The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory in response to a fresh outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has so far claimed at least 15 lives. The advisory comes amid growing regional concern over the potential cross-border spread
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, is now eligible to return to the floor of the Senate following the completion of her six-month suspension imposed earlier in the year by the leadership of the National Assembly. The senator, who was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended in
Amid rising concerns over potential disruptions in the nation’s fuel supply chain, key players in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and relevant stakeholders to urgently intervene in the ongoing face-off between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery. The Petroleum Products Retail
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has drawn a direct link between the persistent insecurity plaguing Northern Nigeria and the deep-rooted issues of poverty and unemployment, stating that addressing the socio-economic challenges is crucial to restoring peace and stability in the region. Speaking during a recent public engagement in Kaduna, the Governor emphasized that insecurity
From Washington to Abuja, the U.S. Department of State has sounded a clarion call to every non‑immigrant visa hopeful: your interview must now be booked and attended at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate located either in the country where you hold citizenship or where you currently reside, as confirmed in the fresh directive unveiled this week.
Osogbo, Nigeria — Sunday, September 7, 2025. The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has concluded a three-day Strategic Retreat held from Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Fountain University, Osogbo. The gathering brought together the Board of Trustees, National Executive Council, Council of Elders, Women’s Wing, Youth Wing, and branch and zonal
By Sulaimon OlanrewajuOshogbo, Nigeria At the opening of NASFAT’s Strategic Retreat in Oshogbo, keynote speaker Dr. Jubril Salaudeen Abdullah delivered a blunt message: Muslims must form a strong economic alliance if they want to challenge Western dominance. “Once Muslims unite, the West will no longer hold the keys to global economic power,” he told delegates
Abuja, Nigeria | September 7, 2025 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are currently no cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Nigeria. The announcement was made in a public health advisory issued on Saturday in Abuja and signed by NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris. The agency stated
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are emerging as a major health challenge in Nigerian hospitals, affecting thousands of patients and often resulting in severe, life-altering disabilities. Studies from Nigerian tertiary hospitals indicate that approximately 15.5% of admitted patients suffer from SCI, with the majority being males aged 18–39. Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has reported significant achievements in revenue generation and contraband seizures under the leadership of Comptroller Babatunde Olomu. According to official records, the command generated ₦3.7 trillion between May 2024 and July 2025. Monthly revenue collections included ₦175.1 billion in May 2024, ₦178.2 billion in June, ₦201.8 billion
