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  Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government building on Wednesday in what the president called an attempted coup, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country that faces a political and economic battle. crisis. Armored vehicles crashed through the doors of Bolivia’s government building on …

The Nigerian Governors Forum has reiterated its commitment to guarantee better minimum wages for Nigerian workers, following a meeting that lasted until early Thursday morning. The governors previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, citing financial constraints, but have now assured labor leaders that they are dedicated to reaching a mutually acceptable solution. Based on this assurance meeting, the …

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died after he committed suicide at his home in Lekki, Lagos. According to sources, Imudia, who is also the CEO of D.light, an innovator of residential solar energy solutions, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday night, by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in Lekki. According to …

Georgia qualified for the Euro 2024 round of 16 after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Portugal, a historic triumph in the former Soviet Republic’s first appearance in a major international tournament. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Georgia a shock lead against second-tier Portugal with just over a minute to spare in Gelsenkirchen. Georges Mikautadze then ensured that Georgia would achieve the biggest football …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Court sets date to hear demands for Ganduje’s removal as APC Chairman The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit aimed at removing All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje from office until July 5.Read more 2. El’Rufai sued the Kaduna Assembly …

Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field during the Canada vs Peru group match, apparently due to the hot conditions. According kansascity.comCanadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau ran to help Panjoj, who was out of sight of everyone else on the field when a corner kick occurred at the other end. “Out of the corner of my eye I saw him …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu is against the interests of Northern Nigeria. Shettima stated this when he received a Federal Government delegation led by the Chief of Presidential Staff, Femi Bajabiamila, on a condolence visit over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Abubakar, in Kano. He cited the appointment of two defense …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, blamed those pushing for the imposition of a state of emergency in the state for the failure of the explosion in the state capital. Loud explosions were heard near the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt during a protest march by some political leaders supporting the police occupation of 23 local council secretariats in …

Judge Aliyu Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Gwagwalada, on Wednesday sentenced fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years in prison for defrauding Spanish citizens of €47,082. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged the convict with two counts of intent to defraud via the internet. He pleaded guilty to the charges and asked the court …

For the third consecutive day this week, the naira slumped against the United States dollar to surpass the N1,500 mark. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, earlier this week assured that the excessive volatility of the naira is now a thing of the past. However, data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed …