Cholera Outbreak Kills About 12 Persons In Akwa Ibom

HealthNewsNigeriaCholera Outbreak Kills About 12 Persons In Akwa Ibom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State government has confirmed a cholera outbreak reported in the coastal community of Emeroke, in Eastern Obolo local government area of Akwa Ibom State has caused the death of about 12 persons including a 72-year-old woman. Children and teenagers were the worst-hit by the sudden cholera bout before government intervention. Locals puts the death toll at 12 on Saturday but physicians at Immanuel General Hospital in Eket local government area, where the...

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UNICEF says Flooding Interrupted Learning for Over 2M Nigerian Children In 2024

EducationNewsNigeriaUNICEF says Flooding Interrupted Learning for Over 2M Nigerian Children In 2024

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2025

Flooding has disrupted the learning of 2,200,000 children in Nigeria in 2024 due to impact of Climate Change on learning, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Kano, disclosed while briefing journalists on the event of the 2025 International Day of Education (IDE) said a report released by organization’s study on the disruptive impact of Climate Change on learning in 85 countries, including Nigeria, revealed the statistics. “For...

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More Yahoo People In Tinubu’s Govt Than Outside – Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMore Yahoo People In Tinubu’s Govt Than Outside – Peter Obi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2025

The Labour Party LP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has criticized Tinubu led administration, noting that there are more “Yahoo people” in government than those outside. Obi stated this in his keynote address as guest speaker at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University with a themed: “Lead the change; ignite your future”. Obi emphasized on the need for quality leadership to manage the affairs of the country, urging the graduates to...

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Fuel Tanker Accident Burns Persons and Vehicles At Ugwu Onyeama In Enugu

NewsNigeriaFuel Tanker Accident Burns Persons and Vehicles At Ugwu Onyeama In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 25, 2025

The spate of fire incidents as a result of the fall of fuel-laden tankers in Nigeria has become worrisome as not less than eleven lives and 6 vehicles were burnt on Saturday at the infamous Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State. Eye witness account states that the petrol tanker fell while navigating down the hill and exploded burning vehicles and persons. Meanwhile, Governor Peter Mbah, who visited the accident scene, commiserated with...

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Kogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has flagged off the disbursement of bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions. The event took place at the Glass House of Government House, Lokoja on Friday, where the Governor was represented by his Deputy, Salifu Joel. The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. A total of 8,750 students will...

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Atiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, saying that his demise is a monumental loss of a powerhouse insider and institutional library of the country. Atiku had in a condolence message on Friday, paid tribute to the former minister of Transport and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), noted that the late General was as a fine soldier, astute public administrator, people’s oriented politician, a kindhearted peace lover...

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Military, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

Military, Police, and local vigilantes repelled coordinated attacks by gunmen on the Garaha community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Thursday. Mr Dauda Istakis, village head of the community who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen attacked the village around 12:15 am, firing sporadically for nearly 40 minutes before the arrival of the securities. Mr. Istakis commended the military, armed vigilantes, and police for their bravery and proactive which saved the entire community....

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NAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through its Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (AC OPFY) has recorded another significant achievement in its counter-terrorism campaign, killing scores of bandits and dismantling their logistics base at Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a press statement on Thursday signed by Olusola F Akinboyewa, Air Vice Marshal, Director Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) stated that the operation was conducted...

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Police Rescue Rtd AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Rtd AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

Operatives of Ogun State Police command have rescued Sikirat, the kidnapped wife of retired Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, killed the kidnappers, and recovered the ransom reportedly paid to them. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer stated this on Thursday. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Ogun State Police Command, CP Lanre Ogunlowo is billed to address newsmen on the development later...

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Benue State Records 12 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, 3 Deaths

HealthNewsNigeriaBenue State Records 12 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, 3 Deaths

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Benue State government has recorded 12 cases of suspected Lassa fever within one week with three deaths. The state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Yanmar Ortese, who disclosed this on Wednesday said the incidents occurred in the Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state within the last week and the reported deaths and cases were still based on suspicions. “We have suspected cases of Lassa fever. Three people died with symptoms that...

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