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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has described Kebbi State as one of the most strategically important states for Nigeria’s border security, revenue generation, and regional trade facilitation. Adeniyi stated this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and reopen regulated border trade corridors with neighbouring countries. Kebbi State shares extensive land borders with the Republic of Benin and Niger Republic and hosts key entry points, including the Illela–Birnin Kebbi trade axis and the River Niger corridor, making…

Plateau State authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas, reporting 11 positive cases and four deaths since December 2025. According to Channels TV, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, spoke at a press briefing on Saturday at the Ministry of Health in Jos, outlining the scale of the outbreak and the state’s response. “We were first alerted on December 20, 2025, following a case from Quanpan Local Government Area, and immediately, we activated our incident management team,” Baamlong said, noting that initial investigations identified two confirmed cases that triggered extensive contact tracing.…

Nigeria’s U-20 girls, the Falconets, have expressed confidence in their readiness ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifier against Senegal at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Saturday PUNCH reports. Speaking at Friday evening’s pre-match press conference, head coach Moses Aduku and team captain Joy Igbokwe highlighted the squad’s preparedness, mindset and fitness levels as they prepare for the decisive two-legged tie that will determine their progression to the World Cup finals. Aduku confirmed that the team has undergone intensive training in camp and remains fully focused on the task ahead. “The players are…

Bitcoin (BTC) failed to hold $69,000 as the weekend began amid predictions of fresh macro lows next.Key points:Bitcoin faces a lack of acceptance above $69,000, while traders see new lows to come.Analysis says that the rebound into the weekend was nothing more than a “relief rally.”Two CME futures gaps provide potential targets for BTC price upside.BTC price bottom “not in,” analysis warnsData from TradingView showed BTC price action dropping more than $4,000 versus the daily open. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewWith the old 2021 all-time high increasingly turning to resistance, already wary traders were in no mood for relief.“TLDR: The…

Brantley Gilbert is standing by his decision to perform in Turning Point USA’s rival halftime show. “For those asking ‘who is Brantley Gilbert?’ and ‘why is he playing this event?’” the country singer, 41, wrote in a lengthy statement shared via X on Friday, February 6. “I’m a songwriter who grew up, and still lives in Jackson County, GA, whose goal in the music business was to sell out the local theater a few miles from my house and somehow make a living writing songs.” Gilbert added he is a “recovering addict with the history of making bad choices that…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety of healthcare workers following the death of one of its members, Salome Oboyi. Ms Oboyi, a senior registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), Jos, Plateau state, died on 2 February, after contracting Lassa fever while caring for a patient. Her death comes amid a rising number of Lassa fever infections in Nigeria, including cases involving healthcare workers. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), four health workers were infected with Lassa fever as of the…

For Taiwo Awoniyi, January was not just another month on the calendar; it was a reminder of resilience, patience and the fine margins that define a footballer’s journey. The Super Eagles striker has been crowned Nottingham Forest’s ‘Swizzels Sweetest Strike’ for January, winning the club’s Goal of the Month award after his brilliant solo effort in the 2–0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The goal, as much about timing as technique, arrived in a game Forest needed composure and conviction. After Igor Jesus had given the visitors an early first-half lead, Awoniyi provided the decisive second moment…

Dr Awolola Felicia Olabisi, has been appointed as the Acting Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The appointment followed the directive of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq asking the previous rector, Abdul Jimoh Mohamed, to immediately step aside pending investigation into recent student protests over the temporary relocation of the NYSC orientation camp at Yikpata, Edu local government to the permanent site of the polytechnic in Ilorin. Dr Olabisi, a distinguished academic and administrator, is expected to take charge immediately, bringing her wealth of experience and visionary leadership to the institution during this critical period. The acting rector is tasked with ensuring…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Wednesday, February 11, hold an extended stakeholders strategic meeting in Abeokuta. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, on Saturday. According to the statement, the meeting, which is strictly by invitation, will bring together ministers, members of the National Assembly, and other major stakeholders of the party across the state. The strategic session is scheduled to take place at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, and will be presided over by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo…

Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been appointed the Imo State Director of the City Boy Movement, CBM, a youth-focused group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The appointment was announced on the movement’s Instagram page. According to CBM, Chief Priest “brings experience, influence, and a people-centred approach to mobilising support” for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. The post read, “Cityboy Movement appoints Pascal C. Okechukwu (Cubana Chiefpriest), who stands as a symbol of dedication, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to the growth of the City Boy Movement. “In his new role, Chief Priest is expected to…