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Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a historic landslide in Sunday’s general election, strengthening her mandate to implement promised tax cuts and stimulus measures. The victory paves the way for a two-year suspension of the 8% food sales tax, part of Takaichi’s plan to […]

Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as chair of the 173-member National Campaign Council for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for 21 February 2026. Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), and Mohammed Umar Bago (Niger) […]

Kwara – Earlier today, officials visited victims of the Woro terrorist attack at the Intensive Care Unit of a Kwara State Government hospital. The injured are reported to be in stable condition and remain under close medical supervision. Well-wishers expressed hope for their swift and safe recovery. The visit was […]

Abuja – Nigerian youths have taken to the streets of Abuja in a protest dubbed “Occupy National Assembly,” opposing the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration comes after the Senate reportedly turned down a proposed amendment to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the Electoral Amendment Bill, […]

The National Orientation Agency has condemned the recent violent attack on Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as disturbing and unacceptable. The attack reportedly led to the loss of innocent lives and heightened fear among residents of the affected community. In a statement […]

LA PAZ — At least 10 people were killed and several others seriously injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in Bolivia’s highlands late Thursday, police said. The accident occurred near the community of Putina Cotamasa in Camacho province, north of the capital, La Paz. Authorities said […]

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has launched a major initiative to revamp the state’s tourism sector, leveraging its rich cultural heritage and natural resources as part of his administration’s renewed development agenda. Kebbi is renowned for hosting high-profile cultural events, including the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, Rigata […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to lift the ban on the operations of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, in the state. The appeal follows the recent mass killings by terrorists in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, […]

NUUK — Canada and France have officially opened diplomatic consulates in Greenland, signaling strong support for NATO ally Denmark amid ongoing US interest in the strategically located Arctic island. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand inaugurated the Canadian consulate in Nuuk on Friday, accompanied by Canada’s Indigenous Governor General, Mary Simon. […]

More than 50 survivors of the recent terrorist attack on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are receiving treatment in hospitals for injuries sustained during the assault. Victims suffered varying degrees of injuries, including gunshot wounds. Senator representing Kwara North, Sadiq Umar, visited […]