The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that delayed hospital visits, high treatment costs, and poor environmental sanitation are exacerbating the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the country. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 8, 2025, the NCDC disclosed that 95 deaths...
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Native doctors, operating under the aegis of ”Odinala Orumba South”, on Wednesday, subscribed to an oath at Izo Mmili shrine at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA), lzi to ostracise any member found engaging in unethical activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Chukwuma...
The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has amended a two-count charge filed against Sen. Andy uba bordering on alleged fraud to the tune of N400 million. I-G’s counsel, M.L. Anthony, told Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday shortly after the matter...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General E.F. Oyinlola, has called for stronger collaboration among traditional, religious, and community leaders to ensure a peaceful farming season in Plateau State. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with...
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with his side’s resilience as they earned a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu. This was after a hard-fought first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Brahim Diaz scored the second-half winner after Atletico forward...
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has solicited stronger synergy between the company and the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. The Managing Director of TSSNL, Chief Kestin Pondi made the call when Rear Adm. Noel Madugu, the Commander...
Rivers State Government, on Wednesday said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the certified true of the judgement was received. The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, said this in a letter addressed to the Speaker...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has revoked the concession agreement granted to CIBA Construction Company Limited, for the management of the Obudu Cattle Ranch. The termination was communicated through a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani. The letter cited by...
United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– The Executive Council members and stakeholders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have unanimously expressed their confidence in the leadership of the newly elected Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab. NATIONAL ACCORD reports...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has warned Individuals and groups not to carry out any activity within or around court premises in the state until further notice. The Governor’s directive was conveyed in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- The KANEKALON collaboration workshop events in 2025 kicked off in Lagos on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 with X – Pression hair and the International Hairstylists & Body Therapist Association (IHSTOBAN) as the first to enjoy the partnership. In her opening address at the workshop held...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to extend support to its training institutions to enhance the capacity and professionalism of road safety personnel across the country. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the appeal during...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – His Royal Majesty (HRM), the Tor Tiiv Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has been appointed the grand patron of the Retired Federal Government workers under the auspices of Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS), Benue State Chapter. A statement by the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse CFR has supported the selection of Engr Dr Emmanuel Tyavkyase Anbua as the next Ter Tiv Bauchi State even as he assured of support for him and the Tiv people...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government, through the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA), has provided ₦200,000 each to the last batch of refugees who voluntarily returned from Chad. In addition to financial support, the returnees received essential humanitarian aid, including food and non-food items. The...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, for alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel was arrested after he honoured an invitation of the EFCC on Tuesday to answer allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds preferred...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang. Contrary to online speculation, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on...
The former Local Government (LG) Chairmen in Rivers who were sacked in 2015 under Gov. Nyesom Wike led administration have vowed to return to take over LG councils in the 23 local government. The former Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area (LGA), Benson Imie, disclosed this on behalf of...
Arsenal’s talented teenage duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri combined on Tuesday to help the Gunners to an imperious 7-1 Champions League last-16 first leg advantage over a shambolic PSV Eindhoven. The Premiership side were on a different level to the struggling Dutch champions, who were condemned to their...