Japan Approves Record Defense Budget to Expand Missiles and Unmanned Forces Amid China Tensions
Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen (about $58 billion) for the coming fiscal year, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s strike-back capabilities, coastal defenses, and unmanned weapons systems as regional security tensions intensify. The draft budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins in April, represents a […]
Turkish authorities say arrested suspected IS member was planning New Year’s attacks
Turkish authorities said Friday they have detained a suspected member of the extremist Islamic State group who was allegedly planning attacks targeting New Year’s celebrations. According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the suspect, Ibrahim Burtakucin, was apprehended during a joint operation by police and the National Intelligence Agency in the southeastern city of Malatya. Security […]
Nigeria Confirms US Airstrikes as Part of Joint Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Nigeria has officially confirmed that United States forces carried out airstrikes on terrorist locations in the country’s North West, following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that American troops had targeted Islamic State militants. In a statement released early Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the action was part of ongoing collaboration between […]
Keyamo Reshuffles NCAA Directors Amid Safety Concerns, Corruption Allegations
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved a reshuffle of top directors within the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), amid growing concerns over alleged corruption, regulatory lapses, and recent aircraft incidents. The changes affect critical safety departments of the aviation regulator and come days after reports surfaced alleging inefficiency and compromised […]
2026 Budgets Expose Sharp Divide in States’ Commitment to Education
As state governments roll out their 2026 appropriation bills, a new analysis shows a widening gap in how much Nigerian states are willing to invest in education. While Anambra, Enugu, Kano and Jigawa are committing significant portions of their budgets to the sector, many others remain far below national and international benchmarks. So far, 34 […]
Presidency Debunks Claims of Gbajabiamila’s Ouster as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff
The Presidency has firmly denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a statement on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as “a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news […]
US Forces Launch First ISIS Strike in Nigeria Under Trump Presidency
The United States has confirmed carrying out targeted military strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in northwestern Nigeria, following direct authorization from President Donald Trump and a request from Nigerian authorities. President Trump announced the operation on Thursday, describing it as a decisive response to continued attacks linked to the terror group. According to him, […]
King Charles to Deliver Christmas Address From Westminster Abbey, Emphasizing Theme of Pilgrimage
King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the setting for his Christmas Day address this Thursday, underscoring a theme of pilgrimage expected to feature prominently in the annual message to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The historic abbey in central London—renowned for royal coronations and weddings spanning more than a millennium—is also the […]
North Korea Shows Apparent Progress on Nuclear-Powered Submarine as Kim Condemns South Korea’s Plans
North Korea on Thursday signaled apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media releasing images that appear to show a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un criticized South Korea’s efforts to pursue similar technology. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency said Kim recently visited a shipyard to inspect […]
Tinubu Sets Up APC Panel to Tackle Party Disputes Ahead of 2027
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a committee on strategy, conflict resolution, and mobilisation to address disputes within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party prepares for the 2027 general election. According to Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the committee was inaugurated in Lagos on Wednesday. It comprises APC governors, federal cabinet members, and key stakeholders, with Mai Mala Buni, […]
