Nigeria’s Petroleum Union Secretary-General Testifies Against Members in Attempted Murder Case

ABUJA, Nigeria – A high-profile court case has captured national attention as a top official from the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Mr. Afolabi Olawale, accused several members of the union’s Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of a near-fatal attack. The allegations were presented before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday, stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred at the union’s Abuja office during a heated confrontation last November. …

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Lyft Driver & Aspiring Wrestler Killed in Union City Shooting laid to Rest

Atlanta, Georgia – Reggie Folks, a 35-year-old aspiring professional wrestler, tragically lost his life while working as a Lyft driver in Union City, south of Atlanta. His untimely death has left his loved ones and community in mourning, culminating in a funeral gathering scheduled for Thursday. The fatal shooting occurred on May 15 at the intersection of Stonewall Tell Road and South Fulton Parkway, resulting in Union City police charging Folks’ passenger with murder. The …

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Attack on Bangladeshi Labor Leader Sparks Outcry from International Union

Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a disturbing turn of events, Brother Amirul Haque Amin, General Secretary of the National Shop Employees Federation (NSEF) and President of the National Garments Workers Federation (NGWF), was viciously attacked alongside his supporters during a peaceful demonstration on March 29, 2024. The demonstrators had gathered to demand Eid bonuses for garment and shop workers in Bangladesh when they were met with violence, resulting in injuries to 20 supporters. The condemnation …

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Violence in N.L. Schools at All-Time High, Teachers’ Union Reports

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association is sounding the alarm on a concerning rise in violence within the province’s schools. President Trent Langdon has highlighted a disturbing trend, noting that incidents of violence have surged to unprecedented levels, leaving educators grappling with burnout amid inadequate support and overcrowded classrooms. During a recent press conference called by the union, Langdon shared troubling statistics, revealing a projected 40 percent increase in …

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Bengaluru Cafe Explosion: Union Minister Alleges Connection to ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ Slogans

Bengaluru, India – Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka, alleging a connection between recent ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans and an explosion at the Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru. Chandrashekhar pointed out that the slogans were raised two days before the explosion occurred. Chandrashekhar further criticized top ministers in Karnataka, blaming them for a halt in development and investments in the state. He highlighted a rise in electricity prices, water scarcity in Bengaluru, and …

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Family Community Rallies to Support Mourning Funeral Costs After Tragic Union Murder-Suicide

UNION, N.J. – The community is rallying around a tragic event where a family of four was found dead in their home in what authorities believe to be a murder-suicide. The Union Funeral Home is currently seeking donations to help ease the financial burden of burial expenses on the surviving relatives. The victims, Ruben Alarcon, 51, Andrea Alarcon, 42, and their two daughters, Scarlett, 9, and Emma, 6, were discovered deceased inside their home on …

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Murder-Suicide Leaves Family of Four Dead in Union, N.J.

UNION, N.J. – A tragic murder-suicide shook the community on Wednesday as a family of four was found dead in their home on Lincrest Terrace. The Union County prosecutor’s office confirmed that 42-year-old Andrea Alarcon, 51-year-old Ruben Alarcon, and their two juvenile daughters were discovered fatally shot around 10:30 a.m. While the prosecutor’s office did not release the names or ages of the two girls, it was revealed that Andrea Alarcon was responsible for shooting …

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Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Acquittal of Union Minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ in Samajwadi Party Leader’s Murder Case

New Delhi, India: The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of Union minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ in the murder case of Samajwadi Party youth leader Prabhat Gupta in 2000. Mishra, who represents Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, holds the portfolio of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs. The decision was reaffirmed by the Allahabad High Court, and a special leave petition (SLP) filed by the deceased’s brother against the judgment was dismissed by a …

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