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Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan’s prime minister by parliament, making her the first woman to hold the office. The 64-year-old won a clear majority on Tuesday – 237 votes in the powerful Lower House and another 125 in the Upper House – as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). A staunch conservative and admirer of the late …

By Idahosa Musa Edo State Government has concluded plans to investigate the immediate past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, according to a letter it sent to the State House of Assembly. The letter dated October 8, 2025 was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor. The letter titled, “Investigation of two critical projects in the …

The beneficiaries of this gesture include ex-convicts and convicted felons serving their various jail terms. As part of the activities that marked Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu granted state pardon to 175 persons, some of them posthumously. No doubt, he acted in the exercise of his powers under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, having been guided by …

A president steeped in constitutional lore might have been offended by claims he’s acting as a king. But Donald Trump and his entourage responded with mockery to weekend “No Kings” protests by millions of Americans — embracing the narrative in a way that explains his growing hubris and belief that he has unchecked power. The president and Vice President JD Vance this …

The plaza was shut down and all shops closed on Monday after the police fired teargas at the place multiple times, traders told PREMIUM TIMES. Activities grounded to a halt at a major building material plaza in the Jabi area of Abuja on Monday after police fired teargas at protesters and traders. The plaza, located opposite Chida International Hotel, where …

The Louvre museum in Paris announced it would remain closed Monday as investigations continue into Sunday’s extraordinary theft of historic jewelry – and experts say the prospects of recovering the treasures are slim. In a post on X, the museum said it regretted Monday’s closure, as France begins to digest the implications of the brazen heist in which robbers made off with artefacts from the French …

Stranded residents on Monday morning expressed anger over security forces’ decision to mount barricades at strategic points within the nation’s capital, Abuja, a development that caused serious gridlock. The checkpoints had caused gridlock, with commuters from Bwari, Ushafa, Dutse, and parts of Kubwa stranded on their way to the city centre. Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and some activists had …

“We draw our moral distinction as a people from the judiciary, and we owe it the reverence and autonomy to remain the last sanctuary of our collective conscience.” President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigerian judiciary to remain steadfast, impartial, and incorruptible in dispensing justice, warning that the breakdown of any society begins when those entrusted with interpreting its laws …

Heavy security presence enveloped the Presidential Villa and major routes across Abuja on Monday following plans for a protest demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstration, organized by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, caused traffic disruptions at key entry points into …

Huge crowds took part in “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s policies in cities across the US on Saturday, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. Thousands packed New York City’s iconic Times Square and streets all around, with people holding signs with slogans like “Democracy not Monarchy” and “The Constitution is not optional”. The Donald …