News as it breaks
The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of seven residents of Lawanti community in Akko Local Government Area of the state. The victims were reportedly travelling to Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend a wedding ceremony when the…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a notable improvement in electricity generation across the country following the successful repair and restoration of the vandalized Lagos–Escravos gas supply infrastructure. In a statement on Saturday, NISO said the repair works were carried out by the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC),…
Suspected bandits invaded a suburb of Igbaja in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting no fewer than seven residents and leaving the area gripped by fear. The attack disrupted the calm and peace of the agrarian community as armed men reportedly the area in large numbers, firing…
The Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Guinea, Mr Abdoulie Janneh, has commenced a series of high-level consultations ahead of the country’s presidential election, underscoring the regional bloc’s commitment to a credible and transparent process. Mr Janneh arrived in Conakry and formally began engagements with key…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful closure of a $1.26 billion financing package for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a significant milestone that reinforces his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-led economic growth. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on…
A Malaysian court on Friday found former prime minister Najib Razak guilty of abusing his power to siphon billions of ringgit from the scandal-hit 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) sovereign wealth fund and laundering the proceeds, deepening the legal woes of the once-powerful leader. Presiding Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah convicted…
The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria’s ongoing security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, has resulted in precision air strikes against terrorist targets in the North-West, as part of efforts to curb terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an immediate halt to attacks on Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world, condemning what he described as rising religious persecution. Netanyahu made the remarks in a video message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account as part…
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwestern Nigeria, describing the operation as “powerful and deadly” and linking it to earlier warnings over attacks on Christians in the country. According to Trump, the strikes took place on Christmas…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, former Vice President and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Angola, describing his death as a significant loss to Angola and the African continent. In a statement by the Spokesperson…
