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Legislators toppled France’s government in a confidence vote on Monday, a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for a fourth prime minister in 12 months.  Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him. Bayrou paid the price for what appeared to be a staggering political miscalculation, gambling that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to repair its debts. Instead, they seized on the vote that Bayrou called to gang up against the 74-year-old centrist who was appointed by Macron last December. Also read:…

An own goal by Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and an equalizer from Calvin Bassey saw Nigeria held to a 1-1 draw in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The Super Eagles’ failure to secure maximum points away to Bafana Bafana South Africa in Bloemfontein leaves Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes hanging. With two matches left to play in the group, Nigeria are 6 points behind South Africa who are topping Group C with 17 points, while the Super Eagles are on 11 points alongside Benin Republic who have a match at hand.…

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open, as loud boos — mixed with a smattering of cheers — greeted President Donald Trump at the final in New York. Earlier, world number one Aryna Sabalenka had overpowered Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown on Saturday, defeating her American rival in straight sets to clinch the fourth Grand Slam title of her career. The 22-year-old Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging his lone defeat in a major final by…

Operatives of Akwa ibom Police Command have neutralised robbery attempt and arrested a suspect in Ikot Ekpene of the state. This was as the command recovered several suspected stolen items from a driver along Abak Road in Uyo. A press release dated September 7, 2025 and signed by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations in the state ‘‘On September 2, 2025, at approximately 0012 hours, operatives of the Command received a distress call reporting an attempted armed robbery in Abiakpo Ntak Inyang village, Ikot Ekpene LGA. ‘‘The report, received from a concerned citizen, stated that two residents, (names withheld)…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept World Cup hopes alive after defeating the Amavubi of Rwanda 1-0 in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, September 6. In the 51st minute when substitute Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a loose ball inside the box to slot home, sending the home fans into jubilation. His strike proved enough to separate the two sides in a hotly contested encounter. Nigeria dominated possession in the first half but failed to convert their chances, with Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon coming close. Rwanda held firm defensively and frustrated…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the tinted glass permit policy, describing the initiative as illegal. In April 2025, the IGP introduced a policy requiring motorists to obtain annual permits from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for vehicles with tinted windows, processed through a newly launched digital portal. The Inspector General of Police had extended the enforcement date for the tinted glass permit to October 2, 2025. You may also read: Obi, NBA Condemn Ill-treatment of ‘Unruly’ Ibom Air passenger Fubara’s sack: As NBA and PDP Kick, Nigerians…

Following the death of a pregnant woman over alleged negligence in Akwa Ibom hospital, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, has assured that the government would not shield anybody culpable in the incident. Dr. John made the call during a meeting with the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Hon. Moses Essien, representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency, top officials of the health ministry and hospital board on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The incident drew widespread outrage and condemnation when the victim’s sister, Ndifreke Amos, posted a video on Facebook after the death of…

The Center for Human Rights & Accountability Network (CHRAN) has mooted the idea of constructing arterial roads to link coastal communities with the sea to Akwa Ibom Government. A position paper dated Thursday, September 4, and jointly signed by Otuekong Franklyn Isong, CHRAN’s Director and Comrade (Barr.), Christopher Ekpo, the Secretary, stressed the need for the development of coastal communities through such enabling infrastructure as roads to the sea coast, building of Jetties, petroleum storage facilities particularly  tank farms, and cold rooms. In its paper made available to Straightnews was presented to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly during…

Naomi Osaka’s comeback story gained fresh momentum on Wednesday night as the four-time Grand Slam champion booked her place in the US Open semifinals for the first time since lifting the title five years ago. The 23rd-seeded Osaka produced a composed performance to defeat No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-6 (3), extending her unbeaten record in Grand Slam quarterfinals to 5-0 all on hard courts. Each time she has previously reached this stage, she has gone on to win the tournament. “It means so much. I’m actually surprised I’m not crying,” Osaka said in her on-court interview. “It’s been…

China has rejected claims that it conspired with Russia and North Korea during World War II commemorations in Beijing against US. US President Donald Trump made the accusation in a Truth Social post after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II. “Give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” Trump wrote. You may also read: Trump Bars citizens of…