News as it breaks
The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has died at the age of 71 following a prolonged illness. The revered monarch passed away on Friday in Abuja, marking the end of an era for the Gusau Emirate. Dr. Bello, who became the 16th Emir…
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the immediate disbursement of all allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons, just days before their decisive clash against Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement came on Thursday through the Chairman of the National Sports…
In a significant diplomatic move to reinforce regional stability and economic cooperation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Arab Republic of Egypt at its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The delegation, led by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Badr…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the rescue efforts following a viral video showing the plight of several Nigerians allegedly subjected to inhumane treatment in the Central African Republic (CAR). According to the distress footage, the victims were deceived into traveling abroad, only to be abandoned and forced…
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), has opened a fresh window for investors with an ₦80 billion bond offering scheduled for auction on July 28, 2025, as announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO), The settlement date for successful bids is July 30, 2025. In line with the Debt Management…
A tragic road accident on the Yauri–Birnin Kebbi highway in Kebbi State has claimed the life of a driver and left 13 students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) with varying degrees of injuries. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, happened as the students were returning from Ilorin, Kwara State,…
Celebrated Afrobeats stars Adekunle Gold and Simi, have taken to social media to share a heartwarming update—they’ve just acquired a new home. The duo broke the news via an Instagram post on Wednesday, featuring a tender photo of Simi embracing Adekunle Gold within the cozy confines of their latest residence.…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London as the two leaders formally signed a long-anticipated UK-India Free Trade Agreement, expected to deliver a £25.5 billion boost to bilateral trade. The agreement, first announced in May, marks a significant milestone in economic relations between two…
A four-day strategic retreat and capacity-building workshop for communication officers across the ECOWAS Commission, Institutions, and Agencies has officially kicked off in Banjul. Organized by the ECOWAS Directorate of Communication in partnership with GIZ, the workshop aims to upskill participants in strategic, digital, and impact-driven communication practices, while paving the…
In a dramatic twist in President Donald Trump’s global trade campaign, Japan has emerged as the first major economic powerhouse to formally align with the United States, breaking ranks with other U.S. trading partners under growing tariff threats. The agreement marks a significant victory for Trump’s hardline, America-first trade agenda…
