News as it breaks
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to withhold 10% of statutory allocations to FCT Area Councils over their failure to implement the new national minimum wage for primary school teachers, a situation that has led to a protracted strike across the territory. Speaking…
In a major step towards healthcare reform, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of Medipool, a centralized drug procurement platform designed to lower the cost of essential medicines and improve access for Nigerians nationwide. Announcing the development after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the next generation of Africans to rise boldly in the fields of science, technology, governance, entrepreneurship, education, and the arts, and help shape a peaceful, united, and prosperous African continent. The Nigerian leader made this call as the Special Guest of Honour at…
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…
