News as it breaks
FIFA has reversed part of its controversial water bottle policy for the 2026 World Cup, allowing supporters to bring sealed disposable water bottles into stadiums following widespread criticism from fans and concerns over extreme heat. The governing body announced that spectators attending matches in the United States and Canada…
The kidnappers holding teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Oyo State have reportedly demanded the release of detained terrorist commanders, two Hilux vehicles and the implementation of Sharia-related law in exchange for the captives’ freedoom. The victims were seized last month during coordinated attacks on schools in…
China has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace Mandarin language studies and cultural exchange programmes as a means of strengthening ties between both countries and expanding global opportunities. The call was made during the 19th Nigeria Division of the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students and the…
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) has called for the expansion of Mandarin language education in Nigerian tertiary institutions, describing it as essential to strengthening the growing diplomatic, educational and cultural ties between Nigeria and China. The Director General of FRCN, Dr. Mohammed Bulama made the call at the…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, heartily congratulates our esteemed member and sister, Comrade Ruth Tene, on her well-deserved appointment as Business Editor of The Cabal. This appointment is not only a testament to her professionalism, resilience, dedication, and excellence in journalism but also a reminder that…
China has formally received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Nigeria and South Africa, marking the beginning of their diplomatic assignments in Beijing. Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, accepted copies of the credentials presented by Nigeria’s new ambassador…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop rejecting National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to them, warning that the practice undermines the objectives of the scheme and wastes public resources. The resolution followed a motion moved by Rodney Ambaiowei, who represents…
The United Nations has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states, warning that violence against schools threatens children’s right to education and safety. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed…
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for the establishment of a special court dedicated to prosecuting maritime crimes, saying it would speed up justice delivery and strengthen efforts to combat crude oil theft and other illegal activities in Nigeria’s waters. Speaking on the…
The US Senate has approved a $70bn funding package for President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda after a marathon voting session exposed divisions within the Republican Party over several of his controversial policy proposals. The measure would provide funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol…
