October 2025

Macron Seeks France’s Sixth Prime Minister In Two Years

Macron Seeks France’s Sixth Prime Minister In Two Years

October 9, 2025 10:54 am

French President Emmanuel Macron launched a search for his sixth prime minister in less than two years, giving himself 48 hours to pick a successor capable of navigating France’s fractured legislature and passing a critical budget, but is yet to find one.

Macron’s move comes after outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held two days of consultations with party leaders in a last-ditch effort to stabilize the government. Lecornu resigned and passed the task of finding a pathway out of France’s worst political crisis in decades to Macron.

France is deep in political instability that has made it nearly impossible to …

Obi Demands Certificate Verification For All Candidates

Obi Demands Certificate Verification For All Candidates

October 9, 2025 10:18 am

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigeria’s electoral body, INEC, and relevant authorities to authenticate all academic and professional certificates submitted by political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the appeal in a statement posted on X on Thursday, arguing that transparency in credential verification is essential to preserving democratic integrity.

Obi emphasised that repeated allegations of forgery and false declarations erode public confidence. He specifically cited the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji over controversies about his academic records, as well as former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun’s resignation under similar …

László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize In Literature

László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize In Literature

October 9, 2025 9:38 am

Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai has been named the winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, honoured for a lifetime of writing that the Swedish Academy described as “compelling and visionary” and capable of reaffirming “the power of art in the face of apocalyptic terror.”

The author, reached by phone while visiting Frankfurt, told Swedish Radio that the news left him “happy, calm and very nervous at the same time.”

Born in 1954, Krasznahorkai first gained international notice with his 1985 debut Satantango, a bleak yet darkly humorous portrayal of a collapsing rural community. The novel, later turned into a …

Nigerian Anglican Church Has Cut Ties With Church Of England

Nigerian Anglican Church Has Cut Ties With Church Of England

October 9, 2025 2:33 am

Nigerian Anglican leaders cite moral decline and opposition to same-sex marriage after Sarah Mullally’s appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, the rationale for their decision.

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally severed spiritual ties with the Church of England, declaring its independence after the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

In a statement released on Monday October 6, 2025, and signed by its Primate, Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba, the Nigerian church described Mullally’s elevation as “devastating” and “insensitive,” accusing the Church of England of disregarding long-standing divisions within the global Anglican Communion.

Bishop …

The Untold Truth About Multivitamins You’re Not Told

The Untold Truth About Multivitamins You’re Not Told

October 9, 2025 2:06 am

“This project was written in the spirit of public service and intellectual integrity. Every claim is grounded in verifiable research; every argument is built to illuminate, not inflame. Its goal is to help readers think more critically about the structures that shape their health decisions”

 

An Investigative Series by Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional | Strategic & Management Economist

 

Executive Summary

The Untold Truth About Multivitamins and the Modern Wellness Illusion

For more than half a century, the multivitamin has symbolized …

Nvidia’s CEO Huang: Electricians, Carpenters To Rise In AI Era

Nvidia’s CEO Huang: Electricians, Carpenters To Rise In AI Era

October 9, 2025 1:23 am

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, declares that skilled trade jobs like electricians and carpenters will thrive as nations race to build AI data centers and factories.

As the world races to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says two of the most traditional professions—electricians and carpenters—are poised to benefit the most from the AI revolution.

Speaking in an interview with Channel 4 News, Huang said that while automation may reshape many office jobs, skilled trades will experience a boom driven by the massive global demand for data centers and chip factories.

“If you’re an electrician, a …

Singapore’s Digital Economy Climbs To 18.6% Of GDP Within 2025

Singapore’s Digital Economy Rise To 18.6% Of GDP Within 2025

October 9, 2025 12:47 am

Singapore’s rapid digitalization and widespread Artificial Intelligence adoption propel its economy, with SMEs and non-tech sectors driving most of the growth.

Singapore’s digital economy has surged to new heights, accounting for 18.6% of the nation’s GDP in 2024, up from 14.9% in 2019, according to the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The latest Singapore Digital Economy Report 2025 credits this expansion to rapid digitalization and a sharp rise in artificial intelligence (AI) use across industries.

The digital sector contributed S$128.1 billion to the economy last year, representing a S$12 billion increase from 2023. Notably, more than two-thirds of that growth …

Nvidia, Fujitsu Join Forces To Advance AI and Robotics By 2030

Nvidia, Fujitsu Join Forces To Advance AI and Robotics By 2030

October 9, 2025 12:06 am

Nvidia and Fujitsu, the tech giants aim to build Japan’s AI infrastructure by the year 2030, combining their chips with expertise in computing and robotics.

U.S. chipmaker Nvidia and Japan’s Fujitsu have announced a wide-ranging partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence and robotics development, a move they say could position Japan as a global leader in the fast-evolving AI industry.

The agreement, unveiled Friday in Tokyo, focuses on creating an AI infrastructure—a foundation for next-generation applications in healthcare, manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and customer service. Both companies said they aim to have the system established in Japan by 2030, with plans for …

Nigeria Senate Moves To Ban Passports Of Convicted Abroad

Nigeria Senate Moves To Ban Passports Of Convicted Abroad

October 8, 2025 9:29 am

In a move aimed at protecting the nation’s global image, the Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill that would revoke the international passports of citizens convicted of crimes abroad for a minimum of 10 years.

The legislation, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello of Niger North, seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, introducing strict penalties designed to deter criminal conduct overseas and restore confidence in the Nigerian passport.

During the Senate debate, Senator Onawo Ogwoshi, speaking on behalf of the bill’s sponsor, emphasized the urgency of the measure. He described the proposed law as a powerful deterrent, warning that …

Myanmar Paraglider Bomb Attack Kills Dozens In Sagaing

Myanmar Paraglider Bomb Attack Kills Dozens In Sagaing

October 8, 2025 8:45 am

At least 24 people were killed and 47 wounded in central Myanmar after a motorised paraglider dropped two bombs on a crowd gathered in Chaung U township on Monday evening. The attack struck during a national holiday protest and candlelight vigil, as around 100 people had assembled to call for political reforms and freedom for jailed leaders.

The reported bombing is one of the deadliest uses of paramotor strikes by Myanmar’s military in recent months.

Protesters had gathered in Sagaing’s Chaung U township to observe the Thadingyut full-moon festival and simultaneously press demands for the release of political prisoners including …

White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

October 8, 2025 8:41 am

The White House has slowed its timeline for mass federal layoffs, signaling a cautious shift in strategy as political concerns mount. Initially poised to issue Reductions in Force notices immediately following the government shutdown, officials now plan to hold off, hoping the looming threat will still pressure Democrats into negotiations.

Administration aides acknowledge the delicate optics of pushing workers out while claiming a political high ground. “We do not want to appear gleeful about people losing their jobs,” one official said, highlighting the balancing act between signaling resolve and managing public perception.

President Donald Trump had framed the shutdown as …

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

October 8, 2025 8:17 am

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an unprecedented legal challenge, with a complaint lodged at the International Criminal Court accusing her of “complicity in genocide” over Italy’s military support for Israel in Gaza.

The complaint also names Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and potentially Roberto Cingolani, head of Italy’s Leonardo aerospace and defense company. The filing, signed by roughly fifty academics, lawyers, and public figures, claims that supplying weapons to Israel has implicated Italy in serious war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians.

Meloni addressed the situation publicly for the first time in a televised …

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