News as it breaks
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to mining and quarrying companies operating in the country: sign Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with host communities by December 31, 2025, or face the revocation of licenses. This directive comes in response to a joint review…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has inaugurated a new Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School (GSS) Nyanya, expanding cultural and educational cooperation between Nigeria and China. The project, supported by China Geoengineering Corporation (CGC) under its corporate social responsibility initiative, adds to the growing network of Chinese Corners across…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has denied raping two women and sexually assaulting a third, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who now plays for Spanish side Villarreal, pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault relating to…
The UK Government has launched a two-month sports-based empowerment programme in Lagos aimed at equipping vulnerable young people with life skills, discipline, and resilience against crime. The initiative, which runs from September to November 2025, is being implemented in three Lagos Local Government Areas — Ajeromi (Boxing), Ikorodu (Boxing and…
Panic swept through Broad Street on Lagos Island on Tuesday as a fire broke out in a six-storey commercial building, Afriland Tower, sending workers and residents fleeing for safety. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire started in the inverter room located in the basement of…
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni, has declared that Nigeria’s strong economy and large population make it a prime destination for international business ventures, particularly in the aviation sector. Kana made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China…
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has deployed 18 volunteers — 12 to Liberia and six to Rwanda — as part of its ongoing Technical Aid Corps Scheme, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in international cooperation and soft power diplomacy. Speaking at the send-off ceremony in Abuja, the Director-General of NTAC, Rt. Hon.…
The Presidency has dismissed concerns raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the Federal Government’s alleged plans to divest significant stakes in key oil and gas Joint Ventures (JVs), assuring Nigerians that energy security will not be compromised. Atiku, in a detailed statement on Monday, criticised what he described…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that revitalizing Nigeria’s railway sector is essential for the country to maintain its strategic position as the logistics hub of Africa. Speaking at the Second International Railway Conference in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President called for urgent investment, innovation, and collaboration to unlock…
The Ogun State Government has issued a critical flood alert, urging residents living in flood-prone communities near the Ogun, Ilo, Iju, Owa, and Yemule rivers to relocate immediately to safer areas as heavy rainfall and rising water levels threaten lives and property. According to a midterm flood alert released by…
