News as it breaks
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Rashidat Anjorin, widely known as Indomie, has opened up about a painful period in her life when loneliness drove her into depression and thoughts of suicide. Speaking during an appearance on the “Talk to B” podcast, the actress revealed that prolonged isolation took a severe…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of Türkiye are advancing plans to introduce a voluntary return and reintegration programme for undocumented Nigerian migrants living in Türkiye, in a move aimed at reducing deportations and supporting returnees with economic empowerment and social reintegration assistance. The proposal was unveiled during…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for stronger legal protections, economic empowerment, and an end to harmful traditional practices against widows as the world marked International Widows Day 2026. In a statement issued to commemorate the day, NAWOJ said widows across Nigeria continue to face social, economic,…
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N10 million in general damages against the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the unlawful arrest, detention, assault and seizure of property belonging to journalist Jide Oyekunle during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Abuja. The landmark judgment, delivered on June 22, 2026, followed a…
Nigeria has taken another step in strengthening its diplomatic presence abroad as the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, presented Letters of Credence to newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners designated to Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea and Egypt. The presentation ceremony took place on…
A 400-level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has been arrested over allegations of attempting to force a fellow student to join a cult group, assaulting him and threatening his life. The suspect, Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, 25, a student of the Department of Economics, was apprehended by the…
A video showing a visibly injured 18-year-old woman, alleged to be a victim of domestic abuse, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for urgent intervention across social media platforms. The footage, which circulated online, showed the young woman with noticeable facial injuries as neighbours confronted a man identified as her…
Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, helping Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their 2026 World Cup group-stage clash. The Argentine captain delivered another masterclass performance, scoring a historic goal that saw…
The United States is set to phase out its HIV/AIDS funding support to South Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a move that could significantly impact healthcare services for millions of people living with HIV in the country. The funding, estimated at approximately $400 million annually,…
British politics has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a senior lawmaker launching a scathing attack on the outgoing leader and vowing never to forgive him. The outspoken Member of Parliament described Starmer’s tenure as “disgraceful,” accusing him of betraying key political…
