News as it breaks
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…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced a top commander of the proscribed terrorist group Ansaru; Mahmud Usman, to 15 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges related to illegal mining used to fund terrorism and kidnapping. Usman was arraigned by the Department of…
President Bola Tinubu has described his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron as highly productive, highlighting renewed efforts to strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and France in areas of mutual interest. The Nigerian leader made this known in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, following…
Leaders across the world have issued strong condemnations following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and close ally of the President of United States, Donald Trump. Kirk was shot while delivering remarks at an event hosted at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident, which authorities…
UN General Assembly- President Tinubu to address world leaders on September 24 President Bola Tinubu has been scheduled to address the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York. A revised provisional list of speakers obtained…
“This development raises serious questions about regional stability and the prospects for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the statement read. The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on September 9, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, allegedly targeting senior members…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the decriminalisation of attempted suicide, setting December 2025 as the official target for legislative reform. The announcement was made today by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, during a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has defended Israel’s controversial airstrike in Doha, Qatar, which targeted senior Hamas leaders, saying that at times it is necessary to “remove” individuals who block diplomatic progress. Herzog made the comments following what he described as a “frank” and “tough” meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that about 80 percent of the 2024 budget has been executed, with critical infrastructure and development projects still ongoing across the country. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this update on Wednesday during a meeting with the…
The federal government has officially inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) tasked with planning, organizing, and executing all events for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration in 2025. This key step underscores the nation’s commitment to commemorating its historic milestone with patriotism and unity. At the inauguration, Secretary to the Government of…
