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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has asked Nigerians to be on alert over Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral infection spreading very quickly across countries. Citizens are advised to wear long-sleeved clothing during the daytime, as the mosquito is primarily active in the early hours of the morning and afternoon. The use […]
There are dozens of protesters from civil society organizations who have stormed the National Electoral Commission office in Abuja, demanding that Labour Party’s candidates be included in the upcoming nationwide bye-elections. The organization standing with the Julius Abure-led faction of LP, holding placards with inscriptions such as “INEC, who is using you against LP,” […]
A suspect, Chiemerie Obika Elobisi, from Umueri village, Ogbunike, Oyi LGA, is on the run for murdering a pregnant nurse whom he lured to his house under false pretenses, claiming that he needed medical treatment. However, he killed and mutilated the nurse. Following the incident, the Anambra police launched a manhunt with […]
Concerns have been raised by residents of Patigi and parts of Edu LGA in Kwara State as the constant helicopter sounds at night, landing in the deep forest, have kept them awake, with fears of the unknown. According to a local vigilante leader, Mohammed Bana, some of the settlers around Patigi and Edu […]
The Ghanaian government has yet to respond to the lamentations of its citizens crying and protesting that Nigerians be repatriated out of Ghana because of various crimes committed. Protests have hit various streets in Ghana against Nigerians, with placards carrying various inscriptions: “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop;” “Our health is at stake […]
Africa’s richest man and president/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has stepped down as chairman of the board of directors of Dangote Cement Plc. The development was confirmed on Friday by the company’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, who stated that the billionaire industrialist’s resignation is part of a broader succession and governance […]
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has officially confirmed Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the new National Chairman of the party at a meeting held in the State House, Abuja. The National Executive Committee (NEC) sworn in Prof. Yilwatda to assume the position of Alhaji Ganduje, who stepped down due to health issues. Prof. Yilwatda, […]
The Commissioner for Primary Healthcare in Niger State, Dr. Ibrahim Dangana, and the state government, led by Gov. Mohammed Bago, have moved into action to curb the sudden outbreak of cholera in the state. The outbreak was detected in Shiroro LGA on Sunday but has spread to over six LGAs, including Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, […]
Suspended Senator of Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is currently at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to resume her duties as a Senator, with tight security in place. Senator Natasha had told journalists and written to the Senate leadership, informing them of her resumption of duty on July 22, following the order given […]
Reaction has trailed the sudden death of Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a senior lecturer at Kogi State University, Anyigba, after his body was found in a hotel room. The news of the lecturer’s death was made known by a 200-level student from the Faculty of Education, studying Social Studies, who had allegedly checked […]
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