Nigeria Breaking News
ABAKALIKI—An accident claimed the life of a female prospective corps member who was going to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp at Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The deceased was among a group of 12 prospective corps members in a 14-seater bus involved in the accident. The female corps member, …
Following the ongoing cult-related killings in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, authorities of the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly initiated a conflict resolution mechanism to enforce ‘ceasefire’ from warring cult group leaders in the State. The Command warned that further conflict and killings would lead to automatic arrest and prosecution of …
US President Donald Trump told world business leaders Thursday to manufacture in the United States or face tariffs, in his first major speech to global leaders since returning to the White House this week. Since his inauguration on Monday, Trump has said that Washington could impose steep tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and …
…Father collapsed, hospitalized on hearing of children’s death Akure— Two siblings have been roasted to death in a fire incident that gutted their home at Oluwatuyi quarters, in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The toddlers aged three and five, were said to have been locked inside a room by their mother and went to the …
A middle-aged man (name withheld), from Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has allegedly set his wife ablaze over alleged family dispute. Vanguard gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday at Eziezekwe village in Abagana. However, the victim, who was identified as Chioma Nwana, died on Wednesday at a nearby hospital, where …
Seventeen bodies have been recovered following a bloody attack on Anyiin, the council headquarters of Logo Local Council in Benue State. Anyiin, the hometown of former Benue State Governor and ex-Senator for Benue North East, Gabriel Suswam, was the scene of the assault. Among the victims was Suswam’s nephew, Bobo Suswam. Logo Local Council Chairman …
The global migration conversation is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is this more evident than in North America, where both the United States and Canada continue to experience high levels of immigration. Amid debates over borders, economic opportunities, and social integration, the question of how migrants access information has become increasingly important. Information access is not …
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Nigeria has yet to announce a date for Mpox vaccinations rollout, even as cases keep surging across Africa. The organisation noted that presently, Mpox cases in the continent have risen to more than 500 per cent from last year’s record. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, Chief …
The Nigerian Police Force has revealed that social media personality, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) will appear in court today for unauthorized use of Police uniforms. “In response to recent developments, VDM, whose real name is Mr. Martins Otse, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorized …
The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the detention of six suspects, as well as a suspected kidnapper. ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the developments in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. He said on October 25, at approximately 20:00 hours, a patrol team …