News as it breaks
The administration of US President Donald Trump has directed American immigration authorities to begin identifying between 100 and 200 potential denaturalisation cases every month, as part of a renewed crackdown on alleged fraud in the citizenship process. According to a report by NBC News, cited by the Economic Times,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 as the estimated cost for conducting the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and a detailed cost breakdown for the general elections before the National Assembly Joint…
Part of a storey building has collapsed in the Iyanaoloke area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, triggering an emergency response by rescue officials and residents. One worker was reportedly trapped beneath the rubble following the incident, while another narrowly escaped without injuries. Officials of the Ogun State Fire Service,…
Popular Nigerian singer, Innocent “2Face” Idibia, and his wife, Natasha, have dedicated their child in a private ceremony attended by family members and close friends. The couple welcomed their baby in November 2025 and recently held the dedication to celebrate and give thanks for the child’s arrival. Photos from the…
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used during Nigerian elections does not require internet connectivity to function at polling units. In a viral video addressing concerns over network failures during past elections, Yakubu explained that the…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly warned against the use of “money bouquets,” describing the practice as an abuse of the naira. According to the apex bank, arranging banknotes into decorative bouquets falls under currency mutilation, alongside offences such as spraying, squeezing, selling, or…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to mark Valentine’s Day with responsible choices aimed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In a statement to commemorate the season, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, encouraged citizens to prioritise their health and that of…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 personnel over offences including desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol-related misconduct, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline within the agency. According to the Corps, 31 officers were dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for misconduct linked to patrol duties.…
A 37-year-old two-time French freefly world champion, Pierre Wolnik, has died after his parachute reportedly failed to deploy during a freefall jump over the Mont Blanc massif in southeastern France on Saturday, February 7. His body was later found in the Les Bossons area of the Chamonix Valley, where emergency…
The Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja will disconnect from Nigeria’s national power grid by March 2026 as it transitions fully to a newly completed solar mini-grid system. The State House Permanent Secretary, Temitope Fashedemi, confirmed that the installation was finalized in late 2025 and has since undergone technical testing,…
