News as it breaks
Family members, friends and fellow actors have gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo ahead of his funeral. The late actor’s body arrived in his hometown drawing hundreds of mourners who lined the streets in a solemn procession to honour his memory. …
The Adamawa State Police Command says it has arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnapping of three children in Yola North Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the arrest followed a complaint filed by a resident, Samaila Musa, whose three sons were allegedly abducted and…
With just two days to the Ekiti State governorship election, electoral authorities, security agencies and civil society organisations have intensified preparations for what is widely seen as a key political test ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to begin the distribution…
Gunfire broke out near Niger’s main international airport in the capital, Niamey, early this morning according to residents, raising fresh security concerns months after the facility was targeted in a major jihadist assault. Witnesses said shooting began shortly after dawn around the entrance to Diori Hamani International Airport and…
The United States and Iran have signed a landmark agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East, with a formal ceremony scheduled in Switzerland to launch a 60-day period of negotiations toward a final peace settlement. US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding during a…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant after her health deteriorated significantly due to a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, the royal palace announced. The 52-year-old royal, who was diagnosed with the chronic lung disease several years ago, received the transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he misses life with Nigeria’s national football team, months after retiring from international football. The 32-year-old defender, who ended a decade-long international career last year, said he remains content with his decision to step away from the national team but…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party for the 2027 election, has said he is prepared to die for Nigeria, arguing that effective leadership requires personal sacrifice to tackle the country’s growing insecurity. Speaking during an interview on Black Box hosted by journalist Rufai Oseni on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, fintech companies and other payment service providers to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners, as part of sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and competition in the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments sector. The directive was contained in a circular signed…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, following the release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The clarification comes after media reports claimed the IMF had recommended extending Value Added Tax (VAT)…
