Africa CDC says cholera remains continent’s deadliest epidemic
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reports that cholera remains the continent’s most pressing epidemic challenge, with 323,307 cases and 7,352 deaths recorded across 24 countries…
Court strikes out cybercrime charge against Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal High Court on Thursday, struck out the alleged cybercrime charge against the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the suit…
Sokoto government clarifies viral video on Tidibale community
The attention of the Sokoto State Government has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the individuals seen in the footage were residents of Tidibale…
Police in Adamawa commence probe into alleged acid attack on teenager
The Adamawa Police Command says it has commenced investigation into a case of alleged acid attack on a teenager, Walid Mohammed, in Yola South-Local Government Area (LGA). The command’s spokesperson…
I’ve not rejected the APC, I’m only being cautious – Kwankwaso
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen.Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has not rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he is cautious due…
Edo doctor regains freedom after 2 weeks in captivity
Jan. 15, 2026 Dr. Abu Babatunde, the medical doctor abducted alongside his brother in Auchi, Edo, on Jan. 1, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. Babatunde,…
Nigerian Guild of Editors pays tribute to Mohammed, Agbese
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has paid glowing tributes to two distinguished and outstanding journalists, Messrs Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese who passed. In a statement by the President…
Dangote Refinery plans capacity expansion to 1.4m bpd in 3 years
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an expansion programme to more than double capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million within three years. The Managing Director and Chief…
81-year-old Museveni cuts internet access to win Uganda election for 7th term
Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country on Tuesday, two days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand for a contentious seventh…
Police detains masquerade over alleged attack on residents in Anambra community
The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state. In a…