News as it breaks
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced that the Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of a human trafficking offender, Titilayo Folorunso, for trafficking, procurement for prostitution, and organising foreign travel linked to prostitution. In a statement issued by the agency,…
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned the United States to accept Tehran’s 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending the Middle East war or risk “one failure after another” as negotiations between both countries remain stalled. The warning came after US President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran’s latest…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed an appeal against the N100 million defamation judgment delivered by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in favour of officials of the Department of State Services. In a statement issued by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation confirmed…
The Nigerian naira recorded a marginal appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Figures from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the naira traded at an average rate of about ₦1,358…
United States President Donald Trump will visit China later this month for high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both nations seek to address tensions over trade and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Beijing confirmed the planned state visit describing it as an official engagement at the invitation of…
The Federal Government has announced that candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in colleges of education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday during the 2026 policy meeting of…
The Federal Government has unveiled sweeping new measures to tackle drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including compulsory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for repeat offenders after rehabilitation efforts. The new policy, contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in…
The Australian government says it will place six passengers from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak into a specialised quarantine facility near Perth for at least three weeks as authorities intensify efforts to prevent possible transmission of the disease. The passengers — four Australian citizens, one Australian…
A student of University of Benin has been shot dead by suspected gunmen while driving out of the institution’s main gate at Ugbowo, Edo State. The incident, which reportedly threw students and residents of the university community into panic as the attackers fled immediately after the shooting. Eyewitnesses said the…
[5/10, 9:57 AM] rosewendy: The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 is currently underway at Eko Hotel and Suites, with top filmmakers, actors and digital creators across Africa receiving honours for excellence in film, television and digital storytelling. The glamorous award ceremony, broadcast live across…
