…declared the recent Hantavirus outbreak over.The declaration was made after the final person exposed aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home.Speaking during an online briefing on Thursday, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said that no new infections have been…

…Thursday granted Mike Ozekhome permission to travel to the United Kingdom for medical reasons for six weeks. Recall that on February 27, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, arraigned Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, on 12 counts of forgery and impersonation, which stemmed from a battle…

…be active in the transfer market this summer, particularly with Colombian defender Davinson Sánchez drawing significant interest from the Italian team Como. In light of the need for a replacement, Galatasaray has expanded their list of targets beyond well-known players such as Virgil van Dijk and Kim Min-jae, with Fern…

…lawmakers who recently defected from opposition parties to the APC, among them Benson Agadaga (Bayelsa East), Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) and Banigo Ipalibo (Rivers West). Other prominent casualties of the primaries included Deputy Senate Leader Oyelola Ashiru, who lost the APC ticket for Kwara South; Ned Nwoko (Delta…

…fishermen and illegal fishermen. Commissioner for agriculture and irrigation system, Johnson Ebokpo Jr, expressed surprise and assured that the matter will be investigated. “I’m aware that foreigners, including Ghanaians, do commercial fishing in the Escravos, Bonny waters in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states. But if su…

…gives NIMC legal responsibility for securing digital identities, protecting sensitive personal data, managing the country’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and providing legal support for Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). DPI is the digital backbone that enables secure digital transactions among individua…

…and friends to pray for the safe and unconditional release of the abducted persons. The statement also said, "The leadership of the NKST calls upon all clergy, members, congregations and friends of the church to unite in earnest prayer during this difficult time for the safe and unconditional release of Rev. Dr Gbinde…

…Benue State recorded the most changes, with five federal constituencies affected. Dickson Tarkighir replaced Ikper Chris Terfa in Makurdi/Guma; Sesoo Ikpagher replaced Livinus Tsar Adzor in Vandeikya/Konshisha; Terser Ugbor substituted Kohol Shedrach Iornem in Kwande/Ushongo; Sekav Dzua Iyortyom replaced Gideon Inyom i…

…his latest application-a motion on notice seeking the court's leave to deem Alison-Madueke's acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court on bribery allegations as a material fact that would aid the dispensation of justice. The grounds of the application, seen by Nairametrics, state that the applicant is challenging, among o…

Describing the tragedy as a "senseless assault on innocent citizens," the governor added: "This attack is an ugly, cowardly and unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of pro…

…have been sacked following their performance at the 2026 World Cup. CoachCountryStatusReason / TimingSabri LamouchiTunisiaSackedDismissed after just one group-stage match following a heavy 1-5 defeat to Sweden.Steve ClarkeScotlandResignedStepped down immediately following Scotland's group-stage exit (3rd in Group C).Mi…

…a six-week journey. “It will begin with civic responsibility, leadership, values and personal development. It will then move into career readiness, entrepreneurship, digital and financial skills. Finally, corps members will receive specialised training aligned with their academic background and career pathway. “These s…

…Felix Ohagwu. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the command's spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the victim was abducted in the early hours of June 23, 2026, after armed hoodlums invaded her residence in Owo. Jimoh said the assailants also stole her Toyota Matrix vehicle with registration number WWW-434-AG.…

…taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel and other stakeholders, as well as to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption,” the statement said. Candidates have been advised to obtain the revised examination timetable from their respect…

…and career progression of workers in the state public service, particularly personnel under the Teaching Service Commission. Reacting to the development, the Executive Chairman of TESCOM, Bello Abubakar, thanked Governor AbdulRazaq for what he described as sustained support for the education sector and the welfare of t…

…cryptocurrency, WLFI, whose initial sale brought in `$550 million. Trump and his three sons also obtained, via an intermediary company, DT Marks Defi, an additional 22.5 billion WLFI, currently worth around $`1.3 billion. In April 2025, WLF also marketed its stablecoin - a digital currency whose value is pegged to a tr…

PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.

…to the people, assuring constituents that he would prioritise their welfare over personal interests. Oli also said he would draw inspiration from his mentor, businessman and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, promising to use his office to attract development and improve the lives of people in the constituency. Also sp…

…serious attention, and security remains a growing concern," he lamented. His remarks resonate with many residents who say their community is frequently remembered during election campaigns but forgotten once political offices are secured. The spokesperson of the Umabor Unity Forum, Comrade Emmanuel Uzoh Ugwueze, descri…

…late, started sounding rather empathetic towards the enemies, calling them "our prodigal sons", saying that repentant Boko Haram can be president of Nigeria. If truly Nigeria had voluntarily embraced its touted joint military partnership with the United States, why did it take a United State official a whole three week…

…Affairs at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, said that additional batches of returnees from South Africa were expected in the coming weeks. She said that efforts were underway to support the reintegration of returnees through rehabilitation programmes, skills-acquisition i…

…"All assets entrusted to us, be they aircraft, vehicles, equipment, facilities, or personnel, must be protected through strict adherence to established safety standards and best practices," Aneke said. (NAN)

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…and the project contractor. At the centre of it is the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer, CLO. The dispute stalled equipment, drove up costs, and exposed what residents now describe as a gap in state contract oversight. It also produced an unlikely hero, a resident who refused to look away. Equipment in, work…

…law, insisting that it is a voluntary legal framework for Muslims in matters of personal and family law. The Registrar of the Shari'a panel and Chief Imam of Telemu, Sheikh Musa Raji, said that the misconceptions surrounding the Shari'a legal system are largely responsible for the lack of formal recognition. The guest…