70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists
By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a request by the DRC government to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, […]
DSS trails, nabs man impersonating personnel in Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service.
Group to Tinubu: Deploy political wisdom to restore unity in Ondo APC
— Alleges power centralisation by Aiyedatiwa By Dayo Johnson Akure Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a socio-political group, Agba Imole Renewed Hope Agenda, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the alleged political and governance crisis within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Addressing journalists in Akure […]
Ose Oyamendan’s MKO set for October 1 Nigerian premiere
Filmmaker Ose Oyamendan’s documentary MKO is set for its Nigerian premiere on October 1, 2026, bringing renewed attention to the life, political struggle and controversial death of businessman and June 12 presidential election winner Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. The 108-minute documentary had its world premiere at Sheffield DocFest 2026 in the United Kingdom. It examines […]
83 Nigerians return from South Africa
Eighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by private individuals.
NGOs challenge Adeleke on creating 100,000 jobs, digital hubs
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations has challenged the re-elected Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke on the need to design policy that will guarantee the creation of 100,000 jobs in the next four years for the state youth population in a bid to tackle unemployment. The groups, which focused on […]
Listing fintechs on the Stock Exchange
The call by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for President Bola Tinubu to mandate major fintechs to list on the Nigerian stock market deserves serious attention. NGX Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Temi Popoola made the appeal during an engagement with the President, against the background of the Exchange’s drive to deepen Nigeria’s capital […]
Isese Day: Preserve our heritage, promote peace, Sooko urges Yoruba
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Sooko Agoriesin of Ile-Ife, Aare Yoruba Agbaye and President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Aare Sooko Oladotun Hassan, has urged the Yoruba people to preserve their cultural heritage, promote peace and strengthen unity as they celebrate the 2026 Isese Festival. Hassan, who is also the Special Adviser to the Osun State […]
Isese Day: Oloworo prays for Oworosoki, urges cultural preservation
The Oloworo of Oworosoki, Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo II, has offered prayers for the residents of Oworosoki and the entire community as they join other Yoruba communities in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate this year’s Isese Day. The traditional ruler, in his palace, prayed for peace, progress, prosperity and protection for the people, […]
Sowore moves ahead of Makinde as Tinubu, Obi fight over 13 vote lead
Atiku remains a significant third force, with 15,264 votes, meaning the three leading candidates collectively account for the overwhelming majority of participation.
Abdulhafiz Barau emerges NRM candidate for Zamfara Central
Abdulhafiz Umar Barau has emerged as the National Rescue Movement (NRM) candidate for Zamfara Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election.
