News as it breaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, a critical federal road considered the lifeline of socio-economic activity across Northern Nigeria. Represented by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani at the groundbreaking ceremony held in Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area on Sunday, the President described…
In a decisive push against the rising tide of thuggery and drug-related crime, Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has called on the state government to establish special courts for the swift prosecution of arrested thugs. The proposal aims to address the bottlenecks in the judicial process…
Amid growing insecurity in parts of northwestern Nigeria, particularly in Kebbi and Sokoto states, retired Colonel Samaila Yombe Dabai, former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, has called on the government to prioritize community-based security strategies to counter the threat of terrorism. In an interview with Radio Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi,…
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has hailed the courage and resilience of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, reaffirming the military’s commitment to sustaining technological and operational superiority on the battlefield. According to a statement released by the…
In a resolute call for collaborative governance, the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has reaffirmed the importance of constructive engagement between the legislative and executive arms of government, describing it as the bedrock for peace, unity, and sustainable development in the state. Speaking…
The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has unveiled a $20 billion portfolio of mega infrastructure and development projects currently underway in Guinea, urging Nigerian companies to seize the opportunity for investment and collaboration. Ambassador Cissoko made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria…
British broadcaster and outspoken Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan has reignited debate surrounding the club’s transfer policy, asserting that the Gunners would have clinched three Premier League titles had they signed Cristiano Ronaldo after his departure from Manchester United. Morgan made the bold claim on Saturday night via a post on…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking significant steps to enhance regional air connectivity, as the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, welcomed a delegation from the Tanzania High Commission in Abuja on Tuesday, April 9, 2025. Leading the Tanzanian delegation was Mrs. Judica Elfadhili Nagunwa,…
Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian music sensation Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, marked his second birthday today, April 12. In celebration of the milestone, his mother, Omowunmi, shared heartwarming new photographs of Liam on Instagram, capturing the joy and growth of the little boy who continues to…
At least 69 people lost their lives this week after powerful thunderstorms lashed eastern India’s Bihar state and neighbouring Nepal, in what officials and scientists say is another alarming indicator of intensifying climate extremes. Bihar’s disaster management authorities confirmed Saturday that 61 people were killed during violent lightning and thunderstorm…
