News as it breaks
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that four people were killed during coordinated night attacks on Jol community and Dorowa Babuje in Ropp District, spanning Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State. As residents begin preparations to bury the victims, the Commissioner of Police in…
New York authorities ordered drivers off the roads and shut schools as a powerful snowstorm swept across the northeastern United States, threatening treacherous travel, widespread power outages and coastal flooding. Tens of millions of people from Washington, D.C. to Maine are in the storm’s path, with forecasts warning that…
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection stemming from his declaration of martial law two years ago, in a case that has shaken the foundations of the country’s democracy. Delivering the judgment at the Seoul…
The United States has announced the first tranche of Japanese investments under a massive $550 billion commitment agreed as part of a trade deal with President Donald Trump, signaling early movement on promises made by Tokyo in exchange for reduced US tariffs. The initial package, valued at $36 billion, will…
Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the immediate suspension of social media platforms across the country, citing concerns that online content is fuelling division, misinformation and threats to national stability. The decision was announced by the High Authority for Communication, which said the ban would remain in place “until further notice.”…
The fourth and final suspect linked to the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, has surrendered to police in Atteridgeville, South Africa. Police confirmed that the suspect handed himself over and is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in the coming days. Earlier the…
At least 14 people, including 11 security personnel and three civilians—one of them a child—were killed following two bomb attacks and a gunfight in northwest Pakistan, authorities said. The separate incidents occurred across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a volatile region bordering Afghanistan, and left at least 25 others injured, according to…
The United Kingdom has announced that from February 25, 2026, all new Visit visas issued to Nigerian travellers will be in digital format, known as eVisas, replacing the traditional vignette sticker placed inside passports. According to a statement from UK Visas & Immigration, the transition forms part of the UK…
“The comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for African countries represents another major step by China to support Africa’s development and deepen China-Africa cooperation,” the ambassador said. China has announced a sweeping zero-tariff policy for exports from African countries, including Nigeria, in a move aimed at boosting trade, industrial growth and economic…
The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon began with elite and local runners already navigating major routes across Lagos in one of Africa’s biggest road races. Organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited in partnership with Access Bank and the Lagos State Government, the marathon features both 42-kilometre…
