Judge Jackson grew up in Miami, Florida. Her parents grew up during segregation, but they never gave up hope that their children would enjoy the true promise of America. Her parents both graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and became public school teachers. Judge Jackson herself grew up to be a star student. It was after a high school debate tournament held at Harvard University that she believed she could one day be a student there. There are those who told her she should not set her sights too high, but she refused to accept the limits others set for her. After attending Harvard for undergrad, she went on to Harvard Law School, where she was a top student and editor of the prestigious law review, and then selected for a highly competitive clerkship on the Supreme Court.  The Justice who thought she was worthy of this high honor was none other than Justice Stephen Breyer, whose seat I am nominating her to fill. Now, years later, she steps up to fill ...

  A suspect searched for  in a robbery operation on a Chicago train has been identified after his mother recognized him from publicized surveillance images and reportedly handed him over  him to the authorities, according to reports. The suspect was identified as Zion Brown. He is an 18-year-old sophomore at Loyola University Chicago. He has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly run off with  about $110 in cash at gunpoint from a  Metra train  conductor Tuesday afternoon,  CWB Chicago  reported.  Brown’s mother recognized him and brought him to a police station in Culver City so he could peacefully  surrender, according to details disclosed during his bond hearing,  CWB Chicago   reported. As the train pulled into the station around 2:17 p.m., the suspect later identified as Brown, who was a passenger, “produced a black semi-automatic handgun and announced a robbery,” according to police. During the course of the crim...

  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempt by a syndicate to destroy  the Nigerian economy by pushing $4.7 million fake notes into circulation.  The counterfeit US dollars totalling $4,760, 000.00 led to the arrest of a principal suspect, 42-year-old Abdulmumini Maikasuwa. The seizure followed intelligence received by the FCT Command of the Agency detailing the movement of the cash and the vehicle conveying it. Meanwhile, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has directed that both the cash and the suspect in custody be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for further investigation.

  Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday    a fortnight after marking 70 years on the throne, but aides said her symptoms were “mild”. The news comes after Prince Charles, the queen’s eldest son and heir, tested positive on February 10, two days after meeting his mother at Windsor. No information was given then on whether Queen Elizabeth had herself taken a test. She resumed in-person audiences at the castle last week, but complained to one attendee of suffering from stiffness. “Buckingham Palace confirm that the queen has today tested positive for Covid,” a statement from the palace said. “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” it said. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.” While normally secretive about the queen’s health, the palace has previously confirmed that she is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

  Blessing Okagbare , Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday. Doping an act or instance of giving a drug to an athlete or horse, so as to affect performance in a race or other competition. The 33-year-old, who is also a sprinter, was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals after testing positive for human growth hormone at an out-of-competition test in Slovakia on July 19. The Disciplinary Tribunal has banned Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare for a total of 10 years, five years for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and five years for her refusal to co-operate with the AIU’s investigation into her case. The sole arbitrator also recognised the AIU’s right to carry out investigations, including the imaging of electronic devices, and to impose sanctions when an athlete refuses to co-operate with an investigation and thereby frus...

An American research team reported that it has possibly cured HIV in a woman for the first time, A group of  scientists   presented some of the details of the new case on Tuesday at the   Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections   in Denver, Colorado. She is believed to be the third person ever to be cured of the disease. According to scientists, she was cured using a new transplant method involving umbilical cord blood that opens up the possibility of curing more people of diverse racial backgounds than was previously possible. Cord blood is more widely available than the adult stem cells typically used in bone marrow transplants, and does not need to be matched as closely to the recipient, the Times reported. “The fact that she’s mixed race, and that she’s a woman, that is really important scientifically and really important in terms of the community impact,” said Dr. Steven Deeks, an AIDS expert at the University of California, San Francisco who was...

  In reply, please quote, Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/79 Date: 14th February, 2022 The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARREST DCP ABBA KYARI, 4 OTHER POLICE OFFICERS FOR ALLEGATIONS OF TAMPERING WITH NARCOTIC EXHIBITS, OFFICIAL CORRUPTION AND SUNDRY UNPROFESSIONAL INFRACTIONS As IGP Orders Immediate Transfer of Case to NDLEA, Charges NDLEA to Investigate indicted officers of the Agency The Nigeria Police Force has arrested DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers for their involvement in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, discreditable, unethical, and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and tampering with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking involving a perpetual transnational drug cartel. The arrest of the officers was sequel to pieces of information received from the leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on 10th February, 2022. In line with standard administrative procedure of the Force, the Ins...

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, wanted over alleged connections with drug trafficking. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Before his suspension over links with convicted fraudster  Ramon Abbas, commonly known as Hushpuppi, Kyari  was the Commander of Intelligence Response Team (IRT) at the Force Intelligence Bureau of the Nigerian Police Force. According to the NDLEA, he is wanted over his involvement in a 25 kilograms Cocaine deal. The Agency said it declared Mr Kyari wanted after all efforts to get him respond to formal invitations  failed.

