News as it breaks
Gunmen have shot dead a Mexican journalist in the eastern state of Veracruz, in what authorities describe as the latest attack in one of the world’s most dangerous environments for the press. The victim, Carlos Castro, was a crime reporter with local news outlet Código Norte Veracruz. He was…
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command said the incident involved members of the Red and Black cult groups and left several others with varying…
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations, marking one of the most sweeping rollbacks of American participation in multilateral institutions in modern history. The decision, announced in a White House Fact Sheet, is aimed at realigning U.S. foreign engagement with what the…
President Donald Trump has called for a ban on large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes, describing the move as a key step toward improving housing affordability in the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump said he was taking immediate action to prevent corporations…
China’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Wang Yi, is to begin an official visit to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, marking the 36th consecutive year Africa has remained the first overseas destination of China’s foreign minister at the start of the year. According to a statement by the Chinese Embassy, the visit,…
The United States has announced new travel requirements for Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas, mandating the payment of visa bonds of up to $15,000. According to a notice issued by the US State Department, the policy will take effect in Nigeria on January 21, 2026,l. Visa bonds serve as financial…
Chelsea Football Club has officially named Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of the men’s team, signaling a fresh era at Stamford Bridge. The 41-year-old former Premier League player brings a growing reputation in coaching, known for his tactical expertise and ability to develop young talent. In a statement…
Israel has announced it will enforce a ban on 37 international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the Gaza Strip, accusing them of failing to meet newly introduced “security and transparency standards,” including the disclosure of information about their Palestinian staff. The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism said the…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new travel restrictions on United States citizens in response to Washington’s recent decision to place both countries on a no-entry list. In separate statements released by their foreign ministries and obtained on Wednesday, the two West African nations said they would impose “equivalent measures”…
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…
