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Lara Adejoro THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has activated plans to prevent the outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country. The agency, in a public health advisory issued on Saturday, stated that it was working closely with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and development partners to monitor disease occurrence and enhance the country’s level of preparedness. According to the NCDC, measures, including heightened surveillance, particularly at the nation’s borders and points of entry, to ensure early detection of any potential cases, have been activated. The advisory comes amid Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has completed the six-month suspension handed down by the Senate on March 6, 2025, clearing the way for her return to plenary. The outspoken lawmaker was barred from legislative duties, entry into the National Assembly, and access to official resources after being accused of breaching Senate rules. Akpoti-Uduaghan, however, has consistently dismissed the sanction as politically motivated, insisting it was triggered by her petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Her suspension sparked weeks of tension, climaxing in July when she stormed the National Assembly complex with her lawyers, brandishing a court judgment…

New Panathinaikos FC striker Cyriel Dessers reached a major career milestone on Saturday as he became officially cap-tied to Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. This follows his appearance in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The former Rangers forward was introduced in the 35th minute after Victor Osimhen picked up a knock and could not continue. Although Dessers did not find the scoresheet, his presence was a threat to the opponent’s defence and carried long-term implications for his international career, as FIFA rules now confirm him as permanently…

Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has never shied away from bold calls, but his team selection for today’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Rwanda may be his bravest yet. The Super Eagles boss has ripped up his usual playbook, made a huge decision on his captain, and taken a gamble on a forward who hasn’t kicked a competitive ball this season. This is a lineup that screams both risk and opportunity. Here are the three big takeaways from Chelle’s XI. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit/ NFF Comms 1. Troost-Ekong benched, Fredrick gets the nod Few expected this. William…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun has dismissed a report circulating on social media and some online news platforms that the party’s leadership was administering ritual oaths to its members. The party described the allegation as baseless and an attempt by unknown elements to damage its image, built over the years. It stated that the allegation was not only malicious and unfounded but also libellous, insisting that oath-taking is a practice alien to the party’s system in Ogun. This was made known in a statement by its Director of Publicity, Olufemi Nuberu, on Friday. Nuberu said that the claims…

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Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis The European Union on Friday threw its weight behind the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, joining rights advocates and political stakeholders in pressing for its swift passage. The bill seeks to create 37 additional seats in the Senate, 37 in the House of Representatives, and three reserved seats per state in all 36 state assemblies—strictly for female candidates. Currently slated for a third reading in October, the proposed legislation will then be transmitted to state Houses of Assembly before heading to the President for assent. Women’s representation in Nigeria’s legislature has remained abysmally low, with only 3.7 per…

The Super Eagles returned to winning ways in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. Following Nigeria’s poor start to the World Cup Qualifiers, they were condemned to win all their remaining games in the series to stand a chance of qualifying. Before the Super Eagles got onto the pitch against Rwanda on Saturday, most of the players maintained that they still had a good chance of qualifying and would put in their all to claim all three points against Rwanda and the…

Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo was hardly vintage football, but it was exactly what the Super Eagles needed: three points to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive. Tolu Arokodare’s second-half strike settled the contest, yet the match also left fans with plenty to chew over. From debuts to tactical gambles and goalkeeper nerves, here are six big takeaways from the win. 1. New boys step into the spotlight Nigeria’s squad looked different from the off, with Eric Chelle throwing in fresh faces. Captain William Troost-Ekong was left on the bench, making way for 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick, who…

No fewer than 18 passengers of the New Edo Line and a Toyota Corolla car were on Friday reported abducted. The victims, said to be Abuja-bound passengers, were forced into the bush by the kidnappers before men of the Nigerian Police Force arrived at the scene. A viral video from the scene of the incident showed a long queue of vehicles parked on both sides of the express road. Contacted, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Iyamu, confirmed the incident, stressing that 16 of the victims have been rescued so far. He noted that police have intensified the search…