Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers after armed men barricaded the Ayegunle–Bunu highway in Kabba‑Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and opened fire on commuters. This was disclosed by Military Analyst, Deji Adesogan, citing military sources. According to military analyst, military sources said the attack occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Monday when armed men barricaded the highway and opened fire on commuters. Troops of the 12 Brigade in Kabba were said to have responded swiftly to a distress call and mobilised to the scene. Before the soldiers arrived, the attackers had reportedly fled. However, troops discovered two bodies and five injured victims,...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, alongside the Lagos state government and Port Health Services, has intensified surveillance and emergency response measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease. A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the inspection assessed the airport’s readiness to detect, monitor, and respond to potential Ebola threats, amid renewed concerns over Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The exercise involved stakeholders from the health and aviation sectors, including the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi, and included the Permanent Secretary of the...

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers after armed men barricaded the Ayegunle–Bunu highway in Kabba‑Bunu Local Government...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, alongside the Lagos state government and Port Health Services, has intensified surveillance and emergency response measures at the...