On Friday, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Americans to immediately leave Ukraine, warning a Russian attack “is likely to begin with aerial bombing and missile attacks that could obviously kill civilians.” According to a security update emailed to U.S. citizens in the country. “U. S. citizens should not travel to Ukraine, and those in Ukraine should depart immediately using commercial or other privately available transportation options.” Video Source : The White House.

  Armed robbers, on Thursday, attacked a bullion van at Idi Ape junction, near a private school in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Sources at the scene claimed that two police officers escorting the bullion van were killed during the attack. The gunmen reportedly shot sporadically, scaring passersby while the operation lasted. An unspecified amount of money was carted away by the robbers who forced the bullion van open after the attack.

  LASEPA GM. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe The Lagos State Government on Tuesday banned the use of all forms of amplifiers at all motor parks across the State, warning that violators will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The Special Adviser on Transportation, Mr. Oluwatoyin Fayinka stated this during a joint press briefing held in conjunction with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), to enlighten the public about steps being taken to curb the menace of noise pollution in all Lagos Motor Parks/Garages. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has emphasized its determination at ensuring a noiseless environment.

     Picture for illustration purposes only GA:  Atlanta fire officials said that a “firebomb” was thrown into the  law  office of Arrington & Phillips, LLP.  at number 2200 Fairburn Road yesterday. Fire crews were called to the building and a fire was extinguished.  There were no reported injuries.  The address is listed as the office for Arrington & Phillips, LLP. One of the partners, Marvin S. Arrington Jr., is also the Fulton County commissioner representing District 5.  C ommissioner  Arrington confirmed that his office was the target of the attack, according to WSB- TV,  Channel 2 investigative reporter . Arrington said a hired contractor was inside the building at the time of the attack. “Apparently they walked up, they were behind the office, so apparently they left a gasoline can and they left a roll of toilet tissue and I assume they had left two or three, or some amount that started the fire,” Arrington told ...

An Amber Alert has been released for four-year-old Brayden Lee Dobbs. Friday morning, Anitritte Boyd Dobbs went to the home of her estranged husband, Lee Dobbs, on Bethlehem Church Road with an unknown male. A struggle took place and Lee Dobbs was shot. Four-year-old Brayden Lee Dobbs was taken from the home after the shooting. Anitritte Boyd Dobbs is a 42-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes, she is 5’2 and weighs 165 pounds. Brayden Dobbs has brown hair and brown eyes. He is about 3 feet tall and weighs about 40 pounds. Neighbors state they think a black Dodge Charger left the scene shortly after the gunfire. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 770-646-2011 with any information about the whereabouts of Antritte Dobbs or Brayden Lee Dobbs.  

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a  Warwick police officer who  exchanged marijuana for cash while on duty and in uniform. On Jan. 28, Leon Mitchell, 32, was arrested on the following charges: Two counts of sale/distribution of marijuana One count possession with intent to distribute marijuana Four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony Three counts of violation of oath of office Two counts of use of a communication device during the commission of a felony The GBI SWRDEO received information that Mitchell was selling marijuana while on duty and in uniform. During the investigation, agents began obtaining marijuana from Mitchell in Worth County and in Lee County. The investigation led to the arrest of Mitchell at the Warwick Police Department and a search of the vehicle Mitchell was driving. Additional marijuana, scales and plastic bags were located in the vehicle. Mitchell is currently at the Worth County Jail. The SWRDEO hailed the...

Tesla is recalling  53,822  cars and SUVs in U.S. because their "Full Self-Driving" (FSD Beta)  software lets them roll through traffic signals without coming to a complete stop. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall covers some 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.  Tesla will perform an over-the-air software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, NHTSA said. The agency added it "maintains regular discussions with all manufacturers to discuss potential safety concerns of these types of systems." Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Twitter "there were no safety issues" with the function. "The car simply slowed to ~2 mph & continued forward if clear view with no cars or pedestrians," Musk wrote. NHTSA noted federal law "prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles with defects posing unreasonable risks to safety, includi...

    The charge against a  former southwest Missouri teacher  for having alleged sexual contact with a student has been dismissed   because she and the student have married, prosecutors said.  Baylee A. Turner, 26, was taken into custody in February 2019 with having sexual contact with a male student while she was in her first year of teaching English at Sarcoxie High School.  Nate Dally, an assistant Jasper County prosecutor, said the charge was dismissed because the marriage means the former student can no longer be compelled to testify against Turner, which makes prosecuting the case difficult, The Joplin Globe reported. Turner has surrendered her state teaching license, which was the prosecutor's main concern, Dally said.

The US Mission has announced that it will start a no-interview visa renewal program in Nigeria. The US mission in a statement on its official site explained that the initiative is essential for its continuous obligation to expand and innovate consular administrations notwithstanding the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement on the US Embassy partly said, “The U.S. Mission will expand visa services to assist non-immigrant visa applicants in Nigeria who qualify to renew their visa. “This new application procedure will begin in February at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos and will be extended shortly thereafter to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. “The number of qualified applicants who can apply using the new procedures will be limited initially.” Conditions for qualification for the non-interview visa renewal include an application for a B1/B2, F, M, J (academic only), H, L, or C1/D (combined just) visa, according to Channels news site .