An unexploded US bomb from World War II that had been buried at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan exploded Wednesday, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Announcing the incident, Land and Transport Ministry officials said there were no aircraft nearby when the bomb exploded and that there were no injuries. It further said an investigation by the Self-Defence Forces and police…

As the National Assembly begins the review of the 1999 Constitution, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has recommended that the office of the president rotate among the six geopolitical zones of the federation for a single term of six years, flowing between the north and south. The former vice president forwarded his proposal to the Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Barau Jibrin.…

The Federal Government has granted tax exemptions to the oil and gas sector in a bid to revitalize the industry and arrest the gale of divestments therefrom. Announcing the development, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun said the new fiscal regime, with a wide range of tax exemptions in the industry, is in accordance with the Oil & Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission,…

The Federal Government has advised Nigerians residing in Lebanon to leave while commercial flights are still in operation. Making the call, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said this has become necessary as Israel began an invasion of southern Lebanon after two weeks of attacks. In a statement on Wednesday, NIDCOM said the attacks were worrying, adding that information received from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most citizens…

Following the capsizing of a boat carrying over 200 persons in the Gbajibo community of Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed the death of 25 persons. The boat was conveying over 200 passengers to Gbajibo for the Mawlid celebration capsized on October 1, and for hours, rescue operations were not forthcoming, leading to a high casualty rate. The Director-General of…

Abuja – Despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling and a firm commitment from President Bola Tinubu, state governors in Nigeria are reportedly maneuvering to delay the implementation of local government autonomy. This fresh wave of opposition comes as a 10-member inter-ministerial committee, tasked with outlining the enforcement of the July ruling, prepares to submit its report next week. The Supreme Court unequivocally affirmed the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s 774 local…

London – Defence experts have warned that Britain’s armed forces are currently incapable of protecting Israel from large-scale ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran. This stark assessment comes in the wake of Iran’s unprecedented barrage of nearly 200 long-range missiles fired at Israel, marking its most significant assault to date. The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon jet fighters, while formidable, reportedly lack the necessary weaponry to effectively counter such an…

President Joe Biden has indicated that the United States will support Israel’s response to Iran’s recent missile strike, but has cautioned that any retaliation must be “proportionate”. Speaking on Wednesday, as G7 leaders prepared to impose fresh sanctions on Tehran, Mr Biden, emphasized that while Israel has the right to defend itself, the U.S. would not endorse any strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The president’s remarks followed reports that Israel’s…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has re-appointed Akogun Adetunji Adeleye as the Commander of the State Security Network Agency codenamed (Amotekun). Mr Adeleye was appointed by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who also served as Mr Akeredolu’s Special Adviser on Security Matters. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said the reappointment was part of efforts geared towards enhancing the security of lives and property in the…

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation. Mr Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the leave was part of the President’s yearly leave. According to the statement, Mr Tinubu will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. “He will return to the country after…

One of France’s most iconic footballers, Antoine Griezmann, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico Madrid forward, who played a pivotal role in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, revealed his decision on social media, saying it was time to “turn a page” and make way for the next generation. Griezmann made his debut for the French national team in March 2014 and went…

Vice-Presidential candidates, Republican Senator, JD Vance and the Democrat governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz have held their first and only debate on CBS News with just over a month to go until the United States election. The pair sparred on policies including immigration, abortion, and gun ownership as well as the escalating Middle East conflict. Here is the transcript of the solitary meeting between the two men who hope to…