Lassa fever death toll hits 214 as fatality rate rises to 25%
…NCDC flags growing concern over infections, delayed treatmentBy Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that the country’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives so far in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent. The report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering June 1 to […]
Security’s national duty, not ethnic battle, Igboho fires back at critics
Dismissing the group’s position as a deliberate misrepresentation of his long-held stance, the activist described the demand as a distraction from the urgent challenge of rising insecurity confronting communities across the country.
Onitsha set for annual Ofala festival on October 16
By Vincent Ujumadu The Palace of the Obi of Onitsha has announced that the prestigious annual Ofala Onitsha Festival will hold on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the theme, “From Resilience to Progress.” Chairman of the Ofala Steering Committee, Okechukwu Mike Areh, said the theme reflects the collective spirit, determination and aspirations of the Onitsha […]
243 suspects arrested, 60 firearms recovered in Lagos in three months — CP Fatai
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 243 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery and cultism to murder and traffic robbery between March and June 2026, Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai has disclosed.
Oyo abducted pupils, teachers will regain freedom soon — DIG Fayoade
By Esther Onyegbula The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured Nigerians that ongoing efforts by security agencies and government authorities will soon secure the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State. Fayoade gave the assurance on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command […]
Oil falls on US-Iran progress; pound holds up as Starmer resigns
Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over talks by the US and Iran after mediators flagged a “roadmap” to a final agreement, while major stock markets traded mixed.
