Court orders el-Rufai to open defence in phone tapping case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, in his trial over alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations involving…
Tinubu congratulates Brazil’s Lula on re-election, seeks stronger bilateral ties
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Tinubu, in a statement…
Video: How ebola patient was evacuated to Switzerland
Nigeria has evacuated its first imported Ebola patient to Switzerland for further medical care after her condition improved. The Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the patient…
Nigeria evacuates ebola patient to Switzerland
Nigeria has evacuated its confirmed Ebola patient to Switzerland for further treatment as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the virus. The 42-year-old woman, who tested positive for the Bundibugyo…
NDC names Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson, Utomi, Galadima, others to 2027 campaign council
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, naming prominent political figures, including its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s mother, Prof Kameme dies at 96
Professor Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has died at the age of 96. The renowned sociologist and women’s rights advocate…
Ebola: NCDC to pay contacts ₦100,000 weekly
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has approved a weekly allowance of ₦100,000 for people placed under isolation or quarantine following the detection of an imported Ebola…
NCDC detects two more suspected ebola cases, tracks 53 contacts
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two additional suspected cases of Ebola virus disease and listed 53 primary contacts for monitoring as health authorities intensify…
Utomi: Engaging APC ‘data boys’ insults my integrity
Professor Pat Utomi, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described engaging social media users he accused of being paid All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters as an insult…
Atiku faults Tinubu over hunger, poverty
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu for blaming the opposition for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, insisting that the administration must take responsibility for its economic record…