News as it breaks
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Ikharo Attah on his appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Council described Attah’s appointment as “well-deserved,” citing his track record of…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across critical sectors of the Nigerian public service. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations…
Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Jos chapter staged a peaceful protest over unresolved welfare issues and delays in the renegotiation of agreements with the Federal Government. The protesting workers marched from…
No fewer than eleven persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by suspected bandits on Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Police Command confirmed that the attack occurred when the armed assailants reportedly regrouped and stormed the…
The Federal Government has commenced arrangements to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa as tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests escalate, with at least 130 citizens already registered for voluntary repatriation. The move follows renewed demonstrations and xenophobic rhetoric in major cities including Pretoria and Johannesburg, where protesters have blamed undocumented…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to convene its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions later this month, where key decisions on the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session will be determined. The board disclosed this in a statement…
The United States has resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign-trained doctors, reversing an earlier policy that had stalled applications under its travel restriction system, The New York Times has reported. The previous directive, introduced earlier this year, suspended decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green cards…
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in the Ogun region, raising fresh concerns over the safety of utility workers in the area. In a statement issued by the company’s management and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the…
Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe. The actor shared the news on his official Instagram page, posting an emotional message to celebrate the new additions to his family. “I’ve been…
On May 1 this year, China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This represents a concrete step by China to expand high-level opening up and deepen China–Africa cooperation. As the policy enters its implementation phase, China–Nigeria cooperation is also reaching a…
