News as it breaks
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…
President Bola Tinubu is set to appoint new ambassadors to head Nigeria’s foreign missions, following months of vacancies and rising diplomatic concerns, particularly after recent tensions between Nigeria and the United States. Presidency sources confirmed that the President has ordered a “final cleanup” of the ambassadorial list to replace nominees…
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have dismantled a major bandits’ hideout and recovered arms during a clearance operation in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The successful raid, conducted under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, followed credible intelligence on the activities of criminal elements operating around the Unom, Yongogba,…
Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has publicly accused her billionaire husband, Prince Ned Nwoko, of allegedly using police officers to violently arrest her brother. In a series of posts shared via her Instagram story, the actress expressed anger and disappointment over what she described as a misuse of power. “Imagine…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to report to camp next week ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff clash with Gabon. This was confirmed in a post on the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, which read, “The road to #2026FIFAWorldCup continues. One…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for 2025/2026 admissions into public universities from Friday, October 31, 2025, to Monday, November 17, 2025. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB mentions that the decision followed an appeal from the Association of Vice…
The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore wanted for allegedly attempting to incite public unrest following the demolition of houses in Oworonshoki. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh said Sowore ignored several warnings not to mobilize demonstrations against the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed support for U.S. President, Donald Trump’s recent actions aimed at addressing what it called ethno-religious violence and persecution in Nigeria. In a statement released by its U.S. chapter and signed by spokesperson Emma Powerful, the group urges Nigerians living in America to…
