The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations that the Federal Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and has called for the claims to be substantiated.The controversy emerged after Timi Frank, a former deputy national publicity secretary of the APC, reportedly raised concerns about alleged threats to Atiku’s safety and…
Five men have been arraigned before the Imo State High Court over separate alleged kidnapping incidents, including the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps. The cases have renewed concerns about the safety of young Nigerians travelling to orientation camps and other destinations for national service. According to reports published on…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called an extraordinary virtual meeting of African health ministers for 28 October following the spread of Ebola and Nigeria’s confirmation of an infection in Abuja, the meeting is intended to strengthen regional coordination as public health authorities respond to an outbreak that has affected multiple countries.Nigeria’s…
A memorial gathering marking the anniversary of Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests was disrupted at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos after police reportedly used tear gas to disperse participants, the gathering was organised to remember victims of the 2020 protests and renew calls for police accountability, justice and respect for citizens’ rights. The incident has reignited debate…
The proposed establishment of state police has returned to the centre of Nigeria’s national debate after additional state assemblies backed the constitutional changes required for the reform. The development comes as citizens continue to demand more effective responses to kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and other security threats, while supporters say state police could improve local intelligence…
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola virus disease case in Abuja, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and begin tracing people who may have been exposed to the infection. The Federal Government confirmed the case on October 20, following laboratory testing of a female patient with a recent travel history involving Uganda. The patient has been…
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has announced an admission opportunity for its Diploma in Music Education programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The programme is designed for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills in music education, performance and related areas. According to an admission notice reported in October 2026, the university’s Department…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is considering introducing life skills and critical thinking into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, a proposal that could influence future discussions about how candidates are assessed for admission into higher education. JAMB Registrar Professor Segun Aina disclosed the proposal during a television appearance on Wednesday, the announcement has attracted…
Nigeria’s military says coordinated air operations conducted between October 10 and 18 targeted Islamic State West Africa Province positions in parts of Borno and Adamawa states, with the operation reportedly destroying logistics facilities and killing dozens of fighters. The military has reported that 103 suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province were killed…
The Lagos State Government has reportedly shut the Ejigbo Fire Station indefinitely following repeated attacks on firefighters, raising concerns about emergency response and the safety of personnel who protect residents during fires. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has reportedly shut its Ejigbo Fire Station indefinitely following repeated attacks on its personnel. The development…