ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to make Ebola screening compulsory at all entry points into the country as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The call highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s public health surveillance system and improve preparednessContinue Reading
BAUCHI, NIGERIA – The convoy of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly was involved in a road accident, but no lives were lost in the incident. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Speaker’s spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, said two vehicles in the convoy veered off theContinue Reading
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has launched a scathing critique of the Federal Government’s economic policies, sarcastically questioning why Nigeria did not declare a public holiday to “celebrate” World Poverty Day. Obi’s remarks came on October 17, 2026, as theContinue Reading
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have disagreed over when negotiations for a new national minimum wage should begin, with organised labour insisting that preparations commence immediately. The dispute followed an exchange of letters between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, and NLC President,Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to rescue all abducted persons, eliminate terrorist and bandit camps across Nigeria, and ensure a safe environment for the January 2027 general elections. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), disclosed this on Thursday after a security meeting presided overContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The Ogun State Government has officially launched a decisive enforcement campaign to demolish all illegal structures built on land belonging to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta. The joint enforcement operation, spearheaded by the Ministry of Physical Planning & Urban Development alongside the Bureau of Lands andContinue Reading
AKURE, NIGERIA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its dedication to achieving a completely inclusive and accessible voting environment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The assurance was given by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, duringContinue Reading
