News as it breaks
Pope Francis continues to make progress in his recovery after spending a full week in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to pneumonia in both lungs. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the 88-year-old pontiff had another stable night and was able to get up for breakfast in the morning. “The night…
I stand before you today to strongly condemn the continued mistreatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the distinguished representative of Kogi Central in the Red Chamber, by the Senate President, His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio. Some time ago, Senator Akpabio publicly humiliated Senator Natasha, making an unnecessary and condescending remark that…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the N1.5 trillion recapitalization of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Senator Barau made this statement on Thursday after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BOA for a…
The Cross River State Police Command has reportedly launched a manhunt for a pastor, Apostle Ubong Bassey, following the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Deborah Bassey, whom he allegedly accused of witchcraft. Investigative journalist Agba Jalingo confirmed the incident on Thursday, February 20, stating that Deborah, who had Down Syndrome,…
Model Secondary School (MSS) Maitama, a prestigious public school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially appointed its new set of student leaders for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the decoration ceremony, Director Principal Dr. Judith Olure emphasized the importance of student leadership, stating that the transition was crucial…
A fire erupted on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, around 2:10 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, spreading to nearby barges. Emergency response teams, in collaboration with industry partners, swiftly intervened and successfully contained the blaze, preventing any disruption to flow station operations.…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter have called on media professionals to spotlight the struggles and successes of women farmers in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the first anniversary of SheFarmer and the national launch of the SheFarmers…
Tensions erupted on Monday during a Senate plenary session as a dispute over seating arrangements escalated into a dramatic confrontation between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate leadership. The disagreement began when Senator Natasha’s designated seat was reassigned, a move she refused to accept. Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno defended…
As global security challenges persist, stakeholders are pushing for greater inclusion of women in peacebuilding and decision-making processes. At the recently concluded 5th Annual Forum on Nigeria’s 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), experts and policymakers emphasized the urgent need for policy reforms, gender-sensitive security…
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has been conferred with an Honorary Fellowship by the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to aviation safety. The prestigious Honorary Fellowship is reserved for professionals who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to…
