Bolivian Police Arrest Coup Leader After Soldiers Storm Presidential Palace in La Paz
Bolivian police have arrested the leader behind an apparent attempted coup, just hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Hundreds of troops and armored vehicles had surrounded Murillo Square, where key government buildings are located. An armored vehicle breached the main gate of the presidential palace, allowing soldiers to enter, but they […]
US Supreme Court Accidentally Leaks Major Opinion on Idaho’s Abortion Ban
The US Supreme Court inadvertently leaked a significant opinion on abortion rights, indicating a readiness to overturn part of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. A document briefly published on the court’s website, then quickly removed, revealed that justices plan to rule that Idaho cannot deny emergency abortions to women whose health is in danger. The court […]
NHIA Chief Reveals 13,000 New Obstetric Fistula Cases Annually in Nigeria
Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has revealed that approximately 13,000 women in Nigeria develop obstetric fistula each year. Dr. Ohiri highlighted a significant backlog of unrepaired cases, estimating it could take up to 83 years to resolve without intervention. During the launch of the NHIA Fistula-Free Intervention and the […]
FG Bolsters Efforts to Combat Cholera Outbreak – Health Minister
Muhammad Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, announced that the federal government has mobilized resources to tackle the spread of cholera in the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday, Pate revealed that a technical working group was established through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to assist […]
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Discusses Minimum Wage, LG Autonomy
The governors of Nigeria’s thirty-six states, under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are convening to address the contentious issues of the new minimum wage proposal and local government autonomy. The meeting follows previous concerns voiced by the governors regarding the Federal Government’s proposed ₦60,000 minimum wage, which they deemed unsustainable. The governors argued that such […]
Tinubu Approves Upgrade of Ibadan Airport to International Standard – Gov. Makinde
President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Ibadan Airport, announced by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday. Governor Makinde shared that the project, which includes constructing a new terminal and expanding the runway, will commence within the next three weeks. Governor Makinde disclosed the news while hosting the Chief of Air Staff, Air […]
Shettima Defends Tinubu’s Commitment to Northern Nigeria
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to the interests of Northern Nigeria. Shettima made this statement yesterday in Kano while receiving a Federal Government delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The delegation was on a condolence visit following the death of Shettima’s mother-in-law, Hajiya […]
At Least 13 Killed as Protests Against Tax Hikes Turn Violent in Kenya
At least 13 protesters were killed during demonstrations in Kenya, according to doctors, as unrest against new tax proposals intensified on Tuesday. A section of parliament was set ablaze by an enraged crowd that broke through police lines in the capital, Nairobi. In a televised address on Tuesday evening, President William Ruto vowed to use […]
Evan Gershkovich Begins Trial in Russia on Espionage Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
For nearly fifteen months, Evan Gershkovich has been locked away in a Moscow jail. Today, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter went on trial a thousand miles from the Russian capital in Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested on espionage charges during a reporting trip. Media agencies, were allowed into the courtroom at the Sverdlovsk Regional […]
Okinawa Governor Condemns Alleged Rape by US Soldier, Highlights Growing Distrust
A U.S. soldier has been charged with the kidnapping and rape of a teenage girl in Okinawa, a Japanese island chain that hosts the region’s largest American military base. This incident is likely to intensify long-standing local opposition to the U.S. military presence, as Okinawa houses more than half of the 54,000 U.S. soldiers stationed […]
