News as it breaks
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a 40,000-cubic-metre (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel owned by WAGL Energy Limited, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Sahara Group, in Ulsan, South Korea. The dual-fuel, fully refrigerated carrier, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” raises WAGL’s fleet capacity to 162,000 CBM. Other vessels in…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed the commencement of trial for five men accused of orchestrating the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned the suspects — Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and…
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia could face tougher sanctions if President Vladimir Putin refuses to pursue peace with Ukraine. Speaking after high-level talks at the White House, Macron said Western allies were prepared to escalate pressure if diplomatic efforts stall. “President Trump believes we can reach an…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis across federal hospitals, cutting fees from ₦50,000 to just ₦12,000 per session. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, announced the development via his official X handle, describing the move as a…
The Kogi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the August 16 bye-election for the Okura State Constituency seat in Dekina Local Government Area, describing the exercise as a “sham” and a “travesty of democracy.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the party alleged…
Rescue efforts are underway in Sokoto State after a tragic boat accident left more than 40 passengers missing. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the vessel, carrying over 50 people to Goronyo Market, capsized early in the morning. According to NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, “About 10…
At least 62 kidnapped victims have regained their freedom after a daring airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) forced bandits to abandon their camp in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Government confirmed the development in a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that a life was lost while at least 2,634 residents were affected by recent flash floods across the state. SEMA’s Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje, disclosed that 14 communities have so far been hit by the disaster, with Potiskum Local Government Area…
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting Kyiv could “end the war almost immediately” if it dropped its pursuit of NATO membership and relinquished claims over Crimea. Posting on his Truth Social account, Trump declared: “President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with…
Nigeria has been listed among 53 African countries set to enjoy zero-tariff treatment on all exports to China, a move officials describe as a landmark boost for trade, investment, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during the 2025 China–Nigeria Culture and Tourism Festival in Abuja, where China’s Deputy Ambassador to…
