News as it breaks
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned a recent ruling by a Canadian Federal Court which allegedly classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organizations.” The controversial designation stemmed from the asylum case of a Nigerian, Mr. Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in 2017 and sought refugee status…
Nigeria’s headline inflation eased for the fourth straight month in July, dropping to 21.8% from 22.22% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. The report noted that July’s month-on-month headline inflation rate stood at 1.99%, 0.31…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved four major reforms aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s ageing national electricity grid, in a renewed push to boost supply reliability and meet growing demand. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the approvals after the FEC meeting at the State House, Abuja, presided over by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated veteran journalist Louis Odion and social impact advocate, Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioners of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The appointments are pending Senate confirmation in line with the FCCPC Act, 2018. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the…
The Police, Religious and Traditional leaders have been advised to make deliberate efforts in ensuring that access to justice over gender based violence becomes cheaper or free. A Non Governmental Organization, Dorothy Njamanze Foundation made the call during an Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue on Combatting gender based violence at…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde on her appointment as Bureau Chief of the Federal RadioI Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Network News Annex in Lagos and Deputy Director of News. In a statement, Ike described the…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is leading efforts to expand local manufacturing, agri-processing, and technology-driven enterprises, However, industrialization can not be at the expense of the environment. President Tinubu, represented by the Permanent Secretary for Political and Economic Affairs Engr. Nadungu Gagare made the call at the opening session…
Authorities at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, have launched an intensified search for a missing student, Dorcas Oseghale, who disappeared four days ago. Dorcas, a Part-3 Chemistry student with matriculation number CHM/2021/165, was last seen on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after telling a friend she was going to…
The ancient city of Ibadan came to a solemn standstill as dignitaries, traditional rulers, and residents paid their last respects to the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who was laid to rest in a ceremony rich with culture, reverence, and reflection. The funeral service, held at the historic Cathedral Church…
The European Union has announced the release of an additional €250,000 (approximately ₦450 million) in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of internally displaced persons affected by escalating violence in Benue and Plateau States, Nigeria. This fresh injection of funds will be channeled through the Nigerian Red Cross Society, targeting 2,500…
