News

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion in emergency funding, as Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Washington would be forced to retaliate.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a nationwide enforcement operation against vehicles operating without registration plates or with concealed, altered, or defaced number plates.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has begun efforts to resolve a growing dispute within its Kano State chapter following disagreements over the sharing of party positions between longtime members and new entrants from the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed plans to sponsor a bill seeking a single six-year term for presidents and governors, beginning after the 2027 general elections.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV assessment of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as a strong endorsement of ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the train derailment along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor near Agbor in Delta State, which left four people dead and several others injured.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, alleging that about N200 trillion has been borrowed without proper accountability.

The Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment in the case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its National Chairman, David Mark, has drawn mixed reactions from callers, who weighed in on its implications for the party and broader opposition politics.

A caller on Hello PH has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding a man who was pressured into contributing to his wife’s father’s burial expenses, despite the presence of other siblings who could have shared the financial responsibility.

Nwachukwu Adah, the South–South Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, has raised concerns over the growing threat of banditry in Rivers State, warning that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. Speaking on The Morning Crossfire, Adah outlined the potential dangers posed by bandits across the state and proposed a series of countermeasures to address the issue.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has acknowledged the widespread distrust many Nigerians have toward the commission. Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, while speaking on NigeriaInfo FM, admits that this has indeed become a genuine concern. He, nonetheless, added that constructive criticism is welcome, as it helps highlight the commission's shortcomings.

Innocent Lord Douglas, Deputy General Secretary of SSAEAC (South-East and South-South), gave his opinion on the limited or lack of electricity supply in Rivers State.

Uchechi Ogadinma, a former media aide to the Ahoada West Local Government Area Chairman, alleged that she was assaulted alongside her mother by the LGA Chairman, Eugene Ekpelle.

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, says he saved N150 million after cleaning up payroll fraud through a biometric verification exercise in 2021. He said the move targeted ghost workers and a bloated wage bill within the council.

The Chief Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer in Rivers State, Engineer Monibo Akobo, has addressed a viral social media video which claims a court judgment in Abuja barred VIO officers from carrying out roadside inspections. He said the claim has triggered repeated attacks on officers during field operations.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his chance of becoming the first Somali official to referee at football's biggest tournament.

The federal government will immortalise former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi by inscribing his name on the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame in Lagos, 10 years after his death.

World No. 3, German's Alexander Zverev, has won the 2026 French Open, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set final to secure the first Grand Slam title of his career.

Iran’s national football team has arrived at its reassigned training base in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid an ongoing visa dispute with the United States that has complicated its build-up to the tournament.