Politics
Tinubu's 12 Reforms Could Seal 2027 Re-election, Analyst Says
Legal analyst Anyakweh Miracle Amadi says President Tinubu's 12 bold reforms since May 2023—from tax overhaul to state police—position him strongly for 2027 re-election, citing record forex reserves and stock market gains.
Security
Nigeria Secures 653 Terrorism Convictions in Abuja Mass Trial
Nigeria's federal government has secured 653 convictions in an ongoing mass terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi announced.
Business
14 Countries Offering Visa on Arrival to Nigerians in 2026
Nigerian passport holders can access visa-on-arrival in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, with stays ranging from 14 to 90 days.
Entertainment
Tinubu Mourns Nollywood Actor Francis Duru, 57, After Brief Illness
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died at 57 after a brief illness, the presidency confirmed on Friday.
Education
Health
17 Countries Offering Visas on Arrival to Nigerians
Nigerian passport holders can obtain visas on arrival in 17 destinations, including Mauritius, Maldives, and Ethiopia, according to IziVisas' October 2026 ranking. Entry conditions vary.
Nigeria Ebola Patient Flew Ethiopian Airlines ET333
Nigeria's confirmed Ebola patient arrived in Abuja on Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET333, with the Bundibugyo strain confirmed—no vaccine or treatment exists.
How Dr Ada Igonoh survived Ebola after treating Nigeria's first patient
Dr Ada Igonoh survived Ebola after contracting the virus while treating Patrick Sawyer in Lagos in 2014. After testing positive, she endured severe symptoms, the loss of colleagues and 14 days in isolation before testing negative and reuniting with her fa
Ogun Shuts Schools as 100+ Pupils Hospitalised After Gas Exposure
Ogun State closed schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye, and Ijebu-Igbo after gas exposure hospitalised over 100 pupils on Wednesday, the fourth incident since April.
Ebola Diplomat in Abuja in Organ Failure as Nigeria, States Act
A diplomat with Bundibugyo Ebola in Abuja has multi-organ failure. NCDC confirms 44 contacts traced; Anambra, Niger, Ogun activate emergency measures.
Nollywood Quiz: Movies, Stars and Legends
Are you a true Nollywood fan? Test your knowledge of Nigerian cinema, from Living in Bondage to Aki and Pawpaw, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele and the icons of Naija film.