The federal government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide revenue recovery exercise aimed at retrieving unremitted funds from various sectors within six months. The initiative involves the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) working in partnership with consultancy firms. The drive seeks to plug revenue leakages, strengthen…
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine whether people who regularly use marijuana can legally own firearms. This comes after the Court’s 2022 decision that said gun laws must align with the nation’s historical traditions. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged with having a gun while admitting…
Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. The vote followed a last-minute coalition deal between her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum. She won 237 votes in the lower house, just four over what…
At a key meeting of the International Maritime Organization in London, delegates gathered to vote on the first global carbon fee for shipping emissions. However, the United States, led by President Trump’s administration, strongly opposed the proposal. As a result, the decision was delayed for another year. The delay followed tense negotiations, heated debates, and…
Sanae Takaichi is close to becoming Japan’s first female prime minister after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) reached a new coalition deal with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP). The agreement came after weeks of political uncertainty and internal negotiations. As a result, Takaichi’s leadership bid now looks stronger than ever. Conservative Vision and Historic Moment…
U.S. President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former New York congressman George Santos. He made the announcement during a rally in Florida, calling it an act of fairness. The decision immediately fueled reactions across the political spectrum. Trump said Santos had been “treated unfairly” and deserved another chance to rebuild his life….
Ivory Coast has tightened restrictions on public protests ahead of its presidential election. Authorities say the move will help prevent unrest and keep the peace. However, many opposition groups see it as a threat to free expression. The Ministry of Interior announced that all demonstrations now need government approval. Officials explained that recent protests often…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has broken his silence on rumors linking him to the 2027 presidential race. He firmly denied intentions to run and reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. His spokesperson described the speculation as “idle minds” at work. Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, said Wike has made his position clear: he supports Tinubu’s…
John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Trump, appeared in federal court and pleaded not guilty to 18 charges. The charges accuse him of unlawfully transmitting and retaining national defense information. He denied wrongdoing, arguing that the evidence was either not classified or already known to authorities. Because the case involves sensitive materials, prosecutors…
The White House recently joined the social media platform Bluesky, a decentralized alternative to X (formerly Twitter). Within hours, the account made headlines after posting playful comments aimed at Donald Trump’s critics. The move sparked widespread reactions and gave the platform a surge in attention. The First Posts Spark Buzz The official account began by…
