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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has heightened surveillance at airports nationwide following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Lagos State Government says rehabilitation work on a section of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road along the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026.

An empty tipper truck was left hanging from the railings of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday after an incident that prompted an evacuation operation.

The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Abuja.

Former US President Barack Obama has criticised President Donald Trump over rising living costs, accusing his administration of chaos, corruption and incompetence during campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for a revolution to change Nigeria’s direction, accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing to address the country’s major problems.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections available online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders about access to the list.

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday formally began his campaign for a second term, asking Nigerians for a renewed mandate and promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says the government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to drive economic growth, create jobs and promote entrepreneurship.

The Federal Government and organised labour are set to resume talks on Tuesday over rising petrol prices, workers’ wages and other welfare issues, amid threats of nationwide industrial action.

England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or winner, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to claim football's most prestigious individual honour.

Nigeria currently has no confirmed Ebola cases following the evacuation of the country’s only confirmed patient to Switzerland, the World Health Organisation’s regional director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, has said.

The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Abuja.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that its second suspected case of Ebola turned out negative.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is reviewing its Preliminary Register of Voters following concerns over suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs in the document, ahead of the final certification of the register on December 15, 2026.

The Nigerian Air Force says it will continue paying the salaries of personnel who died in the October 5, 2026, crash involving its ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda in Ondo State, until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will publish an updated list of candidates for the 2027 general elections following a review prompted by complaints about errors and double nominations.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 Nigerian returnees from Sebha, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Premier League champions Arsenal have been knocked out of the EFL Cup after suffering a shock penalty shootout defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday night.

France’s Senate has approved a bill that could make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations, drawing criticism from civil liberties groups who warn that the measure could restrict the right to protest.

The first dose has been administered in a clinical trial testing experimental vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.

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Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election. 

Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten long-time rival Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) recognition, following an online vote celebrating the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning seasons in football history.

Premier League champions Arsenal have been knocked out of the EFL Cup after suffering a shock penalty shootout defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday night.

Manchester United have reportedly decided to retain Michael Carrick as manager despite mounting pressure over the club's poor run of results.

On Monday, Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka was awarded the Socrates Award for humanitarian work by France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, the world’s most prestigious football awards.