Gombe Records Two Deaths as Cholera Outbreak Hits Billiri
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Gombe State Government has declared a cholera outbreak in Kedo village, Billiri Local Government Area, following two deaths linked to diarrhoea and vomiting on October 4. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Adamu-Danladi Bojude, disclosed this during a media briefing on Wednesday, saying health workers had treated and discharged 74 patients. Bojude […]
Ooni of Ife Mourns Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. The monarch described his death as a profound loss to the Yoruba people and Nigeria, citing his contributions to public service, democratic governance and the preservation of Yoruba […]
2027: Stakeholders Seek Laws That Improve Citizens Lives
By Halima Adisa As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, stakeholders have called for legislative reforms that prioritise citizens’ welfare and measures lawmakers’ performance by the impact of their laws. They made the call at the Creative Leadership and Legislative Summit in Abuja, organised by the Centre for Leadership and Creative Entrepreneurs in Africa […]
Defence Spikers, NAF Rockets Shine in Volleyball Contest
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defence Spikers, NAF Rockets and CNS Spikers were among the standout teams as the volleyball competition delivered thrilling encounters across Days Three and Four, with several clubs securing crucial victories in the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, Defence Spikers defeated the Nigeria Police Force 3–1, recovering from a 25–27 […]
T20 Qualifier: Six Coaches Declare World Cup Ambitions in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Coaches of Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, The Gambia, Mozambique and Lesotho have declared their ambitions to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C begins in Abuja. At a pre-tournament press conference, the six teams expressed confidence in their chances, with only two places available at next […]
China Condemns US Ban on DeepSeek AI in Federal Agencies
By Zainab Bakare China has criticised a United States government ban on the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an overreach of national security concerns. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday, that the decision politicised science, technology and trade issues […]
Engineers Seek 22-Month Plan to Privatise Refineries
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) has called on the Federal Government to privatise Nigeria’s non-operational state-owned refineries through a transparent process to be completed within 22 months. National President of the society, Engr. Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, made the proposal at a news conference titled “Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries Need New Governance”. He […]
World Bank Plans to Expand Affordable Digital Access
By Zainab Bakare The World Bank has unveiled a strategy to expand internet access, lower digital connectivity costs and improve access to online services in developing countries. World Bank President, Ajay Banga, said digital technology could help countries create jobs, improve productivity and make better use of limited resources. In a statement on Monday, Banga […]
Tinubu Rules Out Petrol Subsidy Return, Urges Youth to Vote
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to petrol subsidies, using the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt to defend his decision to end the policy. Tinubu spoke on Monday at an event organised by the City Boy Movement, a group led by his son, Seyi Tinubu, […]
Fresh Airstrikes Kill 103 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa – Military
By Julian Osamoto The Nigerian military says airstrikes targeting Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno and Adamawa states has killed 103 terrorists and destroyed several logistics facilities between October 10 and 18, 2026. The operations were conducted by the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, through seven intelligence-led precision airstrikes […]