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Paramilitary recruitment portal opens October 28
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced that its recruitment portal will open on October 28 and close on November 13. The board also confirmed free drug tests…
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain
Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case in Abuja, involving a female diplomat who travelled from Uganda. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed that the patient was infected with the…
Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa
A foreign national was beaten to death by a mob of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa. The attack reportedly happened in the city centre during a march, although police could…
Kane misses penalty as Bayern held by Dortmund
Harry Kane missed a penalty as Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund in their Bundesliga clash, known as Der Klassiker. Before the match, Kane was honoured as…
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in key milestone to being declared free of the virus
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient after treating the country’s first recorded case, detected on October 6, 2026, in a man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient's…
U.S. Withdraws National Team From FIFA Men’s U-17 World Cup In Qatar Due To Safety Concerns
The United States has withdrawn its men’s Under-17 football team from the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns in the Middle East. The decision followed a State…
Lagos gets 11 new electric buses from Oando under 552-EV transport plan
The Lagos State Government has introduced 11 new electric buses in partnership with Oando as the first phase of a plan to deploy 552 buses across the state. The initiative aims to…
Carrick sacked as Manchester United coach, Pochettino likely successor
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick midway through the season, making him the third recent manager to leave the club. Following his dismissal, the club is reportedly finalising a deal to…
Nigeria meets OPEC oil production quota for sixth straight month despite October decline
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.687 million barrels per day in October 2026, according to NUPRC. The country maintained compliance with its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota…
FG clears pension backlog, funds benefits until 2029
The Federal Government has cleared its pension funding backlog and secured accrued pension rights for enrolled federal workers through December 2029. According to the National Pension Commission (PenCom), funding has improved from…
Eight professors jostle for UNIJOS VC seat
The University of Jos has appointed Professor Patricia Mamko Lar as its first female Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose tenure ends this month. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the…
‘That’s not going to happen’ – Carrick rules out resigning as Man United boss
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sack manager Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 Premier League season. The club sits 18th in the table, just one point above the…