News as it breaks
US President Donald Trump has reignited his global trade war, announcing sweeping new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, home renovation materials, and furniture. The measures, unveiled late Thursday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, represent the toughest trade action since his administration’s broad tariff hikes last April. “Starting October 1, we…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in his ongoing terrorism trial. In a ruling on Thursday, Justice Omotosho held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against Kanu, requiring…
“She called me before the elections. I didn’t know her, but I prayed for her as a female leader. God answered those prayers. Her work in healthcare speaks for itself. I am thankful she became Chairman and is fulfilling her duties with humanity,” he added. The Nigeria Union…
According to the NUJ, some of these groups have circulated flyers announcing press conferences at the secretariat but fail to show up, further exposing the fraudulent nature of their activities. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has warned the public, government agencies, and corporate organizations to…
Participants will receive practical training on detecting misinformation networks, conflict-sensitive reporting, and tools to reinforce democratic governance and peace in West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a two-day training workshop for journalists in Sierra Leone to enhance information integrity and counter the…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected arms dealer accused of manufacturing and supplying firearms to criminal networks within the state and across four neighbouring states – Osun, Kogi, Edo, and Kwara. The breakthrough followed the arrest of three suspects linked to an armed robbery in…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed its commitment to eliminate rabies by 2030, aligning with global health targets to end dog-mediated human deaths from the deadly disease. Speaking at a Joint Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on World Rabies Day 2025, the Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Maiha,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday decorated 16 newly promoted senior officers from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) with their new ranks, urging them to show loyalty, dedication, and selfless service to the…
Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in politics, stating that he holds no grudges over past political actions taken against him. He made the statement on Wednesday evening during a requiem mass in Abuja in honour of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh,…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched a major demolition operation targeting illegal and structurally unsafe buildings at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, as part of a renewed effort to enforce physical planning regulations and restore urban order. The exercise was a coordinated operation involving several key agencies, including…
