News as it breaks
The first batch of 258 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks has arrived in Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. The evacuees landed at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday aboard a special Air Peace flight. They were…
BINANI AIR has marked its first 30 days of commercial operations, describing the milestone as a significant step in its ambition to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation sector through safe, reliable and customer-focused services. Speaking on the achievement, the airline’s Group President, Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma, said the first month had been both…
Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement aimed at allowing convicted citizens of either country to serve the remainder of their prison terms in their home nation, subject to agreed legal conditions. The agreement was signed in Addis Ababa by Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of…
China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural, technological and people-to-people exchanges as the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria opened a new exhibition combining traditional Chinese calligraphy with virtual reality technology. The exhibition, titled “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural Resonance of Traditional Calligraphy and Tang Dynasty…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said it is closely monitoring developments in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following reports of unrest and isolated incidents affecting parts of the community. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, called for peace and restraint, stressing that moments of tension should…
Seven students of the Ebonyi State College of Health Science and Technology, Ngbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, have sustained injuries following a robbery attack by suspected gunmen at the institution’s hostel. Sources say the attackers stormed the hostel at about 1 a.m. on Tuesday, robbing students of their valuables…
Comoros have set up a second-round Olympic qualifying showdown with Nigeria’s Super Falcons after recording a staggering 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Coelacanths delivered one of the most dominant performances in recent African women’s football history,…
Political parties across Nigeria are scrambling to resolve post-primary disputes, complete candidate documentation and conclude consultations on running mates ahead of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s next month deadline for the submission of candidates’ particulars for the 2027 general elections. INEC said it would begin issuing access codes to…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of ₦10bn to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against a potential outbreak. The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and…
A major protest by teachers in Mexico City blocked access to the iconic Azteca Stadium for several hours on Tuesday, raising concerns just days before the venue hosts the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thousands of demonstrators, led by a dissident faction of the National Coordinator of…
