Conflict-Sensitive Reporting Ahead of Edo, Ondo Elections
Experts from media and civil society organisations have urged journalists to approach their coverage of the forthcoming Edo and Ondo State elections with caution, to avoid escalating tensions and conflicts. This call was made during a webinar titled, “Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Election: Best Practices and Ethical Considerations,” organised by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation […]
Volunteers of all ages plant trees to help prevent erosion along Kettle Creek
Conservationists of all ages grabbed a shovel and work boots on Saturday to add a burst of green to the Dan Patterson Conservation Area in St. Thomas.
Chemical spill at Owen Sound Public Works yard
Just before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, a Hazardous Waste day at the Owen Sound Public Works yard was the scene of a chemical spill.
Suspect Narrates How Native Doctor He Met On TikTok; Directed him to Dismember Kogi University Student For Money Ritual
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested and paraded four suspects in connection with the gruesome killing of Damilola Olowoyo, a 19-year-old first-year student of the Federal University Lokoja. The main suspect, Jeremiah Paul, 20, was apprehended along with three accomplices: Emmanuel Otitoju, Banabas Olugbenga, and Ajayi Basit Ayomide. Paul, a native of Chikun Local […]
FBI Arrests Nigerian at JFK Over $10M COVID Fraud Scheme
Four years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many fought to save lives, others exploited the crisis for personal gain. One such individual is Yomi Jones “Sabbie” Olayeye, a 40-year-old Nigerian accused of attempting to defraud the U.S. government of $10 million in unemployment benefits and receiving $1.5 million in pandemic relief […]
Families take in St. Thomas Police Service 2024 Open House
K9 officers Rocky and Axle were among the favourite attractions Saturday, as families took up the invitation to the St. Thomas Police 2024 Open House.
Local coaches recognized by Coaches Association of Ontario
Locally, Jeff Francis, of Lucan-Ilderton Athletics and North London Baseball, as well as Yulissa Agudelo of Bushido Boxing, London were recognized.
St. Thomas police respond to two shoplifting incidents the same day
On Friday morning, police say that an east end business reported a female shoplifter that had taken things from the store the day prior.
What you need to know about COVID-19 as we head into fall
As we head into another respiratory illness season, here’s a look at where Ontario stands when it comes to COVID-19 and what you need to know.
More new cars no longer come with a spare tire. Here’s what you need to know
Vehicles used to come with a “full-sized” spare tire, but about 30 years ago, auto manufacturers moved to a much lighter, smaller tire, sometimes called a “donut spare.” But now, depending on the car you have, it may not have any spare at all.
