News as it breaks
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT, Bassey Ita-Ikpang, has called on Nigerians to embrace love with responsibility, safety and compassion as the world marks Valentine’s Day. In a goodwill message to members of NAWOJ FCT and the general public, Ita-Ikpang described Valentine’s Day as…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to growing public concerns over the dates fixed for the 2027 General Election, following criticism that the schedule coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. INEC released its Timetable and Schedule of Activities, announcing that the Presidential and National Assembly elections…
The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon began with elite and local runners already navigating major routes across Lagos in one of Africa’s biggest road races. Organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited in partnership with Access Bank and the Lagos State Government, the marathon features both 42-kilometre…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held next year, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls are scheduled for the following month. The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a news conference…
The administration of US President Donald Trump has directed American immigration authorities to begin identifying between 100 and 200 potential denaturalisation cases every month, as part of a renewed crackdown on alleged fraud in the citizenship process. According to a report by NBC News, cited by the Economic Times,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 as the estimated cost for conducting the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and a detailed cost breakdown for the general elections before the National Assembly Joint…
A 12-year-old pupil has been abducted in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, triggering a swift response from security agencies. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident saying the girl was allegedly kidnapped in the early hours of the day while on her way to school.…
Part of a storey building has collapsed in the Iyanaoloke area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, triggering an emergency response by rescue officials and residents. One worker was reportedly trapped beneath the rubble following the incident, while another narrowly escaped without injuries. Officials of the Ogun State Fire Service,…
Four persons kidnapped earlier this year along the Omu-Aran–Isanlu-Isin Road in Kwara State have regained their freedom, security sources have confirmed. The victims were reportedly released and are currently receiving medical attention in different hospitals across Ilorin and Omu-Aran. Confirming the development, a security source said, “The released…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking to Southeast Asia for cyber-enabled criminal activities. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed the development while warning of a growing trafficking trend in…
