Tag: Nigeria
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NCDC Identifies Two New Suspected Ebola Cases in North-East Nigeria
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East region, with both individuals isolated as laboratory investigations and contact tracing continue. The agency disclosed this on Saturday, October 31, 2026, through a statement published on its official X account, stressing that…
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Adesina Pledges to Support Nigeria’s Economic Development in Any Capacity
By George Omagbemi Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged to support Nigeria’s economic development in any capacity, declaring that his commitment to the country goes beyond the pursuit of a government appointment. Adesina made the declaration on Tuesday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where…
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Obi says Tinubu Lacks Capacity And Energy to Govern Nigeria
By George Omagbemi Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, arguing that he lacks the capacity, energy and commitment required to address Nigeria’s mounting challenges. Obi made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he questioned Tinubu’s suitability to seek another term…
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Nigeria Has No Active Ebola Case, Says WHO Africa Director
The World Health Organisation’s Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, says Nigeria currently has no Ebola cases following the medical evacuation of the infected patient and her husband to Switzerland. Janabi disclosed this in a post shared on X on Monday, saying the patient and her husband, who is also her contact, were evacuated…
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Nigeria Evacuates First Ebola Patient to Switzerland for Treatment
By George Omagbemi Nigeria’s first confirmed imported Ebola patient has been evacuated to Switzerland for further treatment as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, confirmed on Monday that the 42-year-old woman departed Abuja early in the morning aboard…
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FBI Arrests Nine Suspects in Nigeria over Alleged Cybercrime, Seizes 53 Devices
By George Omagbemi The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of nine suspects in Nigeria over alleged links to international cybercrime networks accused of defrauding Americans and other victims. The arrests were made during an international crackdown known as Operation Blackout, which targeted scam centres and online fraud networks operating…
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Poverty as a Political Weapon; I Weep for Nigeria
By George Omagbemi Poverty has become a powerful instrument of political manipulation in Nigeria. During election seasons, politicians distribute money, rice, bread, cooking oil, books, schoolbags, sandals and even cars to win the support of citizens whose basic needs have been neglected for years. But what happens after the elections? The rice is consumed, the…
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Nigeria Beat Uganda To Win ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C, Qualify For Finals
By Paul Joseph Nigeria defeated Uganda by one run in a dramatic final to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C and advance to the regional finals, with head coach Steve Mangongo urging sustained preparation ahead of the next stage. Playing at the Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Moshood Abiola National…
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Why Nigeria is Providing ₦100,000 Weekly Support to Ebola Contacts
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has approved emergency financial support of ₦100,000 per person weekly for individuals placed under isolation or quarantine following possible exposure to Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed the arrangement during a media briefing in Abuja on…
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Tinubu Blames Opposition for Hunger and Poverty In Nigeria
By George Omagbemi President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition politicians, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, of being responsible for the hunger and poverty confronting Nigerians. Tinubu made the remarks on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State ahead…
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Nigeria Faces Projected 31,400 Heat-Related Deaths Amid El Niño Warning
Nigeria could record an estimated 31,400 additional heat-related deaths as an intensifying “Super El Niño” weather pattern combines with the effects of human-induced climate change, according to a global study by the Climate Impact Lab. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) projects that the climate phenomenon will peak between November 2026 and January 2027. Nigeria is…
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US Mission Issues Health Advisory to Americans in Nigeria Following Ebola Case
By George Omagbemi The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to American citizens living in the country following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola. In a statement published on its official X account on Wednesday, October 21, the mission said Nigerian health…