News as it breaks
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a thrilling berth in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after edging out defending champions South Africa 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal clash in Morocco. Defender Michelle Alozie emerged as the hero of the night, delivering a stunning stoppage-time winner…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has been discharged from the hospital and cleared to resume full official duties following a minor road accident on Sunday along the Katsina-Daura highway. In an official statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Governor was certified medically fit and…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh three-day weather forecast, warning of widespread thunderstorms and varying intensities of rainfall across the country from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The forecast, released on NiMet’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, covers the Northern, Central, and…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a strong advisory to businesses and organisations across the country, mandating them to obtain proper licences for the use of copyrighted content in their operations. This directive is in line with the newly enacted Copyright Act of 2022, which expands protection for creators…
As part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week, over 200 members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, staged a peaceful solidarity march to demand greater press freedom, protection of human rights, and improved working conditions for journalists across Nigeria. Tagged the “Walk for…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has firmly refuted reports claiming that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates has been cancelled. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, WAEC dismissed the widely circulating claims as “false and…
[21/07, 11:53 am] rosewendy: Dozens of retired police officers took to the streets of Abuja and other parts of Nigeria on Monday in a peaceful protest, demanding better welfare, full gratuity payments, and an exit from the Police Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstration in the Federal Capital Territory was led…
With just days remaining before its 21-day ultimatum expires, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide disruption of medical services if its demands are not urgently met. In an exclusive interview, NMA President, Professor Bala Audu, declared that the association…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has survived a road accident with minor injuries while on official duty along the Daura-Katsina Road. In a statement released on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, it was confirmed that the governor is in stable condition, sustained no serious injuries, and…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face long-time rivals, Banyana Banyana of South Africa, in a high-stakes Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 semi-final clash on July 22 at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. South Africa booked their spot in the last four after edging Senegal 4-1…
