News as it breaks
The Abia State Government has renovated and fully equipped over 100 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state with modern medical equipment, as part of its efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and improve the welfare of residents. During the inauguration of the Eziama Ubakala Primary Health Centre in Umuahia South…
The Senate has officially confirmed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Ude, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His confirmation came on Thursday after a comprehensive screening session on the Senate floor. Born in 1978, Dr. Ude previously served as Attorney General…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial vandal accused of repeatedly targeting electricity transformer installations across the state. In a statement released in Ilorin, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed that on November 3, 2025, at about 5:50 p.m., operatives from the Eruku Police Divisionapprehended Samson…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a man who attempted to kiss her while she interacted with citizens on the streets of Mexico City, an incident that has reignited national conversations about sexual harassment and women’s safety in the country. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 4, as Sheinbaum…
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has dismissed allegations that Christians in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, are facing a campaign of religious persecution, describing such claims as misleading and inaccurate. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television, Soludo stated that the region’s insecurity is not religiously motivated…
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has directed air component commanders across all ongoing military operations in the country to intensify air strikes against terrorists and criminal elements threatening Nigeria’s security. Aneke gave the order during a high-level strategic meeting with commanders from all operational theatres…
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Idris Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) after a successful screening by the Senate Committee on Communications. The confirmation was announced during Tuesday’s plenary session, where the Senate also approved the appointments of Maryam Bayi (North…
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her views on loyalty and relationships, revealing that she has never cheated on a partner, nor has she ever ended a relationship because of infidelity. The Afrobeats superstar made this revelation during a candid conversation on the popular talk…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, has called on the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its tobacco excise tax system to reduce tobacco consumption and protect public health. Speaking at the Annual Tobacco Tax Summit and Launch of the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Report for Nigeria, the Executive…
The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abia State, Gladys Adama,, says over 1,000 people with various ailments have received free medical treatment from the scheme’s Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD). Mrs Adama made this known at the 2025 NYSC 4th quarter HIRD event in Ohanze,…
