News as it breaks
The UNESCO International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) Nigeria National Committee has commenced a high-level technical engagement with the Enugu State Government to advance geoheritage conservation and explore pathways for geopark development under the UNESCO framework. The delegation, which paid a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, included representatives…
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has thrown his royal weight behind the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Dr. Ola Awakan, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s tourism industry. The MoU, signed…
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order authorising fresh tariffs on countries that continue doing business with Iran, escalating economic pressure on Tehran even as he confirmed another round of talks is scheduled for next week. The order, which takes effect immediately, establishes a framework for…
A 20-year-old Nigerian student of De Montfort University, Leicester, Khaleed Oladipo, has been tragically stabbed to death in a street attack near the university campus. The incident occurred outside a busy university building as Oladipo was reportedly on his way home to watch the Carabao Cup semi-final clash between Arsenal…
Suspected cultists have brutally murdered the President of the Omoku Youth Federation, Comrade Ifeanyi Azuazu, and his aide, Chigozie Oluwu, during a late-night attack in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The incident occurred at a popular drinking spot along Ogolo Street, off Palace Road, where eyewitnesses…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), the umbrella body representing health workers across Nigeria, has suspended its 84-day nationwide strike following a last-minute intervention by the Federal Ministry of Labour. The National President of JOHESU, Kabir Minjibir, confirmed the development via a brief text message to journalists. “The strike has…
More than 50 survivors of the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are currently receiving medical treatment in various hospitals for injuries sustained during the attacks. The victims suffered varying degrees of harm, including gunshot wounds, after gunmen stormed Woro and neighbouring Nuku…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that at least 75 people were killed in a deadly attack on Woro, Nuku and other neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this during an interview, describing the incident as a…
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Iyabo Ojo, has stirred conversations online after sharing a cryptic message on her Instagram page, appearing to address the growing wave of controversies rocking Nigeria’s film industry. The movie star, posted a photo of a billboard with the inscription, “Jealousy is the last class to attend…
United States President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during this Year’s National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the annual faith-based gathering, which drew political leaders, clergy, and civic figures…
