News as it breaks
After months of warnings, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has grounded more than 60 private jets operating within the country over allegations of unpaid import duties. THISDAY gathered that the clampdown began on Monday and extended into Tuesday across several major airports, including Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos,…
Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to Nigeria’s long-term economic and political health, asserting that the president is making bold decisions, not seeking “cheap popularity.” Speaking in an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, Morka lauded Tinubu’s administration for…
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second anniversary in office, his administration’s foreign policy has emerged as a proactive and strategic tool for Nigeria’s regional and global influence. Guided by the “Tinubu 4Ds Doctrine”—Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora, the president’s foreign agenda reflects a clear shift from Nigeria’s traditional…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians to actively support the Armed Forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, banditry, and other violent groups threatening national peace and security. Speaking at the inaugural Voice of Nigeria (VON) Security Forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, General…
The Federal Government has attributed the recent deadly floods in Mokwa town, Niger State, to a combination of climate change-induced heavy rainfall, unregulated construction, and inadequate drainage infrastructure. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, debunked reports suggesting that…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its ongoing industrial action, directing all its members across the country to resume duties on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The decision was reached after extensive deliberations and a series of meetings with top judicial and government stakeholders, including representatives of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. In…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced a sweeping overhaul of Abuja’s public transportation system and major reforms in the disbursement of education funds, signalling a bold new direction in urban governance and public service delivery. Speaking during a media chat with journalists on Monday,…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction and brutal killing of a female bank manager in Onitsha, even after collecting a ransom of ₦14 million from her family. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday,…
Former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide, Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has called on Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and his predecessor Nasir El-Rufai to set aside their political differences and collaborate for the peace and progress of the state. Speaking during a Zoom briefing with select journalists in…
