Written by President Donald Trump is changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the White House announced Thursday, insisting the rebrand will project a more powerful image. While the department’s official name is set in law, Trump in an executive order is authorizing use of the new label as a … Continue reading “Trump Rebrands Department Of Defense As ‘Department Of War’”
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has sued the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the tinted glass permit policy, labelling the move as illegal. In April 2025, the IGP introduced a policy, instructing the public to apply for and get annual motor tinted glass permits from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for … Continue reading “NBA Sues IGP Egbetokun Over Tinted Glass Permit Policy”
As Nigerians join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, state governors have called on the citizens to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance, and compassion that Prophet Muhammad is known for. The Eid-ul-Maulud celebration is in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa … Continue reading “Govs Preach Sacrifice As Nigerians Mark Eid-Ul-Mawlid”
The Abia State Government has sacked six officers of the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit and administrative inquiry found that they allegedly manipulated payroll systems to receive excess salaries. According to the statement by the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, the dismissed civil servants included a Principal … Continue reading “Abia Govt Sacks Six Civil Servants Over Fraud”
The Federal Government has mourned the victims of the tragic boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which reportedly claimed the lives of 30 people. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, extended the government’s condolences to the families of the victims, the government, and the people of Niger … Continue reading “FG Mourns Niger Boat Accident Victims, Pledges Support”
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday. No date or location was given for the bout, but CSI said heavyweight great Tyson and undefeated multi-weight champ Mayweather would meet in “Spring 2026”. Tyson, 59, built a 50-7 record with … Continue reading “Boxing Icons Tyson, Mayweather To Meet In Ring In 2026”
Anthropic is barring Chinese-run companies and organisations from using its artificial intelligence services, the US tech giant said, as it toughened restrictions on “authoritarian regions”. The startup, heavily backed by Amazon, is known for its Claude chatbot and positions itself as focused on AI safety and responsible development. Companies based in China, as well … Continue reading “US AI Giant Anthropic Bars Chinese-Owned Entities”
A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan over the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday. Five shallow aftershocks, the strongest measuring at magnitude 5.6, were recorded by the US Geological Survey on Thursday night and Friday morning, with … Continue reading “Powerful Quake Aftershocks In Afghanistan Cause More Injuries”
A Sri Lankan bus carrying local tourists visiting lush tea plantation hill towns plunged nearly 1,000 feet (300 metres), with the crash killing 15 people, police said Friday. The accident took place on Thursday night in the mountainous Ella area, about 130 kilometres (81 miles) east of the capital. Sixteen others on board were injured. … Continue reading “15 Dead As Sri Lanka Bus Plunges Off Precipice”
Thailand’s parliament is set to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister on Friday, ousting the nation’s dominant political dynasty from office after its figurehead was sacked by court order. The Pheu Thai party of the powerful Shinawatra family has monopolised Thailand’s top office since the 2023 elections, but dynasty heiress Paetongtarn Shinawatra … Continue reading “Thai Tycoon Leads Pack As Parliament Votes For New PM”