News as it breaks
The Federal Government has confirmed that all group-stage bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been released and are expected to reflect in the players’ domiciliary accounts within hours. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on…
Gunmen have shot dead a Mexican journalist in the eastern state of Veracruz, in what authorities describe as the latest attack in one of the world’s most dangerous environments for the press. The victim, Carlos Castro, was a crime reporter with local news outlet Código Norte Veracruz. He was…
Nollywood actors and actresses has gathered for a special Service of Songs and prayer session in honour of their late colleague and film producer, Allwell Ademola. The emotional event, which has been trending across social media platforms, featured several prominent figures in the Nigerian film industry who came together to…
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command said the incident involved members of the Red and Black cult groups and left several others with varying…
Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace, have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, killing suspected criminals and recovering dangerous weapons. The operation, followed credible intelligence and targeted a criminal camp near Lantom Village in the Kadarko…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away at the age of 21 months after a brief illness. The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a statement issued on behalf of…
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations, marking one of the most sweeping rollbacks of American participation in multilateral institutions in modern history. The decision, announced in a White House Fact Sheet, is aimed at realigning U.S. foreign engagement with what the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the final draw for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco. CAF made the disclosure in a statement published on its official website, noting that the event will also feature the announcement…
The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has turned himself in to the police following allegations of multiple rape and other offences capable of causing a breach of public peace. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed.l that the case has been transferred to the Assistant…
The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) has congratulated Dr Olugbemisola Odusote on her appointment as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the development as a historic milestone for legal education in the country. President Bola Tinubu approved Odusote’s appointment, making her “the first woman…
