News as it breaks
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, has declared its full support for the nationwide indefinite strike announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), set to begin next week. The strike follows what NARD described as the Federal Government’s continued…
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Miller Dantawaye, has cautioned residents particularly women against accepting free rides from strangers as part of renewed efforts to curb criminal activities in Abuja. Dantawaye gave the warning during a courtesy and advocacy visit by a delegation of the Nigerian Bar…
Manchester City have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year contract, becoming the Premier League champions’ first major acquisition of the January transfer window. Semenyo, who has scored…
The Nigerian Army has cautioned members of the public to be wary of fraudulent social media accounts falsely claiming to represent the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu. This warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public…
The Federal Government has confirmed that all group-stage bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been released and are expected to reflect in the players’ domiciliary accounts within hours. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on…
Gunmen have shot dead a Mexican journalist in the eastern state of Veracruz, in what authorities describe as the latest attack in one of the world’s most dangerous environments for the press. The victim, Carlos Castro, was a crime reporter with local news outlet Código Norte Veracruz. He was…
Nollywood actors and actresses has gathered for a special Service of Songs and prayer session in honour of their late colleague and film producer, Allwell Ademola. The emotional event, which has been trending across social media platforms, featured several prominent figures in the Nigerian film industry who came together to…
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command said the incident involved members of the Red and Black cult groups and left several others with varying…
Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace, have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, killing suspected criminals and recovering dangerous weapons. The operation, followed credible intelligence and targeted a criminal camp near Lantom Village in the Kadarko…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away at the age of 21 months after a brief illness. The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a statement issued on behalf of…
