Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
After decades of selling insurance, Illinois-based broker John Jaggi had never seen anything like it. More than 80 of his customers who were enrolled in the same Medicare supplemental plan from the insurer Chubb got hit last August with a 45% increase. “In my 49 years of doing biz as a broker, I’ve never seen […]
Kano gov nominates Murtala Garo as new deputy governor
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. The nomination was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the nomination was made in accordance […]
Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains
1m ago Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region kills 1 despite truce, state news agency says An Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. “One person was killed and two others were wounded as […]
Man O’War Officer Killed in Oyo Highway Ambush by Gunmen
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a Man O’War officer, Dasola Sanusi, following an ambush on commuters along the Ibadan–Ago-Iwoye Expressway, a road connecting Ogun and Oyo states. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday from a source privy to the incident that the attack happened at about 6:30 pm on Saturday when the officers were […]
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects. The new map could help Democrats pick up as many as four House seats, marking a major blow for Republicans in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of […]
Adepoju backs Iheanacho’s Eagles return after Celtic form
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has backed Kelechi Iheanacho for a return to the Super Eagles, citing the striker’s resurgence in form with Celtic despite an injury-disrupted campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish side in the summer, has endured a challenging season due to recurring hamstring problems that have limited his […]
What I Saw Crossing Into South Lebanon
Our visual journalist David Guttenfelder traveled with displaced people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as a cease-fire paused the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. By David Guttenfelder, Coleman Lowndes, Christina Thornell, Sutton Raphael, Joey Sendaydiego and Thomas Vollkommer April 21, 2026 Source link
What led to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation from Congress?
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing to decide how to sanction her for more than two dozen campaign finance-related violations. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more. Source link
Plateau health workers give govt seven-day ultimatum over pay, threaten strike
Resident doctors and other medical practitioners in Plateau State have issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum to the state government, warning of a possible strike over unresolved salary and welfare concerns. File copy of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang The ultimatum was conveyed through separate communications by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Plateau State Specialist […]
Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While
The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest round of talks. By David E. Sanger, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Nikolay Nikolov, Paul Abowd, Rafaela Balster and Jordan Gantz April 21, 2026 Source link