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DIPHTHERIA: LAGOS RECORDS SIX CONFIRMED CASES
Lagos State has recorded six laboratory-confirmed diphtheria cases from 53 suspected cases reported in 2026, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said. He, however, reassured residents that the state is not experiencing a widespread outbreak but has activated precautionary measures. Abayomi, on Wednesday September 9, said the government had strengthened disease surveillance, laboratory testing,…
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4,000 NIGERIANS LEAVE INDIA UNDER AMNESTY PROGRAMME
About 4,000 Nigerians with irregular immigration status have voluntarily left India under an amnesty programme allowing them to regularise their status or depart without penalties. Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Saidu Muhammad, disclosed this on Wednesday September 9 in New Delhi. Muhammad said the programme was introduced following concerns over visa overstays, renewals and extensions…
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GOMBE FARMERS ABANDON COTTON FOR MORE PROFITABLE CROPS
About 22,000 cotton farmers in Gombe State have abandoned cotton cultivation for higher-paying crops, raising concerns over the future of the state’s cotton industry. The Public Relations Officer of the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), Gombe chapter, Bala Garba, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Gombe on Wednesday September 9. Garba said…
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UN TRAINS NEARLY 200 HEALTH OFFICERS AS RWANDA AND KENYA STRENGTHEN EBOLA PREPAREDNESS
The United Nations says it has trained nearly 200 community health officers in Rwanda as the country strengthens preparedness against a potential Ebola outbreak. The training covered infection prevention and control, early detection and risk communication. The UN also assessed border crossings and health facilities, while supporting hygiene measures and training for Red Cross volunteers…
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FRENCH LUMIÈRE SUMMIT BRINGS 200+ GLOBAL LEADERS TOGETHER TO DISCUSS AI AND FUTURE OF DIGITAL MEDIA
More than 200 global leaders from over 55 countries have gathered in Saint-Paul de Vence, France, for the inaugural French Lumière Summit, focused on the future of cinema and digital media. Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, the summit examined the impact of Artificial Intelligence on creative industries, the…
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NDLEA ARRESTS SUSPECTED DRUG KINGPIN LINKED TO 49.7KG HEROIN SEIZURE
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested and repatriated a suspected drug kingpin who had allegedly evaded arrest for more than two years. The agency said the 52-year-old suspect was among three people declared wanted after NDLEA operatives intercepted 49.70kg of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in February…
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POLICE BEGIN INVESTIGATION INTO SUSPECTED HOMICIDE AT CALABAR HOTEL
The Cross River Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected homicide of an unidentified female guest at a hotel along Clifford Street in Calabar. Police spokesperson ASP Sunday Eitokpah said the woman was found unresponsive in a hotel room after an unidentified male guest reportedly checked into the hotel with her. He said…
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POLICE ARREST 46 OVER ALLEGED OBSTRUCTION OF PETER OBI’S MOVEMENT IN BENUE
The Benue Police Command says it has arrested 46 suspects allegedly involved in obstructing Peter Obi’s movement during his visit to the state on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu said the command had deployed security personnel after receiving information about Obi’s visit. He said officers later encountered an obstruction that created tension…
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NTTF PRESIDENT URGES AGODI INMATES TO BUILD CAREERS THROUGH TABLE TENNIS
The President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Dr Adesoji Tayo, has encouraged inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, to consider building careers through table tennis. Tayo gave the advice during the 2026 table tennis competition organised for inmates at the centre. He commended the participants and urged them to continue…
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POLICE, UNICAL STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP AGAINST CULTISM, POLITICAL THUGGERY
The Cross River Police Command and the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have strengthened their security partnership, with a renewed focus on tackling cultism, political thuggery, digital violence and other emerging security threats. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ajo Ordue, disclosed this during a meeting with UNICAL Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Offiong, in Calabar on Wednesday. He…
