Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood Over Alleged Terror Plot, Seizes Assets and Shuts Offices
Jordan’s government has formally banned the Muslim Brotherhood, citing national security threats linked to alleged plots involving rockets and drones, Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya announced on Wednesday. The decision follows the arrest of 16 individuals last week by Jordanian intelligence, who were allegedly connected to a foiled terror plan targeting critical infrastructure and public safety. […]
South Korea Accuses Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek of Illegally Transferring User Data Without Consent
South Korea’s data protection watchdog has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of illegally transferring user data and AI prompt content without obtaining proper consent, in violation of the country’s privacy regulations. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued a statement on Thursday alleging that Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co. Ltd. failed to secure user permission […]
Taiwan Proposes $10 Billion Relief Budget to Counter U.S. Tariff Threats and Stabilize Economy
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai on Thursday unveiled plans for a major expansion of the government’s economic relief efforts, proposing a special budget of up to $10 billion to help buffer the economy from the potential fallout of U.S. trade tariffs. Speaking at a press conference in Taipei, Premier Cho said the original relief fund of […]
‘Enough is Enough’: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to End Killings
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies to combat the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states. The directive followed a two-hour meeting with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja, where the President expressed strong condemnation of the ongoing violence. “Enough is enough,” President Tinubu declared, […]
Okowa, Oborevwori Lead Major Delta PDP Defection to APC
In a sweeping political realignment, former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), taking with him the sitting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire Delta State structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The mass defection was announced during an expanded […]
Kwara Governor Swears In New Advisers, Auditor-General, and 7 Perm Secs
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated two new special advisers, a state Auditor-General, and seven permanent secretaries in a ceremony held Tuesday at the Government House in Ilorin. The newly appointed aides include Abdulrazaq Jiddah as Special Adviser on Special Duties and Umulkhaer Alaye as Special Adviser on Civic Engagement. Fatai Alayande was sworn […]
Delta Governor Oborevwori Dumps PDP for APC, Says Party Has Lost Its Taste
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, on Wednesday. Aniagwu said the decision was made in unison with PDP leaders and stakeholders in Delta, citing the need to foster unity, enhance […]
FG Names Minna Airport as Official Backup for Abuja International
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, has officially been named the alternative to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This was announced by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the launch of commercial flight operations by Overland Airways at the Minna airport. Keyamo praised the airport’s infrastructure, strategic location, […]
Air Peace Suspends Nationwide Operations Amid NiMet Strike
Air Peace Airlines has halted all flight operations across Nigeria due to a strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which has disrupted critical weather services essential for flight safety. In an official statement, the airline clarified that NiMet is responsible for issuing the Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather (CNH) reports, crucial for ensuring safe […]
Pope Francis to Be Laid to Rest Saturday as Global Tributes Honor His Legacy of Humility and Justice
Pope Francis, remembered globally for his humility, compassion, and tireless efforts to unite people across faiths and cultures, will be laid to rest on Saturday, the Vatican has confirmed. The 88-year-old pontiff, who led the Catholic Church with a distinctly populist approach, brought renewed focus to issues of social justice and inclusion, earning admiration from […]
