FG directs hospitals to prepare isolation beds and strengthen infection control for Ebola. 15 states warned to speed up readiness as 21 show accelerated preparation.
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Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the DSS for the arrest of a 23-year-old female arms courier and other gun runners in the state. The suspect was apprehended with 202 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three empty magazines.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused President Bola Tinubu's reforms of making every Nigerian 300% poorer due to naira devaluation, declaring Nigeria the 'poverty capital of the world.' He rejected arguments that more time is needed for the reforms to work.

Osun State Government is enforcing the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Law, 2026, to combat illegal park levies and thuggery. The move aims to protect residents and infrastructure, with security agencies briefed on enforcement.

APC Campaign Council reveals N10bn Ebola fund approved by President Tinubu is unspent, countering Atiku Abubakar's audit demands and accusing him of politicizing the health scare.

Bank of Industry disbursed a record N644.9bn in 2025, creating 1.68 million jobs. This marks a 26% increase from 2024 and supported 12,501 businesses, with a strong focus on MSMEs and women-owned enterprises.

Elder statesman and educationist, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100. Senators and Representatives are mourning his passing and celebrating his legacy of integrity and commitment to democracy.

Cross River State has launched its first Climate Transition Plan to attract green investments and create jobs through sustainable resource use. The initiative aims to bolster environmental protection and align with the 'People First' agenda.

Mistrust between residents and security agencies is a major obstacle to effective community policing in Nigeria, warns ex-DIG Adeleye Oyebade. He stressed that building trust through professionalism and fairness is crucial for creating safer communities.

Gombe State Assembly has unanimously passed the bill to establish state police, aligning with the National Assembly's position.

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has confirmed Ayodeji Adelagun as its new CEO after CBN approval. Adelagun brings over 26 years of experience and aims to enhance growth and international business connections.

NITDA and NACCIMA have partnered to boost Nigeria's digital economy by connecting startups with investors and buyers. This initiative aims to provide direct access to capital and commercial contracts for tech ventures.

Nigerian youths are identified as critical to the nation's food security and agricultural reforms by the National Fadama Development Project. Students recently toured FADAMA House to gain practical insights into farming techniques.

Rotary Club of Falomo and Leadway Assurance have jointly funded a N25 million upgrade for the paediatric ward at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. The project includes renovations and vital medical equipment to enhance child healthcare services.

HPCSLH and Ibori Golf Club will host the WAGR-sanctioned SUN Amateur Open from January 7-9, 2027. The deal aims to boost Nigerian amateur golfers' global visibility and ranking.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that keeping wrongly deposited bank funds can lead to 5-10 years in jail, classifying it as a financial crime.

Layer3 secures N1.5bn funding to boost locally hosted cloud services and enterprise technology infrastructure in Nigeria. The investment aims to enhance capacity for businesses and financial institutions, supporting data sovereignty efforts.

China's first AI-generated film, 'Sanxingdui: Future Past,' has opened in cinemas but is experiencing very weak box office sales. Presale revenue is significantly below the film's multi-million dollar production cost.

President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign is targeting 56 million Northern voters, while Atiku Abubakar demands INEC publish the preliminary voters' register. The FG is also directing hospitals to prepare isolation beds amid Ebola concerns.

Nigerian doctors are urged to embrace technology and preventive healthcare for better service delivery. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, also called on practitioners to prioritize their personal health and wellbeing.