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Afenifere Leader Fasoranti for Burial December 17

The late leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, will be buried on December 17, 2026, according to burial arrangements announced by his family. Fasoranti, who died at his residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital, at the age of 100, will be honoured with a Christian wake-keeping service on Wednesday, December 16, at his residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School compound, Akure. In a statement issued on behalf of the family by Dr Taiwo […]

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FG Warns 15 States to Update Ebola Preparedness Plans

The Federal Government has urged 15 states to urgently update their Ebola preparedness and response plans as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the outbreak following the confirmation of an imported case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, disclosed that 21 states had updated their response plans, while the remaining states were yet to complete theirs. He said hospitals nationwide had been directed to prepare isolation beds, strengthen infection […]

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Security Operatives Guard Tinubu’s Billboards Ahead of APC Campaign Flag-Off

Security operatives have been deployed to protect campaign posters and billboards of President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. Personnel of the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are reportedly among those assigned to guard campaign materials at strategic locations, particularly along major roads leading to the Kaduna Township Stadium, venue of the rally. A security […]

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Police Begin Training of 10,000 Officers for 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced training for 10,000 officers nationwide on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu charging personnel to remain neutral, professional and accountable. The five-day training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), was declared open on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja. The first phase covers officers from 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The […]

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NEC Unveils 90-Day Plan to Ease Cost of Living

The National Economic Council (NEC) has unveiled a 90-day action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving transportation affordability and accelerating projects that directly benefit Nigerians. The plan was announced after the Council’s 161st meeting, held virtually and presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima. It outlines five priority areas: food affordability, tax harmonisation, completion of high-impact projects, removal of investment bottlenecks and targeted household support. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President […]

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NLC Mobilises for Possible Nationwide Strike Over Minimum Wage, Petrol Prices

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions, state councils and civil society allies to begin mobilisation for possible nationwide industrial action following a meeting with the Federal Government that ended without a resolution of workers’ demands. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Labour in Abuja on Thursday, failed to produce concrete commitments from the government. The NLC said the government’s delegation lacked the necessary authorisation to negotiate substantively on the issues raised. The union is demanding […]

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Every Story Is Unique: Reflecting on Breast Cancer Awareness in Nigeria

Every October, the world pauses to shine a light on a disease that continues to touch millions of lives, breast cancer. This year's global theme, "Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters," is a reminder that behind every statistic is a woman, a family, and a journey that deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 2.4 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide in 2024, with about 670,000 deaths recorded from […]

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EFCC ARRAIGNS LOVERS OVER N35.9M THEFT IN EDO

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two lovers, Marian Elia, 19, and Izuchukwu Uzoma, 21, over the alleged theft of ₦35.92 million belonging to Esther Ogbeifun in Benin City, Edo State. The EFCC disclosed in a statement that its Benin Zonal Directorate brought the defendants before Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court on a seven-count charge bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing. According to the commission, Elia, who allegedly grew up in the victim’s home, […]

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APC GROUP MOCKS MAKINDE OVER POOR TURNOUT AT SOUTH-SOUTH MEETING IN UYO

The All Progressives Congress Media Network (APCMN) has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over what it described as poor attendance at a town hall meeting organised by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s Acting Director-General, Uwem Bassey, described the meeting as a failure, claiming that the turnout reflected limited support for Makinde’s reported presidential ambition. The APC group also claimed that Akwa Ibom remained firmly […]

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