News as it breaks
Peter Obi has praised Afrobeats star Davido for using a global stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to draw attention to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the plight of abducted schoolchildren. In a statement posted on his official X account, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate described the…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course for Prospective Corps Members deployed to Niger State following ongoing renovation work at the state’s orientation camp. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme explained…
Popular AI content creator Jarvis, widely known as Jadrolita, has sparked widespread reactions online after sharing photos that appeared to show an engagement ring on her finger. The social media personality set tongues wagging after posting the images on X, accompanied by a teasing caption that read, “Zoom in and…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is set to visit Benue State on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as part of the nationwide Renewed Hope Initiative aimed at empowering women, strengthening families, and supporting vulnerable groups across the country. The visit, described as a significant moment for the state, will see the First Lady…
Africa’s leading streamer and comedian, Carter Efe has openly appealed for help in connecting with Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, revealing that his previous criticisms of the singer were an attempt to get his attention. Speaking during a recent interaction, Carter Efe called on Wizkid’s longtime public relations representative, Sunday Are,…
Nicki Minaj turned heads at the FIFA World Cup as she made a rare public appearance with her five-year-old son, affectionately known as Papa Bear, during the Brazil versus Morocco clash at MetLife Stadium. The award-winning rapper arrived at the stadium alongside her son, who was dressed in a bright…
Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign tonight with a Group E clash against Curaçao, as the four-time world champions seek an early statement victory in the tournament. Die Mannschaft head into the encounter with a star-studded attacking lineup featuring Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sané, and Kai…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the commencement of the Physical Screening and Document Verification stage for candidates participating in the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise. The Board said the exercise is specifically for applicants who sat for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in November 2025…
Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), a former Director of Defence Information, has died while being held captive by bandits, two weeks after he was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State. The retired army officer was kidnapped on the Matazu-Kafin Soli road while travelling to Katsina. His death was confirmed…
Hope and jubilation swept through Ethiopia’s Aba Samuel Prison as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of reassurance to Nigerian inmates, affirming that the Federal Government remains committed to their welfare and reintegration into society. During her visit to the correctional facility on…
