He further noted that infections among health workers remain at 14, with two fatalities recorded since the outbreak began in the state.

Investigations revealed that over 40 people were killed during the separate incidents.

Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been in doubt since the war began last month, with President Donald Trump warning that Iranian players’ safety would be at risk if they travelled to the US.

“We are ready to assist you, especially with ideas and any other capacity we can, once we understand the details of the project. We are here to help you, and you can count on us,” he said.

FIFA has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) petition challenging the eligibility of certain players used by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against the Super Eagles in Rabat, Morocco, last November.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has announced that retirees in its civil and public service will earn significantly higher benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), following the introduction of the Additional Pension Benefit (APB) initiative, which offers between 116 per cent and 280 per cent of Total Annual Emoluments (TAE). Governor […]

In the early hours of Tuesday, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered inside the Akonobi 500KVA Distribution Substation, operated by MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited along Independence Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu.

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has condemned former governor and incumbent Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over what it described as threats of violence ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Vincent Ujumadu  Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has described President Bola Tinubu as a cerebral, courageous, and a patriotic Nigerian, saying that the people of the South East trust him to make a major difference to the zone. Speaking after taking oath of office to commence his secure tenure in Awka, Soludo  thanked […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday unveiled an interim policy framework ahead of the 2027 elections, saying it is ready to move beyond opposition politics and take on the responsibility of governing Nigeria.

The Lagos State Government has revealed that more than 8,000 residents have been prosecuted in the past year for environmental violations, including open defecation, as part of a sustained effort to improve sanitation across the state.

By Adeola Badru  A coalition of senior Nigerian clerics has intensified calls for a complete constitutional overhaul, warning that the country’s current legal framework is deepening divisions and failing to guarantee fairness across religious lines. The demand was issued in Lagos on Tuesday by bishops operating under the Calvary Grace International College of Bishops (CGCOB), […]

Crowds gathered in Iranian cities Tuesday after authorities called for nationwide rallies to defy enemy “plots”, state television said, over two weeks into war with Israel and the United States.

—Commences grassroots mobilisation By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Ondo State, has commended the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, noting that they’re already yielding visible results. Ondo State Coordinator of the group, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, said that stating that the administration’s policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda are already […]

Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.