African Democratic Congress (ADC) president candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the National Assembly to withhold approval for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion in external loans, alleging that the borrowing plan could be used to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun an investigation into suspected artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photographs found in the preliminary Register of Voters, following public concerns over the authenticity of some voter images ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by...
Federal Government’s independent investigative panel has concluded that the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State were preventable and resulted from severe overcrowding, poor detention conditions and negligence, not a disease outbreak. Presenting the committee’s...
Health experts have raised concern over the growing burden of breast cancer in Nigeria, warning that one in every 11 women is at risk of developing the disease, while most patients still seek treatment only after it has reached an advanced stage. The warning came during the Go Pink...
Suspected bandits have abducted about six residents of Nurul Siraj Estate in Millennium City, Kaduna State, during a midnight raid that reportedly lasted into the early hours of the day. The incident was said to have occurred between midnight and 1:00 a.m., with the assailants reportedly gaining entry into...
A High Court of Imo State, on Tuesday, at the resumed trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on Independence Day, admitted the evidence tendered against them by the Department of State Services (DSS). The sitting resumed with the continuation of the...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Prado Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) within hours after it was reported missing in Abuja. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the vehicle was recovered through digital tracking...
Africa will make sporting history on Saturday as Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event ever staged on African soil. The historic competition will take place across the cities of Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly from October 31 to November 13. About 2,700 young athletes from around...
MTN Nigeria has urged subscribers to adjust their phone settings to reduce unnecessary data consumption and make their data bundles last longer. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, gave the advice on Monday during the “Data on Trial” event in Abuja, organised to address public concerns...
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has said the 2027 general election may only be postponed if the ongoing Ebola outbreak grows into a major public health emergency. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Idris said there is...
Nigeria’s naira weakened against the United States dollar last week despite record foreign exchange turnover of $1.01bn in the interbank market, as the Central Bank of Nigeria stepped up dollar sales to meet demand. The naira closed at ₦1,361.84 to the dollar on October 23, its weakest official exchange...
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a skilled, productive and innovative Nigerian workforce through market relevant education, expanded technical and vocational training, curriculum modernisation and stronger collaboration with industry. The Minister stated this during a panel session titled “Building...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has warned that misinformation and disinformation pose serious threats to Nigeria’s security and democracy, calling for credible communication, public trust and stronger collaboration among security agencies to address emerging challenges. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki,...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has asked a Lagos court to send nine people linked to Western Metal Products Co. (WEMPCO) to prison. The bank alleges that they forced a court-appointed receiver out of the steel group’s Ogun State factory and the application is the latest step in...
Federal Government has evacuated Nigeria’s first imported Ebola virus disease patient to Switzerland for continued medical care. The patient, who is the country’s index Ebola case, departed Abuja on Tuesday under strict public health protocols. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, confirmed the development in a statement. He said the patient had shown significant clinical improvement before leaving Nigeria. According to him, she was stable, conscious, communicating, and her laboratory test results were gradually returning to normal. However, the minister stressed that the patient was still infectious despite her improved condition. He explained that this was why strict safety measures were followed throughout the evacuation process. Pate also disclosed that the patient’s spouse travelled with her after remaining symptom-free throughout the monitoring period. He commended the clinical team for providing quality medical care and praised public health officials for ensuring the evacuation complied with international public health standards. The minister assured Nigerians that all Ebola surveillance, contact tracing, and other containment measures remain in place to stop the spread of the imported virus. He added that the government would provide another update after the patient and her spouse safely arrive in Switzerland. Pate urged Nigerians to remain calm, stay vigilant, and rely only on information from credible sources as efforts to contain the disease continue.
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has sustained its relentless offensive against terrorist networks in the Lake Chad Basin, neutralising 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of blaming opposition parties instead of taking responsibility for its performance in government. Obi’s remarks were contained in a post shared on X on Monday by the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director,...
The Cases of Mmesoma of Uga, Anambra State, and Chima Ofoke of Ebonyi State The news broke like every other heartbreaking report of the tragic loss of human life. This time, it concerned the alleged murder of Mmesoma, a native of Uga in Anambra State, by Chima Ofoke, reportedly...
Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called on the Federal Government and the Katsina State Government to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into the assassination of Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Masusuka, and ensure that all those responsible are brought to justice. The council made the demand in...
Manchester United are considering Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as possible replacements for Michael Carrick. Carrick’s future is uncertain after the club’s disappointing start to the season. The club has reportedly begun looking at potential candidates for the job. Howe and Nagelsmann are said to be among the leading...