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Ebola Scare: How Two Suspected Cases May Have Entered Nigeria
The emergence of two suspected Ebola cases in Nigeria’s North-East has raised fresh questions about how the deadly virus may have entered the country, particularly amid an ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain in parts of Africa. Nigerian Newspaper Access The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced on Saturday that two suspected cases had been identified in the region.
₦50,000 Monthly Cash: ADC Mocks Tinubu, Says Scheme Shows Political Desperation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal Government’s sudden announcement of a N50,000 monthly cash relief as an election gimmick, driven by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s desperation rather than any genuine concern for millions of suffering Nigerians thrown into hardship by the government’s own cruel economic policies.
Obafemi Hamzat And “The Lagos Promise”
“The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper, and re-imagines the world.”—Malcolm Gladwell Get Local Permits In my part of the world, one familiar cliché routinely finds its way into everyday conversations: “a promise is a debt.” It is an expression so frequently invoked that it has almost become an accepted principle of social interaction.
Fake Drugs: Metuh Says Five-Year Jail Term Too Lenient
Elder statesman and politician, Chief Olisa Metuh, has called for stiffer penalties for the production and distribution of fake drugs and adulterated consumer products, describing a five-year jail term or N5 million fine as grossly inadequate. Metuh, who is the Director of Mobilisation and Organisation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), said the government must stop dealing with the malaise with kid gloves.
Obidients To Move Beyond Social Media – National Coordinator
The new National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Moses Paul, has charged the Nigerian youths to see the January 16, 2026, Presidential election as a huge opportunity to take control of their future by moving beyond social media activism. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dr Paul said the Obidient Movement will harness all its goodwill and mobilise Nigerians to take control of their future through Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
From Court Reporting To NHRC Board: Eze Anaba’s Journey
The Senate has confirmed Eze Anaba, President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), as a member of the Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Anaba, a former judiciary correspondent and human rights advocate and presently editor of Vanguard, was among 10 nominees confirmed alongside Dr Salamatu Suleiman, who was approved as chairman of the commission.
GWG Epaper October 30, 2026
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Enemies Rejoice As Uzodimma’s Senate Hope Derails
Political opponents of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma were on Thursday night celebrating a major judicial setback for the outgoing governor after a court ruling upturned his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Imo West Senatorial District. Follow Politics Among those openly celebrating the judgment was former APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who visited the camp of former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha to congratulate him on the victory.
From Court Reporting To NHRC Board: Eze Anaba’s Journey
The Senate has confirmed Eze Anaba, President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), as a member of the Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Nigerian News Updates Anaba, a former judiciary correspondent and human rights advocate and presently editor of Vanguard, was among 10 nominees confirmed alongside Dr Salamatu Suleiman, who was approved as chairman of the commission.
Presidency Debunks ADC’s Alleged Plot To Shift January 16 Election
The Presidency has dismissed as fake news allegations that the Federal Government is planning to shift the January 16 presidential election. The denial followed an alarm raised by the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC), which alleged a plot to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into changing the election date.
South-East Gas Pipeline: SEDC, Governors Bet On Industrial Revival
A proposed 400-kilometre gas distribution network across five states promises to lower energy costs, revive industries and create jobs. But its success will depend on financing, execution and the delivery of affordable gas. For decades, the South-East has been one of Nigeria’s most enterprising regions, with bustling markets, resilient manufacturers and a strong tradition of private enterprise.
GWG Epaper October 29, 2026
Old Social Media Post Of Pastor Who Married His ‘Daughter’ As Second Wife Resurfaces
Four Weeks After Four-Week Holiday, Tinubu Jets Out To Pray For Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Saudi Arabia to pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress, barely four weeks after returning from a four-week holiday he reportedly took to re-energise himself for governance. Tinubu is travelling to Makkah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual pilgrimage.
‘₦70,000 Buys Just 50 Litres Of Fuel!’ Atiku Mocks Tinubu’s ‘Relief’ For Workers
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has described the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers as a desperate last minute attempt to contain public anger. He said it admits that government policies have made life unbearable for millions.
‘₦70,000 Buys Just 50 Litres Of Fuel!’ Atiku Mocks Tinubu’s ‘Relief’ For Workers
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has described the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers as a desperate last minute attempt to contain public anger. He said it admits that government policies have made life unbearable for millions.
GTCO Reports N879.9bn Profit Before Tax In 9 Months
Lagos, Oct. 28, 2026 (NAN) Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has reported a profit before tax of N879.9 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30. Open Bank Account The figure represents a 2.3 per cent decline from N900.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The group disclosed this in its unaudited consolidated and separate financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday.
Presidency Mum As Atiku Alleges Plot To Shift Presidential Election
The Presidency has kept mum to an allegation by Atiku Abubakar, through his African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council that there is a plot to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into shifting the January 16 presidential election. Check Voting Info The council alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was planning to summon INEC Chairman, Prof.
