News as it breaks
A 400-level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has been arrested over allegations of attempting to force a fellow student to join a cult group, assaulting him and threatening his life. The suspect, Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, 25, a student of the Department of Economics, was apprehended by the…
Nigerians on Monday, June 22, staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, over delays in the repatriation of citizens who had registered to return home. On June 18, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu assured Nigerians living in South Africa that no citizen willing to…
A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, has reportedly died in captivity after being abducted by bandits. Besse was kidnapped alongside a cleric of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Ikamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga. A disturbing…
Armed members of the Lakurawa group reportedly issued directives to residents of Zugurma community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State during a visit on Sunday, ordering that girls aged 15 and above must be married off while fixing bride price at N1,500. According to community sources, the armed…
Media personality Toolz has spoken out against child abuse following recent cases that sparked outrage on social media. In a lengthy post, the OAP said she had been deeply disturbed by heartbreaking stories that emerged in recent days, particularly those involving children allegedly abused by adults entrusted with their care.…
Actress Gina Onuoha has sparked reactions online after sharing a series of videos expressing concern over what she described as rising cases of domestic violence, child abuse and toxic masculinity in Igbo communities. The actress said she was deeply disturbed by videos and images she received in recent days, which…
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has suspended a lecturer seen in a viral video physically punishing candidates of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme, following widespread public condemnation. The video, which circulated on social media, showed several candidates kneeling with their hands raised while the lecturer…
Nigeria’s gross gas production has increased to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per day, up from about 6.83 billion cubic feet per day, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, said the increase reflected recent policy reforms aimed at attracting investment…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is considering granting airport taxi operators a final extension until the end of the year to comply with new vehicle standards aimed at improving passenger experience across the country’s airports. In a public notice issued this month, the authority said…
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th appearance for France by scoring twice as the World Cup favourites defeated Iraq 3-0 in a match disrupted by severe weather in Philadelphia. The France captain reached another milestone in a glittering international career as his goals helped Les Bleus secure a second consecutive victory…
