The Rivers State government has condemned reports that female secondary school students were subjected to forced virginity testing, calling the practice unacceptable.
Gospel singer Tope Alabi has reportedly given a Canada-based pastor a 24-hour ultimatum in the controversy surrounding the death of Toluwanisings. This follows her earlier warning to social media users against defamation.
Petrol prices have reportedly fallen at filling stations in several parts of the country, while diesel is getting more expensive because of high crude oil prices.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says a woman who arrived from Uganda has tested positive for Ebola in Abuja, the country's first case in about a decade. Health Minister Muhammad Pate says 44 contacts, including health workers and caregivers, are being traced. A toll-free line, 6232, has been opened for suspected cases, while some Nigerians question how long detection took.
MultiChoice has reportedly taken a final decision to reduce the prices of DStv decoders and subscription packages in Nigeria. The company is said to have not yet published every new price, so customers are advised to check before renewing.