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Teacher stabbed to death by pupil in France

A high school student has stabbed a teacher to death in a school in the French town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. French government spokesman Olivier Véran confirmed Wednesday’s attack and said the perpetrator was 16 years old. Police attended Saint-Thomas d’Aquin school…

Shamima Begum loses appeal against removal of British citizenship

Shamima Begum, who left Britain as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State (IS), has lost an appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship. Describing it as a case of “great concern and difficulty”, the special immigration appeals commission…

Wallace praises ‘‘dedication’’ of Ukrainian soldiers training on British tanks

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has praised the “dedication and determination” of Ukrainian soldiers being trained to operate British Challenger 2 tanks donated for the war against Russia. The Secretary of State, who is a former soldier himself, met the troops…

Lionel Messi reciprocates Rafael Nadal message as duo nominated for prestigious award

The term ”greatness recognises greatness” has rarely held such significance in sport following Lionel Messi’s praise of Rafael Nadal. Both athletes have been named on the six-person shortlist to be named Sportsman of the Year at the upcoming Laureus Sports…

Guns N’ Roses reveals slate of 2023 international tour

Guns N’ Roses on Tuesday released its slate of tour dates for this year, a five-month trail that will stretch through Israel, Europe and North America. The heavy metal staple – which includes lead singer Axl Rose, 61, bassist Duff…

Appeal Court President constitutes election tribunals for Lagos State

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has constituted the Governorship/National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal for the 2023 general election in Lagos State. The tribunal will sit at the Rosaline Omotosho Courthouse in Ikeja.…

Joseph Fiennes cast as Gareth Southgate in National Theatre play

The Handmaid’s Tale actor Joseph Fiennes will star as England manager Gareth Southgate in a new play at the National Theatre. Dear England is inspired by Southgate’s journey from his missed penatly in 1996 to facing “up to the years…

Couple in court for alleged N2.2m theft

A couple, Cordelia Dike and Frank Dike, who allegedly broke into a residential house and stole jewellery and cash worth N2.2 million, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendants, Frank, 63 and Cordelia, 50,…

Javi Gracia: Leeds United set to name ex-Watford boss as manager

Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to be named the manager of Leeds United, ending the club’s search for Jesse Marsch’s successor. Marsch was sacked on 6 February but the Whites have faced several setbacks in their hunt for…

UK calls on IOC to maintain Olympic ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

The United Kingdom will continue to support a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes in international sporting events, including at next year’s Olympics, the culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, has said. The International Olympic Committee announced last month that it was…

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