Japan’s central bank has raised the cost of borrowing for only the second time in 17 years as it tries to normalise monetary policy in the world’s fourth largest economy. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) increased its key interest rate…
TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident
Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak. Health and food safety officials in the city state are investigating the incident, which left 60 people with symptoms…
Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits and ethics rules
US President Joe Biden has unveiled a sweeping proposal to reform the Supreme Court, calling on lawmakers to establish term limits and form an ethics code “to restore trust and accountability” on its nine justices. The conservative-leaning court has become…
New Barcelona coach Flick hails “unbelievable” Yamal
New Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Thursday hailed the performance of the Spanish club’s teenage winger Lamine Yamal at Euro 2024, calling it “unbelievable”. Yamal made history in his country’s opening game against Croatia by becoming the youngest player ever…
Death toll rises to 5 in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the death toll in the building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland area of the state had risen to five person. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a…
Trader docked over alleged N3m fraud
A 40 -year-old trader, Rotimi Kamalo on Thursday appeared in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, over alleged N3 million fraud. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a three-count charge bordering on felony, advance fee…
Ederson’s Man City future uncertain – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he cannot be sure Ederson will remain at the club this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League. Guardiola said at the end of last season…
Man arrested for impersonation, NDLEA nabs drug baron, Court remands man for assault and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Man arrested for impersonating Lagos neighbourhood safety corps operative (Punch) Men of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety…
At least 6 killed in Croatia nursing home shooting
At least six people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in a care home in Croatia, sparking calls for stricter gun control in the Balkan country. Five people, including an employee, were killed in the home in the…
Orban set for Lyon exit
Nigerian forward Gift Orban may be on his way out of Olympique Lyonnais after just seven months with the French giants, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to another Ligue 1 club, Stade Brestois…