News as it breaks
The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 500,000 Haitians, a policy previously granted by President Joe Biden. The status, originally set to expire in February 2026, will now end on August 3. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended…
The Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance (CCSGG) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into allegations of financial misappropriation involving Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The group claims that ₦9.9…
A former Head of the Mass Communication Department at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Malam Aliyu Damri, and his son, Ahmad, have been released from captivity after spending a month in the hands of bandits. The duo was kidnapped alongside six others on January 23, 2025, when armed assailants stormed Bakura town,…
Pope Francis continues to make progress in his recovery after spending a full week in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to pneumonia in both lungs. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the 88-year-old pontiff had another stable night and was able to get up for breakfast in the morning. “The night…
I stand before you today to strongly condemn the continued mistreatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the distinguished representative of Kogi Central in the Red Chamber, by the Senate President, His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio. Some time ago, Senator Akpabio publicly humiliated Senator Natasha, making an unnecessary and condescending remark that…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the N1.5 trillion recapitalization of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Senator Barau made this statement on Thursday after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BOA for a…
The Cross River State Police Command has reportedly launched a manhunt for a pastor, Apostle Ubong Bassey, following the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Deborah Bassey, whom he allegedly accused of witchcraft. Investigative journalist Agba Jalingo confirmed the incident on Thursday, February 20, stating that Deborah, who had Down Syndrome,…
Model Secondary School (MSS) Maitama, a prestigious public school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially appointed its new set of student leaders for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the decoration ceremony, Director Principal Dr. Judith Olure emphasized the importance of student leadership, stating that the transition was crucial…
In a significant move to support farming activities and promote food security, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and food security has distributed N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. This effort reaffirms the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food…
A fire erupted on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, around 2:10 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, spreading to nearby barges. Emergency response teams, in collaboration with industry partners, swiftly intervened and successfully contained the blaze, preventing any disruption to flow station operations.…
