NCDC Identifies Two Suspected Ebola Cases in North-East Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-East region of the country. In an update issued on Saturday, the agency stated that both individuals have been isolated. Contact identification and listing are ongoing, and laboratory testing is being conducted to determine whether the…
INEC Chairman Rules Out Any Shift of 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has declared that the commission has no plan to shift the 2027 general elections, insisting the polls will hold strictly as scheduled. Amupitan made the statement on Saturday during an interactive meeting with INEC staff and Resident Electoral Commissioners from the six South-South…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of Unrestricted Response to Any Fresh US or Israeli Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel against launching any new military attacks, declaring that Tehran’s response would be immediate, impactful and without geographical limits. In a statement released on Saturday following a meeting with top military commanders, Khamenei said any threat must be met with…
Mourinho Praises Mbappe’s Class After China Apology, Says Matter Closed
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappé following the French forward’s apology over comments that sparked backlash in China, describing both the player’s and the club’s response as responsible and classy. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Saturday ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Racing Santander on Sunday, Mourinho addressed…
Atiku’s Son Says Support for Tinubu Is Personal, Donates 10 Buses
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has described his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid as a personal decision based on conviction, while pledging 10 buses to aid mobilisation efforts. Abba made the remarks on Friday during a visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, where…
Tshisekedi Urges Russia to Enforce UN Resolutions on Rwanda Withdrawal from Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has called on Russia to fully support the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions demanding an end to Rwandan involvement in the conflict in eastern Congo. Speaking on Thursday at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Tshisekedi urged Russia, in its capacity as a permanent member…
El-Rufai Marks 256 Days in Detention, Insists Fair Trial Is a Fundamental Right
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has renewed his demand for a fair trial as he marks 256 days in detention, describing access to justice as a fundamental human right rather than a privilege or act of mercy. In a post on his official X account on Friday, El-Rufai stated: “El-Rufai Detention Update. Today Exactly…
Qatari Delegation Arrives in Tehran Amid Intensifying US-Iran Peace Efforts
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday for talks with senior Iranian officials as mediators step up efforts to revive peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that the delegation, headed by a senior adviser to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin…
BUA Foods Profit Climbs to ₦450bn Despite Revenue Drop
BUA Foods Plc recorded a profit after tax of ₦450.47 billion in the first nine months of 2026, an 11 per cent increase from ₦405.27 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as revenue declined by 19 per cent. The company disclosed the figures in its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended…
Habibat Jinadu Says She Bleached Her Skin to Secure Nollywood Movie Roles
Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has revealed that she bleached her skin early in her acting career because dark-skinned and slim actresses struggled to secure movie roles. Jinadu made the revelation during an interview with BBC Yoruba, reported on October 29, 2026. She said directors at the time favoured fair-skinned and chubby actresses, leaving women who…
