Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. This is contained in the NCDC Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 (June 1 to June 7). This, the agency …
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A 19-year-old man, Abeeb Adeshina, on Monday, appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, for allegedly breaking into a house with intent to steal. Adeshina, whose address was not stated, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. …
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Ericsson says it is partnering with Telia and some other stakeholders to launch the Digital Arena Sweden, a national test centre for 5G, 6G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Ericsson said this in a statement on Monday. Ericsson’s Chief Technology Officer, Mr Erik Ekudden, said the initiative would help Sweden …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), in Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a short ruling, ordered Sowore to be kept in the correctional centre pending the hearing and determination of his motion …
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The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has urged Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation to combat critical national blood shortages, which heavily impact emergency surgeries and maternal health service The Acting Director of Administration at the NBSA, Mr Bode Oguntuase made thecall at an awareness campaign through community engagement, educational institutions, faith-based …
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Former Aston Villa captain, Gabriel Agbonlahor, has urged Portugal manager Roberto Martinez to consider dropping captain Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting XI as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in their next World Cup tie. Agbonlahor insisted that Ronaldo has passed his best, adding that he is not holding the ball …
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Nigerian singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as YCee, has opened up on his absence from the music scene for a few years. During a recent livestream with steamer Cater Efe, the ‘Juice’ crooner revealed that he took a break from music to concentrate on personal development. He explained that …
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Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju, has insisted he does not support the idea of Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, becoming captain of the national team. In recent years, William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa have retired from international football, leaving the skipper’s armband for other players. Osimhen was among several names that …
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Arsenal’s 2026/2027 Premier League season begins against Premier League newcomers Coventry City. The game will be played on Friday, August 21, at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ first away fixture is against Aston Villa on Saturday, August 29, at Villa Park. Here is the full list of Arsenal’s 2026/2027 Premier League …
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who has been redeployed …
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