News as it breaks
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has successfully contained an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) reported at a farm in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Jigawa State, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard livestock health in Nigeria. An eight-member rapid response team, led by Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin,…
In a bid to enhance the efficiency and accountability of health commodity distribution, the Kano State Ministry of Health has convened a high-level review meeting to assess the current Integrated Last-Mile Delivery (iLMD) system. The strategic meeting, held at Tahir Guest Palace Hotel, focused on evaluating and improving the supply…
In a swift and coordinated diplomatic effort, the Nigerian Mission in Luanda, Angola, under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully facilitated the timely return of the Super Eagles to Uyo ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called on key service providers in Abuja — the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) — to improve their service delivery, citing growing public dissatisfaction over poor sanitation and unfair electricity practices.…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Dr. Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to deliver a Constitution that truly works for all Nigerians. Dr. Kalu made the remarks during his opening address at the 3rd…
Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to ensure full compliance by state governments with the recent Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments across the federation. The call was made during a National Dialogue on Local Government Autonomy held in Abuja and organized…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, justice, and organised crime prevention during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria-UK Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue, held in Abuja. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey…
Nigeria and China have deepened their cultural and diplomatic ties through the China Women’s Film Festival, an event celebrating women’s creativity, resilience, and storytelling as vital tools for cross-cultural understanding and empowerment. At the opening ceremony held in Abuja, the Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim — represented…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for Rome, Italy, to attend the high-level Aqaba Process meeting of heads of state and government, focused on tackling terrorism and security challenges, particularly in West Africa. This was disclosed in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who said the meeting is…
As Nigeria gears up for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of statutory annual service fees. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja…
