News as it breaks
Three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking have been released following a comprehensive investigation and diplomatic engagement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA announced their release on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja, confirming that Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi,…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has officially pulled out of the upcoming China Open 2025, citing an injury sustained during her recent title-winning run at the US Open earlier this month. The 27-year-old Belarusian, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to secure her second consecutive US Open title, has not fully recovered…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent accomplishments on the international stage, calling them “sources of national pride.” The message was conveyed in a statement issued Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu…
In a major push to transform Nigeria’s food production landscape, the Federal Government has announced a new set of incentives aimed at attracting both local and foreign investment into the agricultural sector. The initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes food security, agricultural innovation, and…
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has filed two separate fundamental rights lawsuits at the Federal High Court in Abuja, targeting the Department of State Services (DSS) and social media giants Meta (Facebook) and X Corp (formerly Twitter). Sowore, who contested under the African Action Congress (AAC)…
US President Donald Trump landed in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a historic second state visit, marking a rare diplomatic honour extended to an American leader. Trump, 79, touched down at Stansted Airport aboard Air Force One, accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump. The couple received a formal guard…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally returned to Abuja after concluding his annual working vacation in Europe, the Presidency confirmed on Monday. The President arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he was warmly received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Chief of Staff Femi…
The Katsina State Government has announced a significant reduction in criminal activities across the state, revealing that banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling have declined by 70%, following sustained security efforts. The announcement came during a high-level consultation on security and governance convened by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda to update citizens…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that more than 126 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the National Identity Database, marking a major milestone in the country’s push toward digital inclusion and secure identity infrastructure. Speaking at the 2025 National Day of Identity celebration held in Abuja on Tuesday, the…
Panic swept through Broad Street on Lagos Island on Tuesday as a fire broke out in a six-storey commercial building, Afriland Tower, sending workers and residents fleeing for safety. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire started in the inverter room located in the basement of…
