News as it breaks
The second evacuation flight arranged for Nigerians returning from South Africa has landed in Lagos with 269 passengers as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to bring home citizens affected by South Africa’s deadline for undocumented foreigners. The Air Peace flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday morning,…
Former Miss Universe Nigeria contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, is facing fresh deportation proceedings in South Africa after being arrested in Cape Town over allegations of residing in the country illegally. According to reports by South African publication Sunday World, the 25-year-old was arrested earlier this month in the Summer Greens area…
The Federal Government has approved a major reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from the current three weeks to six weeks. The decision forms part of a broader strategy aimed at repositioning the scheme to better equip corps members with practical skills, leadership…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during an attack on a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The military disclosed this in a statement issued on…
The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has appointed a three-member Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of its Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter for a period of three months. According to an official letter signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, the committee comprises Mr.…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike across seven state-owned universities in Edo, Delta and Ondo states over the alleged failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement. The union said the decision became necessary following what it described as…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by failing to reduce fuel prices despite the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. The commission said ongoing market surveillance had shown that reductions in gantry prices by refiners, depot…
The Nigerian government says another 271 citizens are expected to return from South Africa as it expands a voluntary evacuation programme launched ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests. An aircraft operated by Air Peace departed Nigeria on Monday and is expected to bring the latest group of evacuees to Lagos,…
The Federal Government and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at improving the welfare, safety and protection of Nigerian students studying abroad. The collaboration is expected to strengthen support systems for Nigerian students across different countries through enhanced consular services, quicker response…
Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, a remarkable achievement that is drawing praise from education stakeholders and professionals across the country. Okundaye’s accomplishment comes after successfully meeting the rigorous requirements needed to earn the prestigious chartered accountant qualification, a feat typically attained by individuals…
