News as it breaks
In a landmark event dedicated to press freedom and ethical storytelling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has honoured twelve exceptional journalists for their role in promoting peace, regional integration, and sustainable development across West Africa. The awards ceremony, which aligned with the ECOWAS @ 50 celebrations and…
The European Union (EU) has firmly dismissed claims that it has slashed humanitarian assistance to Nigeria amid a worsening food and nutrition crisis, describing the allegations as inaccurate and misleading. The EU Delegation to Nigeria issued a clarification following a press release published on 25 July by Médecins Sans Frontières…
The much-anticipated Big Brother Naija Season 10 continued its thrilling double launch night with the grand unveiling of the male housemates, igniting the excitement of fans across the continent. Following the introduction of 15 female contestants on Saturday, 14 male housemates were revealed during Sunday’s live broadcast, bringing the total…
Transcorp Hilton Abuja reaffirmed its dominance in the hospitality sector after securing five top honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards, including the coveted title of Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for the 11th consecutive year. The awards were announced during a dazzling ceremony held at Johari Rotana in Dar es…
At least three people were confirmed dead and several others injured after a regional passenger train derailed in a wooded area near Riedlingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, southwestern Germany. The incident occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT), with about 100 passengers on board the ill-fated train, which was traveling from…
A tragic boat accident has claimed 13 lives in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State after a vessel carrying 39 passengers capsized on Saturday morning. The ill-fated journey, which began near Guni village around 11:45 a.m., ended in disaster en route to Zumba. According to a statement issued on…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent the country at the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), scheduled to begin this week. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the summit—co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy—will bring together world leaders to…
International humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has raised alarm over an escalating malnutrition crisis in northern Nigeria, revealing that more than 650 children have died from severe acute malnutrition in Katsina State this year alone. In a statement issued at the weekend, MSF’s…
A torrential downpour has caused severe flooding across several parts of Yola, the Adamawa State capital, submerging homes and rendering major roads impassable. The worst-hit communities include Shagari Lowcost, Sabon Pegi, and Modire Yolde Pate, where residents are battling rising water levels that have damaged property and disrupted daily life.…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and supported by the World Bank-funded Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), has organized a joint eTrade for Women Workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. The workshop aimed to promote women-led…
