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A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact...

The Ogun state government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, over alleged partisan activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council...

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, confirmed his death in a statement he personally...

Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died. Uduaghan, who governed the state from 2007 to 2015, reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026. His death was announced...

President Bola Tinubu has received copies of the proposed 2027 United Nations budget from Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jimoh Ibrahim. Ibrahim, who chairs the UN committee responsible for budgetary and...

Oyo State Governor and the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, on Thursday assured striking workers at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso,...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to defend his record in office before seeking re-election in 2027, accusing him of relying on governors, ministers and defectors to...

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Thursday assured Nigerians that the Commission is ready to conduct a free, fair, and credible election in the...

The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger bridge to ease traffic in Onitsha in Anambra state and Delta State, after about 38 days closure in Anambra state. The Minister of Works,...

A civil society organisation, AdvoKC Foundation, has urged the House of Representatives to fast-track a bill seeking to increase federal funding for basic healthcare, warning that further delays could prevent the proposed...

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has received expressions of support for his re-election as presiding officer of the 11th National Assembly, with Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Cyril Fasuyi declaring...

The All Progressives Congress has outlined a proposed nationwide campaign rally schedule covering the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposed...