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Lassa Fever Death Rate Exceeds 18% As Cases Surge Nationwide — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in the fatality rate of Lassa fever, as the disease continues to spread across multiple states with new confirmed cases and rising deaths. According to the NCDC's latest situation report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering June 2–8, 2025, and published on its official website on Wednesday, Nigeria...
NUPRC Enforces Permit, UIN Requirement For Crude Oil Exporters
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced new requirements for crude oil and petroleum product exports, mandating that all exporters must now obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number (UIN) before any shipment can leave the country. This development comes as oil producers exported crude and petroleum products valued at ₦12.96 trillion in the...
Akpabio Commends Tinubu Over Establisment Of Three New Tertiary Institutions In South-East
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing into law three bills establishing federal tertiary institutions in the South-East region. The newly established institutions include the College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende, Abia; and the Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State. Akpabio’s commendation was contained in a...
Over 2,000 Australians Register To Leave Israel, Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
Around 2,000 Australian citizens have now registered for assistance to leave the Middle East, according to the latest figures released by the government. Speaking on Wednesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed that more than 1,000 Australians currently in Israel and another 870 in Iran have contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to request help exiting the region. Chalmers emphasized...
Umahi Terminates Benin–Warri Road Contract, Seeks Refund From Contractor
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has terminated the contract awarded to Levant Construction Limited for failing to deliver on its section of the Benin–Sapele–Warri road project. The federal highway, considered a major route in the region, is being reconstructed under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. Following a meeting in Abuja with contractors working on different parts...
Rising Insecurity, Global Conflicts Could Escalate Food Inflation, LCCI Warns
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern that the country's food inflation crisis may worsen due to ongoing international conflicts and the growing number of clashes between Nigerian farmers and herdsmen. Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of the LCCI, issued the warning on Tuesday in Lagos while reacting to the newly released May inflation data, which showed...
OOU Enforces ‘No Bra, No Exam’ Policy Amidst Campus Backlash
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State has stirred debate online following the enforcement of its controversial ‘no bra, no examination’ policy. A video that surfaced on X on Tuesday appeared to show university officials conducting physical inspections on female students before allowing them into examination halls. In the 10-second clip, female students can be seen standing in line while officials...
”Oyebanji Will Face Primary Despite Endorsements” — APC
In Ekiti State, the All Progressives Congress made it clear yesterday that other candidates may still run against Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the upcoming party primaries despite his broad support. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Segun Dipe, made the clarification in Ado-Ekiti when he paid a visit to the Secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the State Council...
FCMB Promise Shareholders Of Dividend Amid CBN Directive
FCMB Group Plc has promised its shareholders dividend payments in 2025 and the years ahead, despite new regulations from the Central Bank of Nigeria that affect banks with credit exposures under forbearance. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the company secretary, Funmi Adedibu, on Monday. In a circular signed by its Director of Banking Supervision, Olubukola Akinwunmi, on Friday,...
C’River Gov Approves Appointment Of New Chief Press Secretary
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of Linus Obogo as Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, while also re-appointing Nsa Gill as Special Adviser on Public Affairs. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Owan Enoh. According to the statement, Obogo’s...
