Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Federal Government has launched urgent laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a mysterious flesh-eating disease that has claimed seven lives in Malabu, a remote community in Adamawa State. Dr Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, disclosed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. As of 10 September, the outbreak had recorded 67 confirmed cases, with eight patients undergoing surgical intervention at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola. “These are undergoing surgical treatment with the support of the government,”…

The European-American University has disowned a purported honorary doctorate degree allegedly awarded to popular Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu Rarara, describing the certificate as fake. The degree was reportedly conferred at a ceremony held on Saturday at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, which was attended by prominent figures including the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda. The organisers of the event claimed to represent the university. However, the university issued a statement on its official website denying any authorisation of the convocation or the conferment of honorary degrees to Rarara or other recipients such as Alhaji Ahmed Saleh Jr., Mustapha Abdullahi Bujawa,…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has explained the factors behind his side’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro secured the win for the Red Devils, while Trevoh Chalobah scored a late consolation for Chelsea under interim boss Enzo Maresca. Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Amorim praised his team’s aggressive start, which he believes set the tone for the match. He also acknowledged that Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez receiving a red card significantly influenced the outcome. “Every win, especially in this moment, is important, against a great opponent,”…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cease holding audiences with governors from opposition parties who, they allege, harass and intimidate APC members within their states. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, the Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Salleh Zazzaga, accused these governors of using their access to the President to mislead him while undermining the APC and its members at home. Although the statement did not name specific individuals, opposition governors such as Ademola Adeleke (Osun, Peoples Democratic Party), Chukwuma Soludo (Anambra, All Progressives Grand Alliance), and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau, PDP)…

The presidency has outlined key reforms being implemented in Nigeria’s education sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, revealed these initiatives in a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to Dada, the reforms align with the federal government’s broader #RenewedHope agenda, aimed at revitalising various sectors, including education. Among the reforms highlighted are the introduction of a Student Loan Scheme to support access to higher education, and the reinstatement of history as a core subject at all educational levels. Additionally, the administration has launched the…

Afriland Properties Plc, owners of Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, have provided an official explanation following Tuesday’s devastating fire that claimed 10 lives and left several injured. In a statement issued by the company’s Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Chukwunonso Okafor, Afriland confirmed that the fire originated in the inverter room at the basement level of the seven-storey building. Rapid smoke spread from that point upwards, reportedly cutting off designated escape routes and trapping occupants on the upper floors. The incident, which unfolded in the busy commercial district of Lagos Island, saw several desperate individuals leap…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marked her 65th birthday, describing her as his “confidant, counsellor, and steady anchor” throughout decades of political and personal challenges. In a statement released at midnight, President Tinubu extolled the First Lady’s resilience, grace, and sacrifices, highlighting her quiet yet profound influence on their family and the nation at large. “As you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor,” the…

Trading activity in the insurance sector on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) slowed last week, with investors exchanging 481.1 million shares worth ₦1.41 billion across 10,655 deals. This represented a decline from the previous week’s total of 523.5 million shares valued at ₦1.45 billion in 12,666 transactions. The data, released by the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Saturday, indicates a week-on-week dip in market activity—volume declined by 8.8%, value by 2.5%, and the number of deals dropped by 18.9%. A total of 16 insurance companies were actively traded, with Regency Alliance Insurance topping the chart. The company accounted for 102.6 million…

Isaac Fayose, younger brother to former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has clarified that he does not wish the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, dead, despite recent rumours. Isaac made the statement in a video posted on his Facebook page, where he assured Wike of his prayers and support for the good work he is doing in Abuja. Recently, reports circulated that Wike had suffered a heart attack while in a hospital in London. The Minister dismissed these claims, warning that he would personally address anyone wishing him dead. READ ALSO: Ex-gov Fayose’s brother suspends Atiku,…

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore of fearing his “scamming shadow” and using false allegations to evade justice. In a statement released on Saturday, Olayinka dismissed Sowore’s claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister Wike sought to assassinate him as mere “mind games” aimed at sustaining his alleged fraudulent activities. He urged Sowore to face his ongoing criminal trial and challenged him to present evidence supporting his accusations against President Tinubu. Olayinka further alleged that Sowore has been involved in corruption, including selling the African…