Student kills himself after shooting teacher in Texas
A 15-year-old student died by suicide Monday after shooting and wounding a teacher at a school in Texas, authorities said.
Political Shake-Up in Sokoto: CPC leaders, supporters defect to NDC
A major political realignment is taking shape in Sokoto State as prominent members of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) formally defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a development that could reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
Police intercept 14-year-old over Lagos Airport stowaway attempt
The Airport Police Command has intercepted a 14-year-old boy in connection with a stowaway attempt at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. He said the minor was discovered on the airport tarmac while attempting to gain unlawful access beneath an aircraft. […]
We’ll neutralise emerging security threats – Northern governors
The Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) on Monday resolved to sustain and intensify efforts on the security gains recorded in the region by neutralising emerging threats. Chairman of the forum, Gov. Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja. Yahaya said that the meeting was meant to deliberate on critical […]
Police foil stowaway attempt by 14-year-old at Lagos airport
Airport Police Command, Monday, intercepted a 14-year-old boy, identified as Eke Miracle, in connection with a stowaway attempt at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos.
Courts to decide validity of Wike-backed PDP convention — Makinde camp
The dispute, which has moved beyond internal party wrangling, is now a constitutional issue, one that will determine not just who leads the PDP but also test the limits of judicial intervention in party affairs, as tensions deepen over legitimacy and control of party structures.
INEC’s recognition of Wike’s PDP faction deceitful, dishonest — Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has condemned the recognition of a faction of the party led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as “deceitful” and “dishonest.”
US embassy resumes operations in Venezuela after seven years
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed progress in Venezuela, saying it is beginning to see “the kind of stability that brings businesses back.”
NUC bans honorary doctorate holders from using ‘Dr.’ title
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has introduced stricter guidelines regulating the award of honorary degrees, including a ban on recipients using the “Dr.” title.
Plateau Governor urges intelligence-led policing to tackle urban terrorism
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed security agencies to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven operations following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, which left several people dead and many others injured.
PDP can’t afford to sideline any bloc, reconciliation still possible — Gbenga Hashim
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Hashim, has said reconciliation within the party is still possible despite the National Convention held in Abuja by a bloc aligned with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, warning that the party cannot afford to sideline any major group within its ranks. […]
