The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory on the risk of Chikungunya virus transmission in the country. The NCDC on Friday, via its official website, warned that recent epidemiological reports indicate a heightened potential for outbreaks in some states. The agency explained that Chikungunya, a viral disease…
A police inspector has died following a fatal accident involving two trucks at a checkpoint along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. on June 29, took place near the Judiciary Complex checkpoint. According to preliminary reports, a FAW truck transporting 900 bags of cement approached the checkpoint at…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recounted his encounter with his close relative who narrated how their wealthy uncle ran short of cash during the naira scarcity in 2023. Recounting the experience at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, Tinubu said the odds were against him during…
Students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), have dissociated themselves from a petition by the national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) against the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The NANS National President Comrade Olushola Oladoja had written a petition to Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, calling for the immediate…
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Masari, says that there is no credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Masari spoke on Sunday in Kafur, Kafur Local Government Area at the inauguration of the campaign for the state’s local government election scheduled for February 15. “The news making the round…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is attempting to tarnish his reputation due to Ribadu’s presidential ambitions for 2031. In an interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is working with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
The Defence Headquarters has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria will continue to operate under the existing Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service. This is despite a recent National Industrial Court ruling that struck down a key provision of the document. On Tuesday, the National Industrial Court in Abuja declared the provision requiring a minimum…
The Senate is currently in a closed-door session following a motion on an issue of privilege raised by the Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. Ashiru moved a motion of urgent national importance, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules. Ashiru explained, “Order 9 refers to privileges and the rights enjoyed…
Frontline leaders representing over 60 youthful organisations on Thursday promised the office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme that their members would steer clear of the October 1 nationwide protest. The groups alleged that the demonstration being planned by some agitated youths and civil society movements was targeted at embarrassing the administration of President Bola Tinubu….
Fighters of the Boko Haram faction loyal to Ali Ngulde have beheaded two women in the Mandara Mountain area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State after accusing them of engaging in shirk (idolatry). Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims were apprehended by the terrorists who alleged they were found with charms (layu)…