News as it breaks
The National Unity Forum (NUF), a nongovernmental organization that seeks to defend and promote Nigeria’s unity in diversity, has commended the gallantry, resilience and professionalism of the nation’s security forces for the successful tactical rescue operation of the 20 medical students kidnapped on Thursday, 15th August, 2024, along the Otukpo-Enugu…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a crucial advisory for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) as Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) continues to spread across the continent and within the country. The agency emphasizes that individuals with compromised immune systems are at heightened risk for…
Pop superstar Justin Bieber announced on Friday the birth of his son, Jack Blues, with his model wife, Hailey, in a post that quickly garnered millions of likes on Instagram. “Welcome Home Jack Blues Bieber,” the Canadian singer posted, alongside a photo of the infant’s foot wrapped in a blanket,…
A student of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Abdulafatai Abdulsalam, has passed away. It was gathered that the 200-level student of the Department of Mathematics slumped and d!ed while jogging. The Student Union Government, SUG, President-Elect, Divine Prince Daniel, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday,…
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport effective from September 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS. The increment aims to…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Power Sector Communications Team in a bid to enhance transparency and communication within the power sector. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Power House in Abuja, was presided over by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who emphasised the importance of effective communication in…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja in its pursuit for academic excellence and partnership for industrial experience for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of the institution, signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian College of Aviation Zaria. The event took place in NCAT office in Abuja, with…
The media has been advised to hold aviation industry players such as airlines, airports, and regulatory bodies accountable in prioritizing safety and security. They stressed the need for the capacity of media professionals to be strengthened to report aviation-related incidents accurately, avoiding sensationalism and understanding the implications of their reportage…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice, The PUNCH reports. Sources within the National Executive Council of ASUU confirmed the development to our correspondent in Abuja on Monday. The…
The Nigerian Presidency has unveiled a brand new Airbus A330 Presidential Jet, replacing the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) purchased during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the new aircraft was acquired at a price significantly lower…
