Nigeria not 100% ready for Ebola outbreak; porous borders major risk — NCDC
“Our recent latest level of assessment puts us at about 59 per cent. But that's quite variable. You can't be 100 per cent prepared, but the essence is that we keep preparing because things change,” he said.
Ogun poly expels 365 students over fake admission documents
The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic documents.
Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.
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Photos: Oyo schools shut as teachers comply with NUT strike order over abductions
Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were on Monday largely deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state.
Fix food first and fast or forget it…
By Dele Sobowale The great Indian leader and liberator made that remark before he was assassinated in 1948 at a time when his country, now divided into at least three nations, suffered from food scarcity worse than Nigeria is experiencing now. Certainly, it can also be said that there are millions of people in Nigeria today, so […]
Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career.
Eight killed, scores injured as gunmen attack Plateau community
No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed while more than 10 others sustained injuries following an attack by gunmen on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots
Celebrations were blighted by clashes between youths and police in Paris and other cities, cars set on fire and shops looted.
Q1’26 GDP Report: Economy remains on gradual recovery path —CPPE
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, reacting to the Q1 2026 Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth outcome report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, recording a year-on-year real GDP growth of 3.89%, said the economy remains on a gradual recovery path. In a statement signed by Chief Executive […]
Empowering the Last Mile: How OPay Is Expanding Financial Access Across Nigeria
By Akintayo Eribake In a bustling community market in northern Nigeria, a trader receives payment for goods through a mobile transfer rather than cash. In a rural town in the South-West, a young Point-of-Sale (PoS) agent helps residents withdraw money, pay utility bills and transfer funds without the need to travel long distances to a […]
