News as it breaks
The Kano State government has strongly denounced the brutal killings of at least 16 people in Uromi, Edo State, calling for swift justice against those responsible. The victims, mainly hunters from Rivers State, were ambushed and killed by a local vigilante group and armed youths in a shocking act of…
Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency in the capital after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck neighboring Myanmar, causing significant structural damage across the city. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the emergency measures on Friday as reports emerged of widespread destruction, including the collapse of a 30-storey skyscraper under…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared prominent businesswoman and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement released on Friday via the agency’s official X handle, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale called on the public to provide any information on…
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors as far as Bangkok, Thailand, and causing widespread panic across the region. The quake’s epicenter was in Sagaing Region, near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, home to one million people and historic temple complexes. Videos circulating online show terrified residents…
Kano State Government has announced the suspension of its end-of-month environmental sanitation exercise for March 2025 to allow residents to focus on Sallah preparations. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Mohammad Hashim, said the decision reflects Kano’s status as a commercial hub and the anticipated influx of…
In a bid to enhance maternal healthcare and reduce childbirth-related complications, the Plateau State Government has launched the distribution of free safe delivery kits, known as ‘Mama Kits,’ across Primary Health Care (PHC) centers in the state. Governor Caleb Mutfwang led the official launch at Mista-Ali PHC Clinic in Bassa…
The Nigerian Senate has passed for a second reading a bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to mandate the conduct of all elections in a single day. Sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha (APC, Kwara Central), the bill aims to cut election costs, reduce political tension, and streamline the…
President Bola Tinubu, in his role as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has received a detailed briefing from former Ghanaian President John Mahama regarding his diplomatic efforts to reintegrate Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso into the regional bloc. Mahama recently visited the three Sahelian nations,…
In a significant step towards combating drug abuse in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially handed over the Dater Ward for Occupational Therapy to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). The facility aims to provide critical support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, reinforcing…
The South-East Senate Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to immortalize the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu by naming the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after him. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, members of the caucus described Nwosu as a democratic hero who presided over…
