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Nigeria’s latest Ebola case has been traced to a 42-year-old Ugandan-born woman married to a Swiss diplomat stationed in Abuja, as health authorities intensify investigations to determine where she contracted the potentially fatal viral disease. The case, confirmed through laboratory testing on October 20, marks Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola infection in more than a decade….
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has petitioned the police over the alleged killing of a man inside a mosque in Oyo State, seeking an investigation into the incident and justice for the deceased. The petition places the reported incident before law enforcement authorities amid concerns over the safety of worshippers and the need to ensure…
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at easing Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, improving food affordability and ensuring that the benefits of ongoing economic reforms translate into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. The decision was reached during the Council’s 161st meeting, held virtually on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and chaired…
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The Amanyanabo of the Source, Elem Kalabari, in Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, has honoured the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, with a Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions to peace, unity and responsible traditional leadership. The award was presented during a royal visit to the Sultan’s palace…
Minister of Works David Umahi has questioned Peter Obi’s approach to his presidential ambition, arguing that the former Anambra State governor should have consulted political leaders across the Southeast before pursuing the nation’s highest office. Umahi maintained that the region has other qualified individuals who should also be considered for the presidency. The minister made…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to American citizens residing in or travelling through the country following the confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The advisory, published on October 21, 2026, followed the Nigerian government’s confirmation…
A political dispute has erupted between African Action Congress (AAC) leader Omoyele Sowore and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Ajibola Basiru over their student activism days, with Sowore claiming he helped Basiru secure admission to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after an alleged expulsion from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). The controversy intensified on…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed serious concern over Bukayo Saka’s fitness after the England international suffered a suspected quadriceps injury during the Gunners’ dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Saka was forced off in the 10th minute of Wednesday’s encounter at the Allianz Arena after going down while attempting…
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Concerns over the spread of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria have intensified following reports that a diplomat diagnosed with the deadly Bundibugyo strain developed multi-organ failure, prompting renewed attention to the country’s emergency response and disease-surveillance measures. The development was disclosed on Wednesday, October 21, by officials of the Nigeria Centre for…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has questioned the political credibility of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following the party’s request to use the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, for a campaign-related event ahead of the 2027 general elections. Basiru described Sowore as a “skit maker”…