News as it breaks
Nigerians on Monday, June 22, staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, over delays in the repatriation of citizens who had registered to return home. On June 18, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu assured Nigerians living in South Africa that no citizen willing to…
A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, has reportedly died in captivity after being abducted by bandits. Besse was kidnapped alongside a cleric of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Ikamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga. A disturbing…
Armed members of the Lakurawa group reportedly issued directives to residents of Zugurma community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State during a visit on Sunday, ordering that girls aged 15 and above must be married off while fixing bride price at N1,500. According to community sources, the armed…
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has suspended a lecturer seen in a viral video physically punishing candidates of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme, following widespread public condemnation. The video, which circulated on social media, showed several candidates kneeling with their hands raised while the lecturer…
Nigeria’s gross gas production has increased to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per day, up from about 6.83 billion cubic feet per day, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, said the increase reflected recent policy reforms aimed at attracting investment…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is considering granting airport taxi operators a final extension until the end of the year to comply with new vehicle standards aimed at improving passenger experience across the country’s airports. In a public notice issued this month, the authority said…
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th appearance for France by scoring twice as the World Cup favourites defeated Iraq 3-0 in a match disrupted by severe weather in Philadelphia. The France captain reached another milestone in a glittering international career as his goals helped Les Bleus secure a second consecutive victory…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with American immigration laws, warning that visa violations could jeopardise future opportunities to study, work or visit the country. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the mission urged Nigerians to adhere to the…
A video showing a visibly injured 18-year-old woman, alleged to be a victim of domestic abuse, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for urgent intervention across social media platforms. The footage, which circulated online, showed the young woman with noticeable facial injuries as neighbours confronted a man identified as her…
Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, helping Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their 2026 World Cup group-stage clash. The Argentine captain delivered another masterclass performance, scoring a historic goal that saw…
