News as it breaks
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed profound shock and deep sorrow over the death of seven journalists from Gombe State who lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident. In a condolence message issued on behalf of its National Executive Council (NEC) and the entire NUJ family…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger institutional coordination and strategic communication, amid evolving security challenges and heightened international media scrutiny of Nigeria’s security operations. This was the focus of a familiarisation visit by the Spokesperson of the Ministry…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed deep sympathy with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, following a fatal road accident involving the boxer and members of his entourage. The crash, which occurred on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan…
Former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has expressed profound grief over the death of seven journalists in a fatal road accident in Gombe State. In a condolence message issued on Monday, Isiguzo described the…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of seven members of its Gombe State Council in a fatal motor accident. The journalists reportedly lost their lives while returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague, a journey that was meant to be…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of seven journalists in a tragic road accident along the Billiri–Kaltungo road in Gombe State. Among the victims are two members of the NAWOJ, Gombe State Chapter. The journalists were reportedly returning from the wedding ceremony…
Gunmen have launched a deadly attack on Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several residents feared dead and many others injured, according to local sources. The assailants reportedly stormed the community without warning, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents, who fled their homes for…
Internationally acclaimed boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a fatal road accident in the Makun area of Ogun State, along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed the lives of two persons. The crash reportedly involved an SUV conveying the former heavyweight champion and a stationary truck, sparking widespread…
The Yobe State Government has issued a public advisory urging residents to exercise caution when engaging with unknown firms or individuals, citing growing concerns over public safety and the rising threat of cyber-enabled fraud. The warning was issued by the Office of the Yobe State Focal Person on Cyber and…
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws amid allegations that the versions gazetted and circulated to the public were unlawfully altered. The call followed comments by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee…
