News as it breaks
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the passing of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroon. Ambassador Coker died on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a brief illness, the ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Described as a diligent and patriotic career diplomat,…
The United State Department has revoked more than 6,000 student visas since Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed office seven months ago, marking one of the most aggressive crackdowns on foreign students in recent history. A senior State Department official confirmed on Monday that the majority of the revoked visas…
President Bola Tinubu has permanently scrapped the controversial 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, a decision aimed at reducing financial strain on consumers and boosting Nigeria’s digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, announced the development during a media briefing in Abuja. Maida…
Nigeria is set to deepen its collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to address irregular migration, strengthen diaspora engagement, and promote positive migration narratives, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said. Speaking in Abuja when the Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the IOM, Ms. Ugochi…
Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has appealed to the Federal Government to provide targeted incentives to the Nigerian media, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential tools of practice. Soneye made the call in Abuja on…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a fresh directive mandating all air passengers to completely switch off their mobile phones and electronic devices during aircraft takeoff and landing. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, NCAA Director General, Chris Najomo, stressed that the decision was made…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Thursday, August 21, for the supplementary election in Kaura-Namoda South Constituency of Zamfara State. The announcement was made in Gusau by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mahmuda Isah, during a stakeholders’ meeting held ahead of the poll. Dr. Isah assured political…
The lawmaker representing Goronyo-Gada Federal Constituency, Hon. Bashir Gorau, has confirmed that 26 passengers have been rescued following Sunday’s tragic boat accident in Sokoto State. The ill-fated vessel, carrying over 50 passengers en route to a local market, capsized on the Rima River early Sunday morning. Initial figures from the…
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, are bracing for a high-stakes AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal clash with five-time champions Senegal on Wednesday in Luanda, Angola. The Nigerians stormed through the group stage with a perfect 3–0 record, defeating Madagascar (77–59), Tunisia (87–66), and Cameroon (99–90). Their offensive firepower and depth will be…
The Big Brother Naija reality show held a heartfelt tribute in memory of three former housemates who have passed away — Francisca Owumi, Joseph Ada, and Rico Swavey. During the solemn moment, the current season’s contestants gathered as images of the late stars were displayed on screen. A minute of…
