Foreign News

Photos/Video: 29 Reportedly Injured in explosion in Manhattan, New York City, second device being investigated

Published

10 years ago

September 18, 2016

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At least 29 people suffered non-life threatening injuries in an explosion which occurred in a crowded Chelsea neighbourhood in Manhattan on Saturday night. According to the New York Fire Commissioner, Daniel Nigro, one person was seriously injured.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said a second site was being investigated.

“Tonight, New York City experienced a very bad incident,” de Blasio said at a news conference near the scene. “We have no credible and specific threat at this moment”.

De Blasio said the blast was “an intentional act” and tried to calm any fears among nervous New Yorkers, saying the explosion had no terrorist connection and wasn’t related to a pipe bomb explosion earlier Saturday in New Jersey at a charity run.

A law enforcement official said the explosion appears to have originated from a construction toolbox in front of a building. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person wasn’t authorised to speak about an ongoing investigation, AP reports.

The blast happened on West 23rd street, in front of a residence for the blind, near a major thoroughfare with many restaurants. Witnesses say the explosion at about 8:30 p.m. blew out the windows of businesses and scattered debris in the area. Officials said no evacuations were necessary.

Police spokesman J. Peter Donald said several people were taken to hospitals with injuries. One of the injured suffered a puncture wound and was considered serious. Officials said the other injuries were minor, described as scrapes and bruises.

The FBI and Homeland Security officials, along with the ATF arson and explosive task force are also at the scene. The White House said President Barack Obama has been apprised of the explosion in New York City and will be updated as additional information becomes available.

A second device was found four blocks away on West 27th Street. According to several local news sources, it was a pressure cooker attached to a mobile phone by tape with protruding wires.

People living on West 27TH Street were instructed to stay away from their windows while the device was investigated. Police, aided by sniffer dogs, combed refuse bins to ensure there were no other devices.

Reacting to the blast, Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump said: “It is a terrible thing what’s going on in our world, what’s going on in our country, but we are going to get tough and smart and vigilant and we are going to end it.”

The explosion come hours after a pipe bomb went off in Seaside Park, New Jersey, shortly before thousands of runners participated in a charity 5K race to benefit Marines and sailors. The device, which only partially detonated caused no injuries. Authorities are yet to make any connection between the explosion.

Hillary Clinton says she has been briefed about the bombings in New York and New Jersey and the attack in Minnesota.

She says the nation needs to support its first responders and “pray for the victims”.

“We have to let this investigation unfold,” she said.

In St. Cloud, Minnesota, police said multiple people were injured at a shopping mall Saturday evening in an attack that possibly involved both a shooting and stabbing. The suspect was believed to be dead.

A CCTV camera has emerged online which allegedly captured moment of the Manhattan explosion. See video here: here

Entertainment

Cardi B Is Coming to Nigeria for First Time

Published

7 years ago

November 12, 2019

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The American rapper and Grammy award-winning rapper, Cardi B, has officially announced that she will be coming to Nigeria for the first time.

The 27-year-old made the announcement on her Instagram page.

The rapper will be performing live in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana
for Livespot X Festival on December 7 and 8, 2019, respectively.

Cardi B on her Instagram page wrote: “Africa, I’m coming! Nigeria and Ghana.”
Cardi B who is married to rapper, Offset is famous for her hits such as ‘Bodak Yellow’, ‘I like it’ and ‘Money’.

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US President Donald Trump, others meet Osinbajo at G7 Summit in Italy (photos)

Published

9 years ago

May 28, 2017

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US President Donald Trump, others meet Osinbajo at G7 Summit in Italy (photos)

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27

Osinbajo met with United States of America’s President Donald Trump

He also met other leaders like the Chancellor of Germany of Angela Merkel

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.

StesdyGist gathered that Osinbajo attended the G7 Summit which held in Sicily, Italy.

The acting president also met with leaders leaders other countries including Donald Trump of the United States of America, Angela Merkel of Germany among many other leaders.

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.

The special assistant to the acting president on media Laolu Akande had earlier told journalists that Is in a job will leave Nigeria on the morning of Saturday, May, 27, and return later in the evening.

Osinbajo with Trump and other leaders in Italy

Akande said his principal was invited to represent Nigeria at the meeting where these leaders will discuss various global issues.

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.

Watch this video of the acting president discussing with other leaders at the G7 summit.

Foreign News

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg Gets his Degree 12 Years After Dropping out [PHOTOS]

Published

9 years ago

May 25, 2017

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Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has returned to pick up his degree, 12 years after leaving Harvard to work on Facebook full time.Hide quoted text

Zuckerberg founded what was then called “The Facebook” in his college dormitory in 2004.

The service was at first limited only to Harvard students before expanding to other Ivy League universities.

After receiving the honour on Thursday, Zuckerberg posted a photo of him with his parents Edward and Karen Zuckerberg.

He also updated his degree status on Facebook with a photo of himself and his parents.

“Mom, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree,” the billionaire wrote.

Zuckerberg, American computer programmer, was born May 14, 1984. His net worth is currently put at $61.9 billion.

The internet entrepreneur got his degree quicker than another famous Harvard dropout Bill Gates.

Gates who left to found Microsoft in 1975, did not receive his honorary degree until 2007.

Death

ESPN Broadcaster Chris Berman’s Wife Dies in Car Crash

Published

9 years ago

May 12, 2017

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Kathy Berman, the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, has died in a car accident.

Katherine Ann Berman, wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman died in the traffic crash. Photo: Boston Herald

ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman and wife. Photo; Honolulu

The 67 year old, was killed in a two-car crash near Woodbury, Connecticut.

Mrs. Berman was a teacher and was married to Chris for more than 33 years with two children, Meredith and Douglas.

The driver of the other car, 87 year old, Edward Bertulis, of Waterbury, Connecticut, also died in the accident.

A statement released by the Berman family said we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and sympathy from so many people we know, and so many others we look forward to knowing, keep the family of Edward Bertulis in our thoughts and prayers as well.

Chris Berman joined ESPN in 1979. He married Kathy four years later.

Chris left his post as a host of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown after 31 seasons in January. He remains with the network after signing a new contract.

president of ESPN, John Skipper said this is a devastating tragedy and difficult to comprehend. Chris is beloved by all his ESPN colleagues and for good reason: He has a huge heart and has given so much to so many over the years. We know how much his family means to him and all we can do at a moment like this is give him the love and support he will surely need at this hour. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Meredith, Doug and the entire family.”

Several NFL teams and players sent out condolences via social media.