News as it breaks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has pledged the Federal Government’s full support towards the hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, WPRF, set to take place in Abuja, in November next year. Ambassador Tuggar, represented by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, made this…
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed deep concern over renewed trade tensions between the United States and China, warning that a prolonged dispute could slash global GDP by up to 7% in the long term. U.S.-China Trade Conflict Poses Global Risk, WTO Says Speaking in an…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations made by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, claiming his signature was forged in official correspondence with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). PDP: “Anyanwu Signed the Letters Himself” At a press briefing held on Monday in Abuja, the PDP’s National Publicity…
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has begun furloughing most of its federal workforce — a move without precedent in the agency’s 23-year history. Majority of NNSA Staff Placed on Unpaid Leave Approximately 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, is to commence Nationwide Free Vehicle Checks aimed at identifying and correcting mechanical deficiency before plying the road. The Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed who stated this at the commencement of the Ember Months Campaign in Abuja, explained that it was part of measures…
Over 2 billion naira has been spent by Kwara State Government in renovating the Pa Gabriel Ladipo indoor sports hall to enhance sports administration in the state. The Executive Chairman of the State Sports Commission Coach Bola Magaji made the disclosure while speaking during a media tour by Correspondents chapel…
The workshop, held in Ado-Ekiti brought together key justice institutions including the Judiciary, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Correctional Service, Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Stakeholders in the Ekiti State justice sector have reaffirmed their commitment to improving the state’s criminal justice system…
Over 200 Residents of Natufe estate, off Babs Animashaun road Bode Thomas, Lagos, braved heavy rainfall to protest the alleged construction of a cemetery in their community. The protesters chantted songs like we don’t want cemetery, no to cemetery, also carried placards with inscription, Residential areas are for d living,…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has dispelled rumours about his health following a public appearance at an official meeting in Abuja on Sunday. Amid unverified reports suggesting the Minister was battling a serious illness, Edun appeared hale, hearty, and in high spirits…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered several sophisticated attempts to smuggle illicit drugs out of Nigeria, with narcotics concealed in items such as frozen snails, rechargeable electrical bulbs, and female clothing. According to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy,…
