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Nigeria's NSA has raised an alarm over breaches in Ebola screening at entry points, ordering security and health agencies to tighten surveillance following an imported case. Agencies must now report any protocol breaches.
The Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course Association has pledged to enhance Nigeria's policy implementation framework through sustained engagement with government and stakeholders. The association, comprising over 5,000 graduates, aims to translate policies into tangible benefits for Nigerians.
Nollywood films 'To Adaego With Love' and 'The Herd' are nominated for Best Film at the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards, facing competition from South Africa and Ghana. The awards ceremony will be held on November 15, 2026, in Lagos.
Global design leaders are exploring manufacturing opportunities in Africa, with Italian furniture exports to Nigeria seeing a 27% increase in 2025. Executives from Salone del Mobile. Milano visited Lagos to discuss collaborations.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced that the state's political alliance is exclusively for President Bola Tinubu's re-election and will not extend to legislative elections.
A 31-year-old graduate is seeking urgent financial help for surgery to correct a congenital condition that has left her without a vaginal opening, impacting her dreams of marriage and motherhood.
120 Ogoni Persons Living With Disabilities have graduated from HYPREP vocational training in photography, fish farming, and fashion design. This program empowers vulnerable individuals and is part of HYPREP's extensive job creation and skills development efforts in Ogoniland.
Atiku Abubakar demands President Tinubu investigate claims that ministers paid billions of naira for their appointments. He is asking for the names of those who allegedly received the bribes.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aims for state police operations to start by 2026, with 24 states approving the necessary constitutional amendment bill.
ADC accuses President Tinubu's government of using its 90-day cost-of-living relief plan as 'election bait' for the 2027 polls. The party argues the plan's timeline extends beyond the election date and urges Nigerians to judge the administration by its economic record since May 2023.
Presidency drafting a dry-season food framework for President Tinubu to boost harvests and production. The initiative follows VP Shettima's directive to strengthen the agricultural sector.
Anambra Governor Soludo has called a joint meeting of APGA and APC stakeholders for November 1, 2026, in Awka, as part of 2027 election preparations.
FG to immortalise Nigerian troops who died in ECOMOG peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa assured veterans that sacrifices will be honoured and legacy preserved.
Health workers are mobilizing for a nationwide strike over unpaid allowances and unfulfilled salary adjustments by the Federal Government. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals demands immediate payment of 19 months' arrears and salary structure implementation.
Nigeria's FG has convicted 653 suspects in the largest mass terrorism trial phase to date. The 11th phase saw 1,060 suspects processed, with 653 convictions, 7 acquittals, and 27 discharges.
Couples often overlook vital discussions about parenting, finances, and labour division before having children, leading to significant relationship strain. Experts highlight 5 key conversations essential for navigating parenthood successfully.
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NAFDAC has uncovered a Lagos warehouse storing over 100 sacks of empty bottles suspected for counterfeit alcohol production. The bottles were destroyed to prevent reuse.
Seven people have died and 11 others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Gombe State, involving a trailer, cars, and motorcycles. The Federal Road Safety Corps suspects brake failure as the cause.
Ogun State Police have arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, in connection with the stabbing death of his colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, at the Alagbole meat market. The incident followed a disagreement at their workplace.
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is set for further tests in 10-15 days to assess a left hip injury that will likely sideline him for at least two more weeks. He has consulted a specialist and begun treatment.