News as it breaks
In a landmark moment for Nigeria, 12-year-old Amazing-Grace Ahuoyiza Ebiebi Salami is set to make history as the first Nigerian to participate in the renowned Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The young spelling prodigy earned her place after emerging champion of the inaugural Spelling Bee In Nigeria (SpIN)…
In a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, a team of Nigerian medical professionals in the Diaspora has launched the country’s first-ever Respiratory Therapy Training Initiative — earning high praise from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, lauded the groundbreaking programme, describing…
The Nigerian Immigration and Custom at Nigeria -Benin Republic border have complained of Human trafficking, infrastructure decay, multiple taxation and check points, lack of electricity, water and Internet connectivity. They laid the complaints during a meeting between members of the security agencies and a delegation led by the President of…
The Plateau State Government has issued a stern warning to landowners against developing properties without securing the necessary approvals from relevant authorities. Governor Caleb Mutfwang delivered the cautionary message on Tuesday while receiving reports from two government-appointed committees at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos. The committees, constituted in…
In a strategic move to tackle Nigeria’s recurring flooding crises and enhance national food security, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of vital ecological and irrigation infrastructure projects across the country. Announcing the approvals on Monday, the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Umobong, disclosed that…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has announced with profound sorrow the sudden passing of veteran journalist, Elder Ambrose Sule Inusa. The respected media figure died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 70, while being rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Gwarinpa, Abuja, following a…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has applauded the ongoing peacebuilding efforts between farmers and pastoralists in Guri Local Government Area, describing it as a model for conflict resolution in Nigeria’s rural communities. Speaking at a peace durbar organized by Fulani community leader, Lamido Gide, during the state government’s citizen…
In a significant boost to women’s entrepreneurship in Delta State, fifty businesswomen have been empowered with grants of N100,000 each to support and expand their ventures. The initiative was part of the Chybee Africa Festival of Culture and Fashion themed “The Beauty of Africa: Celebrating Culture and Fashion,” held in…
A tragic accident has claimed the lives of four seminarians and left nine others injured near the renowned Obudu Ranch Resort in Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday at Ikwette community, located by the bottom hill of the popular tourist destination. According to a statement released by Nsa…
Senate President, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerian journalists to uphold the principles of responsible, ethical, and fact-based journalism, emphasizing its critical role in national development and the safeguarding of democracy. Akpabio made the appeal on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the 2025 World Press Freedom Day…
