Lagos intensifies Ebola surveillance at MMIA amid Central, East Africa outbreak
The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from high-risk countries and other travellers, while maintaining efficient airport operations. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday, said the move was critical as the state steps up surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) […]
NDLEA foils shipment of high-potency drugs hidden in water purifiers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have uncovered consignments of high-potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands into Nigeria.
Police launch manhunt as bandits abduct 2, injure driver in Katsina
Suspected armed bandits have attacked a vehicle along the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting two occupants and injuring the driver. The spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. He said the attack occurred at about 11a.m. […]
Africa’s $4trn savings must work for its development – AfDB
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, says Africa must mobilise its estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings to finance the continent’s development priorities. Ould Tah spoke during a news conference at the end of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The AfDB meetings started on […]
Lagos 2027: APC dumps Salu-Hundeyin, picks Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.
Osimhen, Lookman out of Poland, Portugal friendlies – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has disclosed why key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be part of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
