News as it breaks
US Republicans has approved President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut $9 billion in previously approved spending, including funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting — a move that critics warn could jeopardize global health programs and media access during disasters. The narrow 216-213 vote in the Republican-controlled House followed party…
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), the most-watched reality TV show in Africa, is set to return for its milestone 10th season with a double launch weekend beginning Saturday, July 26, and continuing on Sunday, July 27, 2025. In what promises to be the most explosive edition yet, organisers at MultiChoice Nigeria…
In a landmark move to broaden democratic participation, the United Kingdom government has announced its decision to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, fulfilling a campaign promise made ahead of last year’s general elections. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner shared the news via her official X (formerly…
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles interim head coach, Monday Sinclair, who passed away at the age of 88. The news of Sinclair’s passing was confirmed on Wednesday by ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, who paid a heartfelt tribute to his former…
Prominent media mogul and political figure, Chief Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s takeover by “anti-democratic forces.” The Ovation Magazine publisher made this known in a letter dated July 17, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has convened a High-Level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting in Abuja from July 16–17, 2025, to finalize and adopt a transformative Training Policy for Peace Support Operations. This two-day strategic dialogue brings together national security experts from ECOWAS Member States, key technical…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has donated 500 metric tons of white rice to Sierra Leone as part of its ongoing commitment to regional food security and humanitarian support. The donation, made through the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve, was formally handed over in Bo City to…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades-long ties with the political platform he helped establish. In a resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of…
The Kano State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the tragic deaths of two students at the Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, following a suspected act of mob justice by fellow students. The victims, identified as Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa, were reportedly assaulted with makeshift metal weapons known…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (Unical), Professor Florence Obi, has called for calm over the delayed induction of the 2016 Dentistry graduates, assuring students and parents that concrete steps are being taken to resolve the matter. In an interview Prof. Obi addressed the emotional toll the crisis…
