News as it breaks
For many Nigerians at home and abroad, hospitals especially private ones—are expected to offer reassurance and safety. But when tragedy strikes behind hospital doors, it often exposes deeper cracks in the healthcare system. The death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Dr.…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely known by the name of her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away. Her death was announced on Instagram by fellow gospel artiste Ayo Melody, who shared the news on behalf of the family. The post, which included a photograph and a short…
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of more than ₦6 billion in intervention funds to 271 tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2025 academic year. The funds, approved through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), will be distributed to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. Speaking…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed it has intelligence on the recent United States airstrikes against terrorist targets in Sokoto State but has declined to disclose any details to the public. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known during an interview on a flagship…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to establish a $2 billion National Climate Change Fund as part of Nigeria’s strategy to accelerate its energy transition and attract green financing. The President made the disclosure while speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, where he said the Federal Government…
The Kebbi State Government has announced the reopening of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, where 25 schoolgirls were abducted by bandits last year before they were later rescued. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande, disclosed this while briefing journalists after a security meeting with principals…
The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to strengthen ongoing security operations across several parts of the country. The development was disclosed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown. The team made the journey by road from Fez to the Moroccan capital, according to a video shared on Monday by popular Nigerian sports photographer, Sulaimon Adebayo, popularly known as Pooja.…
The Oba of Badagry, Oba Babatunde Akran (Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I), has passed away at the age of 89. The late monarch, who also served as the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, reigned for nearly 49 years, making him one of the longest-serving…
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formalise a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of Nigeria’s university education system and ensuring long-term industrial stability. In a statement released on Sunday, the Ministry of Education announced that the agreement-signing ceremony will…
