News as it breaks
The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators, following concerns from stakeholders in the petroleum industry that the charges could disrupt critical operations. The directive was issued by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…
Egypt has increased domestic fuel prices by as much as 30 percent, citing rising global energy pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes. The price adjustments, announced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, affect gasoline, diesel…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and other items during a security operation in Tse-Anka Community, Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation was carried out during a confidence-building patrol…
Women who spend long days and sleepless nights in hospital wards caring for sick relatives have been described as unsung heroes whose sacrifices often go largely unnoticed. The Mandate Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, made the remark…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on governments at all levels to prioritise policies that promote the full participation of women in governance, leadership and national development. The union made the call during the global community to commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD), a day set aside…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the remittance of ₦1,570,671,200 to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria for their participation in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise. The disclosure was contained in the Board’s latest bulletin signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian…
The Rivers State House of Assembly screened nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, confirming five and rejecting four after hours of deliberation and questioning in Port Harcourt. The screening session, which took place during plenary, saw the nominees appear one after another to defend their credentials, experience,…
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced the screening of commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The nominees were ushered into the legislative chamber as part of the constitutional process required before their possible confirmation as members of the State Executive Council. A total…
A section of the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation complex in Abuja was engulfed by fire on Monday, causing panic among workers and prompting an emergency response. Eyewitnesses said thick smoke was first noticed billowing from one part of the building before the situation escalated,…
Iran’s powerful clerical establishment has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes that have intensified conflict across the Middle East. The decision was announced nine days after the strikes killed the elder Khamenei and triggered…
