News as it breaks
In a landmark move to broaden democratic participation, the United Kingdom government has announced its decision to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, fulfilling a campaign promise made ahead of last year’s general elections. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner shared the news via her official X (formerly…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has temporarily suspended access to its recruitment portal, citing ongoing efforts to enhance its performance and handle a high volume of traffic. In a statement issued, the Board announced that the portal — https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng — will remain inaccessible until Monday,…
The Ondo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps, has announced the foiling of five separate kidnapping attempts across various parts of the state within the past two weeks. Addressing journalists in Akure, the Commander of the Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said all the victims were rescued…
A total of ₦324.47 billion worth of 10.47 billion shares in First Bank Holding Company Plc (First Holdco) exchanged hands on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in a block trading mega-deal that saw billionaire businessman Femi Otedola increase his stake in the bank from 15% to about 40%. The off-market…
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles interim head coach, Monday Sinclair, who passed away at the age of 88. The news of Sinclair’s passing was confirmed on Wednesday by ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, who paid a heartfelt tribute to his former…
Prominent media mogul and political figure, Chief Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s takeover by “anti-democratic forces.” The Ovation Magazine publisher made this known in a letter dated July 17, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has convened a High-Level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting in Abuja from July 16–17, 2025, to finalize and adopt a transformative Training Policy for Peace Support Operations. This two-day strategic dialogue brings together national security experts from ECOWAS Member States, key technical…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has donated 500 metric tons of white rice to Sierra Leone as part of its ongoing commitment to regional food security and humanitarian support. The donation, made through the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve, was formally handed over in Bo City to…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades-long ties with the political platform he helped establish. In a resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of…
The Kano State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the tragic deaths of two students at the Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, following a suspected act of mob justice by fellow students. The victims, identified as Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa, were reportedly assaulted with makeshift metal weapons known…
