Africa CDC warns Ebola outbreak not ‘under control’
An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was far from being “under control”, Africa’s top health body said Thursday, a day after the WHO said it was gaining ground against the virus.The outbreak, which began in the conflict-scarred northeastern province of Ituri, has seen more than 3,500 deaths from over 7,200 cases to date across seven […]
Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0.The Falconets produced a dominant performance, securing their second victory of the tournament and taking their goals tally to 13 in four matches.Tosin Rafiu gave Nigeria the lead in the eighth minute before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the […]
LG approves N20,000 monthly stipend for NYSC members
The Executive Chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Uno Etim, has approved a monthly stipend of N20,000 for each National Youth Service Corps member serving in the area.Chief Uno announced the approval on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by corps members serving in the local government area.He said, “For the […]
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu demonstrated political maturity by forgiving northern governors who opposed his presidential bid in the 2023 election, urging politicians in Kwara State to similarly reconcile after their contests.Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Ilorin while speaking at the turbaning of the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as […]
Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue four victims
The Katsina State Police Command has repelled a bandit attack in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state, rescuing four kidnapped victims and recovering an AK-47 rifle loaded with five rounds of live ammunition.The victims comprised three females and a nursing baby who were abducted when armed bandits attacked Makwanta village in the early hours […]
Army rescues 22 kidnapped victims in Niger
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were rescued on September 15, after troops of the 18 Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with personnel of the 45 Battalion, launched a fighting patrol following credible intelligence on the convergence of […]
Olympic organisers okay crocodile river for canoeing event
Olympic organisers have approved a stretch of the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, for canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games, despite the river being home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles.An independent technical assessment confirmed the course is suitable for Olympic and Paralympic competition.The review focused on weather conditions, water levels and flood risk rather […]
Anambra govt counters Obi, alleges N127bn, $124m debt
The Anambra State Government has said the administration of former Governor Peter Obi left unpaid loans from eight different external borrowings as of the time he left office on March 17, 2014, adding that as of June 30, 2026, the total balance of such loans left by Obi at the official exchange rate stood at […]
Nigerian woman arrested in US over illegal voting
A 56-year-old Nigerian woman residing in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with allegedly voting illegally in the 2022 midterm elections.The woman was also accused of voting in the 2024 presidential primary election despite not being a United States citizen.The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts […]
”Democracy At A Crossroads”: Situation Room Raises Alarm Over Threats To 2027 Elections, Cites Voter Intimidation, Impunity
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under severe threat ahead of the 2027 General Elections, citing escalating voter intimidation, inflammatory political rhetoric, electoral violence, and a growing culture of impunity among political actors.In a public statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, 15th September 2026 to commemorate the International Day […]
