The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026. The agency said this in a statement on Tuesday, citing findings contained in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological …
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La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho brought two printed screenshots of what he thought were red-card tackles committed by Atletico players to his …
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Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy has revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and content creator Isbae U for his interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Charly Boy made the revelation in a post shared on X on Monday while reflecting on Obasanjo’s appearance …
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said 20,000 doses of the Ebola vaccine had been allocated for a research vaccination programme in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Ebola vaccine trial is underway in the DRC is involving frontline health workers and others involved in …
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The Akwa Ibom Government says it has invested about N14.6 billion in matching grants to grow basic education in the state. Prof. Essien Umoh, the Commissioner for Education, disclosed this in Uyo on Monday, at a media briefing on the education sector achievements of the Gov. Umo Eno-led administration Umoh …
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The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has mourned the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, former Governor of Kogi. The foundation also described Idris, a former member of its Board of Trustees (BOT), as a committed public servant. This is contained in a condolence message signed by Abubakar Gambo-Umar, Director-General of …
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A Chief magistrate’s Court in Pankshin, Plateau, on Monday sentenced Daniel Anichukwu, 35, to one year in the correctional centre for cheating a Point of Sale (POS) operator of N50,000. Anichukwu, who resides at De-Garden Guest Inn, Pankshin, had at his arraignment pleaded not guilty to the charge of cheating. …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a one billion Naira rights suit filed by former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others until Oct. 27 for definite hearing. Newsextra24 reports that others named in the …
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Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has congratulated the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said the occasion offered an opportunity to celebrate the First Lady’s virtues, contributions and impact on the lives …
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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has challenged National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to explain Anambra’s finances and loans incurred during his tenure as governor. The council’s spokesperson, Mr Dele Alake, made the call in a statement on Monday, following disclosures by the Anambra State Government …
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