FG Must Investigate Violence Inciting Izala March Drill Video– Amnesty International
The Nigerian authorities must carry out an immediate and independent investigation into a viral video footage showing teenagers and children participating in marching drills led by adult coordinators wearing uniforms associated to Jama’atu Izalatu Bidi’a wa’iqamatus-Sunnah (JIBWIS) The marchers were chanting slogans with reference to taking up “AK-47 to attack Christians on a Sunday in […]
EBOLA: FG Orders Strict Screening At Entry Points Over Protocol Breaches
The Federal Government has ordered the strict enforcement of Ebola screening protocols at Nigeria’s designated entry points following reports of breaches of approved measures aimed at preventing the importation and spread of the disease. The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in a circular dated October 22, 2026, also required […]
RHI Extends Food Relief to Vulnerable Nigerians in 31 States
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has extended its food relief programme to Osun State, bringing its reach to 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with Ogun and Akwa Ibom next in line. The initiative, spearheaded by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, distributes food items to persons with disabilities, widows and other vulnerable Nigerians, with two […]
Nigeria’s lone Ebola patient evacuated to Switzerland
Nigeria has evacuated its lone Ebola virus disease (EVD) patient to Switzerland for further care, following significant clinical improvement in the patient. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate who confirmed this through his official X handle on Monday, said the patient departed Abuja earlier Monday with her spouse, who has remained […]