News as it breaks
At least seven children have died and 26 others sustained injuries following the collapse of part of a roof and walls at a government-run school in western India’s Rajasthan state. According to Nand Kishore, a senior police officer speaking on Friday, rescue operations were swiftly launched after the incident occurred…
The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has died at the age of 71 following a prolonged illness. The revered monarch passed away on Friday in Abuja, marking the end of an era for the Gusau Emirate. Dr. Bello, who became the 16th Emir…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has conferred the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on 57 distinguished legal professionals, including one academic, after its 169th plenary session held on Thursday, July 24, 2025. According to a statement signed by Kabir Eniola Akanbi, Esq., Chief Registrar of the…
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the immediate disbursement of all allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons, just days before their decisive clash against Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement came on Thursday through the Chairman of the National Sports…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an unregistered chemical warehouse in Kano State following the discovery of a massive stockpile of hazardous materials suspected to be linked to the illegal production of explosives. Acting on a tip-off, NAFDAC enforcement officers raided the…
In a significant diplomatic move to reinforce regional stability and economic cooperation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Arab Republic of Egypt at its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The delegation, led by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Badr…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the rescue efforts following a viral video showing the plight of several Nigerians allegedly subjected to inhumane treatment in the Central African Republic (CAR). According to the distress footage, the victims were deceived into traveling abroad, only to be abandoned and forced…
Priscilla Ojo, who is the daughter to popular yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo and her husband, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, are expecting their first child together. Priscilla revealed the good news on her instagram handle by writing “mom and dad” with pregnancy pictures to go with it. There…
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), has opened a fresh window for investors with an ₦80 billion bond offering scheduled for auction on July 28, 2025, as announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO), The settlement date for successful bids is July 30, 2025. In line with the Debt Management…
A tragic road accident on the Yauri–Birnin Kebbi highway in Kebbi State has claimed the life of a driver and left 13 students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) with varying degrees of injuries. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, happened as the students were returning from Ilorin, Kwara State,…
