News as it breaks
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed across Central Africa, according to the World Health Organization (World Health Organization), as officials warn the outbreak is accelerating faster than containment efforts. In its latest update, the agency reported 452 confirmed cases and 82 deaths in the Democratic Republic of…
The Emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila-Mera, has called on residents across communities within the Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State to strengthen local vigilance and consider the lawful acquisition of firearms for self-defence against bandits and other criminal elements. The traditional ruler made the appeal during a meeting with district…
Bernadette Chirac, the widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and one of France’s most recognisable political spouses, has died at the age of 93, her family has announced. Her daughter, Claude Chirac, confirmed that she “passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the evening.” She had only…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, describing him as an outstanding academic, accomplished administrator and committed patriot whose contributions left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s education sector. In a statement, JAMB paid tribute to the former Vice-Chancellor of…
West Ham United joint-chairman David Sullivan has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, saying he wants to focus on challenging what he described as “false allegations” concerning his private life. The 77-year-old businessman, who has been a leading figure at the club for 16 years, announced his departure…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports claiming he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in their party primaries, describing the reports as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued over the weekend by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that any primary election conducted outside its May 30 deadline remains invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court judgment on the matter. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed…
Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to reconstruct and dualise the 125-kilometre Gombe-Biu highway, describing the project as a major boost for economic growth and regional development in North-East Nigeria. The N1.245 trillion road project was officially flagged off…
Iran’s national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington following recent conflict in the Middle East. The confirmation came from US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, who praised embassy officials for processing…
US President Donald Trump has said Iran still possesses roughly a fifth of its missile stockpile, despite recent military exchanges and his previous claims that Tehran’s war-fighting capabilities had been severely degraded. Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump said Iran retained enough missiles and drones to continue…
