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DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK: OVER 300 CHILDREN DEAD AS EXPERTS BACK VACCINE TRIAL
More than 300 children have died in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the United Nations warning that children and women are bearing a disproportionate share of the health crisis. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said children account for nearly a quarter of confirmed Ebola cases but almost one-third…
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OUTCRY OVER OPEN DEFECATION ALONG LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
Residents, commuters and motorists have raised concerns over the increasing practice of open defecation along sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, calling for urgent government intervention to restore sanitation and protect public health. Some residents in Mowe who spoke identified affected areas stretching from Kara through Pakuro, Ibafo and Mowe to the Sagamu Interchange. They said…
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WORO SURVIVORS RETURN AFTER SIX MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY AS KWARA DEMANDS STRONGER SECURITY
Dozens of women and children abducted from Woro and neighbouring communities in Kwara State have returned home after about six months in captivity, bringing relief to families while renewing calls for stronger security across Kwara North. The February 3 attack reportedly left scores dead and 176 women and children abducted. The Kwara State Government credited…
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KANO COURT REMANDS WOMAN FOR ALLEGEDLY SEVERING BOYFRIEND’S MANHOOD
A Kano Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a 25-year-old woman, Maimuna Idris, for allegedly cutting off her boyfriend’s manhood. Idris, who resides in Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa State, is facing charges of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt. The prosecution alleged that the incident occurred on July 27 at a…
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FG URGES LAGOS RESIDENTS TO KEEP DRAINS CLEAR AS FLOOD RISKS RISE
The Federal Government has urged residents of Lagos to support flood-prevention efforts by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of waste in drainage channels, warning that poor waste management can worsen urban flooding. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call during an assessment visit to flood-prone communities and critical water infrastructure in…
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NIGERIA, MALI RENEW COMMITMENT TO STRONGER DIPLOMATIC AND SECURITY COOPERATION
Nigeria and Mali have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation on issues of mutual interest, particularly regional security and stability. The commitment followed the presentation of Nigeria’s Letters of Credence by Ambassador-Designate Geoffrey Chima to Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, in Bamako. The ceremony was followed…
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AKWAABA 2026 TO SHOWCASE YOUNG CULINARY TALENTS THROUGH JOLLOF RICE WAR
Young culinary talents will take centre stage at the 2026 Akwaaba African Travel Market as organisers use the flagship Jollof Rice War competition to promote African cuisine, culture and tourism. The event organiser, Ikechi Uko, said winners of the Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Boys Cooking Competition held on August 3 would compete at the…
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KANO WEDS 1,500 COUPLES, SUPPORTS WIDOWER WHO LOST WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN
The Kano State Government has conducted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples as part of an initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, strengthening families and easing the financial burden of marriage. The symbolic ceremony, held at the Emir’s Palace in Kano on Friday, was presided over by the state Chief Imam, Prof. Sani Zahradeen, with…
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KANO YOUTHS TURN LOCAL CLAY INTO LIVELIHOODS, PRESERVE POTTERY TRADITION
Young artisans in Kano State are turning locally sourced clay into attractive household and decorative products, combining traditional pottery skills with modern designs to create jobs and generate income. A survey found dozens of young potters displaying clay pots, flower vases, decorative jars, water coolers and other wares at roadside pottery clusters in Wudil Local…
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P-SQUARE ALBUMS SURGE ON APPLE MUSIC AMID RENEWED OKOYE BROTHERS’ RIFT
Music from the defunct P-Square group has returned to Nigeria’s Apple Music Albums Chart amid renewed public attention surrounding the ongoing dispute between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye. According to music chart platform Album Talks HQ, the group’s compilation album, Best of P-Square, climbed 87 places to number 100 on the Nigeria Apple Music…
