News as it breaks
Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Thursday when gunmen opened fire at a funeral ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, killing four people and injuring at least 15 others. Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, describing it as a cult-related…
Popular food influencer and Guinness World Records holder, Hilda Baci, has launched a bold new culinary challenge — cooking the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. The high-energy event kicked off Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, drawing thousands of Gen Zs, millennials, celebrities, and passionate food…
In a landmark development for healthcare and education in Ondo State, the State Executive Council has approved the full transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal Government. The facility will now serve as the College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital for…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan aimed at strengthening social protection systems across the region. The launch took place on September 11, 2025, during a high-level hybrid workshop at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, organized by the…
The Federal Government on Thursday commenced a three-day strategic retreat in Abuja to harmonise the methodology for the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) across the Federal Civil Service. Declaring the retreat open, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Dr. Didi Walson-Jack, described the initiative…
Barely 48 hours after suspending its nationwide strike, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals of violating the terms of a recent agreement brokered by the Federal Government and the Department of State Services (DSS). In a strongly worded statement…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the new Tax Reforms Act, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, despite mounting opposition from key players in the aviation sector and international bodies. Speaking at a virtual business forum held on Thursday, stakeholders…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations, revealing a significant improvement in performance and a notable decline in examination malpractice. Announcing the results on Thursday in Abuja, NABTEB Registrar and Chief…
Revised curriculum aligns with industry demand across tech, agriculture, construction, and creative sectors The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled the full list of 26 trade areas approved under its revised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum, marking a major shift in the country’s technical education landscape.…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish illegal structures and shanties built under high-tension power lines in the Makoko community of Yaba, citing serious safety concerns. The enforcement action, which will be carried out by the Office of Urban and Regional Planning, follows the recent clearance of dilapidated…
