The World Health Organization has said the public risk remains low following a suspected hantavirus incident aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The outbreak, which reportedly left three people dead and three others ill, occurred on the MV Hondius operated by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was sailing off Cape Verde after departing Argentina…
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the attack, involving two drones, breached international law and violated United Nations Security Council resolutions…
The Kaduna State Government has pledged to uphold press freedom as part of activities marking the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. The observance, themed “Shaping a Future at Peace,” highlights the importance of an independent and responsible media in advancing peace, human rights and sustainable development. A UNESCO conference in Lusaka, Zambia, is leading the…
Governor Hyacinth Alia has welcomed the outcome of a reconciliation meeting involving stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, describing it as a step towards restoring unity within the party. According to a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, the governor commended stakeholders for responding to…
Five aspirants have purchased governorship nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the party’s primaries in Abia State. Sources within the party confirmed to our correspondent on Monday that the development signals early jostling for the APC ticket in the state. Those who have obtained the forms include Sir Mascot Uzor Kalu, Chief…
Concern is mounting among residents of Abuja over the persistent rise in house rents, with calls for government policies to regulate the housing market. Residents said on Monday that rental prices had climbed beyond the reach of many, with self-contained apartments costing up to N2 million and one-bedroom flats ranging from N2.5 million to N3…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said his administration is pursuing industrial growth through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. According to a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, the governor spoke during a meeting with Chinese investors seeking to establish factories in Ile-Ife. Mr Adeleke said reforms introduced since 2022 had…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue says its prolonged internal crisis has been resolved after a high-level reconciliation meeting in Makurdi. The peace meeting brought together Gov. Hyacinth Alia, party leaders, lawmakers and other influential stakeholders across the state. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, announced the resolutions after closed-door…
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), few hours after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The duo made declaration after being received at the national Secretariat of the party by NDC National Leader, Sen. Seriake Dickson on Sunday in Abuja….
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, and Sen. Osita Izunaso have emphasised the need for value-driven media content to promote truth, unity and moral values in society. They made the call at the 15th anniversary celebration of Catholic Television (CTV) and the first anniversary of its migration to GOtv Channel 115, held…
