Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship Heads to Rotterdam Amid Quarantine Measures
A cruise ship affected by a Hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where authorities are preparing containment and sanitation measures. The vessel, identified as the MV Hondius, will dock for disinfection after a health incident that began earlier in May. Officials have arranged quarantine plans for the remaining crew members and onboard […]
Shock in Lagos Community Over Gruesome Death of Grandmother
A tragic incident has shocked residents of Lagos State after an elderly woman was found dead in a bush in the Badagry area. The victim, identified as Victoria Adegoke and believed to be in her 60s, was discovered early Friday morning in the Oke Egan community, Ilogbo-Eremi. Locals say she had attended a church programme […]
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southern China, Triggers Mass Evacuation
A sudden earthquake struck southern China early Monday, causing casualties, structural damage, and the evacuation of thousands of residents. The 5.2-magnitude tremor hit the Guangxi region, with the city of Liuzhou among the worst affected areas. Authorities confirmed that two people lost their lives, while one individual remains unaccounted for. Four others were hospitalized, though […]
US, Nigerian Forces Decimate ISIS Stronghold In Borno, Eliminating 20 Terrorists
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared that the ongoing military operations against terrorism are recording major breakthroughs, as airstrikes on terrorists’ hideouts in the North-East has led to the elimination of 20 insurgents. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists. He […]
Beyond Conventional War: Army Chief Urges Commanders To Tackle Evolving Terror Threats
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has appealed to commanders of various army operations across the country to continually review and adapt new strategies to counter emerging and evolving security threats confronting the country. Shaibu has also charged commanders to remain flexible and adaptive in tackling threats posed […]
EFCC Apologises As A’Ibom Govt Resolves UUTH Altercation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has tendered an apology over the recent altercation involving its operatives and officials of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), following the intervention of the Akwa Ibom State Government which successfully resolved the dispute and secured the suspension of industrial action earlier declared by health sector unions.
Bello Secures APC Senatorial Primary Victory in Kogi Central
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Kogi Central has produced a decisive winner, with Bello emerging victorious in a contest that drew significant attention from political stakeholders across Kogi State and the wider North Central geopolitical zone. The primary, conducted under the supervision of an APC-appointed electoral panel, saw Bello polling 72, […]
Tension in Ikole: APC Members Decry Thuggery, Demand Neutral Venues After Violent Attacks
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Òkè-Àkò Ekiti, Irele-Ekiti and Ijowa-Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State have kicked against the violence, intimidation and attacks that greeted the House of Representatives Primary Election held in Ward 11, Ipao-Ekiti. The APC members decried that the exercise, which ought to […]
Edo South APC Primary Stunner, Ogbeide Ihama Emerges Victoriously, Ize Iyamu Suffers Major Political Setback
The outcome of the primary has already sparked fresh political conversations across Edo State, particularly within Edo South, where the contest was seen as a major test of strength among influential figures in the ruling party.
PDP Screens Goodluck Jonathan Tomorrow as Sole Presidential Aspirant Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Seyi Makinde-backed PDP equally announced that it was set to screen 748 House of Representatives aspirants, 198 senatorial aspirants, and 112 governorship aspirants, with 2,122 states Houses of Assembly aspirants also expected to be screened.