News as it breaks
A United States lawmaker and Congressman Representative, Riley Moore, has declared that China will not dictate U.S. foreign policy, following Beijing’s warning against alleged U.S. military involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Reacting to China’s statement, More took to his handle on X and wrote; “President Trump is absolutely right to…
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. Delivering judgment, Justice Ladiran Akintola, granted all interim orders sought by the claimant, restraining any attempt to suspend, delay, or disrupt the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s determination to place agriculture at the core of national industrialization, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s *Renewed Hope Agenda*. Speaking at the G20 Africa Outreach Meeting on Industrialization and Agriculture in Abuja, Senator Kyari…
The European Union (EU) has expressed solidarity with communities affected by violence in Nigeria while reaffirming its commitment to peace, freedom of religion, and the protection of all citizens regardless of faith or ethnicity. Responding to recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who alleged large-scale killings of Christians…
Nigeria and Germany have renewed their commitment to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors including energy, security, trade, migration, and culture under the framework of the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission. The meeting, held in Berlin, brought together Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his German counterpart, Minister Johann…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed reports that it confiscated the international passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly. A senior NIS official, who pleaded anonymity, described the incident at the airport as a routine clearance procedure. “She was not detained. Her passport…
Mavin Records founder, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed the real reasons he is still hesitant about marriage despite his success in the Nigerian music industry. Speaking on HabbyFX’s YouTube show, the 42-year-old music producer said his fear of marriage stems from failed relationships, social media…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan to bridge the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The request, contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary, is part of measures to sustain key government programmes and…
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security training institutions, describing their current condition as a major threat to the operational efficiency of the country’s internal security agencies. The directive affects facilities under the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),…
The Chinese government has issued a strong warning against any foreign interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs, following recent threats by U.S. President, Donald Trump to take military action over alleged persecution of Christians in the country. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign…
