Trump: US Should Fund Safe Schools Before Ukraine
Former President Donald Trump has called on US lawmakers to prioritise funding for school security over sending military aid to Ukraine. Speaking at a pro-gun conference, Mr Trump questioned how the US “has $40 billion to send to Ukraine” but cannot ensure security in schools. The meeting of the National Rifle Association (NRA), the largest […]
Uvalde School Shooting Update: Official Says Police Made ‘wrong decision’ Not To Enter Classroom
A Texas official admitted law enforcement made the “wrong decision” in their response to the Robb Elementary School shooting, failing to breach the classroom for a 35-minute period as an 18-year-old gunman terrorized children inside. At a press conference on Friday, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw acknowledged that officers on the scene […]
INEC To Reconsider Deadline For Party Primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), may have bowed to pressures from the political parties to prolong the deadline for the conduct of primaries, accepting to reconsider their earlier position. Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) had earlier asked the Commission to extend the deadline by 30 days, praying that it will enable them to conclude all […]
Gov. Akeredolu: We’re Committed To Providing A Brighter Future For The Children
As the world marks the 2022 Children’s Day, Ondo State governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has described children as precious blessings and heritage of God that must be nurtured to greatness. This is included in a statement released on Friday in Akure by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde. The governor said in the statement that […]
Speaker Gbajabiamila Cleared To Contest The Sixth Consecutive Term
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been cleared to contest for a 6th consecutive term. Gbajabiamila is the second longest-serving member of the House of Representatives in the history of Nigeria behind only Mr. Nicholas Mutu of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency (Delta State) who has been a member of the green chamber […]
Days After Ditching The PDP, Peter Obi Joins Labour Party
Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and a presidential candidate, has joined the Labour Party. This comes two days after he resigned his membership in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Obi had left the PDP just days before the party’s presidential primary, which is set for May 29 and 30 at the […]
Former Governor Of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, Has Been Denied Bail By High Court
Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo State and a presidential aspirant for the All Progressives Congress, was denied bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. This comes days after the Senator’s home was raided and he was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okorocha was arrested and detained for skipping […]
Court Clears Jonathan To Run For President In 2023
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared to run for president in 2023. According to reports, the decision was handed down on Friday by Justice Isa Hamma Dashen of the Federal High Court in Yenagoa. The presiding court concluded that the former President is qualified to run for President in 2023. Jonathan’s right to run […]
Amaechi Loses Supreme Court Case Over N96b Fraud
Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant in 2023, has lost a plea to have an inquiry launched against him by the Rivers State administration, led by Nyesom Wike, over an alleged N96 billion fraud. This comes as the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Amaechi’s lawsuit challenging the formation of a seven-man inquiry panel against his government […]
Texas school shooting: Husband of killed teacher ‘dies of grief’
The husband of one of the teachers slain in Tuesday’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has reportedly died of a heart attack. Joe Garcia was the husband of Irma Garcia, who taught for 23 years at Robb Elementary School. Mrs Garcia was one of two teachers killed by a teenage gunman in the shooting that […]
