Politics
24 States Pass State Police Bill, Meeting Two-Thirds Threshold
Twenty-four state houses of assembly passed the state police constitutional amendment, meeting the two-thirds threshold. Resolutions now go to the National Assembly for confirmation before presidential assent.
Security
CDCFIB reopens recruitment portal for 30,150 paramilitary personnel
CDCFIB approves promotion of 27,624 officers across four paramilitary agencies, reopens federal recruitment portal from Oct 28 to Nov 13, 2026, with free NDLEA drug tests for oral interview candidates.
Business
BoI Disburses Record N644.9bn, Supports 1.68 Million Jobs in 2025
The Bank of Industry disbursed a record N644.9 billion to 12,501 businesses in 2025, a 26% increase, supporting 1.68 million jobs, with MSMEs receiving 41%.
Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez Single After Ben Affleck Divorce: Relationship History
Jennifer Lopez is single after finalising her divorce from Ben Affleck in February 2025. Explore her four marriages, notable relationships, and $400 million net worth.
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.
Nigerian Culture Quiz: Festivals, Food and Traditions
Celebrate Naija culture! Test your knowledge of festivals like Eyo and Durbar, dishes like jollof and suya, traditional attire and the customs of Nigeria's many peoples.