News as it breaks
Gunmen have abducted nine worshippers at Saint John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking fresh concerns over insecurity in rural communities. The abduction occurred during a vigil held within the church premises, eyewitnesses and community sources said. Confirming the incident, a…
The Federal Government has formally reopened the Nigeria–Niger Republic border through the Kamba corridor in Kebbi State, marking another major step toward restoring cross-border trade and regional economic cooperation. The development comes just days after President Bola Tinubu approved the resumption of cross-border movement along the Nigeria–Benin Republic route via…
No fewer than 10 shops were completely destroyed by a fire outbreak at the Iya Maryam Adebara Complex in the Ogunpa Market area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr. Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement explaining that…
Civil society organisations in Kogi State have petitioned major law enforcement and judicial institutions, demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into alleged tampering with court exhibits in the ongoing N10 billion fraud case involving the Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Government, Ali Bello, and others. The petition, submitted…
A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for national security offences, a decision that has drawn sharp condemnation from international rights groups and foreign governments, who say the ruling marks a new low for press freedom in the city. Lai, 78,…
Veteran television personality Wendy Williams has been thrown into mourning following the death of her father, Thomas D. Williams, who passed away at the age of 94. The news was announced by news anchor Alex Finnie, Wendy’s niece and goddaughter, via Instagram, where she shared a touching montage of…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across Nigeria’s South-East, saying the order was issued directly by its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and takes effect immediately. The announcement was made in a statement by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, who said the decision…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that not all electricity meters currently being installed nationwide are free, amid confusion surrounding the Federal Government’s metering initiatives and warnings against illegal charges by electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni, made the clarification during a radio…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a mix of sunshine and cloudiness across Nigeria, with isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall expected in parts of the southern states. In its latest weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience predominantly sunny and cloudy skies throughout the…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of kidnapping a medical doctor and his brother earlier this year in Edo North. The suspects were apprehended in a dramatic incident at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, on Sunday. The suspects, identified as Idris Abubakar and Sani…
