News as it breaks
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has defended her portrayal of villainous characters in films, saying the roles are intended to expose social problems rather than reflect her real-life personality. The 67-year-old actress, popularly known as “Mama G”, made the remarks during a recent video chat while addressing a long-standing…
Nigerian sprinters Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi delivered standout performances at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, claiming the men’s 100m and 400m titles respectively at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Representing Auburn University, Ajayi powered to victory in the men’s 100m final with a blistering wind-assisted time…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that students and teachers kidnapped by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area are believed to be held within the vast Old Oyo National Park, nearly four weeks after their abduction. In an update on ongoing rescue efforts, the governor said intelligence…
Uganda has criticised travel restrictions imposed by several countries, including the United States, over a regional Ebola outbreak, describing the measures as unfair and disproportionate to the actual public health risk. The East African nation said the restrictions could discourage countries from openly reporting disease outbreaks, despite Uganda’s response…
A sharp decline in access to HIV prevention services across Nigeria and 61 other countries has raised concerns about a potential resurgence of new infections, as global aid cuts continue to undermine efforts to combat the virus, according to new data released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS…
The United States launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as a brace from Folarin Balogun inspired the co-hosts to a commanding opening victory. In front of a sold-out crowd of 70,492 at the tournament’s first match on US…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mallam Shehu Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to prioritise road safety as the country marks the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, warning that reckless driving could turn the festive period into a time of tragedy. In a Democracy Day message, the FRSC…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) English Language paper across selected schools in Abuja, following a monitoring exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with examination standards. The exercise was carried out by the Education Resource…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police officers in Osogbo, describing the incident as unlawful and a threat to press freedom. In a statement issued on Friday by its…
L-R Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Sanusi; British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter; the UK Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Jenny Chapman; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele; Permanent Secretary (Finance) at…
