The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has urged state governments to boost their response as Lassa fever cases continue to rise across the country. In a recent statement, the agency stated that “the rise in infections is being recorded in several states”, raising concerns about the disease’s spread, particularly during the dry season when … Read more
Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has accepted more loans than all other Nigerian regimes combined. Momodu stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’, observed on Wednesday. The publisher of Ovation Magazine also noted that the APC-led government has been … Read more
Following Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Tuesday, former striker Michael Owen criticised four Reds players for their performances. Owen expressed concern about Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo’s form, claiming it has declined this season. The former England international also criticised fullbacks Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, claiming they do not live up to their … Read more
Bayern Munich is preparing for life without Harry Kane and has identified Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen as a potential substitute. Kane is now 32 years old, and his contract situation remains unknown. According to FootMercato, the Bundesliga champions are now looking at Osimhen. Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s head coach, is thought to have kept track on Osimhen’s … Read more
Umar Ardo, a promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has described the purported activities of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in the party’s registration. Ardo commented on Wednesday while addressing questions on Arise Television’s The Morning Show. He stated that Amaechi chaired the committee formed to conduct … Read more
The executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ajaka Ward 1, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has issued a forceful reaction to the reported defection of one Idris Husseini Kashim, alleging that he was never a registered member of the party in the ward. In a statement on the situation, the … Read more
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued security alerts to American residents in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, in response to a planned protest. In a message issued on its official X feed on Wednesday, the Embassy stated that there is a high likelihood of protests in Abuja today as a result of the ongoing crisis … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Nigerian government to simplify the recently modified Electoral Act so that voters can understand it. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, stated that what Nigeria requires is clear legislation on the Electoral Act, written in simple language that is understandable to all Nigerians. Prof Amupitan made the … Read more
Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, believes that no Nigerian should be confident in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) use of technology. Amadi made the statement on Sunday at the Citizens Town Hall Meeting on the Electoral Act 2026 in Abuja, the country’s capital. He proposed establishing … Read more
Umar Abdullahi, a 25-year-old from Bauchi State, has been seized by Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) operatives for alleged firearm possession in the state. The suspect was claimed to have been apprehended at 2 a.m. at Akara Junction in the Aduwawa axis of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area in the state. Richard Balogun, Corps Deputy … Read more