Ebola: NCDC Tracks 53 Contacts as Rivers Case Tests Negative
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is monitoring 53 contacts linked to the country’s confirmed Ebola case, while a suspected case in Rivers State has tested negative. The agency’s latest situation report, dated 24 October, says the patient, who is being treated in isolation in the Federal Capital Territory […]
Over 30% of Girls Out of School in Abuja Community – CITAD
By Halima Adisa Research by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has identified a 30 per cent school dropout rate in Kilankwa II community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Yasmin Salako, CITAD’s Abuja office programme officer, who disclosed this on Saturday, October 24, during a community sensitisation event to mark […]
FG Moves to Tighten Ebola Surveillance After FCT Case
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government says it is strengthening Ebola surveillance, contact tracing and emergency response measures following confirmation of an imported case in the Federal Capital Territory, on Tuesday October20, 2026. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this after an emergency […]
Africa CDC Chief Blames Global Neglect for Ebola Vaccine Gap
By Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jean Kaseya, has accused international partners of neglecting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, saying a vaccine might already be available if the disease affected Western countries. Dr Kaseya made the allegation during an interview on Television’s program The Morning Brief […]
Prof Sulaiman Expands NILDS Departments From 4 to 13
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has highlighted the Institute’s expansion in training, research and institutional capacity as evidence of how strategic leadership can strengthen democratic governance. Prof Sulaiman explained that NILDS expanded from four operational departments to 13, increased its annual training […]
Women Link Financial Hardship to Sexual Health Risks
By Julian Osamoto Financial hardship and marital conflicts are among the concerns raised by women in Kaida Tsoho community over their health, family stability and economic well-being. The concerns emerged during a three-day women’s peer education training organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria. Speaking during the […]
Police Warn Banks, Fintechs Over Insider Cybercrime Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force NPF, has warned banks and fintech companies about insider cybercrime and cautioned digital lenders against using customers’ personal data to harass or blackmail borrowers. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issued the warnings on Thursday, at the 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign organised […]
LACoN, International IDEA Move to Close Gaps in GBV Detection
By Julian Osamoto The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACoN) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) are developing new procedures to address gaps in identifying survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) who seek legal assistance. The procedures are designed to help legal aid practitioners recognise signs of abuse in […]
Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills 28
Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher have died after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, hospital officials say. Asim Khan of Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the deaths to AFP on Thursday. He said more than 30 people sustained injuries, with six in critical condition. Rescue teams deployed 16 ambulances, two disaster response vehicles and […]
Rivers Seals Eight Health Facilities, Arrests Four Suspects
By Julian Osamoto The Rivers State Government has sealed eight health facilities and arrested four people over alleged medical quackery, impersonation and operating without registration. The enforcement exercise followed the recent closure of 21 facilities over alleged quackery and child trafficking, as the state intensifies efforts to regulate healthcare delivery. In one of the latest […]