In a dramatic turn of events, Michel Barnier has become the first French Prime Minister to be ousted in a no-confidence vote since 1962. The political shockwave comes just three months after Barnier was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, marking a significant moment in the Fifth Republic's history. The vote followed a rare alliance between left-wing...
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the senior pastor of SPAC Nation (Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church), has lost his legal battle against deportation from the UK. The 44-year-old, who overstayed his visitor’s visa in 2005 and has lived in the UK unlawfully since then, faces deportation to Nigeria following serious allegations of financial misconduct amounting to £1.87 million. An...
In a moment that will be etched in financial history, Bitcoin’s value surged past $100,000 for the first time, cementing its status as a dominant force in the global financial landscape. This marks an extraordinary journey for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency that once struggled for legitimacy and recognition.
Bangladesh’s financial system is reeling from revelations of systemic corruption that drained the country of billions of dollars under the leadership of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Newly appointed central bank governor, Ahsan Mansur, has disclosed shocking details about the scale of financial mismanagement during Hasina’s 15-year rule, which ended with her government’s collapse in...
The Memphis Police Department has come under intense scrutiny following the Justice Department's release of a damning report detailing systemic issues, including excessive force, racial discrimination, and mistreatment of individuals with mental health challenges. The findings stem from a civil rights investigation launched in the aftermath of the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols,...
The healthcare industry is reeling from the sudden loss of Brian Thompson, a veteran executive at UnitedHealthcare, whose tragic death on Wednesday shocked colleagues and competitors alike. Thompson, 51, was fatally shot outside a midtown Manhattan hotel while en route to UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor day, leaving an indelible void in one of the nation’s...
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid continues to break boundaries with his music, as his latest album, Morayo, debuts at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 chart. The project, released on November 22, 2024, achieved an impressive 13,000 units sold in its first week, marking another milestone for the Nigerian artist. This achievement makes Morayo Wizkid’s fourth album to...
Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has once again broken barriers, becoming the first African artist to perform at the prestigious British Fashion Awards. The 2024 edition of the event, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, was a star-studded affair, drawing the likes of A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Dave Chappelle, Tems, and...
South Korean politics are in turmoil as lawmakers prepare to deliberate an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, following public outrage over his brief imposition of martial law. The move, which has sparked protests and widespread criticism, has placed his administration under intense scrutiny and threatens to destabilize one of Asia’s most prominent democracies.
In a remarkable turn for Namibian politics, the country has elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in a general election that also reaffirmed the dominance of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO). This outcome stands in stark contrast to recent trends across southern Africa, where several long-standing ruling parties have ceded power...
