Tinubu Sets Up Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10bn Emergency Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding.
Bellingham must fight for England World Cup starting spot – Tuchel
England coach Thomas Tuchel has said Jude Bellingham will have to fight for his place in England’s starting XI at the World Cup, insisting the squad now contains “14 or 15 potential starters” across all positions.
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB queries conviction after FG cross-appeal
The Indigenous People of Biafra has claimed that the Federal Government’s cross-appeal in the case involving its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has weakened the legal basis of his conviction and raised fundamental questions about the jurisdiction of the trial court.
Atiku Hails Rescue Of 360 Abductees In Borno, Seeks Freedom For Other Kidnap Victims
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has applauded the rescue of 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, while urging authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of other Nigerians still being held by kidnappers and insurgents.
Court strikes down National Assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance bonanza
The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers, ruling that the spending violated procurement regulations, constitutional provisions and principles of public accountability.
2027 presidency: Dele Momodu nominates self as Atiku’s VP, dismisses Peter Obi
Has former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 election chosen Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu as his running mate?
Iyabo Obasanjo dumps APC
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, former senator for Ogun Central and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party’s Ogun State leadership of persistent disrespect, unfair treatment, and marginalisation.
Lagos begins 500-tree campaign to tackle extreme heat
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new environmental initiative aimed at combating climate change and rising urban temperatures, committing to planting 500 trees across the state while joining a global campaign to address extreme heat in cities.
Akpabio vows to expose govt officials sponsoring terrorism
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for the exposure and defeat of those sponsoring terrorism, kidnappings and violent attacks in Nigeria, saying the country must not lose hope despite the worsening insecurity troubling many communities.
Brighton Sign Nigerian Teenager Zadok Yohanna On Five-Year Deal
Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed the signing of Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract that runs until June 2031 for an undisclosed fee.