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The Federal Government and state authorities have intensified measures to prevent the spread of Ebola following the confirmation of the Bundibugyo strain in a diplomat receiving treatment in Abuja. The patient has reportedly developed multi-organ failure, while health authorities continue contact tracing, surveillance and emergency response efforts. The patient’s identity and nationality have not been officially disclosed. Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged state governments to address their electricity […]

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place 46 people who had contact with Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient on a no-fly list for 21 days as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the directive after a virtual meeting with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, […]

Bayern Munich will face Arsenal in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday without influential winger Michael Olise, who is suspended following his red card in last week’s 3-3 draw against Viking. Olise was sent off after receiving two yellow cards within a minute, including one for throwing the ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic following a verbal exchange. The French international has been in impressive form this season, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, and the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche. Under the extension, Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will end on June 30, 2028. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in […]

The Nigerian military says seven precision air strikes conducted between October 10 and 18, 2026, have neutralised 103 terrorists and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities across Borno and Adamawa states. The Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the intelligence-led operations targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, their leadership structures and logistics networks. The strikes involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft […]

Nigeria’s passport ranking has fallen to 181st in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, down from 90th position in July 2026, amid a reported decline in the number of destinations Nigerians can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. According to data published by IziVisa, Nigerian passport holders can travel to 24 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, and access 43 countries through electronic visas. The latest […]

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could weaken the naira to between N3,000 and N4,000 per dollar, trigger capital flight and undermine investor confidence. Oyedele gave the warning at a press briefing during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. He said any indication that the Federal Government was considering a return to […]

Nigeria’s national grid experienced a sharp drop in electricity generation on Monday, with supply falling by 81.5 per cent from 3,647 megawatts (MW) at noon to 675MW by 1pm following disruptions affecting several power plants. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that the number of power plants supplying electricity to the grid declined significantly during the incident. Affected plants included Azura, Egbin, Jebba and Kainji hydroelectric power […]

Former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, has declared support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on aggrieved party members to unite for the party’s success. Folarin made the declaration on Monday while addressing supporters who welcomed him to Ibadan. He also raised Alli’s hand in a show of support, signalling a move towards reconciliation within the party following […]