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October 21, 2026

Ebola: Nigerians urged to avoid handshakes, hugs

The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to avoid handshakes, hugs and unnecessary physical contact following confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja.

Ebola patients
October 21, 2026

We’re begging Nigerians to give Tinubu second chance in 2027: APC

“We are asking, pleading with Nigerians to look at this record carefully so that they give us a second chance for continuity,” said ex-Governor Abdulaziz Yari.

Tinubu in APC dress
October 21, 2026

Fasoranti’s demise monumental loss to Yoruba people, says Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has described the demise of the Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, as a monumental loss to the Yoruba people.

Pa Fasoranti with Yoruba leaders
October 20, 2026

EFCC arraigns four over alleged N44 million contract fraud in Maiduguri

The case was adjourned until November 4, 2026, for the commencement of trial.

Ruth Emmanuel, Ibrahim Dogo Hyelni, Esther Loretta Gabari, and Gbenga Obanewo
October 20, 2026

Nigeria targets climate finance for smallholder farmers as experts call for $30 billion annual investment

Mr Muhammed clarified that the financing had not yet been assessed and that stakeholders were still developing the framework.

the Taxonomy Validation Workshop
October 20, 2026

Senate passes two amendment bills on raw materials, procurement

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the bills had been considered by the National Assembly and transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent.

Nigerian Senate floor
October 20, 2026

Tinubu, others mourn Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti

Mr Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed sadness over Mr Fasoranti’s death, hailing him as a patriarch and elder statesman.

Reuben Fasoranti
October 20, 2026

U.S. hails NDLEA for busting four Mexican meth labs in Nigeria

Mr Marwa warned that any withdrawal of INL support would leave a gap for criminal networks and terrorist groups to exploit.

Buba Marwa with Michael Gonzales
October 20, 2026

Presidency submits State Police Bill to justice ministry for review, validation 

The statement said the ministry of justice was expected to return the validated draft bills to the working group on or before Friday, October 30, 2026.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 20, 2026

Afenifere leader Fasoranti dies at 100

Mr Aiyedatiwa expressed condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.