Overnight, Ukrainian forces entered the Russian region of Kursk and took a foothold. It is yet to be understood by military analysts, what strategy they are pursuing and what ends they plan to accomplish by this incursion into Russian territory.
In other news, Kenya boils again as protesters are accusing the President of not doing enough to satisfy their demands. Police were seen shooting teargas at protesters this morning and shrapnel from it hurt a CNN reporter on live TV.
Meanwhile, a Taylor Swift concert has been swiftly cancelled as chatter from an ISIS dark web was detected by US monitors and reported to the Austrian authorities who quickly took action to cancel the concert. Swifties, as Taylor Swift fans are called are disappointed, but relieved that they were saved from becoming a statistic. The perpetrators of the planned acts of terrorism are ages 19, 17 and 15 respectively. They had planned a massive suicide bombing that would have consumed them and taken down hundreds of people. Vienna, Austria has America to thank.
In Bangladesh, Mohammed Yunus is set to be sworn in as Interim head of a Transitional Government as the country looks to reset its future. Elections to replace the old government will be held before the year’s end.
In Nigeria, calm appears to have returned to most Southern States as the President is making frantic moves to address the demands of protesters. He says he is listening and that he would pay serious attention as a father should. It is hoped that the government will come up with short term plans to address hunger and long term plans for an agricultural revolution hinged on improving security around the country.
As the Olympics enters day 13, Nigerians are still hoping that at least one medal will come our way. Will Tobi Amusan do it for us?
In Edo State, elections are around the corner as the APC, PDP, and Labor Parties battle for the people’s votes. As there are no reliable opinion polls in Nigeria, it is hard to tell which Party is leading.
Osaro Igbinovia.
Correspondent,
Egogonewshub.com
Reporting from Benin City.
