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French PM Michel Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on Thursday after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, marking the end of his short tenure and sparking political and financial turmoil in France.
The no-confidence motion, supported by a majority of lawmakers including the hard left and far-right factions, was triggered by Barnier’s controversial 2025 budget plan. The plan proposed austerity measures to stabilize public finances but was widely rejected by parliament.
With Barnier’s resignation, France faces significant uncertainty. The government’s financial plan has been voided, forcing an automatic extension of the current budget unless a new administration secures approval for a revised version by Christmas. Analysts warn of a “new era of political instability,” with credit agencies raising concerns over fiscal consolidation.
President Emmanuel Macron now faces the urgent task of appointing a new premier to navigate the crisis, with speculation centered on potential successors like Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu and centrist ally François Bayrou.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders have called for early presidential elections, further heightening tensions.
The political crisis coincides with ongoing strikes across public services and comes days before the high-profile reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Macron is expected to address the nation later today to outline the government’s next steps.
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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