The Federal Government is strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness for Ebola as the number of identified contacts linked to the country’s confirmed case rises to 53. According to a situation report, the government is identifying and equipping treatment centres in states with designated ports of entry while improving isolation facilities, surveillance and referral systems for suspected cases. The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has undergone a needs assessment to determine its readiness […]

Nigerian footballers Bamidele Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Cyriel Dessers and Toluwalase Arokodare were among the goalscorers in an eventful night of European football, featuring the UEFA Europa League and Conference League. Yusuf opened the scoring in the 20th minute as Ferencvaros defeated Portuguese side Torreense 4-1, securing their third consecutive victory in the Europa League. Super Eagles captain Ndidi scored for Besiktas in their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Ndidi struck […]

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 11 men over alleged cult initiation activities in a bush near the Engineering Department of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The suspects were arrested on Thursday, October 22, following a distress call from the university, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata. The statement said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit […]

Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over budget implementation, alleged nepotism and what he described as the prioritisation of regional interests over national development. Makinde spoke at the South-West Town Hall meeting in Akure, Ondo State, where he called for a fundamental reset of Nigeria’s economic and security systems ahead of the 2027 general election. He questioned the […]