NCAA issues Ebola protocol for airlines, airport operators
By Dickson Omobola Following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed airlines and airport operators to deepen public health surveillance measures. NCAA stated that while no confirmed case linked to the outbreak has been recorded in Nigeria, it […]
Nigerians divided over Ahmed Musa-Neymar World Cup call comparison
Nigerians on social media have been divided over comparisons between Ahmed Musa and Neymar following the Brazilian star’s inclusion in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
IG deploys additional detectives as police move to secure release of kidnapped students in Oyo
By Adeola Badru The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed additional detectives from the Force Headquarters to collaborate with a joint security team in efforts to secure the safe release of kidnapped students drawn from both private and public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducted on Friday. The deployment, according […]
APC primaries: North-Central Forum says over 50% of members angry with process
A major crack has emerged within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, following allegations by the North-Central APC Forum that more than half of the party’s members are dissatisfied with the conduct of the just-concluded State and National Assembly primaries.
Togo sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to Africans
In a major boost for continental integration, Togo has opened its borders to all African citizens, allowing passport holders from across the continent to enter the country visa-free.
No terrorist base in south-west, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims of the existence of a terrorist base in the South-West, assuring Nigerians that ongoing operations are targeted at rescuing abducted victims and neutralising criminal elements.
300-level Theatre Arts UNIUYO student kidnapped in Akwa Ibom
…We paid N.5m ransom to abductors without release- Family By Uko Etim UYO– A 300-level Theatre Arts student of the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Utibe Asian, has reportedly been kidnapped. It was gathered that Asian, who hails from Obio Etoi in Uyo Local Government Area, went missing from home after he […]
Kwara stakeholders petition APC national chairman over unauthorized primary result
—As party chairman faces vote of no confidence By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—The All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, have passed a vote of no confidence in local chairman Mr. James Ajibola for the alleged “unauthorized” release of Federal House of Representatives primary results — an act the party elders […]
Phone-tapping charge: Why we took El-Rufai into custody, DSS tells court
…tenders video evidence, as judge adjourns case to June 22 By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday explained before the Federal High Court in Abuja why the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El‑Rufai was relocated to its custody. It will be recalled that the embattled former governor was […]
Video: Samuel Ajose steps down for Hamzat in Lagos APC race
Samuel Ajose, a 2027 Lagos State governorship aspirant, has stepped down from the race ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, declaring support for Obafemi Hamzat.
‘Scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak worry WHO
WHO has voiced concern about the “scale and speed” of an Ebola that has killed an estimated 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo
