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Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- People aged 21 to 30 years remain the predominant age group affected by Lassa fever in Nigeria, as the country recorded 1,035 confirmed cases and 252 deaths in 2026. This was reve... Read More


Dotun: The relentless storyteller, now the story told, By Semiu Okanlawon

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Today is Tuesday, exactly one week that death, like a night thief, sneaked in and snatched away my friend, Dotun Samson Oladipo. One week after, I seem to have some strength today... Read More


Police arrest 12 over kidnapping, other alleged offences

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The police in Niger State have arrested 12 suspects in connection with various criminal offences. The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorc... Read More


INVESTIGATION: Despite billions of naira spent in the health sector, challenges remain in Osun's rural PHCs

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The overgrown grasses are the first sign of neglect at Agbinpa Primary Healthcare Centre in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State. They cover parts of the compound, brushin... Read More


Akpabio's longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A former State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Otoabasi Udo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of neglecting longstanding... Read More


Kwara Assembly sacks two members over defection to PDP

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of Saba Gideon of Edu Constituency and Olusola Odetundun of Irepodun Constituency vacant following their defection from the... Read More


10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence - Lagos govt

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- At least 10,613 children in Lagos State suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence in their homes over the past five years, the state government has said. In a st... Read More


2027: Why we endorsed opposition's proposal to field single candidate against Tinubu - PDP faction

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has endorsed a proposal by some opposition p... Read More


INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- For decades, the orange glow from gas flares has lit up the skies of Umuechem in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State long after sunset. For 65-year-old Rose Ordu, the flam... Read More


Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued in two months - Official

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops killed 1,487 terrorists and insurgents, rescued 777 kidnap victims and arrested 354 suspects abductors during nationwide military operati... Read More