News as it breaks
The House of Representatives has received proposals for the creation of 31 additional states across Nigeria, marking a significant step in ongoing constitutional reforms. During a plenary session, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, announced the proposals and outlined the constitutional requirements necessary…
In a sweeping restructuring of Nigeria’s higher education system, President Bola Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes across multiple federal universities, including Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja). According to a statement from Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the changes take effect immediately. As…
The decomposing remains of Anambra State House of Assembly member, Justice Azuka, have been discovered on the 2nd Niger Bridge, weeks after his abduction. A combined team of security operatives made the grim discovery after apprehending the suspected kidnappers in a late-night operation on Wednesday. The suspects later led authorities…
Thousands of survivors gathered in torchlit vigils across southern Turkey at 4:17 a.m. Thursday, marking the exact moment two years ago when a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck. The disaster claimed over 53,000 lives in Turkey and around 6,000 in Syria, leaving a trail of devastation. The quake, which hit before…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired), alongside several residents of Tsiga village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to local sources, the armed assailants stormed Tsiga’s residence on Wednesday night, wielding sophisticated…
Tunisia’s President, Kais Saied, has dismissed Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia and appointed Michket Slama Khaldi as her replacement, the presidency announced overnight on Facebook. Khaldi, a magistrate, previously led a national commission focused on recovering embezzled public funds. The presidency shared images of her swearing-in ceremony but did not…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s security infrastructure, emphasizing that national security remains a top priority. Speaking at the Chief of Defence Staff Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, commended the military and…
A Civil Society Group, Nigeria Renaissance Groups has demanded the immediate return of alleged diverted and misappropriated ₦13.4 billion allocated for local government development under the administration of Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State. At a World News Conference in Abuja, the Convener of the Group, Comrade Usman Okai Austin…
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals from 60 to 65 years, a move aimed at addressing brain drain and strengthening the nation’s healthcare system. The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mannir Bature, disclosed this…
Traffic Gridlock at New Aboshon Toll Gate as Motorists Face Payment Hurdles The newly inaugurated toll gate at Aboshon, just before Akwanga in Nasarawa State, is currently experiencing severe traffic congestion, causing delays for motorists. According to a Toscadnews correspondent on the scene, only one lane is operational, forcing all…
