News as it breaks
The Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Guinea, Mr Abdoulie Janneh, has commenced a series of high-level consultations ahead of the country’s presidential election, underscoring the regional bloc’s commitment to a credible and transparent process. Mr Janneh arrived in Conakry and formally began engagements with key…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful closure of a $1.26 billion financing package for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a significant milestone that reinforces his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-led economic growth. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on…
A Malaysian court on Friday found former prime minister Najib Razak guilty of abusing his power to siphon billions of ringgit from the scandal-hit 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) sovereign wealth fund and laundering the proceeds, deepening the legal woes of the once-powerful leader. Presiding Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah convicted…
The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria’s ongoing security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, has resulted in precision air strikes against terrorist targets in the North-West, as part of efforts to curb terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an immediate halt to attacks on Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world, condemning what he described as rising religious persecution. Netanyahu made the remarks in a video message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account as part…
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwestern Nigeria, describing the operation as “powerful and deadly” and linking it to earlier warnings over attacks on Christians in the country. According to Trump, the strikes took place on Christmas…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, former Vice President and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Angola, describing his death as a significant loss to Angola and the African continent. In a statement by the Spokesperson…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned inter-city transport operators against arbitrary fare hikes during the ongoing Yuletide season. In a statement, the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, said the warning comes in response to a surge in consumer complaints nationwide. While the commission recognizes that…
All students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have now been released. The final group of 115 students regained their freedom on Sunday, bringing the total number of rescued children to about 265 and ending a traumatic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas season with caution, particularly in relation to alcohol consumption, emphasizing the need to prioritize peace, safety, and public order. Speaking during an interview on News Century TV, the president called on citizens to celebrate responsibly and avoid behaviors that…
