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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 200 deaths in 11 months


Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. Read More

Northern governors donate N180 million to victims of Tudun Biri bombing


The victims of the strike are mostly children and women celebrating the Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammad).

Violence against women, children persists in Nigeria 20 years after Maputo Protocol


The Maputo progress report shows that even though legislation such as the Child Rights Act (CRA) of 2003 exists in Nigeria, girls as young as nine are still married off.

ANALYSIS: Inconsistencies costing the AU Mission in Somalia


The country's plea for an AU troop drawdown pause exposes security doubts and raises concerns for regional stability.

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Tinubu celebrates ex-President Buhari at 81


President Tinubu extolled the peerless leadership credentials and feats of the former president, recalling his meritorious service to the nation at various times as head of state and as president. Read More

Nigerian military confirms killing of notorious terrorists, over 40 others


The military authorities also said 159 other terrorists were arrested.

Nigeria's executive, legislature, judiciary highly corrupt – ICPC survey


It is observed from the survey that corruption has become so pervasive that Nigerians need to embark on a change of attitude, change of mindset and change of behaviour.

'Training one medical student costs N5bn' – VCs decry poor funding of govt universities


The Vice-Chancellors noted that there were still gaps in the cost-sharing ratio between the government and the individual student.

Three dead, seven injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident – FRSC


The FRSC spokesperson added that 18 people, including 16 men and two women, were involved in the accident.

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UPDATED: Nigeria's inflation hits 28.20% as food prices rise


According to the report, the food inflation rate in November 2023 quickened to 32.84 per cent.

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Arts and Entertainment

N500m Legal Threat: Iyabo Ojo's daughter blasts Naira Marley


Priscilla urged the Marlian Record Label boss to stay focused, saying there is evidence of him and his associate bulling late Mohbad.

Mark Angel tenders apology for Emmanuella's viral video


"I take full responsibility as a parent, and I sincerely apologise for any discomfort or concern this may have caused," Mark Angel wrote.

Opinion

Ìkà, By Toyin Falola


Wicked people exist in numbers, littering every place they are with their evidently obnoxious, outrageous, and even sadistic attitudes. Yorùbá people accurately define the wicked ones whom they call Ìkà, in their sayings that Ìkà kò kò, kí oun tó dùn kó bàjé, which literally means "the wicked one does not mind if tragedy replaces joyous experience."

Saving ECOWAS by applying the brakes in Niger Republic, By Owei Lakemfa


… at the 64th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, this Sunday, the Heads of State decided to dialogue with the military regime in Niger, primarily on the need for a short transition roadmap. It was a little disguised consensus to walk back from sanctions and a military invasion of Niger Republic. This may not be the news the West was hoping to hear, but it is in the best interest of Africa.

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Omatsola Ogbe assumes office as NCDMB boss, charges staff on high performance


Mr Ogbe, an oil and gas engineer was appointed on Thursday by President Bola Tinubu,replacing Mr Simbi Kesiye Wabote, who had served for seven and half years in office.

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Instagram user purports multivitamins are not beneficial. How true?


Verdict: MISLEADING. Our findings from experts note that the nutrients provided by multivitamins are found in our food. If people eat right, they don't need multivitamins, but this does not make it non-beneficial.

Sports

EPL Roundup: Iwobi's Fulham stumble against 'wounded' Newcastle, Man City drop points again


With only one win in their last five Premier League games, City's title aspirations face a stern test.

Ethiopia's Gebresilase, Belay Minsewo win 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon


Though it was the East Africans that carried the day, Nigerian athletes represented the sub-region meritoriously; shining brightly across the podium.

Health

Nigerian govt confirms dengue fever outbreak in northern state


The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), on Saturday said 13 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Sokoto State.

WHO officially recognises Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease


The inclusion is coming a few days after PREMIUM TIMES reported on how the fatal, preventable disease affects Nigerian children.

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