Senate Passes Bill Imposing Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of sexually defiling a minor. Under the new legislation, both men and women convicted of engaging in sexual intercourse with a child will face life imprisonment without the option of a fine. While leading the debate on the bill, Senator Adams […]
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Marking a Historic Shift in Nation’s Politics
Japan has entered a new political era with the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, breaking a centuries-old barrier in a country long dominated by male leadership. The 64-year-old hardline conservative, known for her unflinching discipline and nationalist convictions, was formally elected by parliament on Tuesday, following weeks of political upheaval […]
Chicago and Illinois Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment
Attorneys representing the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to uphold a lower court order preventing the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops into Chicago, accusing the administration of distorting the facts to justify federal intervention. In a legal brief filed ahead of a […]
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Prison Term Over Libyan Campaign Financing Scandal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of conspiring to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds allegedly provided by Muammar Gaddafi, the late Libyan dictator. The development marks a historic first — the only time since World War II leader Philippe Pétain’s 1945 treason conviction that […]
Nationwide Strike Looms as NLC Issues Four-Week Ultimatum to FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all ongoing negotiations with unions in the tertiary education sector or face a nationwide industrial action involving all affiliate unions. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, announced the decision on Monday after an extensive meeting with representatives of university and […]
APC Backs Defecting Governors, Insists Their Action Is Constitutional
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the recent wave of defections by state governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its fold, insisting that the moves are within their constitutional rights and pose no threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Barr. Felix Morka, the APC’s National […]
Aviation Sector on Edge as NiMet Workers Begin Indefinite Strike
Nigeria’s aviation sector may face major disruptions starting today as workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) embark on an indefinite strike over poor wages and the non-implementation of their Conditions of Service (CoS). The strike, jointly declared by key aviation unions, is expected to ground weather observation and reporting services nationwide operations that are […]
Tinubu Hails Kwankwaso at 69, Describes Him as ‘Progressive Ally’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso as a friend and ally within the progressive fold, despite his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a message congratulating Kwankwaso on his 69th birthday, the President, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended warm wishes to the former […]
Paris Police Launch Manhunt After Daring Daylight Jewel Heist at the Louvre
French authorities have launched a major manhunt after a gang of masked thieves staged a brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum on Sunday, making off with royal jewels described by officials as “priceless.” According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, the suspects carried out the theft “within minutes” of the museum’s opening. Using a mechanical […]
Two Killed After Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway and Crashes Into Patrol Vehicle at Hong Kong Airport
Two airport security officers were killed early Monday when a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and collided with their patrol vehicle, sending it plunging into the sea, authorities said. The Boeing 747 freighter, operated by Turkey’s ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates, was involved in Hong Kong’s […]
