The World Health Organization has classified the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The outbreak has raised concern across the region, prompting neighbouring countries to tighten health security measures and issue public advisories. Health authorities in both Nigeria and Rwanda say they
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers who were involved in a fatal shooting incident that occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State. In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Okon Placid on April 29, 2026, the police said the incident led to the death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed Executive Order 9 of 2026, fundamentally altering how Nigeria manages its oil and gas wealth. In a statement on his X account on February 19, 2026, President Tinubu stated that for too long, excessive deductions, overlapping funds, and structural distortions in the oil and gas sector have weakened remittances