February 7, 2025
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Niger records measles outbreak in 13 LGs

Niger recorded outbreak of measles in 13 local government areas of the state during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the pandemic. Dr Fatima Abdullah, Director, Immunisation and Diseases Control, disclosed this during a one-day media orientation on measles immunisation awareness on Friday in Minna. The event was organised by the […]
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Newscaster dies of coronavirus

Maria Mercader, whose work at CBS News helped deliver the division’s breaking news from the U.S. and around the world to viewers, died Sunday due to coronavirus, CBS News said. She was 54 years old and had been on medical leave for an unrelated matter since the last week in February. CBS News said Mercader  fought cancer and related […]
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Election Tribunal gives Buhari victory

The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport. Buhari is the Senator representing Oyo North in the senate. The judgement, which was read by Justice Sambo Daka, on the petition, marked EPT/OY/SEN/09/2019,  stated that the petitioners Mulikat
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South Africa closes Nigeria embassies after attacks

South Africa has closed its embassies in the Nigeria’s capital, Abuja and the commercial hub of Lagos following attacks on South African businesses. They were targeted in retaliation for xenophobic violence that erupted earlier this week in South African cities, including Johannesburg. “After receiving reports and threats from some of the Nigerians we decided
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Police commission halts 10,000 personnel recruitment

Police commission spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani on friday disclosed the reason for halting the recruitment of 10,000 Nigerians. He said the decision was made in order to finalise the remaining stage of the exercise and the commission’s mandate to recruit personnel will be well utilised, pleading that applicants await further directives. “The Commission wishes to put […]