U.S.-based missionary organization Serge confirmed that its doctor, Peter Stafford, contracted the Bundibugyo strain of the virus after treating patients at a local hospital. Two other missionaries who were also involved in patient care — including Stafford’s wife — have not shown symptoms and are currently under quarantine as health authorities respond to a growing outbreak in the region.

No fewer than 10 persons were injured on Monday morning after a Honda vehicle collided with two commercial tricycles along Ipaja Road, at the Federal Bus Stop area of Lagos State.The accident, which occurred around 8:50 a.m., involved a Honda car with registration number KTU 921 JY and two tricycles carrying passengers.Eyewitnesses said the female driver was allegedly speeding when she attempted to avoid hitting a street sweeper working with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). In the process, the vehicle reportedly struck the sweeper, veered off its lane, and crashed into the two oncoming tricycles.“The woman was speeding. She tried to dodge the LAWMA sweeper, but the vehicle hit the sweeper and crossed to the other side before hitting the tricycles,” an eyewitness recounted.The impact left the tricycles badly damaged and about 10 passengers with varying degrees of injuries. While some victims sustained serious injuries, others suffered minor wounds.The injured were initially taken to a nearby private hospital for emergency care, with some later transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, for further treatment.Security operatives, including officers from the Gowon Divisional Police Headquarters, neighbourhood watch officials, and personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), were on ground to manage traffic and assist in rescue operations.The incident caused temporary traffic congestion along the busy Ipaja Road as authorities worked to clear the wreckage.As of the time of filing this report, officials are yet to release an official statement on the incident.

Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, and Katsina State House of Assembly Speaker Nasir Daura have emerged winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in their respective states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Barau secured the APC ticket for Kano North Senatorial District through a consensus affirmation held in Bichi LGA, with party members unanimously endorsing his candidacy. In Kogi Central, Bello recorded a landslide victory, polling 72,399 votes across the five LGAs. His closest challengers, Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke and Momoh Yusuf Obaro, trailed far behind with 319 and 188 votes respectively. Bello is expected to face Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the general election. Meanwhile, in Katsina State, Daura defeated Ahmed Kabir to clinch the APC senatorial ticket for the Daura zone, which comprises 12 LGAs including Daura, Kankia, Mai’Adua, and Zango.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that the preservative used in BON Bread falls within internationally approved safety limits. The clarification follows a viral social media claim on April 13, 2026, where a blogger alleged that a loaf of bread remained mold-free for over two months. Although the brand was not initially identified, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, producers of BON Bread, later responded and denied any wrongdoing. In response, NAFDAC launched an investigation to provide scientific clarification. The agency’s Greater FCT Directorate inspected the company’s bakery facility in Abuja on April 20, 2026, and also collected bread samples from the open market for laboratory analysis. According to NAFDAC, findings showed that calcium propionate—used as a preservative—was present in acceptable quantities consistent with the Codex Alimentarius (global food safety standards). The agency further confirmed that: No harmful substances were detected in the bread samples There was no presence of bromate or non-nutritive sweeteners The company has maintained compliance, with no history of penalties or product recalls since beginning operations in 2006 NAFDAC concluded that BON Bread is not in violation of any regulatory standards. The agency also advised the public to report product concerns through official channels rather than social media to ensure proper investigation.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against investing in unregistered online schemes aggressively promoted across social media platforms, warning that many exhibit classic Ponzi characteristics. In a public notice dated May 8, 2026, the Commission said several platforms offering guaranteed or unrealistic returns are neither registered nor authorised to operate within Nigeria’s capital market. According to the SEC, these schemes are widely circulated on platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, and TikTok, where unsuspecting users are lured with promises of quick profits. The regulator noted that many of these operations display features commonly associated with fraudulent investment arrangements, while some promoters also provide unauthorised financial advisory services. The SEC warned that individuals who invest in such schemes risk losing their funds, stressing that offers of unusually high or “guaranteed” returns should be treated as major red flags. It advised Nigerians to avoid unregistered investment platforms and refrain from taking financial advice from unlicensed individuals or entities. The Commission emphasised that only operators registered with the SEC are legally permitted to offer investment and advisory services in Nigeria. Prospective investors were further urged to verify the registration status of any company or platform through the Commission’s official verification portal before committing funds.

Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised singer Adekunle Gold over the legal troubles of a young man, Adeboye Samuel. Adeboye was reportedly taken to court after making claims on social media about the singer’s daughter. Reacting to the development, Sowore recalled a controversial post made by Adekunle Gold years ago about former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to him, the post circulated widely at the time without any legal consequences, as it was considered an exercise of free speech. The post, shared during the 2012 protests against the removal of fuel subsidy, read: “Dear God, if you give us Dagrin back, we will give you Jonathan in return.” In a post on X, Sowore said: “Adekunle Gold openly criticised then-President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012. Back then, it was rightly seen as free speech, and if he had been arrested, Nigerians would have protested for his release. How then does someone who benefited from freedom of expression turn around years later to use the police, courts, and cybercrime laws against ordinary Nigerians over social media exchanges?” Sowore argued that freedom of expression must apply equally to everyone, regardless of status, stressing that it should not be criminalised when used by ordinary citizens. He also called on the Nigeria Police Force to avoid being used as a tool by influential individuals and urged the judiciary to refrain from imposing harsh penalties on matters that should fall under free speech.