News as it breaks
Nigeria has been urged to draw lessons from China’s tourism transformation and adapt them to its own cultural, economic and social realities to unlock jobs, investment and sustainable growth. The call was made at a seminar on China’s Tourism Development Experience in Abuja, where tourism experts and government officials from…
The UK Government has launched a community-owned digital connectivity hub in Siun, Ogun State, aimed at expanding affordable internet access, digital skills and economic opportunities in underserved communities. The facility, inaugurated in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, is one of 10 community-centred connectivity hubs being supported by the UK Government…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, urges Nigerians to turn out in large numbers for the 2027 general elections and protect their votes from the polling unit to the final declaration of results. Mr Obi makes the call in a post on his official X…
The Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals FZE is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in Lagos, in what could become one of Nigeria’s biggest capital market transactions. The signing ceremony is taking place at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, with the refinery offering 4.1 billion ordinary…
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico “New America”, extending a series of controversial name-change proposals since his return to the White House. Mr Trump made the suggestion in a social media post, saying several people had proposed changing the state’s name. “Many…
A fire destroys a market in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region, killing 11 people, including six children, police say. The blaze breaks out shortly after midnight on Monday in Paniai, Central Papua province, and quickly spreads through tightly packed shops and houses. Police spokesman Henry J Manurung says officers…
At least five people have been killed after an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway and crashed into vehicles at Miami International Airport in Florida, officials say. The Prime Air Flight 7598 caught fire after landing at the airport following a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Miami-Dade…
Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 20-year-old man, Isiyaku Usman, over the alleged defilement of a seven-year-old girl and theft of two mobile phones in Darazo Local Government Area. The suspect was arrested after the victim’s 37-year-old father reported the incident to the police, according to the command’s…
England defender Ezri Konsa said he “felt right at home from day one” after making an impressive Emirates Stadium debut for Arsenal in their 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea on Sunday. The summer signing from Aston Villa seamlessly partnered Gabriel at the heart of Arsenal’s defence, winning eight of 12…
Vigilantes in Nnewi have arrested Sir James Louis Okoye, a former Catholic Knight of St John International, who reportedly renounced Christianity during the official opening of Our Lady of Assumpta Catholic Church, Nnewi in January this year over non-recognition of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Okoye was arrested after he was…
