Homepage News from Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
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Ebola: Primary Contacts Now at 54
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified one more person as a primary contact, taking the number of monitored cases to 54.
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Nigeria Could Declare Ebola Outbreak Over Dec. 7 – Health Minister Pate
Nigeria could declare its Ebola outbreak over as early as Dec. 7 if no further confirmed or probable cases are detected, Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate has said.
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INEC Puts 2027 Preliminary Voters’ Register Online After Public Complaints
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections available online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders about access to the list.
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Temwa Chawinga Makes History as First African Woman in Ballon d’Or Top 10
Malawi forward Temwa Chawinga has become the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the women’s Ballon d’Or, adding another milestone to a career that has also helped put her country on the map.
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Federal Government Considers Law to Protect Economic Reforms From Reversal
The Federal Government is considering a law to prevent future administrations from reversing major economic reforms, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has said.
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Harry Kane Makes History, Wins 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or
England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or winner, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to claim football's most prestigious individual honour.
