Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows terminally ill people to opt for assisted death. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called “Dignified Death” bill, which received 20 votes in favor out of a total of 31. The lower house had already passed the bill in August with a large … Continue reading “Uruguay becomes first in Latin America to legalize Euthanasia”
One of RuPauls Drag Race stars, Xunami Muse, has announced that she has left the United States following President Donald Trumps intensified immigration clampdown. The Panamanian-born drag performer, who finished ninth in Season 16 of the hit reality show, revealed on Instagram that her situation in the United States was a difficult and complicated one, adding … Continue reading “RuPauls Drag Race star, Xunami Muse leaves the U.S. amid Trumps immigration crackdown, returns to Panama”
Seyi Tinubu @ 40 (ST@40) Digital Upskilling Program — Seyi Tinubu to Train 10,000 Young Nigerians in Digital Innovation In commemoration of his 40th birthday, Seyi Tinubu has launched a landmark initiative — the ST@40 Digital Upskilling Program, aimed at training 10,000 young Nigerians in critical digital skills for the future of work. This fully … Continue reading “Apply Now: Seyi Tinubu Digital Upskilling Program 2025 for Young Nigerians”
In a bold, perhaps audacious, move, Nigeria’s National Assembly has proposed shifting the 2027 presidential and gubernatorial elections from the traditional February–March window back six months to November 2026. The rationale is compelling: by moving the polls earlier, all election petitions can be resolved before the May 29, 2027 handover date, thereby eliminating the … Continue reading “Editorial: The Proposed Election Calendar Shift to November 2026”
The Nigerian Army has vowed to take disciplinary action against a soldier accused of causing the death of a commercial bus driver in Ondo State. The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Ondo State, Major Njoka Irabor, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Akure on Thursday. … Continue reading “Nigerian Army To Discipline Soldier For Beating Driver To Death”
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order on maintaining status quo in respect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force and must not be flouted by any of the parties involved in a suit on the convention. The judge insisted that no … Continue reading “PDP Convention: Court Reaffirms Order For Parties To Maintain Status Quo”
The Armani Group on Thursday named a senior manager who worked alongside Giorgio Armani to take over as chief executive of the luxury empire following the designer’s death. Giuseppe Marsocci, 61, joined the group in 2003 and spent over a decade in the New York office. For the past six years he had been reporting … Continue reading “Giorgio Armani’s Close Associate Emerges As New CEO”
The Rivers State Executive Council has taken a major decision at its first meeting since the suspension of the six-month state of emergency. The meeting, held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, reviewed key contracts and policies implemented during the emergency rule. Governor Siminalayi Fubara presided over the session attended by the Deputy … Continue reading “Rivers Govt Cancels ₦134bn Contract Awarded By Ibas”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent comments on the condition of public schools in Abuja. Obi, during a visit to LEA Primary School in Kapwa, Abuja, had faulted the FCT administration for the poor state of public schools, … Continue reading “Celebrating Birthday In IDP Camps Won’t Make You President, Wike Tells Obi”
The Palestinian Authority’s prime minister met Thursday with UN and diplomatic officials to present a plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, despite uncertainties over his government’s role in the war-shattered territory’s future. “I would like to believe that 12 months from now, the Palestinian Authority will be fully operational in Gaza,” Mohammad Mustafa said, days after … Continue reading “Palestinian PM Meets UN, Diplomats To Push Gaza Reconstruction Plan”