Japan scrambled fighter jets against approaching aircraft just over 700 times in fiscal 2024, marking the first increase in three years, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, citing a… © Japan Today
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed fines totalling N628.03 million on eight electricity distribution companies for failing to comply with the approved capping of estimated billing for unmetered customers.  The sanctioned companies include Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Electricity Distribution Companies.  The regulatory action, announced in a…
A former Governor of Rivers State, Ada George, has accused the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, of masterminding the declaration of emergency rule in the oil-rich state. Mr George served as Rivers governor from 1992 to 1993 and is currently the chairperson of Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of…
Justin Rose, leading after round one of the Masters for the fifth time, isn’t surprised that statistically Augusta National favors front-runners — even though he has yet to claim a green jacket. The last five Masters champions have all been in the top three after one round. And in the past 20 editions, only one…
Prada has announced a landmark agreement to acquire rival Italian fashion house Versace from Capri Holdings in a deal valued at $1.375 billion, including assumed debt.  The move, confirmed on Thursday, April 10, marks a major consolidation within Italy’s luxury fashion industry and positions Prada for greater influence in a market traditionally dominated by…
Mali’s former Finance and Economy Minister, Bouaré Fily Sissoko, has been admitted to an emergency medical unit in Bamako following a serious health breakdown while in detention. Sissoko has been jailed since 2021 without trial, facing prosecution for alleged financial mismanagement during the administration of former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Among the charges are her…
