News as it breaks
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Arise Television news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during a violent armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday, September 29, 2025. In a condolence…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Independence Day parade, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 1, as part of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The announcement was made in an official statement released on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 6.2 million Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, as the country gears up for the 2025 general elections. According to data released by INEC on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, a…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, warning of an impending nationwide industrial action if longstanding issues affecting the nation’s public universities are not addressed. The announcement followed an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of ASUU held on…
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on films made outside the United States, blaming foreign countries for what he calls the systematic “theft” of the American movie industry. In a fiery post on Truth Social Monday, Trump accused other nations of draining Hollywood’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the Tinubu administration to meaningfully engage Nigerians in the diaspora in the country’s developmental agenda, assuring them that Nigeria is firmly on the path to global relevance and economic revival. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigerian community in the United…
Labour Ministers mediate as union demands reinstatement of over 800 dismissed workers A high-stakes reconciliation meeting is currently underway between the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with the Federal Government stepping in to mediate a…
Bafana Bafana handed 3-0 defeat; drop to second in Group C of African qualifiers FIFA has awarded Lesotho a 3-0 win over South Africa after the latter fielded an ineligible player during their 2026 World Cup qualifying match held on March 21 in Polokwane. South Africa had initially won…
Minister of Interior urges Nigerians to uphold patriotism, unity, and faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda The Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reiterated China’s unwavering position on the Taiwan issue, dismissing what he termed “several common fallacies” propagated by separatist forces and some foreign governments. His remarks came in the wake of discussions during the recently concluded 80th United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to…
