News as it breaks
In a world where many young professionals are seeking local opportunities, a group of 12 passionate Nigerians is choosing a higher path — to serve, teach, and heal beyond Nigeria’s borders. These individuals are the latest cohort deployed under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), a federal government initiative designed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep disappointment over the defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a betrayal of the mandate given to him by the PDP and the people of Enugu State. Speaking on a television…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.9% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic indicators, stronger investor confidence, and fiscal stability. The IMF disclosed this in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released during the ongoing IMF/World Bank…
The Republican Mayor of Blanco City, Texas, Mike Arnold, has firmly denied allegations that the Nigerian government is sponsoring Boko Haram, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Mayor Arnold made the statement during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, aligning with Nigerian political analyst and former presidential aide…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has sounded the alarm over a disturbing security development in the North-Central region of Nigeria—the emergence of a Boko Haram splinter group known as Wulowulo. Governor Sule made this known on Monday during an expanded security council meeting held at the Government House in Lafia,…
In a scintillating display on Tuesday night, Victor Osimhen led the Super Eagles to a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, scoring a hat-trick and asserting Nigeria’s dominance. From the very first whistle, Osimhen looked lethal. He opened the scoring in the…
The House of Representatives has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before it and address rising concerns over arbitrary and excessive charges imposed on customers by commercial banks across the country. This decision followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji as its consensus candidate for the June 20, 2026, governorship election in Ekiti State, following the voluntary withdrawal of the only other aspirant, Hon. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo. The announcement was conveyed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to classify mineral resource theft as an international crime, calling on the global community to reject and prohibit trade in stolen minerals from the region. Speaking at the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Network of…
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a fresh application by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking to re-present previously rejected exhibits in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd). In a strongly worded ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice…
