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NCDC REPORTS 166 LASSA FEVER DEATHS IN NIGERIA, CASE FATALITY RATE RISES TO 18.5%
Despite fewer cases, delayed treatment and poor health-seeking fuel more fatalities, especially in five key states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed 166 deaths from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with a fatality rate of 18.5%, up from 16.9% in the same period of 2024. A total of 895…
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NIGERIAN NAVY CHIEF CALLS FOR HOMEGROWN TECH TO SHAPE FUTURE MARITIME SECURITY
Vice Adm. Ogalla urges Nigerian Navy to innovate locally for superior maritime defence. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, emphasized the need for Nigeria to boost indigenous technology in maritime security during the Navy’s Research and Development seminar in Abuja. Facing fast-evolving threats like piracy and smuggling, Ogalla noted technological edge—over fleet size—would…
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DELTA REGIONAL JETS COLLIDE ON TAXIWAY AT LAGUARDIA, ONE INJURED
Low-speed collision during taxiing causes minor injury but no flight disruption. Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday evening on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. The wing of a departing jet bound for Roanoke, Virginia, struck the fuselage of an arriving plane from Charlotte, North Carolina. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries…
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FUBARA THANKS CABINET, DISSOLVES APPOINTMENTS IN LINE WITH COURT RULING
Rivers State governor bids farewell to outgoing cabinet, calls for unity and renewed service. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed gratitude to his cabinet for their contributions during a valedictory session at Government House, Port Harcourt, marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. He urged Nigerians to unite under President Tinubu’s leadership for peace and prosperity.…
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INDONESIAN RESCUERS SWITCH TO HEAVY MACHINERY AS NO SIGNS OF LIFE FOUND
After pulling five survivors, teams begin cautious debris clearance at collapsed Al Khoziny boarding school. Rescue teams at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in East Java’s Sidoarjo district shifted from manual searches to using excavators and heavy machinery after advanced drones and sensors failed to detect any more signs of life under the rubble.…
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ELON MUSK MAKES HISTORY WITH $500 BILLION NET WORTH
Tesla and SpaceX CEO becomes first person ever to reach half a trillion dollars. Elon Musk has become the first individual estimated to reach a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes. Most of his fortune comes from shares in Tesla and SpaceX. Despite fluctuations, Tesla’s stock surged nearly 4% recently, boosting Musk’s wealth.…
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GERMAN AVIATION EXPERTS WARN OF DRONE LAW GAP AMID RISING SECURITY THREATS
Majority say current laws fall short on detecting and countering drones, urging national strategy. A survey by German Aerospace Industries Association and UAV DACH reveals 74% of aviation experts believe Germany lacks sufficient laws to tackle drone threats effectively. Illegal drone flights pose rising risks of espionage targeting military and critical infrastructure. Despite this, 72%…
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NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM UNDERPERFORMS AT 45%, BELOW AFRICAN AVERAGE
Despite reforms, Nigeria’s healthcare faces huge gaps in funding, infrastructure, and coverage. The African Health Observatory Platform (AHOP) reveals Nigeria’s health system performs at just 45%, lagging behind the African average of 56%. Despite spending reforms, government health expenditure remains among the lowest in Africa, with 80% of infrastructure dysfunctional and private providers delivering 70%…
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GERMANY CONSIDERS EASIER CITIZENSHIP REVOCATION FOR DUAL NATIONALS INVOLVED IN TERRORISM
Arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives prompts fresh calls for stricter citizenship laws. German conservative lawmaker Alexander Throm has proposed that dual citizens convicted of terrorist acts in Germany should face simpler citizenship revocation. This follows the recent arrest of three suspected Hamas operatives in Berlin, including naturalized Germans born in Lebanon and Syria. The…
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OYO NMA SUSPENDS STRIKE AFTER GOVERNOR MAKINDE’S INTERVENTION
Quick action by Governor Makinde averts healthcare disruption as NMA calls off strike. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Oyo State chapter has suspended its planned strike initially set for October 2, thanks to Governor Seyi Makinde’s prompt engagement. NMA’s General Secretary, Dr. Tobi Bright, announced that the governor pledged to address critical demands including promotion…
