Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul Will Become The First Woman Governor Of New York
As New York’s lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul has spent years on the road as the friendly face of the administration, visiting the far-flung coffee shops and factory floors of each of the state’s 62 counties for countless ribbon-cutting ceremonies and civic cheerleading events. Now, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigning over sexual harassment allegations in 14 […]
Gov. Cuomo Announces Resignation Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he is resigning, effective in 14 days, amid a sexual harassment investigation. Cuomo denied any wrongdoing and apologized for any pain he may have caused, and he said his instinct is to fight through a controversy he believes is politically motivated. “This is about politics, and our political […]
Indonesian Ambassador Summoned Over Assault Of Nigerian Diplomat In Jakarta
Nigeria’s Federal Government has summoned the Ambassador of Indonesia to Nigeria, Usra Hendra Harahap, over the manhandling and arrest of a Nigerian Diplomatic Agent in Jakarta. A video in circulation showed some Indonesians who are believed to be security officers manhandling the Nigerian diplomat while in a moving vehicle. The Nigerian was heard shouting in […]
Liberian Activists Detained For Locking Parliament Building
Leader of Liberian pressure and advocacy group called the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia, Emmanuel Gonquoi, plus two others have been arrested, handcuffed and sent to the Monrovia Central Prison. Government prosecutors told the BBC the men had been charged in connection with their action last month – when they forcibly locked the gate of […]
Zambia: Lungu, Hichilema Contest Third Presidential Contest In Six Years On Thursday
Soaring food prices and economic hardship could sway this week’s tightly-contested Zambian presidential vote in favour of the opposition, AFP news agency is reporting. President Edgar Lungu, who is vying for re-election in the August 12 poll, stands accused of borrowing unsustainably, to splurge on infrastructure projects as citizens grapple with the fallout from rampant […]
12 Killed In Attack On Ethiopian Health Centre
Reports suggest no fewer than 12 people have been killed in an attack on a health centre in the north-eastern Afar region of Ethiopia, where fighting between Tigrayan rebels and pro-government forces has recently spread. The Afar regional administration blames Tigrayan fighters for Friday’s attack. A spokesperson for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has said […]
Cuomo Hearings To Continue Into Early September
Lawmakers looking into accusations against Governor Andrew Cuomo will hold hearings through the rest of this month before deciding whether to start impeachment proceedings against him. So far, the governor’s legal team is not doing much to respond. They say they don’t have enough information from the Attorney General to get their response to the […]
Epstein Accuser Sues Prince Andrew, Citing Sex Assault At 17
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accusers sued Prince Andrew on Monday, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre filed the lawsuit in Manhattan federal court. In a statement, Giuffre said the lawsuit was brought under the Child Victims Act to allege she was trafficked to him and sexually abused […]
Osinbajo: Why Federal Government And States Must Continue To Support MSMEs
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has explained why both Federal and State governments must continue to support the constant growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. He emphasized that the Buhari administration’s economic direction was providing support to MSMEs to raise hope, create jobs and opportunities that will produce growth and development in […]
PDP: President Buhari Has Fallen On Security
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday charged the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, to stop lamenting over the persistent banditry in his state, but be on the side of the people by boldly telling President Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressives Congress (APC) federal government that they have failed in the area […]
