Health NCDC raises alarm as Lassa fever fatality rate climbs despite fewer cases October 2, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has expressed concern over a rise in deaths from Lassa fever this year, even though the number of confirmed cases is…
UK NEWS UK responds to BBC probe revealing misogyny, aracism in Met Police October 2, 2025 Fatimah Idera Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley has condemned the behaviour revealed in a BBC Panorama investigation as reprehensible and vowed to remove the individuals involved from the force. Speaking to…
UK NEWS Kemi Badenoch expected to unveil plan to exit ECHR October 2, 2025 Fatimah Idera Kemi Badenoch is anticipated to reveal a proposal this weekend for the UK to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if the Conservative Party secures victory in…
Politics PDP internal rift deepens: Anyanwu rejects Ologunagba’s dissolution of Akwa Ibom exco October 2, 2025 Friday Omosola The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an internal dispute after the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, countered the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, regarding the dissolution of the party’s Akwa…
Politics Fubara enforces apex court ruling, sacks key govt officials October 2, 2025 Helen Okechukwu After the political tussle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesome Wike, came to an end following the halting of the six-month state of emergency…
UK NEWS UK announces plans to overhaul the UK’s asylum system October 2, 2025 Fatimah Idera British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to overhaul the UK’s asylum system, stating that refugees will need to earn the right to remain in the country long term.…
Nigeria News EU Mission praises INEC’s progress, urges faster legal reforms for 2027 polls October 2, 2025 Friday Omosola The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Thursday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is making significant improvements in its operations following the 2023 general elections. EU…
UK NEWS Two dead, four injured after suspected terror attack on Manchester synagogue October 2, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Manchester, 2 October 2025 — What should have been a day of solemn prayer and reflection for Britain’s Jewish community turned into tragedy today when an attack outside the Heaton…
Health IHS Nigeria, FCT partner on clean energy, public health October 2, 2025 Helen Okechukwu iNigeria’s drive to tackle climate change and improve public health has gained momentum with a new partnership between IHS Nigeria and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the…
Nigeria News Lagos govt denies ethnic bias in Trade Fair demolition October 2, 2025 Friday Omosola The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that the ongoing demolition of buildings at the International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo is targeted at any specific ethnic group. Commissioner for…
