News as it breaks
The Federal Government has clarified that the ongoing dispute with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) stems from long-standing structural and policy limitations, rather than neglect or indifference to the welfare of health workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the State House, the Minister of State for…
China’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Wang Yi, is to begin an official visit to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, marking the 36th consecutive year Africa has remained the first overseas destination of China’s foreign minister at the start of the year. According to a statement by the Chinese Embassy, the visit,…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, along with his wife, Asabe Bashir, and their son, Abdulaziz Malami, in an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
The United States has announced new travel requirements for Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas, mandating the payment of visa bonds of up to $15,000. According to a notice issued by the US State Department, the policy will take effect in Nigeria on January 21, 2026,l. Visa bonds serve as financial…
Governors of the six states in the North-East of Nigeria, have agreed to contribute N5 billion each for the acquisition of two aircraft to establish a regional air shuttle aimed at improving air transportation within the region. The decision was disclosed on Wednesday by the Gombe State Commissioner for Finance…
The Nigerian military has reported a significant improvement in security across the South-East, attributing the progress to intensified troop operations and legal actions against key separatist leaders. Major General Michael Onoja said criminal activities in the region have declined over the past year due to sustained military pressure in South-Eastern…
Popular cleric, Prophet Odumeje, is currently live on the Prayer Mountain as he prepares for the crossover service scheduled to hold tonight. The preacher, known for his energetic prayer sessions, is expected to lead worshippers in prayers and deliverance as they usher in the new year. Many followers have already…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement was made on Tuesday at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, where Obi described his move as the beginning of a “rescue journey”…
Judy Austin, the second wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, is celebrating her 34th birthday today. To mark the occasion, Yul Edochie took to his social media page to shower her with praise and heartfelt birthday wishes. In an emotional post, the actor described Judy with several affectionate Igbo titles…
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted strongly to the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing his exit as a relief and declaring that the party has been “finally liberated.” In a statement titled “Labour Party Finally Liberated by Peter Obi’s Defection”,…