2027: City Boy Movement Woos Christian Leaders For Tinubu In Adamawa, Taraba
Abuja, Oct. 28, 2026 (NAN) The City Boy Movement has mobilised Christian leaders in Adamawa and Taraba to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Follow Politics Mr Belusochukwu Enwere, former National Chairman, Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Enwere explained that the engagement was led by the movement’s Directorate of Christian Religious Affairs in Yola and Jalingo.
Zenith Bank Expands Digital Payment Options With Google Pay Launch
From Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments simpler and more secure. Open Bank Account Zenith Bank Plc Wednesday announced that its customers can now pay with Google Pay, bringing greater convenience and security to everyday transactions.
The Misuse Of State Resources
It is often difficult to identify the precise moment a democracy begins to decline. Democracy rarely collapse with the sound of gunfire or the sight of tanks rolling through the streets. More often, they weaken gradually through the normalisation of practices that should alarm every citizen. They weaken when institutions established to serve everyone are quietly converted into instruments serving a few.
Tinubu Reforms: How Wealth Actually Trickles Down And The Six Channles Nigeria Broke
President Bola Tinubu recently made a remarkable declaration about not going back to Egypt during a meeting at the Aso Rock Villa with City Boys, the campaign group driven by his son, Seyi Tinubu. He declared: “I came and I removed subsidy the first day. I knew Nigeria would go bankrupt. There was nothing left to pay subsidy. I could listen to my political opponents promising a return to subsidy.
GWG Epaper October 28, 2026
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$20 Billion New Loans Could Push Debt Per Nigerian To ₦828,000
The proposed borrowing has also raised questions about the debt burden Nigerians may be leaving for future generations. Get Cash Advances According to the Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria’s total public debt stood at ₦166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026. Based on a population estimate of 237.53 million, this translates to approximately ₦702,185 in public debt for every Nigerian, according to a calculation reported by BusinessDay.
NYSC Members’ Kidnap: DSS Drops Confessional Videos in Court
A High Court of Imo State, on Tuesday, at the resumed trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on Independence Day, admitted the evidence tendered against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).
X-raying Obasanjo’s Global Verdict On Tinubu’s Reforms
The 13th edition of the Financial Times Africa Summit brought together African and international leaders, policymakers, business executives, investors and other influential stakeholders to discuss the continent’s economic prospects, investment opportunities, political leadership and development challenges.
El-Rufai ‘Acquitted’ Over Court-Room Kiss
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has received an unexpected verdict in the court of public opinion after sharing a romantic kiss with his wife at the Federal High Court in Abuja, sparking widespread reactions on social media. Follow Politics The brief kiss, captured in a video that circulated online on Monday, October 26, 2026, saw the former governor exchange an affectionate moment with his wife shortly before or as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial.
GWG Epaper October 27, 2026
Crisis Over Alleged Purchase Of Ministerial Slots Deepens As APC Chief Reacts
Alleged Cybercrime: Sowore’s Counsel Admits Ignorance of the Evidence Act
A lawyer in the legal team of online publisher and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Treasure Adefisoye, on Monday, told a Federal High Court in Abuja that she was not aware of the provision of Section 83;3 of the Evidence Act.
Why Tinubu Commissioned Abuja–Kaduna Highway Virtually — Atiku’s Camp
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign team of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to commission an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna highway virtually from a stadium in Kaduna, alleging that the president is increasingly disconnected from the realities facing ordinary Nigerians.
GWG Epaper October 26, 2026
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Adaora Sydney-Jack Honoured As Ada N’Ekwuru Oha
Ace broadcaster and gender advocate, Dr Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has been honoured with a traditional title at the 14th edition of the Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival held in Abuja. Sydney-Jack was among prominent personalities recognised during the festival’s award night on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in recognition of their contributions to promoting Nigerian culture, heritage and values.
State Police: The Devil In The Details
Nigeria may be approaching one of the most consequential changes to its security architecture since independence. After decades of arguments, constitutional hesitation and mounting insecurity, the proposal to establish state police has crossed a significant legislative threshold. At least 24 State Houses of Assembly have approved the constitutional amendment required to permit decentralised policing.
Benin Pastor Faces Backlash After Naming VeryDarkMan The AntiChrist
Apostle Clement Isikhuanele, founder and General Overseer of Christian Fire Miracle Ministries in Benin City, Edo State, has drawn widespread criticism after a video from one of his services circulated online in which he labelled popular social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) the Antichrist and directed his members to unfollow him.
