News as it breaks
In a landmark announcement, the U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and South Korea, featuring a 15% tariff on South Korean imports and a $350 billion investment pledge from Seoul. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump hailed the pact as a “full…
In a landmark move to tackle the rising cost of education, Australia’s Parliament has passed a legislation that slashes all student loan debts by 20%, wiping out approximately US$10 billion owed by more than three million current and former students. The sweeping reform, a key election promise by Prime Minister…
A Katsina State High Court has sentenced two men to death for the brutal murder of former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Rabe Nasir, who was assassinated in his home on December 8, 2021. Presided over by Justice I.I. Mashi, the court found Shamsu Lawal, a former security guard, and…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council, bringing an end to the tenure of commissioners who have served in his administration for the past two years. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday at the conclusion of the 12th Executive Council meeting of…
In a landmark move to ease the financial strain on students and their families, the Federal Government has announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants for Nigerian students at all levels of tertiary education. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, who disclosed the reform via…
A military aircraft transporting indigenous passengers crashed deep in the Amazon jungle of Venezuela killing seven of the ten people on board, including members of the Yanomami community and medical personnel, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Defence. The aircraft, operated by an Air Force unit dedicated…
Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a nationwide seven-day warning strike, defying last-minute appeals by the Federal Government. The strike, which began at midnight on Tuesday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, demanding…
As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the organisers—working in collaboration with the African Union—have announced the appointment of three new members to its prestigious International Jury. The move is part of efforts to further enhance fairness, regional representation, and diversity in the…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening diplomatic and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living in the West African country. This assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is…
In a major step toward facilitating seamless regional trade, the ECOWAS Commission has concluded a five-day technical mission to Ghana aimed at deploying the SIGMAT system for improved goods transit between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The mission, which took place is part of broader ECOWAS transit reforms designed to strengthen…
