The Federal Government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola disease in Abuja, FCT, following laboratory confirmation on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.   Health Minister Prof. Ali Pate, speaking on NTA, said the patient is in isolation receiving care, while 44 close contacts have been identified for tracing to prevent spread.   The Ministry, NCDC

  Nigerian airlines are drowning. Over N60 billion borrowed from local banks just to buy fuel. Captain Roland Iyayi of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) says some carriers owe this simply to keep planes flying. Ticket revenue now goes straight to fuel, not to NCAA remittances. Raise prices too much, passengers vanish. Refuse to

The impasse surrounding Nigeria’s airport concession requires not merely political will but institutional innovation, transparent processes, and genuine multi-stakeholder engagement. Moving forward demands learning from both international successes and Nigeria’s own historical failures while crafting solutions responsive to the nation’s unique context and constraints. This pathway necessarily involves the coordinated participation of all three arms

The morning air hung heavy with purpose as three distinguished members of the International Human Rights Commission made their way through the bustling streets of Ikeja, Lagos State. Their destination was the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, where the foundations of community cooperation would be strengthened through dialogue and mutual understanding. In its bids to

Nigeria’s energy landscape has been characterized by unprecedented disruptions affecting millions of consumers across the nation. Two critical developments have converged to create a perfect storm of energy insecurity involving the recent strike by electricity workers targeting the Transmission Company of Nigeria and electricity distribution companies, alongside ongoing supply disruptions between gas distributors and Dangote

Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí claimed her third consecutive women’s Ballon d’Or on Monday night, while Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé captured his first men’s award.  The 28-year-old French winger was recognized for his starring role in PSG’s record-breaking season, helping secure multiple trophies. Bonmatí continues her dominance in women’s football, extending Spain’s remarkable five-year streak of Ballon

Nigeria’s Climate Crossroads: Shettima’s High-Stakes UN Mission The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to be held in New York, United States of America, from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Shettima, representing