News as it breaks
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been acquitted of sexual assault by a Norwegian appeal court, overturning an earlier ruling that sentenced him to six months in prison. His club, Molde FK, confirmed the decision in a statement released on Thursday after the Frostating Court of Appeal delivered its…
Nigerian businessman Blord has revealed that he never formally proposed to his wife, describing their marriage as one without the romantic gestures commonly associated with relationships. Speaking during an interview, the businessman said there was no traditional “Will you marry me?” moment between them. Instead, he said he informed his…
The Kebbi State Government has commenced the distribution of 110 trucks of fertiliser and 100 metric tonnes of improved climate-resilient seeds to about 120,000 farmers across the state free of charge. Governor Nasir Idris flagged off the statewide distribution exercise in Birnin Kebbi, stating that the initiative forms part of…
Nigerian sprinter, Godson Oghenebrume, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison in the United States for unlawful possession of a firearm. The 23-year-old former LSU track athlete, who resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced by U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick following his conviction for possession of a…
Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Julius Maada Bio, has challenged West African leaders to ensure regional integration delivers tangible benefits for citizens, saying the bloc’s legacy will be judged not by its infrastructure but by…
The Federal Government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 593 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic protests in the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens abroad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first batch of 258 evacuees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with uniforms made from locally produced Adire fabric as part of efforts to promote indigenous industries and stimulate economic growth. The proposed initiative is aimed at boosting Nigeria’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on food security, humanitarian response, and sustainable development following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the WFP Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Katrien…
A Los Angeles jury has ordered award-winning singer Chris Brown to pay $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, following a brutal dog attack that occurred at his California residence in 2020. According to court proceedings, Avila suffered severe and life-altering injuries after being mauled by Brown’s…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian diplomacy and stronger collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) following the presentation of the Letter of Commission by the organisation’s Head of Delegation, Dr. Ghulam Muhammed Awan, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.…
