Edo State Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak, Urges Immediate Action
Benin City, Edo State – February 13, 2026 – The Edo State Government has confirmed a Lassa Fever outbreak after six people lost their lives, prompting calls for urgent, coordinated action to curb the spread. Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Edo State Commissioner for Health, reported 28 laboratory-confirmed cases across the state, with recent spikes in Estako […]
Ogun Customs Intercept Four Pangolins, Deliver to Wildlife Conservation Centre
Ogun, Nigeria – Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area 1 Command in Idiroko, have successfully intercepted four live pangolins from suspected wildlife smugglers along the Yemoamota–Abule-Igbo–Ebute-Igboora route. The animals, classified as endangered, were discovered in wire mesh cages concealed inside a sack. The seizure occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday after Customs […]
FG Targets 2028 to Complete Nigeria’s National Asset Register
The Federal Government (FG) has set 2027–2028 as the target period to fully compile all viable assets into a comprehensive National Asset Register (NAR). Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this after the second National Economic Council Conference held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, between February 9 and 10. She said […]
Nigeria Secures Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board
The Federal Government of Nigeria has hailed the country’s historic achievement of securing a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, marking a major diplomatic and financial milestone. In a statement on Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar described the development as a landmark achievement at the 39th Session of the African […]
Osun’s Ikirun College of Health Technology Receives High Praise for Training Standards
The Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) has lauded Ikirun College of Health Technology, Osun State, for its strong commitment to high-quality training, modern facilities, and practical learning tools. The commendation follows the board’s accreditation exercise, which concluded on Wednesday after a three-day assessment of the institution. According to a statement released by […]
2027 Nigeria Elections: Opposition Seeks Credible Polls as INEC Unveils Timetable
Nigeria’s major opposition parties have declared readiness for the 2027 general elections following the release of the official timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while insisting that only credible and transparent polls will guarantee legitimacy. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said […]
Man Allegedly Kills Brother Over Witchcraft Allegation in Rivers State
A shocking case of alleged fratricide has thrown Ofeh community in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State into mourning after a man reportedly killed his elder brother over accusations of witchcraft. The suspect, identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu, allegedly attacked his brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, with a machete on Thursday evening around 4pm, accusing him of […]
Terrorists’ Warning Letters Spark Mass Exodus in Kwara Communities
Fresh security concerns have gripped parts of Kwara State after suspected terrorists allegedly circulated warning letters to multiple rural communities, triggering panic and forcing residents to flee their homes. In the last six days, four communities have reportedly received threat letters warning of imminent attacks, raising fears that the wave of violence in the state […]
UK Announces Mandatory eVisa for Visitors from February 25, 2026
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has confirmed that from February 25, 2026, visitors to the United Kingdom who require a visa will no longer receive physical visa documents. In an official update shared on X, UKVI stated that all eligible travellers will be issued an electronic visa (eVisa) instead of paper-based immigration documents. “From […]
Trump Orders Monthly Denaturalisation Targets for Immigration Authorities
The administration of Donald Trump has directed U.S. immigration authorities to identify between 100 and 200 potential denaturalisation cases every month, marking a significant escalation in citizenship enforcement policy. According to reports by NBC News and The Economic Times, the initiative tasks the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security […]