News as it breaks
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, along with his wife, Asabe Bashir, and their son, Abdulaziz Malami, in an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed five farmers in Udeku Maav-Ya community, Mbakyol Council Ward, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. Local sources said the attack occurred while residents were harvesting yams and bambara nuts, throwing the agrarian community into mourning and fear. A resident,…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving about five personnel feared dead. The attack, which threw the community into panic as residents fled the area following sporadic gunshots. Although the exact number of…
The quarter-final picture of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 is now complete following Algeria’s dramatic Round of 16 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. Seven-time champions Algeria sealed their place in the last eight after edging DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in Rabat…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a photojournalist, Umar Iyale, in the Danhonu II community of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Iyale was reportedly kidnapped from his residence. The victim is said to be nursing an undisclosed ailment at the time of the attack, raising concerns about his…
A high-capacity commercial bus was engulfed by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, causing major traffic disruption along the busy corridor. The incident occurred near the Adekunle axis of the bridge while the bus was reportedly heading towards Iyana Oworo. As of the time of filing this…
President Faustin-Archange Touadera has been re-elected as the leader of the Central African Republic (CAR) after securing a decisive victory in the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results released on Tuesday by the National Authority of Elections. Touadera, 68, won more than 76 per cent of the votes…
Chelsea Football Club has officially named Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of the men’s team, signaling a fresh era at Stamford Bridge. The 41-year-old former Premier League player brings a growing reputation in coaching, known for his tactical expertise and ability to develop young talent. In a statement…
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, who was allegedly shot by a soldier in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The Army said the case has been taken over by the Military Police and assured the…
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that the 2026 national budget is strategically designed to consolidate the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms and accelerate inclusive growth. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance in an op-ed titled “A Defining Moment for Nigeria: Why…
