Weekend Roundup: Trump Calls Out San Juan Mayor
Tweeting from a golf course in New Jersey, United States President Donald Trump criticised the Mayor of San Juan of “poor leadership". Amid the wanton destruction that has besieged the island, the US president, from the safety of a golf course, accused Mayor Yulin Cruz of dealing with the Category 4 Hurricane Maria poorly. President [...]
Nigeria: More Trouble For Buhari As Fayose Declares Presidential Ambition
More pressure is currently piling up for Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari as a leading political opponent in the country who is governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, declared his interest to run in 2019 presidential election. The president and the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, have continued to decline in popularity due to the […]
Nigeria: Patients Stranded In Hospitals As Industrial Action Bites
Patients in hospitals across Nigeria are currently stranded due to an on-going strike action by Joint Health Sector Union in the country. The union comprises of nurses, laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, and others, who are about 96 percent of health workers and care providers. The industrial action which was initially believed would come to an end […]
Trump Continues Odd NFL Fued
Over the past five days, President Donald Trump has become embroiled in a controversy few saw coming. As he attacked NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem at football games, President Trump tweeted some 20 times, espousing his displeasure. However, during this time he spent little time talking or tweeting about Puerto Rico. As […]
Graham-Cassidy Bill Loses Votes
Senate Republicans most recent attempt to replace the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare, has failed. The Graham-Cassidy Bill as it was being called, was seen by many Republicans as a fair proposal upon its release. Despite the anger of former President Obama over their attempts at “inflicting real human suffering on their constituents,” […]
Crisis Grows for Rohingya Refugees
After fleeing violent persecution in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees face a new problem in Bangladesh. Refugees could starve to death amid the burgeoning humanitarian crisis. With nearly 410,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees, there is simply not enough food, water or shelter for every person. Women and children are dying from stampede as they struggle to get food. […]
Bernie Sanders Unveils “Medicare-for-All”
US Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled a new health care plan. The Senator from Vermont has rolled out a plan that would create a “Medicare-for-all” system of healthcare for the US. Senator Sanders was very vocal about his feelings regarding a health care revamp on the campaign trail last year. The Senator fought hard for […]
Hurricane Irma Rips Caribbean, Headed Towards US.
At least 14 people are dead after Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean. The storm was the strongest in the Atlantic Ocean in recorded history. After having torn through the Caribbean, the storm is poised to strike the United States, with potentially devastating results. The state that appears to be in the most immediate danger is [...]
Explosions at a Texas Chemical Plant
Explosions rocked the Arkema SA chemical plant in Crosby, Texas. The explosions were a result of the flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey. The company evacuated any workers that remained in the plant. They also ordered the evacuation of any residents within a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) radius. One police officer has been brought to the hospital [...]