News as it breaks
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has hailed the courage and resilience of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, reaffirming the military’s commitment to sustaining technological and operational superiority on the battlefield. According to a statement released by the…
In a resolute call for collaborative governance, the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has reaffirmed the importance of constructive engagement between the legislative and executive arms of government, describing it as the bedrock for peace, unity, and sustainable development in the state. Speaking…
The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has unveiled a $20 billion portfolio of mega infrastructure and development projects currently underway in Guinea, urging Nigerian companies to seize the opportunity for investment and collaboration. Ambassador Cissoko made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria…
British broadcaster and outspoken Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan has reignited debate surrounding the club’s transfer policy, asserting that the Gunners would have clinched three Premier League titles had they signed Cristiano Ronaldo after his departure from Manchester United. Morgan made the bold claim on Saturday night via a post on…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking significant steps to enhance regional air connectivity, as the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, welcomed a delegation from the Tanzania High Commission in Abuja on Tuesday, April 9, 2025. Leading the Tanzanian delegation was Mrs. Judica Elfadhili Nagunwa,…
In a transformative move to deepen economic inclusion and tackle poverty, the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) have inaugurated a Joint Committee to strengthen collaboration in enterprise development, skills training, and technology incubation nationwide. The inauguration, held at NBTI headquarters in Abuja,…
Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian music sensation Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, marked his second birthday today, April 12. In celebration of the milestone, his mother, Omowunmi, shared heartwarming new photographs of Liam on Instagram, capturing the joy and growth of the little boy who continues to…
At least 69 people lost their lives this week after powerful thunderstorms lashed eastern India’s Bihar state and neighbouring Nepal, in what officials and scientists say is another alarming indicator of intensifying climate extremes. Bihar’s disaster management authorities confirmed Saturday that 61 people were killed during violent lightning and thunderstorm…
The Nigerian government has firmly rejected recent assertions made by the United States Embassy regarding religious persecution and security challenges in the country, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to protecting religious freedom and ensuring national security. In a press statement released Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by…
In a landmark move to bolster regional security, the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) has officially been handed over to national and regional authorities across West Africa. The handover, formalized at a high-level ceremony in Abuja, marks a new era of local ownership in the fight against organized crime…
