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Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus, a positive-sense, single-stranded Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus of the enterovirus genus. These pathogens attack the central nervous system, often resulting in irreversible paralysis. While the disease most commonly affects children under five, its spread is fueled by environmental factors: poor sanitation, contaminated water, and low immunisation coverage. I have lived with the effects of this disease for over four decades, yet for much of that time, I remained in the dark regarding its epidemiology. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, many parents and even some clinicians in Nigeria…

Google has released new Search data showing that Nigerians began 2026 with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, self-improvement, and personal development. Data covering the first two weeks of January indicates a 40 per cent increase in searches related to self-improvement and “becoming better,” suggesting that many Nigerians are actively seeking practical ways to improve their lives. According to Google, “how to start a business” was the most searched “how to start” query during the period, recording an 80 per cent increase. Other highly searched queries related to new ventures included: How to start a blog, How to start a podcast…

At least six farmers were reportedly killed last night in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, located in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The development was disclosed in a post on X on Saturday by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist who reports on insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest. The development was disclosed in a post on X on Saturday by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist who reports on insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest. According to the report, the assailants stormed the community at approximately 10:00pm, opening fire on farmers who were working on…

The Kano State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Hashim, has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) with immediate effect. Dr Hashim announced his decision in a resignation letter dated Friday, January 23, 2026, which he addressed to the NNPP chairman of Gobirawa Ward in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. In the letter, he said the decision was taken “in good faith and in the overall best interest of Kano State.” He explained that his resignation followed careful thought and aligns with the leadership direction and strategic priorities of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under…

A devastating fire has ravaged a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate, Amuloko area of Ibadan, and destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Akinwande said that the fire incident which happened on Friday, completely burnt down the six-room residential bungalow. He said that the agency received a distress call about the fire incident on Friday at exactly 2:53 p.m., from one Odetunde and immediately deployed firemen led by ACFS Amoo to the scene. “Upon…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi has opened up on the health and personal challenges that delayed the release of her song “Where You Dey” featuring Chike. In a personal statement on her x page on Friday, Simi disclosed that she had hoped to release the track last year after sharing a snippet that generated widespread excitement. However, she explained that the period was marked by severe physical challenges. “I was sick and weak and nauseous and tired, and my body just wouldn’t do what I wanted it to,” she said, noting that even during the…

Former Liverpool player, Didi Hamann has urged winger, Mohamed Salah to consider leaving the club for the Saudi Pro League this summer transfer window. Hamann expressed concern that Salah has become a source of distraction for manager, Arne Slot and the team at Anfield. “He had the chance to go to Saudi Arabia last season and he did not. I am not sure he wants to go there,” Hamann told BetGoat (via GOAL) as reported by Sportskeeda. “If you ask me today, the best solution would be to part ways. It would probably benefit him and the team. “He came…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has “reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.” Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. Speaking on the significance of the trip, the Vice President said it demonstrates Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity and its determination to reposition the economy under President Tinubu’s…

An Asian man has narrated how the Nigeria Police Force Complaint Response Unit helped him recover N150,000 allegedly extorted from him by a police officer in Lagos. The man, who spoke in a video currently circulating online on Saturday, said the incident occurred on Friday night in the Ikeja area of Lagos State while he was heading to a bar with a friend to watch a football match. According to him, the Uber vehicle conveying them was stopped by police officers on a bridge in Ikeja, where he was asked to present his passport and visa. He said, “For this…

President of the Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria, Dr Mykel Eneduwa, has commended the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade’s leadership of Nigerian sports. Eneduwa told our correspondent that Olopade and the commission chairman have taken bold decisions that have changed the face of the country’s sports sector since coming on board. He charged all stakeholders to support their transformation agenda to help put the country’s sports on a higher pedestal. “I want to commend Hon Olopade, who has been quite supportive not only of kickboxing but of all sports in the country,” Eneduwa said. “Remember that…