Author: Zara Lianne

A notable moment during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s official visit to the United States came when President Donald Trump referenced the historic Pearl Harbor attack in a remark that drew mixed reactions. Responding to a question from a Japanese journalist on why Washington did not inform allies ahead of its reported strike on Iran […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reiterated that Kyiv will not surrender any territory in exchange for peace, but expressed readiness to work with U.S. President Donald Trump toward achieving a genuine and lasting resolution to the war. “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier,” Zelenskiy declared in a post on Telegram and X, […]

Britain will enforce temporary airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu visits the United Kingdom for a state engagement hosted by King Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit alongside his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, March 18, with a reception scheduled to hold at […]

The management of the University of Lagos has criticised the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for declaring an industrial action without adhering to established procedures. ASUU-UNILAG, after a congress held on Tuesday, directed its members to withdraw their services from Wednesday over what it described as reduced salaries for January and […]

Fresh anxiety has enveloped Utono community in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State after a letter allegedly sent by suspected terrorists surfaced, demanding a payment of ₦100 million as a condition to allow them access to the town to “preach.” The development comes amid heightened security worries in parts of Kebbi and neighbouring states, […]

The Lagos State Government has urged auditors to prioritise precise and thorough documentation in carrying out their responsibilities. This call was made at the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop for internal auditors from Lagos State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, aimed at strengthening audit practices and promoting accountability in the public sector. The Special Adviser […]

Entry immigration system for 2026, aimed at drawing in highly skilled professionals, addressing labour shortages, and strengthening long-term economic growth. The update was announced on Thursday by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, as part of the federal government’s International Talent Attraction Strategy, according to information published on the website of Immigration, […]

The Federal Judicial Service Commission has appointed Yahaya Yakubu Shafa Esq. as Acting Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, following the elevation of the former Chief Registrar, Suleiman Hassan, to the Bench. Shafa’s appointment was approved at the commission’s 98th meeting on January 22, 2026, and became effective on February 17, 2026. In a […]

Britain’s annual inflation rate slowed in January, matching market expectations, according to official figures released on Wednesday, strengthening the case for a possible interest rate cut by the Bank of England next month. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that the Consumer Prices Index dropped to 3.0 per cent in January, down from […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday sounded the alarm over a rising number of Lassa fever cases among health workers. The agency reported that 15 health care workers have been confirmed infected, with two deaths recorded, amid Nigeria’s ongoing outbreak of the viral disease. In an advisory, the NCDC expressed sympathy to affected […]