News as it breaks
At least 62 kidnapped victims have regained their freedom after a daring airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) forced bandits to abandon their camp in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Government confirmed the development in a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
Nigeria has been listed among 53 African countries set to enjoy zero-tariff treatment on all exports to China, a move officials describe as a landmark boost for trade, investment, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during the 2025 China–Nigeria Culture and Tourism Festival in Abuja, where China’s Deputy Ambassador to…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has commended the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Abuja chapter, for launching an Enlightenment and Wellness Campaign dedicated to advancing girl-child education. Speaking at the event, NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, described education as a powerful tool for transforming lives,…
Some educators, religious leaders, and policymakers have renewed calls for an end to early child marriage and for greater investment in girl-child education, stressing that empowering young girls benefits the entire nation. Speaking at a sensitization/wellness seminar on Girl-Child Education in Abuja, representatives from various sectors emphasised the need to…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plan International to strengthen advocacy for gender equality, children’s rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups racross Nigeria. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja, NAWOJ’s National President, Aisha Ibrahim, said the collaboration reflects…
The Kaduna police command says its operatives have arrested a man with N25.9 million cash allegedly for vote-buying in the state‘s by-election on saturday. Astatement by the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan says the suspect, Shehu Patangi was arrested in the early hours of Saturday…
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…
