News as it breaks
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian diplomacy and stronger collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) following the presentation of the Letter of Commission by the organisation’s Head of Delegation, Dr. Ghulam Muhammed Awan, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.…
The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the annual Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division. The decision was announced to ensure the safety of students, teachers, examination officials, and other stakeholders,…
A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 120 people and left 1,102 others with suspected infections since this year as fighting continues to hamper access to healthcare and humanitarian aid, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The latest outbreak has been reported in the conflict-hit West…
US President Donald Trump has defended earning about $1.2bn from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures, rejecting criticism that he has used the presidency for personal financial gain. Speaking to reporters before boarding a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, Mr Trump said his financial success reflected broader market…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially flagged off the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) nationwide skills acquisition programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical and employable skills. The initiative, launched as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive economic growth, is expected to provide…
A young Nigerian, Okeke Chinedu Christian, has been rewarded with a N5 million cash prize after emerging as one of the highest scorers in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The award was presented in recognition of his outstanding academic…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that a group of its students who were stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now returning to Nigeria following the institution’s intervention. The students, who participated in an international exchange programme in China, reportedly encountered difficulties securing their…
The Federal Government has proposed scrapping the separation between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) in a move aimed at improving student retention and reducing dropout rates across the country. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s education sector and ensure that more children…
A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has alleged that she was physically assaulted by a soldier during a reported invasion of her hostel, sparking outrage and prompting an official military investigation. The student, whose identity has not been disclosed, recounted the traumatic experience, claiming that the soldier pinned…
A resident pastor of the NKST (Universal Reformed Christian Church), Rev. Gbinde, has been kidnapped alongside two members of his congregation in Benue State, prompting renewed calls for stronger action against insecurity. The church confirmed the abduction in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Rev. Dr. T. A.…
