insert_link Health NCDC ENHANCES SURVEILLANCE OVER SPREAD OF EBOLA VIRUS ACROSS AFRICAN COUNTRIES The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has heightened surveillance and preparedness measures across points of entry and health facilities nationwide. This follows the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Kenya linked to the ongoing regional outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) In a public health advisory issued by the NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, the agency confirmed that there is […] todayOctober 7, 2026
insert_link Football END OF AN ERA: LIONEL MESSI SIGNS OFF ARGENTINA CAREER WITH GOAL AND TWO ASSISTS IN 3-0 WIN OVER BENIN LIONEL MESSI ENDS HIS INTERNATIONAL CAREER. Football legend Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his historic 21-year international career with a fairytale performance, driving Argentina to a 3-0 win against Benin at Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. Playing in his record-extending 208th international match, the 39-year-old captain had a direct hand in every goal of the night: 48' — Messi delivered a precise corner kick set-piece, met by […] todayOctober 7, 2026
insert_link News NIGERIA PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE SANCTION INTER LAGOS FOOTBALL CLUB OVER BREACH OF CONSTITUTION. In addition to the sanction, three points and three goals of the club will be deducted from their accrued points for assaulting and causing injury to the first assistant referee. todayOctober 6, 2026
insert_link National ENUGU POLICE ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH VANDALISATION ACROSS THE STATE. The Command said the five suspects have been arraigned and remanded in Correctional custody pending further hearing, while efforts are underway to apprehend other accomplices. todayOctober 6, 2026
insert_link Entertainment BRITISH AUTHOR JEFFREY ARCHER DIES AT 86 HARPER COLLINS, who announced his death, said ARCHER died peacefully at his home yesterday while working on his writing. todayOctober 6, 2026
insert_link National FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DONATES 250 MILLION NAIRA TO FAMILIES OF DECEASED ILLEGAL MINERS. SHETTIMA, who was received by the Governor of Niger State, MOHAMMED UMARU-BAGO, delivered the condolence message of President BOLA TINUBU, stating that the Federal government shares their grief, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting every citizen. todayOctober 6, 2026
insert_link Education WAEC APPOINTS SULEIMAN KUM AS NEW HEAD OF NIGERIA NATIONAL OFFICE The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially appointed Mr. Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO). According to an official statement issued by WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, Kum takes over from Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, who was recently elevated to the position of Registrar and CEO of the international council. Kum brings over 26 years of institutional experience to […] todayOctober 5, 2026
insert_link National INEC ANNOUNCES DATE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF PVC DISTRIBUTION According to INEC, the distribution forms part of its ongoing preparations to ensure that eligible Nigerians are able to participate in the electoral process. todayOctober 5, 2026
insert_link News SAND EAGLES SUFFER SECONDCONSECUTIVE 6-4 DEFEAT TOSENEGAL The two friendly encounters are part of Nigeria’s preparations for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, BS-AFCON, qualifying tie against Ghana later this month. todayOctober 5, 2026
insert_link Entertainment ACTOR HANKS ANUKU REAFFIRMSSUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU’SRE-ELECTION The actor reaffirmed his support for the president and said TINUBU should be allowed to serve out his tenure, while denying claims that he received payment for supporting the administration. todayOctober 5, 2026