Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports in Major Policy Shift
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a significant policy change allowing the export of lethal weapons, marking a departure from Japan’s long-standing post-World War II pacifist framework. Announcing the decision Tuesday, Takaichi said the revised rules would enable broader transfers of defense equipment to international partners, though specific systems were not […]
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Departs Trump Cabinet Amid Allegations
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has left her position in the administration of Donald Trump, the White House confirmed Monday, following multiple allegations related to misuse of authority. Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet official to exit in recent months, after the earlier departures of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi. In […]
Wike Calls for PDP Reconciliation, Assures Returning Members of Entitlements
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has urged the party to intensify reconciliation efforts, assuring aggrieved members that they will not lose their entitlements if they return. Wike made the call on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held […]
APC Fixes May 15–16 Presidential Primary, Sets ₦100m Fee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, with its presidential primary slated for May 15 and 16, 2026. The schedule, detailed in a document signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines key timelines covering the sale of forms, screening of […]
CBN, NCC Seal Pact to Strengthen Digital Finance, Tackle Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen regulatory cooperation across the country’s financial and telecommunications sectors. The agreement, finalised in Abuja, comes amid rising concerns over the growing complexity of Nigeria’s digital financial space and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. CBN Governor […]
Jandor Eyes 2027 Lagos Race, Says No APC Endorsement Yet
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said that Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has not officially declared interest in the 2027 governorship race. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Jandor also stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not endorsed any aspirant […]
Louisiana Father Kills Eight Children in Deadly Domestic Shooting
A Louisiana man fatally shot eight children—seven of them his own—in a devastating attack Sunday morning that unfolded across two homes in a Shreveport neighborhood, police said. Two women, including the suspect’s wife and the mother of his children, were also shot and remain in critical condition, according to Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon. […]
Hundreds of Tankers Stranded as Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of commercial vessels remain stranded on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed the vital shipping route on April 18, halting traffic and leaving crews facing dangerous conditions, including reports of gunfire and distress at sea. The Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes—is widely regarded […]
FBI, Justice Department Expand Hiring Efforts Amid Workforce Shortages
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice are ramping up recruitment efforts to address staffing shortages following a wave of departures over the past year, implementing changes that some current and former officials say could lower long-standing hiring standards. According to sources familiar with the process, the FBI has launched social media […]
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure Over Mandelson Appointment Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing political pressure as he confronts a deepening crisis surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K.’s ambassador to Washington. Starmer is expected to face intense scrutiny in Parliament after it emerged that Mandelson—who had prior associations with Jeffrey Epstein—was appointed despite reportedly failing security vetting checks. […]
