News as it breaks
A fire outbreak in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, destroyed properties worth millions of naira at a residential building in the Ile-Gbogi, Papa area of Surulere. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, said the blaze affected one of six rooms in the private building. According…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden passing of one of its dedicated diplomats, Ms. Ziphorah Kela, who died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at a private hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Her death marks the end of a decade-long career marked by dedication, excellence, and…
At least 20 women and young girls have been abducted by suspected bandits in Moriki, a community in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to local sources, the victims were kidnapped on Saturday while collecting firewood on the outskirts of the town — a routine chore that…
A man identified as Gregory tragically collapsed and died within the premises of the Niger State Government House in Minna. According to a statement released by the Niger State Police Command on Monday, the deceased had visited one of the government lodges to meet with the Chairman of the Niger…
Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The announcement was made following a unanimous decision by the Olubadan-in-Council during a meeting held at the Oke-Aremo Palace. The nomination was proposed by the Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their dramatic 75–68 comeback victory over Senegal, sealing a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The win, achieved at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marks the team’s…
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE/CEREEC) has marked 15 years of transformative work in advancing sustainable energy across West Africa. The milestone event, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, brought together regional leaders, technical experts, lawmakers, and development partners to assess progress and map future strategies. Under…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence nationwide on Monday, August 18, 2025. The electoral body made this known via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, outlining a two-phase process for new and returning voters. According to…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its nationwide warning strike, following a closed-door meeting with the Federal Government on Friday. Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, who addressed journalists after the meeting, confirmed the development, stating that the government and the union had reached…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the diplomatic community to back Nigeria’s private sector in its push for economic transformation. The call was made during NACCIMA’s inaugural Economic Diplomacy Dialogue held in Abuja on Tuesday. The event brought together ambassadors, government ministers, and…
