Quick Read: A traffic accident involving a truck and two buses has occurred beneath the Mile 2 bridge. The collision has caused notable disruptions to traffic flow in the vicinity.
Quick Read: A traffic accident involving a truck and two buses has occurred beneath the Mile 2 bridge. The collision has caused notable disruptions to traffic flow in the vicinity.
Quick Read: The Taraba State government has suspended all public celebrations in response to ongoing insecurity issues. This measure aims to maintain public order and safety within the state.
Quick Read: Sunny Ikhioya argues that Nigeria's current state of stagnation is a result of a 'captured' mindset inherited from colonial rule. He proposes a state-led initiative to use religion and education as tools to reconfigure the Nigerian consciousness toward national development.
Quick Read: Eze Dr. G.A.E.O Agbanyim, the 81-year-old traditional ruler of Amike Ancient kingdom in Imo State, has entered into a marriage with a younger woman. The event was confirmed through social media announcements following the ceremony held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Quick Read: A mother in Jomvu, Mombasa County, was taken into police custody on October 27 after forcibly preventing her Grade 6 daughter from sitting for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). The mother cited religious objections to the child's assigned index number, which contained the digits 666.
Quick Read: A Christian fellowship has launched an advocacy campaign targeting Nigerian youths to discourage the use of illicit drugs. The initiative emphasizes the importance of moral guidance and healthy living to combat substance abuse.
Quick Read: Bianca Carolina, an HIV-positive woman, publicly expressed appreciation for her husband's unwavering support. She highlighted that his love remains unconditional and devoid of stigma regarding her health status.
Quick Read: LASUMA has announced plans to conduct a security dialogue and a scholarship award ceremony. The event is slated to take place on December 6.
Quick Read: HAFBAM organized a free medical outreach program aimed at providing healthcare services to the Nigerian public. The initiative successfully reached over 150 beneficiaries.
Quick Read: Property owners in Asaba are calling for justice following the demolition of their properties. They have directed their appeal to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to address their grievances.
Quick Read: Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a structured approach to peacebuilding in Nigeria's North-central region, emphasizing that reconciliation is impossible without justice. He urged leaders to prioritize the restoration of property to victims and the enforcement of legal consequences for perpetrators of violence.
Quick Read: The NCDC has clarified that the ₦100,000 weekly allowance provided to quarantined Ebola contacts was an unplanned, temporary intervention. The agency took this step to ensure compliance with isolation protocols after contacts threatened to leave due to the financial strain on their families.
Quick Read: The NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, has clarified that the N10 billion federal intervention fund is a multi-purpose health preparedness budget rather than an Ebola-only allocation. The funds are being deployed to address systemic needs across various viral threats, including Lassa fever, through improved surveillance and infrastructure.
Quick Read: NCDC Director-General Jide Idris has dismissed allegations that the government intends to use the Ebola outbreak as a political weapon to manipulate the 2027 election cycle. He emphasized that health authorities are focused on monitoring contacts following the evacuation of the index patient, rather than electoral outcomes.
Quick Read: The Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has been recognized with an award for their leadership in advancing public service reforms. This acknowledgment underscores the agency's commitment to institutional improvement.
Quick Read: United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced it is the first Nigerian bank to integrate Google Pay for its Visa and Mastercard cardholders. This initiative aims to simplify the payment experience by transforming mobile devices into digital wallets for contactless transactions.
Quick Read: Toluwanisings' grandmother has publicly alleged neglect regarding the deceased. Consequently, the family is demanding that the burial take place at home.
Quick Read: Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, a prominent Islamic cleric, was assassinated by gunmen outside his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, on Monday night. While the cleric had previously faced public controversy and threats related to his religious teachings, authorities have not established a link between those disputes and his murder.
Quick Read: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a warning that the country remains at risk regarding Ebola. Consequently, the agency has intensified its public health surveillance and contact tracing operations.
Quick Read: Following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case, a review of 2026 state budgets reveals a fragmented approach to health emergency preparedness across Nigeria. While some states have earmarked billions for infrastructure and research, experts warn that these figures do not necessarily reflect the operational capacity required to contain a viral outbreak.
Quick Read: Governor Douye Diri has officially unveiled AI-powered robotic tutors and digital learning innovations at Bayelsa Medical University to enhance medical training. This initiative coincides with the launch of the university's 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, aimed at integrating technology into the curriculum while maintaining essential human mentorship.
Quick Read: The Nigerian government, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, facilitated the medical evacuation of a confirmed Ebola patient to Switzerland. Officials emphasized that the decision followed international health protocols and was not a clandestine removal, but a transparent diplomatic process.
Quick Read: A Swiss national diagnosed with the Bundibugyo virus in Nigeria has been successfully evacuated to Switzerland for specialized medical care. The operation was coordinated between Nigerian health authorities, the Swiss government, and the World Health Organisation.
Quick Read: PREMIUM TIMES journalist Mariam Ileyemi has been shortlisted for the PSHAN Outstanding Health Investigation Award. Her nomination stems from a critical report on the unregulated sale of weight-loss injections in Nigeria.
