The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that 204 people have died from Lassa fever this year, as the disease’s fatality rate continues to rise despite a decline in new infections. In its latest Lassa fever…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal gangs were in control of several communities in the state when he took over leadership, before his administration dislodged them. Otti, who was delivering his third anniversary…

What was growing up like for you? I was born in Nigeria, but we left when I was quite young, at age 3. We relocated to Canada. Leaving Nigeria was inspired by my parents, who were looking for different opportunities…

The Police Command in Ebonyi State has confirmed an online report that the wife of one of its officers was accused of attempting to abduct a child in the Amachi Amagu Community of Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state.…

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that the state is gradually regaining stability and confidence despite the difficulties his administration met on assumption of office in 2023. Governor Alia made the remarks on Friday in Makurdi while…

Veteran actress, Shaffy Bello, has stirred controversy following her take on prostitution. In a recent interview with Morayo Afolabi-Brown posted on YouTube, Bello revealed that she understands if one has to engage in prostitution to make ends meet, especially if…

No fewer than 33 suspects were arraigned before a state high court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Friday over a communal clash between two communities in the state. The two communities are Amasiri Community in Afikpo Local Government Area and…

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 31 kidnapped victims and killed five suspected terrorists during separate operations in Zamfara and Katsina states. The operations, conducted by troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, also led to the destruction of…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday commissioned new health facilities and tertiary education infrastructure across all six geopolitical zones of the country as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. He also vowed to provide Nigerians with quality…

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has disowned a purported letter circulating online claiming that security personnel would be deployed to all examination centres for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026. In a…

Commissioner for Homeland Security, Barr. Morice Magaji, has revealed that the Niger State Government has identified critical gaps in community trust and information sharing as key challenges in the fight against insecurity. The commissioner made this disclosure on Friday in Minna during…

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Russia was preparing a “massive new strike” on the country and called on the population to take action to “protect your lives”. Kyiv was hit particularly hard last weekend by a huge Russian…

Former Nigeria captain Nwankwo Kanu has been identified as one of the figures who helped shape the football identity of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The American politician effusively described the Arsenal legend as a symbol of familiarity and…

President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the administration marks its third year in office, describing the government’s economic and infrastructure reforms as necessary steps towards long-term national development. In a…

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was making his decision on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran insisted there was still “no final agreement” on ending the Middle East war. A report from Iran’s Fars news agency…