Temitope E. Takon

LAGOS, NIGERIA  Nigerian health authorities have placed Lagos, Abuja, Kano and seven other states on high alert following fears that the Ebola virus outbreak currently spreading in parts of Central and East Africa could enter the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced on Thursday that it has increased disease monitoring

ABUJA, NIGERIA Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says the country has made serious progress in the fight against terrorism and violent crimes, even though insecurity has not completely ended in some parts of the country. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Musa said terrorist activities have reduced greatly compared to what

Fresh fear has spread across parts of Oyo State after repeated kidnapping attacks pushed the Nigerian military to send more troops, surveillance aircraft and intelligence officers into affected communities. The Armed Forces of Nigeria said the move became necessary after a series of abductions in the state, including the shocking kidnapping of dozens of schoolchildren

As Muslims in Nigeria and across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, messages of sacrifice, unity, security and national renewal have continued to dominate public discourse, with political leaders and government institutions urging Nigerians to embrace peace and compassion during the sacred season. The 2026 Eid celebration comes at a

The Nigerian Navy has again assured Nigerians that it will continue protecting the country’s waters, fighting sea crimes and defending Nigeria’s security as the force celebrates 70 years of existence. The assurance was given during a special thanksgiving service held in Abuja as part of activities marking the Navy’s 70th anniversary celebration. Speaking at the

Nigeria’s political atmosphere for the 2027 general election is already getting hot as the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially picked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate again, while the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) is preparing to begin its own presidential primary election. This latest development shows clearly that

Kankia LGA, Katsina State, Nigeria At least 11 people have been killed after bandits launched a reprisal attack on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday. The Katsina State Police Command said the attackers stormed Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages around midday, opening fire on residents and killing 11 people