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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”…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its political confrontation with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, challenging his economic credentials and questioning his record in government as the battle over President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has argued that opposition leaders…
… Residents hope suspect’s arrest will pave the way for accountability over alleged killings, kidnappings, extortion and property seizures. The reported arrest of Denen Joe, popularly known as DJ Abam, has sparked renewed hope among residents of Peva and neighbouring communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, where he has been accused of…
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Arsenal produced a resilient performance away from home to secure a 2–2 draw against Bayern Munich in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, denying the German giants victory in a fiercely contested European encounter. The result at Bayern’s home ground keeps the spotlight on Arsenal’s ability to compete against elite European…
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The Cross River State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police services in Nigeria, strengthening the growing legislative momentum behind decentralised policing as the country seeks more effective responses to insecurity. The bill, known as the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, was passed during plenary on Tuesday, October 20,…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has written to President Bola Tinubu, seeking approval to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council for its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, on November 11, 2026. In a letter dated October 21, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Secretary, Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminoghena, the AAC…