News as it breaks
Residents and businesses across Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi and Yobe states are set to experience temporary electricity disruptions as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) carries out maintenance work on its transmission infrastructure. The utility company said the planned outage would also affect Gazaoua in neighbouring Niger Republic. In a…
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape, with several Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed as the group stage nears its conclusion. Tournament favourites Brazil, Germany, France and Argentina have all secured places in the next round, while co-hosts the United States and…
Rivers State University (RSU) has announced a ban on night driving by undergraduate students within its campus following the death of a student in a tragic road incident. The university management said the decision was part of new safety measures aimed at protecting students and reducing accidents on campus. Under…
A family dispute has erupted within the household of late Nollywood legend John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, after one of his sons publicly accused the actor’s widow, Stella Okafor, of selling family properties and sidelining other children from their inheritance. The controversy gained public attention after Stella Okafor…
A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms and stolen items during a stop-and-search operation. Police authorities said the suspect was intercepted by operatives while carrying out routine security checks in the…
A High Court in Akwa Ibom State has sentenced a mother of four to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl. The convict was found guilty after the court established that she deliberately carried out actions intended to end the life of the minor, an offence that…
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in security, trade, investment, technology and democratic governance as both countries seek to expand their strategic partnership. Speaking at the U.S. Embassy’s reception in Abuja marking America’s 250th Independence Anniversary, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Keith Heffern, described the…
Nigeria has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the Government and people of Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the nation’s capital, Caracas, on June 24, 2026, leaving many dead, injured, and displaced. In a statement issued by the Federal Government, Nigeria conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the…
The Anambra State Police Command has secured the remand of a couple accused of brutally abusing a 10-year-old boy whose condition sparked outrage after a disturbing video surfaced on social media. The suspects, identified as Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40, and his wife, Chisom Chukwuyere, 30, were remanded in a correctional centre…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has enrolled 379 inmates in its health insurance scheme, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare access for persons in custody and advancing rehabilitation efforts within correctional centres. Officials said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that inmates receive quality and timely medical care,…
