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Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency
Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come
Nigeria at 66: From Resilience to Enduring Capability
By Alim Abubakre On 1 October 2026, Nigeria turns 66. That anniversary invites neither self-congratulation nor despair. Both are too easy. Nigeria has survived civil war, military rule, commodity shocks,
US govt’s new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a “damn good” AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however,
Plateau gov pardons 130 inmates, commutes 4 death sentences
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates across custodial facilities in the state, while commuting the death sentences of four others to
Court Dismisses Suit against Donald Duke’s Emergence as PRP Presidential Candidate
Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, as the presidential
Dangote Sponsors Abuja Trade Fair, Features Refinery IPO
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), one of the sponsors of the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair, will spotlight the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote
Minister Tasks Charcoal Merchants on Sustainable Forestry
Jonathan Eze The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abass Lawal, has charged charcoal merchants and other stakeholders in the forestry sector to embrace sustainable practices and support the federal government’s efforts
Nigeria, US deepen military ties to combat terrorism
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening military relations with the United States, particularly in counter-terrorism operations. General Musa
Troops kill scores of terrorists, recover arms in Adamawa
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 16 terrorists, recovered assorted weapons and repelled coordinated attacks during a series
What my government will do going forward — Tinubu
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined the next phase of his administration’s economic agenda, saying the government will focus on reducing the cost of living, creating productive jobs,
