Multiple Minneapolis shooting victims released from hospital, police chief says
All 14 children injured in Wednesday’s mass shooting in Minneapolis are expected to survive, the city’s police chief said at a press conference late Wednesday, with some victims having already been released from hospital. An 8-year-old and 10-year-old sitting in pews were killed when a shooter opened fire through the windows of a church at […]
Putin, Kim to Join Xi at Beijing Military Parade in Rare Trilateral Display of Unity
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are expected to stand alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping at a high-profile military parade in Beijing next week, in what will be their first public appearance together. The event, scheduled for September 3, commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender and […]
Global Airlines Push to Raise Pilot Retirement Age Amid Mounting Shortage
The world’s largest airlines are urging the United Nations’ aviation authority to raise the international mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67, amid mounting concerns over a global pilot shortage. The request, submitted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is set to be reviewed during the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) […]
Jonathan Renews Call for Electoral Reform, Seeks Independent INEC Appointment
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has renewed calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system, highlighting the need for transparency in appointing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman and condemning the growing wave of political defections. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Action Plan for Electoral Reform Dialogue in Abuja, Jonathan represented by the Executive […]
Uzodimma Raises Imo Minimum Wage to N104,000, Clears N16bn Pension Arrears
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for state civil servants, up from N70,000. He announced the pay rise on Tuesday night during a meeting with organised labour at Government House, Owerri. The governor also approved substantial salary increase for health workers, pegging entry-level pay for medical doctors at […]
Bala Mohammed Backs PDP Zoning, Shelves Presidential Bid
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced that he is suspending his presidential ambition in the interest of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), national unity, and Nigeria’s progress. Speaking with reporters in Bauchi on Tuesday, Mohammed said his decision followed the PDP’s resolution to zone its presidential ticket to the South while retaining the party’s […]
IGP Charges Sowore with Forgery, False Publication, and Incitement
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has filed a three-count charge against politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore over alleged forgery and false publication. The charges, brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja, accuse Sowore and his media platform, Sahara Reporters, of conspiring to forge a police wireless message and publishing it online. […]
Denmark Confronts U.S. Over Alleged Trump-Linked Influence Operations in Greenland
The Danish Foreign Ministry has summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen following allegations that individuals linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump were involved in unauthorized influence activities in Greenland. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen confirmed the meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing Denmark’s firm stance against foreign interference. “We are aware that external actors maintain […]
Democrats Seek Reset Amid Fundraising Gaps and Internal Friction
Facing a challenging political landscape, Democratic Party leaders gathered this week at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) summer meeting in Minneapolis to rally support, sharpen their message, and prepare for critical upcoming elections. With polls indicating unfavorable public sentiment, a sluggish fundraising pace, and voter registration trailing behind Republican efforts, party officials are under mounting […]
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to Sue Trump Over Attempted Dismissal
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is preparing to file a lawsuit to block her removal by President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a legal battle over the independence of the U.S. central bank and its leadership. Cook’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated on Tuesday that the president’s attempt to fire her lacks legal justification and […]
