Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led bill Thursday to codify broad federal protections for in vitro fertilization in the midst of a growing partisan clash over reproductive rights in the United States. The vote was 48-47, with just two Republicans voting for it: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. Others in the GOP said…
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The ruling was a win for proponents of access to abortion, but laws surrounding access in states vary. The Food and Drug Administration approved mifepristone in 2000 for medication abortion. In 2016, it extended the time frame in which a pregnant woman can use the drug…
Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon will have to wait. UFC announced Thursday that his fight against Michael Chandler will no longer headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29 because of injury. Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his belt against Jiri Prochazka in the new main event, UFC CEO Dana White announced…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese professional footballer, has launched his new perfumed fragrance collection named ‘Discover’. The 39-year-old took to his social media pages on Wednesday to announce the release of the new addition to his perfume line. “Happy to announce my new fragrance. Feel the power of DISCOVER and get ready for your summer!” he wrote. This is not…
The Federal Government has urged the labour unions to negotiate a new minimum wage that would not lead to mass retrenchment of workers, or jeopardise the welfare of about 200 million Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference…
The Grammy’s Recording Academy says it is expanding its efforts to support music creators in Africa and the Middle East on global scale. In a recent statement, the Academy, the organisers of the Grammy Awards, said it is working with government ministries in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to bolster its “presence…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted the public to the increasing trend of cholera cases across the country as the rainy season intensifies and the need to be health conscious. According to the agency, between January and the 11th of June 2024, 1,141 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded…
Actress Yvonne Jegede has responded to Nedu’s criticism of her apology to May Edochie. Nedu, a host on the podcast “Honest Bunch,” had implied on social media that Jegede lacked the courage to stand by her original words. Jegede labelled Nedu as toxic and narcissistic, accusing him of taking pleasure in women attacking each other….
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said that national anthem alone cannot unite a nation, stressing that it is the ideals of freedom, justice, and equity that bring true unity. He made this statement while speaking at a special dinner organised to mark Democracy Day at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. He…
NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing, coaching and management career landed him on the league’s logo, died on Wednesday. The 86-year-old had most recently been working for the Los Angeles Clippers. “Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age…
