News as it breaks
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…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with American immigration laws, warning that visa violations could jeopardise future opportunities to study, work or visit the country. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the mission urged Nigerians to adhere to the…
A video showing a visibly injured 18-year-old woman, alleged to be a victim of domestic abuse, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for urgent intervention across social media platforms. The footage, which circulated online, showed the young woman with noticeable facial injuries as neighbours confronted a man identified as her…
Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, helping Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their 2026 World Cup group-stage clash. The Argentine captain delivered another masterclass performance, scoring a historic goal that saw…
The United States is set to phase out its HIV/AIDS funding support to South Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a move that could significantly impact healthcare services for millions of people living with HIV in the country. The funding, estimated at approximately $400 million annually,…
A nine-year-old boy abducted by gunmen in Ondo State has been reunited with his family after spending three weeks in captivity. Victor Oluwatobi, the son of a pastor, was rescued through a joint security operation involving the military, police, Amotekun Corps and local vigilante groups, according to state authorities. The…
British politics has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a senior lawmaker launching a scathing attack on the outgoing leader and vowing never to forgive him. The outspoken Member of Parliament described Starmer’s tenure as “disgraceful,” accusing him of betraying key political…
