News as it breaks
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…
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 United States has officially confirmed the deployment of a small team of its military personnel to Nigeria, marking the first public acknowledgment that U.S. forces are now operating on Nigerian soil as insecurity continues to worsen. The confirmation was made by General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of the United…
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the loss of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away after a brief illness. While the footballer has yet to publicly confirm the tragedy, his brother, David Chukwueze, announced the death in a series of emotional Instagram posts, revealing the family’s…
At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead, while more than a dozen others, including a senior officer, are still missing following a deadly ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. Military and militia sources said the attack occurred during a foot patrol…
A Nigerian-born nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has had her nursing registration cancelled in Australia after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts at an aged care facility, placing elderly residents at risk. According to a ruling by the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), Ms Okembunachi’s…
The World Bank has earmarked up to $12 million in performance-based financing for Nigerian states hosting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), under a new federal initiative aimed at improving data on displacement-related vulnerabilities and strengthening long-term integration efforts. The funding is part of a broader $300 million concessional credit approved by…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the governments and people of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe following devastating floods that have killed over 100 people and displaced thousands across Southern Africa. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian government…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called for stronger collaboration with journalists to promote responsible security reporting, counter misinformation, and protect national interests. This appeal was made by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, during an interactive session with the leadership of the Nigeria Union…
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is calling on all levels of government to urgently implement comprehensive food policies to protect Nigerians—especially children—from the growing threat of ultra-processed foods and unhealthy beverages. In a statement signed…
