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The federal government has intensified national preparedness and response measures following renewed concerns over the possible spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) which has been reported in parts of East and Central Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said the measures are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health security system and preventing cross-border transmission of infectious diseases. Mr Bako stressed that there was no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. “However, in line with…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist who attempted to approach a military position in Borno State under suspicious circumstances. Military sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of June 3 at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Chabbol, operated by the 199 Special Forces Battalion. According to the sources, personnel on sentry duty observed an unidentified individual moving towards the military location at about 2:35 a.m. The troops reportedly challenged the individual and ordered him to halt for identification and security checks. However, the suspect allegedly ignored repeated warnings and continued advancing toward the military…
A governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State, Hon. Bashir Adamu (Matawallen Kazaure), has formally petitioned the party’s State Election Appeal Committee, seeking a review of the recently conducted governorship primary election. In the petition, personally signed by the aspirant and obtained by journalists, Bashir Adamu alleged that the primary was marred by widespread irregularities, breaches of party rules, and undue influence by party officials. He accused the chairman of the primary election committee of abandoning neutrality and acting on instructions from the State Executive Committee, contrary to party regulations. According to him, the chairman eventually…
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 11 youths suspected to be part of a gang of youths notorious for robberies, especially around the state capital, Yola. The Command said on Wednesday that the arrest was effected on May 31, 2026, by operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) working with other tactical units under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Hassan. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the coordinated raid targeted criminal hideouts within Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas. The suspects arrested include Aliyu…
Argentina icon Angel Di Maria has identified the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The recently retired Argentina player was instrumental in leading the Albiceleste to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In an interview with Ballon d’Or, Di Maria shared his predictions for the tournament. He stated that France is likely to be among the favorites due to their exceptional talent, and he also mentioned Spain as a possible contender. Additionally, he highlighted the team of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, as one to watch in the World Cup. He said, “Recently, several…
Nigeria attracted $10.37bn in capital importation in the first quarter of 2026, representing an 83.83 per cent increase from the $5.64bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The latest Capital Importation Report released by the bureau on Wednesday also showed that capital inflows rose by 60.97 per cent from $6.44bn recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting renewed foreign investor interest in the country’s financial markets. The report stated, “In Q1 2026, total capital importation into Nigeria stood at $10.37bn, higher than $5.64bn recorded in Q1 2025, indicating an increase of…
The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Wednesday, condemned the abduction of Mrs Busayo Adelabu John-Paul, the younger sister of the former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu and her twin children by gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday in Ibadan. A statement released by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, urged Governor Seyi Makinde to collaborate with security agencies and relevant stakeholders with a view to arresting the spate of insecurity in the state. Sadare lamented that the kidnapping of Busayo and her sons happened at a time when the public was increasingly becoming agitated over the…
A socio-political organisation, the Rivers Development Agenda, has said the recent defection of former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress has effectively resolved questions surrounding his eligibility to participate in the APC governorship primary election in Rivers State. The group stated this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday and signed by its spokesperson, Godpower Duke. According to the RDA, the public announcement and official acknowledgement of Chinda’s defection, which it said took effect on April 23, 2026, confirmed that the former federal lawmaker complied…
Argentinian footballer, Lionel Messi, has won the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The award was announced on Wednesday by the jury responsible for conferring the award. A statement released by the convener, Princess of Asturias Foundation, said Messi was selected in recognition of a career defined by sustained excellence, sporting achievement and global impact. Born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, Messi rose from Newell’s Old Boys youth system before joining FC Barcelona’s La Masia academy at the age of 13. He made his first-team debut in 2004 and went on to establish himself as one of…
At Microsoft’s annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents. All this news added up to a clear message: Microsoft is positioned to be one of the biggest players in AI, and it’s finally acting like it.For years, Microsoft’s AI business leaned hard on its early and exclusive partnership with OpenAI. But the drama-filled marriage slowly devolved into a situationship, and the pair effectively separated in late April (though Microsoft is still OpenAI’s primary cloud partner — for…