GIving Back To Alma Mater: The Wale Babalakin, Debo Olujimi Exemplars
Fourteen years separated them. One belongs to the Class of 1971, the other to the Class of 1985. Yet their individual journeys find anchorage in a common, strategic educational trajectory: Government College Ibadan, GCI. Nigerian businessman, lawyer, philanthropist and Chairman of the Bi-Courtney Group of Companies, Dr. Bolanle Olawale Babalakin, proudly wears the badge of the Class of ’71.
Dele Cole (1940 -2026): The Journalist, Diplomat, And Statesman Nigeria Will Miss – EDITORIAL
The death of Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole at 86 marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Nigeria’s intellectual, journalistic and political history. His passing in London on October 17, 2026, is a moment of national reflection, not merely on the life of an accomplished individual, but also on the values that once defined public service and the standards by which leadership should be judged.
Gov Fintiri Lauds NIPR On Inclusive Reputation Management
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has applauded the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for its interest in developmental initiatives at sub-nationals towards building all-inclusive national reputation framework, describing the Institute as a credible partner in reconstructing the country’s narratives.
“You Can Rent A Crowd, But Not Acceptance,” ADC Mocks APC’s Kaduna Flagoff
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest zonal flag-off rally in Kaduna as a monumental disappointment, accusing the ruling party of relying on rented crowds, empty seats and recycled promises.
Tinubu Blames Past Leaders For Poverty, Promises Prosperity In Second Term
President Bola Tinubu flagged off his campaign for a second term in Kaduna on Saturday as blaiming previous administrations for the hunger and poverty confronting Nigerians, insisting that his government is working to reverse the situation as he seeks a second term in office in 2027.
Ebie Named Deputy Director-General of Delta APC Campaign Council
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chiedu Ebie, has been inaugurated as Deputy Director-General of the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, days after his appointment as Coordinating Director IV of President Bola Tinubu’s Campaign Council. The appointments further strengthen Ebie’s involvement in political coordination at both state and national levels as the APC prepares for forthcoming electoral contests.
GWG Epaper October 23, 2026
How Lady Brought Ebola Into Nigeria From Uganda
‘Let Tinubu Jump’: Makinde Turns Up Heat on President’s Physical Fitness
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other contenders in the 2027 presidential election to match his physical energy, declaring that stamina and capacity, rather than age, will be central issues in the campaign.
Ebola: Minister Offers Hope On Patient’s Recovery
Abuja, Oct. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government says the woman diagnosed with an imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria is recovering, with laboratory results showing significant improvement. Check Symptoms The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, while outlining measures to prevent further transmission.
NLC Gives FG October 27 Deadline To Meet Workers’ Demands
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government until October 27 to address workers’ demands, warning of possible nationwide action if negotiations fail. Order Calendars This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Benson Upah, Acting General Secretary of the NLC, issued in Abuja on Thursday after a meeting between the Federal Government and organised labour ended without resolution.
Don’t Repeat ‘The Obi Mistake’ In 2027, Wike Warns Abuja Voters
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning against repeating what he described as political mistakes made during the 2023 general elections.
Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan (1946 – 2026): He Chose Respect Over Bitterness (EDITORIAL)
The death of Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State, is a moment to remember not just the politician who occupied Government House for eight years, but also the man whose personal disposition, respect for elders and commitment to peaceful coexistence distinguished him in the often turbulent world of Nigerian politics. Follow Politics Uduaghan, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.
Lead Poisoning: Nigeria Must Move Beyond Awareness to Action – EDITORIAL
As the world marks International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Nigeria must confront an environmental health crisis that continues to threaten children, endanger communities and undermine the nation’s human capital development. Lead poisoning is preventable, yet its devastating consequences remain a concern in communities exposed to unsafe mining, battery recycling and contaminated consumer products. Buy Maps For Nigeria, this campaign must be more than another annual awareness exercise.
NIMASA Clarifies Vessel Detentions, Says Only Two Ships Violated Maritime Rules
The agency said three other vessels—MT Fujairah Energy, JS Gratitude and MT Bora—were not detained, contrary to its earlier statement, as they were found to be in full compliance with the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act and other relevant regulations. In a statement issued on Thursday, NIMASA said the clarification was necessary to ensure transparency, while expressing regret over the confusion and inconvenience caused to the affected vessels and their owners.
Nigeria: When Natural Resources Turn Into Natural Disasters
Nigeria is rich in natural resources, from crude oil and natural gas in the Niger Delta to mineral deposits across the country. These resources should drive economic growth, create employment and improve living standards. Yet for many Nigerians, they have brought environmental destruction, unsafe transportation, human suffering and preventable tragedy.
GWG Epaper October 22, 2026
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Uduaghan: Delta Has Lost An Exceptional Leader – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Delta State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. Follow Politics PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador (Dr) Godknows Boladei Igali, conveyed the forum’s condolences in a letter dated October 19, 2026, addressed to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
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