Nigeria Ebola Case: High-Risk Contacts Quarantined as FCT Containment Continues
Health authorities say high-risk contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed imported Ebola case have been quarantined, while no community transmission has been announced....
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Edo: Awaiting-Trial Inmate Escapes During Court Appearance in Auchi
The Nigerian Correctional Service says Osita Thomas escaped during a court appearance in Auchi, prompting a recapture operation and questions over inmate escort procedures....
Otedola Bridge: LASEMA Warns of Fresh Fire Risk From Leaking Diesel Tanker
Emergency responders returned to Otedola Bridge after diesel continued leaking from a burnt tanker, prompting warnings against fuel scooping and renewed ignition risk....
Shettima Urges States to Take Charge of Power Problems Under Electricity Act
Shettima says states must use their new intrastate electricity powers, but regulatory transfer alone does not guarantee better supply....
ABUAD Lecture Pushes Skills-Based University Reform as NUC Advances Blueprint 2.0
Obiora Okonkwo and Afe Babalola used ABUAD’s convocation to press for more practical, employability-focused university education as NUC advances a wider reform framework....
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu Becomes First African UICC President
Shinkafi-Bagudu assumed the UICC presidency on October 20 after serving as President-elect since 2024, marking a historic first for Africa....
State Police Bill Gets 15 State Approvals, Needs Nine More
The state-police amendment has gained momentum with 15 state approvals, but it remains short of the constitutional concurrence threshold and has not created any operational state police force....
Faulty Abuja Traffic Lights Raise Safety and Congestion Concerns
Several Abuja junctions are operating with damaged or malfunctioning signals, leaving motorists and pedestrians to navigate increased uncertainty while authorities work on repairs....
NITDA Records 2.77m Digital Training Achievements, 1.28m Verified Literate
Nigeria’s digital-literacy drive is expanding, but NITDA’s training-achievement total and its verified-literacy count measure different things....
Kano Hajj Board Says Outstanding 2026 Fare Refunds Cleared
Kano’s Hajj board says its refund obligation has been discharged, even as pilgrims who have not received money are told to check with their banks or local Hajj officers....