CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Public Schools is among fewer than 15 Ohio school districts that did not return a federal letter regarding civil rights laws and DEI by the deadline. The United States Department of Education sent the letter to local education agencies earlier in April, asking them to verify compliance with civil rights laws, specifically…
CALABAR – The leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has lit up several communities with the commissioning of a 245kW solar power plant in Calabar, Cross River State. Converseer reports that the plant, BCS Green Energy Project, located at the headquarters of the BCS, 34 Ambo…
LAGOS – The 2025 Headies Awards will forever remain one of the most memorable with many debutants making their mark. Nominations were received from 20 categories. The event, which is in its 17th edition, was hosted on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki, with the theme ‘Back to Base’, after two years abroad. Hosted…
PORT HARCOURT – Former militant leader and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign for 2027. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television yesterday, Tompolo said it would be unjust to demand a shift of power to the…
NEW MEXICO — Despite strong winds and a dust storm warning, hundreds gathered at the La Viña Wine Festival on Sunday, determined to enjoy the event despite the challenging weather conditions. Attendees braved the gusty conditions, while vendors faced significant challenges, with some forced to close early as tents and merchandise struggled against the elements….
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department has announced two arrests in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Nehemiah Wren. Wren was fatally shot on Monday, January 13, 2025, in the 4100 block of 46th Avenue North. The suspects have been identified as 26-year-old Landon Jones III, a Black male from Tarrant, Alabama, and a 17-year-old…
ABUJA – The embattled and suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has written Senate President Godswill Akpabio an apology letter. Termed ‘Satirical Apology Letter’, Akpoti-Uduaghan, said she is a stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections. Read the full letter below:…
NIAMEY – The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part of the procurement, six pilots and six payload operators from Niger have completed specialised training at the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy. The programme included 330 hours of theoretical instruction 318…
EL PASO — A man is wanted by police after he stole more than $6,000 in jewelry from a business in the Cielo Vista Mall. The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are seeking the community’s help in identifying the suspect involved in this week’s “Crime of the Week.” The unidentified…
EL PASO — Hundreds of El Paso residents gathered at San Jacinto Plaza this morning as part of a nationwide “Rise Up” rally, protesting recent policy decisions by the Trump administration. Demonstrators voiced concerns over issues such as immigration, education, and LGBTQ rights. Rachel Aguilar, a protestor, emphasized the importance of participation, saying, “I think…