Out-of-school children climb to 273m globally
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said. UNESCO, in the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), stated that the number of out of school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds […]
US-Iran war: FG reopens fuel imports, Dangote reels from FX losses
The Federal Government has lifted its ban on fuel imports, granting six new licences for the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), following concerns over supply amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move marks a sharp reversal of Nigeria’s recent policy aimed at reducing dependence on imported fuel. This comes as the Dangote […]
24-year-old Nigerian jailed for life in UK
A Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman he attacked on a street in Leicester, United Kingdom, after crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis. According to reports gathered from Leicestershire Police the 24-year-old assaulted the victim, Nila Patel, on June 24, 2025, […]
FULL LIST: Top 10 happiest countries in 2026
Finland has once again emerged as the happiest country in the world, topping the World Happiness Report 2026 and extending its dominance in global well-being rankings. Finland’s continued top ranking has been attributed to strong social trust, effective governance, and high-quality public services, as well as a healthy work-life balance and close connection to nature. […]
What Nigerians will pay for UK visas, citizenship from April
The United Kingdom government will increase fees for a wide range of visas, residency applications and citizenship processes from April 8, 2026, with the hike affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work or settle in the country. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office and sighted by PUNCH […]
Iran denies talks with US, contradicts Trump’s claim of ‘very good’ negotiations
A sharp contradiction has emerged between Washington and Tehran over the state of diplomatic contacts between the two countries, with Iranian state media Press TV flatly denying that any negotiations — direct or indirect — have taken place, even as United States President Donald Trump claimed that talks had been productive and were set to continue. Trump made the […]
Airlines under pressure after jet fuel surges 100%
There are indications that airfares may jump in the coming weeks following the hike in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly referred to as Jet A1, a development that is already putting pressure on airline operations and signalling higher ticket costs for passengers. The spike in JetA1 price is largely due to the crisis in […]
CAF updates AFCON 2025 records with Morocco as Champions
The Confederation of African Football has officially updated its records to name hosts Morocco as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Checks on CAF website by broadtvnews.com.ng on Monday show that Morocco are now listed as the winners of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025, with Senegal recorded as runners-up. Nigeria are […]
Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The President disclosed this during a meeting with governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-el-Fitr holidays after returning from his two-day state visit […]
A’Ibom hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaians to officials
The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghanaian nationals rescued from human trafficking camps in the state to officials of their home country. A statement from the Government Press Unit on Friday said the victims, comprising 27 males and 17 females, were rescued from camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene […]
