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Following the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 XEC sub-variant reportedly in circulation in Australia, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged all health facilities, both public and private, to increase testing for COVID-19 on suspected patients. It advised that all positive samples should be sent to the NCDC laboratory and other public…
22 Nov
Former Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has stressed the need for Nigeria to strengthen its health security and invest in domestic institutions
13 Nov
About 4,915 suspected cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) were recorded in Nigeria between 2023 and 2024 across 174 local councils in 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
3 Nov
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases as Nigeria navigates epidemiological week 41 of 2024. In week 41, 10 new confirmed cases were reported, compared to just seven in the previous week. The NCDC said this in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, published…
24 Oct
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Protection (NCDC) said no fewer than 1,191 persons have been killed by diphtheria since May 2023 across Nigeria. In Niger State, the House of Assembly called on the executive to employ
18 Oct
Over 1,100 persons have died across Africa from monkeypox (mpox), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said yesterday, warning that the epidemic was “going out of control” without further action.
15 Oct
Mpox has spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), affecting 63 local government areas in Nigeria
13 Oct
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo
7 Oct
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stated that cholera outbreak in Nigeria saw a sharp increase in 2024, with suspected cases rising by an alarming 220 per cent.
3 Oct
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has expressed concern over the high cases of Lassa fever
1 Oct
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), yesterday, announced that Nigeria recorded a decline in mpox cases, with three confirmed cases reported in week 38, spanning between 16 and 22 September, reflecting a slight drop from the eight cases reported in the previous week.
25 Sep
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is poised to become one of the greatest threats to global health. READ ALSO:Nigeria’s cholera cases surge by 128% with Lagos as epicenter – NCDC The NCDC said that it could push millions into extreme poverty, reverse decades…
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The authorities in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states have warned private school proprietors against arbitrary fee hikes and non-compliance with educational regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that most private schools in the affected states have continued to jerk up their fees following the removal of fuel and other subsidies. Alhaji Bulama Abiso,…
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The Cross River State Carnival Commission has partnered with International Energy Insurance (IEI) to insure all participating bands in this year's Africa's biggest street party. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, announced the deal during the flag-off of the final dry run leading to the December 29th, 2024, carnival showmax. Mr. Onah explained that…
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The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) on Sunday lambasted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), saying the two frontline labour groups have failed Nigerian workers. In a communiqué issued at the end of an online meeting of federal workers nationwide, the labour group also stated that the NLC and TUC "deserve…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi on Sunday, said it has begun investigation into the incident involving the killing of a truck driver along Ishiagu/Okigwe expressway in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a truck driver was shot dead by suspected warlords on the road on Dec 4. The people of Umuobor,…
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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said Ghana's decision to decentralise its electoral system was inspired by Nigeria's success in managing constituency election results. While commending the smooth conduct of Ghana's 2024 presidential election, Yakubu observed that until the last election, all parliamentary and presidential results were sent to…
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The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a prominent umbrella organisation representing youth groups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, on Sunday, emphatically stated that it is not a crime for Chief Seyi Tinubu to be elected as Governor of Lagos State in 2027. CONYL also stated that Seyi Tinubu, like every Nigerian citizen, has a…
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Ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who participated in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, have vowed to protest the nonpayment of their allowances by the commission. According to some of the 17,000 aggrieved ad hoc staff, who lamented their plight in Akure, the state capital, three weeks after…
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Chelsea roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on Sunday, moving just four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Spurs raced into an early 2-0 lead but Enzo Maresca's men turned the match on its head, scoring four times, including two penalties from England forward Cole Palmer, before a late goal…
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Taxation has long been a sensitive issue in Nigeria. With a system that’s often criticised as complex, inefficient, and inequitable and has left many citizens feeling burdened and frustrated. Widespread tax evasion, poor compliance, and a general lack of trust in the system have only deepened the divide between the government and the people. But…
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Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Berlin and cities across Europe on Sunday, waving flags and singing with joy to celebrate the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. "Finally we are free!" exclaimed a smiling Bassam Al-Hamada, 39, among 5,000 people at an exuberant rally in the capital of Germany, the country home to the largest…