Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a legislative committee on Thursday that she sleeps only two to four hours each night, a revelation that has reignited scrutiny of Japan’s notoriously long work hours. When asked about the government’s efforts to curb overtime, she quipped that the shortage of sleep was “bad for my skin,” but she…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the 15 percent ad‑valorem levy on imported premium motor spirit (PMS) and diesel will be temporarily suspended. The decision, communicated by the authority’s spokesperson, is intended to give immediate relief to the market while the government evaluates the impact of the duty. Officials explained…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a forceful appeal to Nigeria’s Federal Government, urging it to suspend any further plans to create new federal universities. Instead, the union wants the authorities to redirect resources toward revitalising the country’s existing higher‑education institutions. According to ASUU, the current system suffers from inadequate infrastructure, overcrowded…
Morris Monye, who served as the Obi‑Dient Movement’s Director of Mobilisation, announced his resignation on Monday, citing the movement’s poor performance in the recent Anambra governorship election and a breakdown in communication with its leader, Peter Obi. He explained that he had personally funded over ₦40 million for campaign activities without receiving any financial support from the party…
DR Congo secured a narrow 1‑0 victory over Cameroon in the African World Cup playoff semi‑final, ending Cameroon’s hopes for the 2026 tournament. The decisive moment came in the 91st minute when captain Chancel Mbemba headed home Brian Cipenga’s corner, giving the Leopards a late win at Rabat’s rain‑soaked Al‑Barid Stadium. The match was a tightly contested affair…