News as it breaks
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly warned against the use of “money bouquets,” describing the practice as an abuse of the naira. According to the apex bank, arranging banknotes into decorative bouquets falls under currency mutilation, alongside offences such as spraying, squeezing, selling, or…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to mark Valentine’s Day with responsible choices aimed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In a statement to commemorate the season, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, encouraged citizens to prioritise their health and that of…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 personnel over offences including desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol-related misconduct, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline within the agency. According to the Corps, 31 officers were dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for misconduct linked to patrol duties.…
A 37-year-old two-time French freefly world champion, Pierre Wolnik, has died after his parachute reportedly failed to deploy during a freefall jump over the Mont Blanc massif in southeastern France on Saturday, February 7. His body was later found in the Les Bossons area of the Chamonix Valley, where emergency…
The Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja will disconnect from Nigeria’s national power grid by March 2026 as it transitions fully to a newly completed solar mini-grid system. The State House Permanent Secretary, Temitope Fashedemi, confirmed that the installation was finalized in late 2025 and has since undergone technical testing,…
Four persons kidnapped earlier this year along the Omu-Aran–Isanlu-Isin Road in Kwara State have regained their freedom, security sources have confirmed. The victims were reportedly released and are currently receiving medical attention in different hospitals across Ilorin and Omu-Aran. Confirming the development, a security source said, “The released…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking to Southeast Asia for cyber-enabled criminal activities. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed the development while warning of a growing trafficking trend in…
President Adama Barrow has inaugurated new electricity infrastructure delivered under the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOWAS-REAP), marking a major boost to power supply across The Gambia. The projects, implemented by the Gambian Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in collaboration with the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), are…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has shared an emotional message celebrating her son after his school, Abraham Lincoln American Academy, posted a video featuring him. The school shared a clip of the young boy promoting the institution, a moment that visibly moved the actress. Reacting in the comment section, Regina expressed…
Vivian, the wife of media personality Nkubi, has recounted a disturbing experience she had during a prenatal medical checkup, shedding light on what she described as prejudice and insensitivity within the healthcare system. Speaking in an interview with Pulse One-on-One, Vivian revealed that the incident occurred during her anomaly scan…
