Ebola response gaining ground in DR Congo with 344 confirmed cases – WHO
Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general (DG) of the World Health Organisation (WHO), says efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are beginning to catch up with…
World Cup 2026: Key dates from the opening match to the final
From must-watch games to the grand finale, here’s a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule. From superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and…
Nigerians to pay more for soft drinks as Senate approves new tax regime
The prices of soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages may increase after the Senate approved a new excise duty regime that replaces the current flat-rate tax with a percentage-based…
61 opposition reps nominate APP’s Ikenga Ugochinyere as minority leader
Sixty-one members of the House of Representatives have nominated Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, better known as Ikenga Ugochinyere, as minority leader of the lower legislative chamber. Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato north/Ideato…
NERC orders compensation for Band A customers affected by power supply shortfalls
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a compensation scheme for eligible Band A customers affected by electricity supply shortfalls between February and March 2026, following widespread generation constraints…
Gunmen attack Ogbomoso immigration office, cart away rifle, ammunition
The Oyo state police command says gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport office in Ogbomoso on Tuesday, carting away a rifle, ammunition and other valuables. In a statement…
Police begin manhunt as gunmen kidnap Adelabu’s sister, twin nephews
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Busayo John-Paul, and her…
School abduction: Oyo Assembly rejects negotiation with bandits
The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, rejected suggestions and calls that the state government should negotiate with the bandits who abducted teachers and students during the coordinated…
Many students hospitalised as another gas leak hits Ogun community
Several students of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, were hospitalised on Wednesday after another gas leak permeated the school. The incident reportedly occurred during school hours…
Vandals fell six TCN towers, cut power supply to Abuja, Jos, others
Vandals have collapsed six transmission towers along the Apir–Lafia 330kV corridor, cutting electricity supply to parts of North-Central Nigeria including areas under Abuja and Jos distribution networks. TCN confirmed that…
