Meningitis death toll hits 156, suspected cases 1,858
The death toll from cerebrospinal meningitis in Nigeria has risen to 156, up from the previous 74, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest data, released by the NCDC on Sunday, covering week 40 of 2024 to week 12 of 2025, shows that 126 confirmed cases have been recorded out
Read More
The death toll from cerebrospinal meningitis in Nigeria has risen to 156, up from the previous 74, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest data, released by the NCDC on Sunday, covering week 40 of 2024 to week 12 of 2025, shows that 126 confirmed cases have been recorded out
Caught on camera: Armed vandals terrorise Lekki, target luxury cars
Some Nigerians have expressed anger and concern following the emergence of CCTV footage showing armed men vandalising and dismantling parts of cars parked within an estate reportedly located in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Although the footage showed that the event occurred on March 7, 2025, the video was shared on Sunday
Read More
Some Nigerians have expressed anger and concern following the emergence of CCTV footage showing armed men vandalising and dismantling parts of cars parked within an estate reportedly located in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Although the footage showed that the event occurred on March 7, 2025, the video was shared on Sunday
Plateau attacks: NEMA assesses communities, says 1,820 persons displaced
The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai,
Read More
The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, has begun a rapid assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement shared on its X account on Sunday, NEMA revealed that the attacks affected several villages, including Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai,
A’Ibom LGs have no excuse not to execute projects – Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has stated that local governments in the state have no excuse for failing to execute projects that positively impact the socioeconomic well-being of people at the grassroots level. Eno made this remark on Saturday during the disbursement of the N50 million Eket ARISE Empowerment Initiative and small business grants
Read More
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has stated that local governments in the state have no excuse for failing to execute projects that positively impact the socioeconomic well-being of people at the grassroots level. Eno made this remark on Saturday during the disbursement of the N50 million Eket ARISE Empowerment Initiative and small business grants
EPL: Southampton relegated in record time after Tottenham defeat
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in record-setting time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday ended their brief stay in the top-flight. Brennan Johnson struck twice in the first half and Mateus Fernandes’s late reply was too late to stop bottom of the table Southampton crashing back to the Championship. Beaten for
Read More
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in record-setting time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday ended their brief stay in the top-flight. Brennan Johnson struck twice in the first half and Mateus Fernandes’s late reply was too late to stop bottom of the table Southampton crashing back to the Championship. Beaten for
EPL: Iwobi shines as Fulham stun Liverpool 3-2
Alex Iwobi produced a stellar performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to
Read More
Alex Iwobi produced a stellar performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to
Itsekiri group rejects INEC’s ward delineation, threatens legal action
The Itsekiri Nation has rejected the proposed ward delineation report released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State, warning that it will challenge the exercise in court if implemented. Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Mr Amorighoye Mene, made this known during a press conference on Sunday in Asaba, alongside other members
Read More
The Itsekiri Nation has rejected the proposed ward delineation report released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State, warning that it will challenge the exercise in court if implemented. Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Mr Amorighoye Mene, made this known during a press conference on Sunday in Asaba, alongside other members
VIDEO: ‘No vigils for electricity, security,’ Alibaba explains reasons for japa trend
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has shared his thoughts on the rising trend of Nigerians relocating abroad popularly called ‘japa’. In an interview on Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba said the reasons behind the movement are often tied to frustration with the country’s infrastructure, security concerns,
Read More
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has shared his thoughts on the rising trend of Nigerians relocating abroad popularly called ‘japa’. In an interview on Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba said the reasons behind the movement are often tied to frustration with the country’s infrastructure, security concerns,
$1 can buy you meal in Nigeria, unlike in US – Tinubu’s aide
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has defended the value of the naira locally despite its weakness against the dollar, saying that $1, equivalent to over N1,500, can still buy a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, who spoke on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, also addressed
Read More
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has defended the value of the naira locally despite its weakness against the dollar, saying that $1, equivalent to over N1,500, can still buy a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, who spoke on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, also addressed
NCoS denies illegal detention of Patience Jonathan’s ex-staff
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bayelsa State Command, has denied reports that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being held illegally at the Okaka Custodial Centre. In a statement on Sunday, the Okaka Custodial Centre spokesman, Isari Gbosi Tombara, described the reports as false and aimed at tarnishing the image of the
Read More
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bayelsa State Command, has denied reports that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being held illegally at the Okaka Custodial Centre. In a statement on Sunday, the Okaka Custodial Centre spokesman, Isari Gbosi Tombara, described the reports as false and aimed at tarnishing the image of the