Yearly Archives: 2025

‘Trump Whisperer’ ex-minister joins Japan PM race

[ad_1] The race has begun to succeed Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped after several party setbacks at the polls. Photo: TORU HANAI / POOL/AFPSource: AFP A former top diplomat dubbed the “Trump Whisperer” was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be Japan’s next leader, a day …

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Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026

[ad_1] Ride-hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Momenta plan to start testing robotaxis in Munich, Germany starting in 2026 – the first continental European city either company has announced publicly – with plans to expand to other markets. The partnership was first unveiled in May 2025, when Uber …

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2027 Election: Adeyanju Mentions ‘Only Person in South That Stands Any Chance of Defeating Tinubu’

[ad_1] Deji Adeyanju commented on the possibility of Goodluck Jonathan contesting the 2027 election against incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The public commentator gave the former president a chance of defeating Tinubu in an electoral contest, citing the erstwhile leader’s purported acceptance in the south Top opposition political platforms like …

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Data Shows 10 Cheapest States To Buy Cooking Gas in Nigeria

[ad_1] The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed the average cost of refilling 5kg and 12.5kg cooking gas cylinders in Nigeria The report indicated that, although prices decreased slightly month-on-month in July 2025, they are still considerably higher than during the same period last year The NBS data also revealed …

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Asian shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yen

[ad_1] Japanese bond yields also climbed after Ishiba said Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power. Photo: TORU HANAI / POOL/AFPSource: AFP Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign pushed down the …

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