Latest from Thursday, October 30th, 2025

It was a rainy day on October 4th when tragedy struck at Community Secondary School, Okoroagu, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, when a section of the school’s roof collapsed on 14-year-old Fabian Chinda during class.

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Bernard Doro as a minister after his screening in plenary on Thursday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and automotive diesel.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the release of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday directed the Pentagon to begin resuming nuclear weapons testing, ending a voluntary U.S. suspension placed on explosive tests that has been in place since 1992.

Nigeria is battling with a cost-of-living crisis: global economic bodies are praising the country for economic reforms, but locals say this has increased the prices of goods and services, meaning their wages can barely cover basic necessities.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has leapt to his own defence after a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Crystal Palace, but admits his struggling Reds have fallen well below the club’s proud standards.

The federal government has released N2.3 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers in universities nationwide.