Latest from Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the derailment of a Kaduna-bound train, which occurred at about 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday between Kubwa and Asham stations in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-NAU) protested on Tuesday over what it called the Nigerian government’s insensitivity to its members' plights and the poor condition of public universities in the country.

As the Ibeg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament, organized by NIGERIA INFO FM, approaches its crescendo, debate enthusiasts are gearing up for a Wednesday showdown that promises both intellectual rigor and spirited competition. The semi-finals, scheduled for August 27, will showcase the finest young debaters tackling some of the most pressing issues in technology and education today.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched its first Integrated Service Charter, a landmark move designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and service excellence in the country’s aviation sector.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Northwest University, Kano, has staged a peaceful protest over the federal government’s failure to fulfil several long-standing promises.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced it is prepared to embark on a nationwide strike, which a union leader described as the "mother of all strikes," if the federal government fails to implement the demands from their 2009 agreement.

Nigerian carrier Air Peace is set to launch a new direct flight route from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, following the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two nations.

Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras is poised to make a significant return to Nigeria, five years after ceasing its joint venture operations in the West African nation.

A passenger train on the popular Abuja-Kaduna rail line derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving several carriages overturned and sparking widespread panic among those on board.

In a match that defied belief, a 16-year-old Liverpool debutant, Rio Ngumoha, scored a sensational 100th-minute winner to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over 10-man Newcastle United at St. James' Park.

African Journalists Against Genocide (AJAG) has condemned Israel’s “systematic targeting” of Palestinian journalists, following the killing of six reporters in Gaza on Monday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 1.37 million Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise within the first week of its launch.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections has been zoned to the southern part of the country.

The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has expressed deep concerns over the rising number of cataract patients in Kano State, warning that the condition is causing avoidable blindness among residents.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria on Monday signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Federative Republic of Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries.

The World Health Organisation (WHO)has renewed its call for a ceasefire in Gaza following two deadly Israeli air strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the southern Strip on Monday.