At least five people have been killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus. According to police reports, two gunmen opened fire near the student union around noon on Thursday. One suspect was apprehended, while the other was fatally shot by law enforcement. Authorities have yet to release their identities. …
The United States cruised past Germany 3-0 to reach the semifinals at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Thursday. Kelly Pannek, Lacey Eden and Alex Carpenter each scored and captain Hilary Knight registered an assist to extend her record at the worlds to 51. Aerin Frankel made 12 saves in the shutout. Germany last…
Africa doesn’t just need capital — it needs coordinated leadership. Nigeria, with its vast population, robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and emerging reform agenda, has the potential to lead the continent into a new era of global integration. This will require aligning national policy with international development frameworks and leveraging platforms like the Spring Meetings to attract…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja. The NSCDC Spokesman, Afolabi Babawale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He also confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the illegal crude oil production and distribution. The spokesman said the NSCDC Commandant General’s…
A Russian court sentenced former top general Vadim Shamarin to seven years in prison on Thursday, April 17, after he was convicted of taking bribes worth over $400,000. Shamarin, who previously served as the deputy head of Russia’s General Staff, was arrested in May 2024 on charges of awarding inflated defense contracts to a telephone…
