June 27, 2025
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Disregard for International Law
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over the erosion of international law and humanitarian principles, warning that the world is sliding into a dangerous era where power is prioritized over justice. In a social media post, the pontiff lamented the rise of blunt power over international law, saying, “It is disheartening to see today […]
Japan Executes “Twitter Killer” Takahiro Shiraishi
Japan has carried out its first execution in nearly three years, hanging Takahiro Shiraishi, a 34-year-old man convicted of murdering and dismembering nine people he met on social media. The execution, which took place on June 27, 2025, at the Tokyo Detention House, marks a significant development in Japan’s capital punishment system especially on this […]
Defence Minister Reveals Intentions to Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has revealed that his country had considered killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day war between the two sides. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13, Katz said, “We wanted to eliminate Khamenei, but there was no operational opportunity.” He claimed that Khamenei knew an attempt […]
Fubara Makes Peace Move in Rivers Political Standoff
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has taken a bold step toward ending the protracted political crisis in the state by holding a peace meeting with the suspended Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other aggrieved lawmakers. The closed-door meeting, which took place on Thursday evening in Abuja, is being […]
Oyo Town Deserves a Turn: Group Demands Governorship Slot
A socio-political group, the Oyo Heritage Assembly, has called for the next governor of Oyo State to emerge from the Oyo zone, citing the area’s political marginalization despite its historical and cultural significance. In a joint statement signed by Sunday Elegbede and Daud Temitope—both indigenes of Oyo Town—the group emphasized the urgent need for balanced […]