Author: Vincent Osuwo

No fewer than 15 people have died following a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak was discovered in central Kasai province, according to the nation’s health ministry yesterday, and 28 suspected cases have been reported thus far. Following a 34-year-old pregnant woman’s hospital admission on August 20 due to a high fever and frequent vomiting, the ministry reported that testing verified the presence of the Zaire strain of the virus. She was said to have died hours later from multiple organ failure. Four health personnel have died. The World Health Organization (WHO)…

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva is mourning the demise of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72. In a post on her Instagram page on Thursday, Joke Silva confirmed the news and paid respect to her late brother using sentimental words that captured their close relationship. “With acceptance of God’s Sovereign will, we announce the call to the glory of my dear brother, John Olabiyi Silva … Long John Silver…Bros B…Uncle B…my easy-goingbrother. Rest in peace. January 22nd, 1953–August 29th, 2025,” she wrote. The passing of her brother coincides with…

Six Ministry of Justice officers were fired by the Abia State Government after an administrative investigation and internal audit revealed that they had tampered with payroll systems to obtain excessive compensation. Eno Eze, the chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, signed a statement on Thursday that included the dismissals. The sacked civil servants are Mr. Dickson Uche Eze, a Principal Accountant (SGL 12); Mrs. Esther Emeruwa, Senior Accountant (SGL 10); Mrs. Ijeoma Jonathan, Chief Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 14); Mrs. Treasure Isinguzo, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Accounts – SGL 13); Mrs. Chioma Victoria Erondu, Principal Executive Officer…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to computer-based testing by 2026. Mr. Lucky Njoagwuani, Head of Examinations at WAEC, said this on Thursday during a sensitization event in Port Harcourt. According to him, schools must have at least250 working laptops with 10% backups, a powerful computer server capable of running 250 systems at once, and a Local Area Network arrangement. Other essential conditions include working air conditioners and lighting, a continuous energy supply, a backup generator with a capacity…

The President Donald Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 256,000 Venezuelans, paving the stage for deportation. The designation, initially issued by President Joe Biden in 2021 and enlarged in 2023, provided qualifying migrants with work permits and protection from removal. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson stated, “Weighing public safety, national security, migration factors, immigration policy, economic considerations, and foreign policy, it’s clear that allowing Venezuelan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is not in America’s best interest.” The spokesperson added, “Given Venezuela’s substantial role in driving irregular migration and the clear magnet…

Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephina Otabor, also known as Phyna, has canceled her Instagram account days following the death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor. Phyna’s handle was no longer available on Tuesday, causing alarm among followers and celebrities. Ruth’s death was confirmed by the family in a statement made on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, which stated that she died at approximately 6:30 a.m. Ruth was injured in an accident on August 13 when a Dangote Group truck crushed her at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The incident resulted in severe leg damage that required an…

The Niger State government has prohibited all forms of religious preaching in the state and requires anyone who wishes to preach to obtain a license. Umar Farooq, Director General of the Niger State Religious Affairs, confirmed the restriction in a phone interview on Thursday, saying that any preacher who wants to preach must obtain a license. He stated that preachers had until today and the following two months to receive their licenses. “It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a license between now and the next two months. “All they…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 30 people lost their lives in the tragic boat accident that occurred in the Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The agency revealed that 58 passengers were rescued from the tragedy, and one more dead was discovered. The disaster occurred on September 2, 2025, as a boat carrying approximately 90 passengers traveled along a water channel near Gausawa. Manzo Ezekiel, the head of NEMA’s press unit, announced this in a press statement on Thursday. Boat accidents continue to be a frequent tragedy in Nigeria, particularly in regions where…

The Rivers State Police Command has issued a warning against the growing trend of women collecting transportation fares from men and then failing to show up for meetings, describing it as a criminal offense. The warning comes after a viral video in which the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated on Wednesday in a video on X that the practice constituted fraud and could result in legal action. “Why will you collect money from a man without going to see him? It is an offense, a punishable offense. “It is obtaining money under false pretense. 419,” she explained. Iringe-Koko…

Youths in the Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State are considering taking up arms in self-defense amid growing dissatisfaction with frequent bandit attacks and an increase in kidnappings. According to a statement signed on Thursday by youth activist Bello Bala Shagari, an online conference of Shagari youngsters expressed great worry about the government’s failure to protect lives and property in their areas. They noted that bandit attacks, which have been ongoing for months, have relocated families, hindered farming activities, and left many communities in terror. Mr. Shagari, the grandson of former Nigerian President Shehu Shagari, stated that the youths…