News as it breaks
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday convened an emergency meeting with service chiefs and heads of key security agencies at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. The high-level meeting came in response to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned that the American military…
The League of Yoruba Youth for Advocacy and Good Governance has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his administration’s economic reforms and policies aimed at strengthening governance and youth empowerment. Speaking at the League’s annual summit in Abuja with the theme “Evaluation of the Renewed Hope Agenda:…
Medical activities at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH) have been completely halted following the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Toscad News revealed that patients on admission have been evacuated, while medical personnel across departments; including emergency, outpatient, and antenatal units, have…
Senior Pastor of the Guiding Light Assembly Church, Wale Adefarasin has cautioned against what he described as the sudden surge of international attention on the plight of Christians in Nigeria, urging a more balanced understanding of the country’s long-standing insecurity challenges. Speaking during a Sunday sermon at his church, Pastor…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has announced Auwal Rafsanjani, as the new Chairman of its Advisory Board, following a board election held over the weekend. A statement signed by CAPPA Executive Director Akinbode Oluwafemi, the organisation describes Rafsanjani’s emergence as a renewed mandate to strengthen its defence…
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, near the city of Mazar-e Sharif, killing at least 20 people and leaving over 320 people injured. The earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of the country’s largest cities that is home to about 500,000 people, at around 01:00 local time on Monday. According…
Political parties and their governorship candidates participating in Saturday’s Anambra State election have signed a Peace Accord pledging to ensure a violence-free and credible poll. The ceremony, held in Awka, was organized by the National Peace Committee (NPC) and attended by key stakeholders, security chiefs, and representatives of the Independent…
The United States government has reportedly considered to weigh sanctions against at least 12 Nigerian governors and several senior officials following their alleged inclusion on a new watchlist compiled by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), also known as the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list. According to…
The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing escalating security threats and reports of alleged U.S. military activities in West Africa. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno issued a directive ordering a complete military lockdown along the…
President Bola Tinubu is set to visit the United States on Tuesday for high-level diplomatic meetings, following rising tensions sparked by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning about alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. According to presidency sources cited by SaharaReporters, Tinubu’s visit will focus on strengthening security collaboration and…
