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Nigeria recorded 195 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with a higher fatality rate than the same period last year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC, in its latest situation report, stated that this is despite a decline in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases recorded during the same period. The report, which covers epidemiological week 49 of 2025, shows that 195 deaths have been recorded from 1,069 confirmed cases, resulting in a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.2 per cent.This is higher than the 16.5 per cent CFR recorded during…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has asked actress Ini Edo to modify the title of her film, “A Very Dirty Christmas.” PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in a statement signed by its president, Daniel Okoh, described the film’s title as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. Additionally, in a statement issued on Thursday, NFVCB Director General (DG) Shaibu Husseini acknowledged CAN’s concerns and stated that the film had undergone all required legal and regulatory processes before the title was approved. He reassured the Christian community that the NFVCB treated religious sensitivity,…

Wilfred Ndidi has been confirmed as the new captain of the Super Eagles, with the Besiktas midfielder describing the role as a major responsibility that he is ready to shoulder with the full support of his teammates and officials. Speaking after his official appointment, Ndidi emphasised that leadership in the national team must be collective, built on a shared understanding and unity of purpose, rather than individual authority. “It’s a huge responsibility, and with the help of the players, I think everything will go smoothly,” Ndidi said in an interview with the Super Eagles media department. The 29-year-old revealed that…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said that Nigerian soldiers released by Burkina Faso have arrived at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana. DAILY POST reports that the Burkina Faso junta had detained the soldiers after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country. Recall that Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 personnel. The Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft, carrying 11 personnel on a ferry mission to Portugal, made a forced landing in Bobo-Dioulasso following technical issues two weeks ago.

Suspected cattle rustlers have stolen 50 cows in Gbugbu, a community in Lafiagi area of Kogi State, police authorities have confirmed. According to the police, the attack happened on December 18 at about 4:00 pm while two young Fulani herders, Hassan and Husseini, both 25, were grazing their animals on the outskirts of the village. Zagazola Makama reports that the herders were reportedly ambushed by armed men who drove away with the cattle. “The attackers struck suddenly and escaped with about 50 cows,” a police source said. The case was formally reported by Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu, 50, alongside Malam Tijani…

Popular TikTok personality Peller has broken his silence after his arrest and detention by the Lagos State Police Command over an incident involving dangerous driving and an alleged suicide attempt. In a video circulated on social media, the content creator expressed remorse over his actions and appealed to the public for forgiveness, saying, “I am sorry, Nigerians. Please, I’m sorry. I will never do that again. I’m very sorry, please. For now, I am on medication. Once I am done with my medication, I will be online.” The controversy is reportedly connected to Peller’s recent split from his girlfriend, Jarvis.…

Abakaliki FC head coach, Starplus Anistar, has demanded a positive reaction from his players in their next game against Osun United. Anistar urged his players to go all out for the maximum points in the game. Abakaliki FC will square up with Osun United at the Lanreleke Sports Stadium, Osogbo on Saturday. “The game against Osun United is a battle and all you need to do is hardwork and positive reaction in the game,” Anistar stated in his address to the players on Friday. “We are here to hunt for the maximum points.” Abakaliki FC occupy second position in Conference…

Political associates of a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday held a special prayer session at his GRA residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, to celebrate his 63rd birthday. Speaking during the event, an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Labeeb Agbaji, recalled the virtues of Saraki’s late father, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, describing him as a man known for love, generosity and forgiveness. Agbaji said the former Senate President had continued the legacy of his father through compassion, generosity and an open-minded approach to leadership. Another cleric and Mukadam of Ilorin, Sheikh Suleiman Danboronu, also praised the Saraki family, urging supporters of…

Gunmen on Friday abducted nine persons, including a woman and her three children, in Inele-Ugoh, a village in Igah Ikeje community, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday when more than 40 armed men stormed the community. The woman and her three children were said to be on their way to another community for a burial when the gunmen intercepted them and took them into the forest. Five other victims were reportedly abducted from their farms during the attack. An eyewitness said the number of the attackers and the weapons…

In March 2024, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority announced a partnership that, at the time, appeared ambitious. By 2025, that partnership had evolved into one of the most consequential interventions in the history of cancer care in Nigeria. The agreement was designed to upgrade and expand oncology and diagnostic services across six federal tertiary hospitals: University of Benin Teaching Hospital; Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital; Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital; Jos University Teaching Hospital; and Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The goal was straightforward but daunting—restore, modernise, and…