FG Confirms Ebola Case In Abuja, Begins Tracing of 44 Contacts
The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with health authorities identifying 44 close contacts and launching an extensive contact-tracing exercise to prevent further transmission. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, October 20,…
NIHOTOUR TO CHALLENGE LAGOS COURT RULING, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NIGERIA’S HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & TRAVEL INDUSTRY
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has taken note of the reported judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos in the suit instituted by the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL) against the Institute and other defendants. NIHOTOUR will obtain the certified true copy of the judgment and will be…
Laffmattaz With Gbenga Adeyinka 1st To Hold 2026 Tour Grand Finale In Lagos
Laughter Incorporated Ventures has announced that the grand finale of the 2026 Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends tour will hold on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event begins at 3 pm. Tagged “Lagos Gets the Last Laugh,” the finale will close a…
ZENITH BANK TO LAUNCH MAIDEN GIRL-CHILD EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME
Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly, develop the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations, and prepare for meaningful opportunities in the future. The event, themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” is the brainchild of the Bank’s…
Ambrose Alli University Lecturer Dies in Hotel After Alleged Rendezvous With Sex Worker
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State. According to the police, preliminary information gathered by the command indicated that Uwuigbe was found dead in a hotel room in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state, on…
Just In: NAF Releases Names of 25 Vctims Killed In Military Plane Crash
The Nigerian Air Forcec has released the names of 25 people killed in the aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers aboard the aircraft, the NAF said in a statement issued by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame….
Ondo: 32 On Board Crashed Air Force Plane
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the crash of one of its aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, with 32 people on board. The aircraft, an ATR-42 with tail number NGR 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in a swampy area of Igbokoda on Monday…
Temi Nkem Wins BBNaija N160m prize
BBNaija season 11 winner Temi Nkem. Photo credit: DSTV Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija reality television show. Nkem was announced as the winner during the grand finale of the reality show on Sunday by Ekuba, the host, beating other finalists to claim the coveted…
Madonna University Expels 500-Level Nursing Student And Suspends 14 Others
Madonna University, Elele Campus, Rivers State, has expelled a final-year nursing student, simply identified as Mercy, and suspended 14 other 500-level students over a viral TikTok video. The video showed a group of nursing students dancing in a hospital waiting area, staircase, and bus. Mercy, who featured in the opening seconds of the clip…
GTCO Plc Releases 2026 Half Year Audited Results……..Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦603.03billion, Pays Interim Dividend of ₦1
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2026, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group posted a profit before tax of ₦603.03 billion, driven by strong performance recorded on the interest and…
