Africa faces most geographically widespread Ebola outbreak on record as DR Congo cases near 10,000
Africa is grappling with “the most geographically widespread Ebola outbreak in history”, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), as infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) approach…
2027: Why Ebonyi Will Vote Nwifuru Again
Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru. (People’s Charter of Needs) By Alphonsus Okoroigwe If elections were held today in Ebonyi State, many believe Governor Francis Nwifuru would win by a landslide. Not because there are no other candidates, but…
Customs seizes 38,700 liters of petrol, vehicle worth N63.1m in Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under Operation Whirlwind, has seized 38,700 litres of petrol and a vehicle valued at N63.1 million over an alleged attempt to smuggle the products out of the country through the Adamawa corridor. The coordinator of…
Kidnapped Zara LGA Supervisory Councillor, 2 Sons Still In Captivity
By Our Reporter Alhaji Lamido Muhammad, a Supervisory Councillor for Special Duties, Zaria LGA, Kaduna State. Former schoolteacher from Kaladi village, Wucicciri district and two of his sons: Aliyu Lamido and Amir Lamido as reported earlier, are still in…
‘It’s not missing money’ — Finance Ministry addresses Nigeria’s $12bn external accounts gap
The federal ministry of finance says Nigeria’s $12.4 billion negative balance of payments residual in the first half of 2026 does not mean money is missing or oil earnings have been withheld. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Maryann Duke,…
HEALTH: Ebola Virus Hits Nigeria
Ebola virus disease has resurfaced in Nigeria after a woman who recently returned from Uganda tested positive for the virus at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja. The woman’s infection was confirmed at the Turkish-run hospital located outside Abuja’s…
Kebbi Govt Refutes Neglecting Ex-Governor, Garkuwan Yauri
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State government has refuted the allegation by the first Ex-Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Musa (Garkuwan Yauri) of being neglected as well as denying him his retirement benefits as former governor of the state, by the…
Senator Yayi Endorses YUCAAC 2027, hails YAYI Sports Group’s Initiative
…Pledges Grand finale Attendance By Ado Salisu Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly and is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in…
Gov Buni Meets With Chief Imams, Seeks More Prayers For Nigeria
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has met with Chief lmams of Jummuat Mosques in Damaturu, urging them to intensify prayers for Yobe State and Nigeria. The governor reminded them to preach the message of love and…
Akwa Ibom Police Burst Robbery Gang, Arrest One Suspect
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Demonstrating operational alertness and a swift response to intelligence, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have combed a hotel alleged to be a harbouring criminals in the state. The identified hotel located at Ifa…