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At least 80 persons have died from a fresh Ebola outbreak spreading across three health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, according to data released by the World Health Organisation on Sunday. The outbreak, designated the 17th in Congo since the virus was first identified there in 1976,…
Nearly two-thirds of Nigerians are demanding a reduction in borrowing costs ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026, according to the apex bank’s own survey data. The CBN’s April 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey Report, released by its Statistics Department under the Economic Policy…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Monday, May 18, 2026, as the first day of Zulhijja 1447AH, signalling the commencement of the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The declaration was contained in a press…
Organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality television show have announced the commencement of auditions for the programme’s 11th season, releasing registration details and eligibility requirements for prospective housemates across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisers declared, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” confirming that registration will run…
The Presidency has pushed back sharply against Labour Party’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi over his criticism of Nigeria’s delegation to the African CEO Forum in Rwanda, accusing him of choosing “populism over the facts.” Obi had argued that diplomacy should not be reduced to ceremonies or symbolic displays, insisting that international engagements must…
Alarmed by the worsening conditions of street children across West Africa, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States has adopted a resolution demanding urgent, coordinated action to end child hunger, trafficking, abuse, deprivation, and all forms of exploitation threatening the future of children in the region. The resolution was adopted during…
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that American and Nigerian forces had successfully eliminated a senior Islamic State group leader described as the most active terrorist in the world, in what he called a flawlessly executed joint military operation. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed…
Hours after US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against declaring formal independence, the island’s government pushed back firmly, insisting it already is one. Taiwan’s foreign ministry issued a direct statement on Saturday declaring that Taiwan “is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People’s Republic of China.” The statement…
Sunday Adetunji, one of Nigerian club football’s most recognisable strikers, has formally switched international allegiance to Sudan, ending any realistic prospect of a return to the Super Eagles setup and marking a significant turn in a career that has taken him across four continents. The 26 year old forward, who currently plays for Al…
Nigerian nationals travelling to Rwanda will no longer require a visa, as Nigeria has activated a reciprocal 30-day visa exemption arrangement following a presidential announcement made at a continental business summit. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Friday that it has completed all arrangements to implement the directive issued by President Bola Tinubu at…
