News as it breaks
High school students in France are preparing for a fresh wave of demonstrations demanding better learning conditions despite government efforts to end weeks of protests. The demonstrations, which began in mid-September, could determine whether the movement regains momentum after authorities reported a sharp decline in school blockades and protests…
Former Education Minister Obiageli Ezekwesili has urged African governments to enforce 18 years as the minimum legal age for marriage to protect girls from child marriage. Ezekwesili, founder of Human Capital Africa, also calls on traditional and religious leaders to support efforts to end the practice, warning that it…
The Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from the state government. Ogunwuyi announced his resignation in a letter dated October 2026, stating that his departure took effect from the date of the letter. In the letter, he described his service to the government…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates against accepting admission offers outside its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), saying such offers may not be recognised. The board urged prospective students to verify their admission status on CAPS before accepting offers to avoid complications with their academic records…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed sorrow over the death of former Corps Marshal Dauda Biu, describing his death as a painful loss to the corps, the road safety community and Nigeria. In a condolence message posted on its X handle, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, says…
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State have reportedly been allowed to choose any of the six South-West states for their national service after their release. A parent of one of the survivors told journalists that the graduates could select their preferred states…
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has dismissed an appeal by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai challenging a High Court decision denying him bail. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel affirmed the lower court’s ruling, holding that the trial judge exercised his discretion judicially and judiciously, with no…
The Federal Government is set to close Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, for 25 days to allow for runway rehabilitation and extension. The temporary closure, scheduled to begin in October, comes ahead of the Christmas travel season, when passenger traffic to the South-East airport typically…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates against vote buying ahead of the 2027 general elections, threatening prosecution for offenders. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Anambra State, Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, gave the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by political party representatives,…
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators to global investors in London, United Kingdom, with 16 participants awarded £10,000 each to upscale their innovations through a three-month programme spanning four international destinations. The selected innovators are expected to travel to Europe (Finland), (Estonia) including…
