News as it breaks
The President of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), Comrade Niyi Sunmonu, has called on the Federal Government to expedite the conclusion of its proposed agreement with the union and settle outstanding salaries, promotion arrears and other entitlements owed to university lecturers. Comrade Sunmonu also urged the Federal Ministries of…
Nigeria and Cyprus are seeking to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, education and political dialogue, following the presentation of credentials by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel and Cyprus, Ms. Nkechi Ufochukwu. Ms. Ufochukwu formally presented her Letters of Credence to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides,…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has awarded 50,000 dollars in general damages to former ECOWAS Commission Commissioner for Internal Services, Professor Nazifi Abdullahi Darma, over the unlawful termination of his tenure. The court also ordered the payment of his outstanding salaries, allowances and other accrued financial entitlements up to the…
One person has died and three others have sustained injuries after a building collapsed in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State. The incident occurred in Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road. The circumstances surrounding the collapse remain unclear, and details about the victims have yet to be released. More details……..
A court in Argentina is set to deliver its verdict in the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona, six years after his death. The trial, which lasted six months, concluded with closing statements from the defendants and Maradona’s daughter, Dalma,…
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The family announced his death in a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page, thanking fans and well-wishers for their prayers and support. “We, the family of Francis Duru,…
Nigeria has placed 46 people who came into contact with an Ebola patient on a no-fly list for at least 21 days as authorities intensify efforts to contain the virus following a confirmed case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced…
A doctor accused of negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has denied responsibility, his lawyer said that his client was innocent and had been made a “scapegoat” during closing arguments in the trial. Leopoldo Luque, a neurosurgeon who played a key role in Maradona’s medical care,…
Nigeria has intensified its Ebola containment measures after a diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain reportedly develops multi-organ failure in Abuja. The patient’s identity and nationality have not been disclosed. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed the strain after conducting three rounds of molecular testing. The…
The United States has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The US State Department announced the decision on Wednesday, citing growing security threats to the kingdom, including attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure. “Iranian-supported Houthis have…
