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Agency The World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund announced this in a statement on Thursday. “Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” WHO regional director for the European region, Hans Kluge, said. A total of 127,350 cases were reported in the region in 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997, according to analysis by the UN agencies. Among the most contagious viruses affecting people, measles can damage the immune system by “erasing” its memory of how to fight infections, leaving survivors vulnerable to other diseases. “As well as…

Niger Republic has turned to Nigeria for help after being hit by fuel shortage. The West African country reached out to Nigeria despite months of diplomatic tensions and hostile rhetoric. Sunday PUNCH learnt that a delegation of senior officials of the military junta travelled down to Abuja to meet Federal Government representatives. At the end of the deliberation, 300 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit were reportedly approved for delivery to the country. A senior government official aware of the development said Nigeria approved the deal with the hope of using it as a “strategic bargaining tool” in ongoing negotiations with…

Southampton FC fans have thrown their support behind Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu despite their club’s continued struggles in the Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Saints fans were spotted unveiling a bold message for the towering forward during their latest defeat to Wolves. In a 2-1 loss at St. Mary’s, Onuachu was one of the few bright spots for the Saints, where he scored in the 75th minute to give his side hope. His efforts did not go unnoticed, as a banner in the stands reading “In Tall Paul We Trust” showed the fans’ growing admiration for the Super Eagles…

1 day ago The Niger State government has declared every last Saturday of the month as environmental sanitation day. This was contained in a statement issued to journalists in Minna by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago, Bologi Ibrahim. Ibrahim explained that Bago has approved the Niger State Environmental Sanitation and Wastes Control Regulations 2025,… 1 day ago The Kebbi Government has enrolled 100 women with disabilities in the State Contributory Health Management Agency (KECHEMA). Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the launch of the programme in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Dr Suwaiba Jadadi from…

Despite numerous challenges, John and Janet Paul, an Abuja-based visually impaired couple, have remained steadfast in their love. In this interview with SOLOMON ODENIYI, they share their love story and the struggles they face because of their impairment, including their landlady’s attempt to evict them from her house because of their physical conditions What can you tell us about your background? I initially thought I wouldn’t be able to go far in life because of my visual impairment. But that changed when I was introduced to someone who told me about a school for the blind. I attended the school…

Several Nigerian footballers were in action across Germany and France, delivering standout performances for their clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyeka leads Augsburg to victory in Bundesliga Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka produced an impressive midfield display to inspire Augsburg to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Surprisingly left out of Nigeria’s squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe by head coach Eric Chelle, Onyeka responded with a tireless and disciplined performance. Nigeria Super Eagles and Augsburg Frank Onyeka. Photo by IMAGO The 27-year-old was instrumental in midfield as Augsburg extended their unbeaten run to…

Umar Sani The Bauchi State Government has disclosed that measles is becoming endemic in the state. The Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Board, Rilwanu Mohammed, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a One-day sensitisation programme on the importance of the Measles-Rubella, MR vaccine. Rilwanu who explained that the sensitisation was organised to equip wives of the local government chairmen on the preparation for the vaccination exercise in October, stated that “Measles-Rubella, MR are two deadly diseases that must be fought with all our energy. “And that is why the Federal Ministry of Health introduced new vaccines in that regard.”…

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), has commended the recent political moves between Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, describing it as a significant step toward national unity and collaboration. It also said Obi’s visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the esteemed leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, marks a pivotal moment in Nigerian politics. In a statement by the Director of Strategic Communication for DWI, Dr. AbdulRazak Ahmed, the group commended Obi’s visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, who also serves as the…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday his team will not play another football game after fewer than 72 hours of rest. Los Blancos beat Atletico on Wednesday night in the Champions League on penalties and then earned a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday, with the game kicking off at 1630 GMT. “I think today is the last time we will play a game before 72 hours (of rest),” Ancelotti told reporters. “We will never play another game (without) 72 hours of rest. “We asked La Liga twice to change the time of the game and they did not…

Strasbourg players have been spotted vibing to Burna Boy’s trending diss track “Lambo Lamba” in the dressing room following their victory against Nantes Soccernet.ng reports.  The viral moment featuring the players further fueled the song’s growing popularity across social media. Nantes suffered a narrow defeat at Stade de la Beaujoire, with Felix Lemarechal netting the only goal of the game from a Dilane Bakwa assist. Meanwhile, Nigerian forward, Moses Simon, could do little to prevent a loss in the encounter. However, after the match, a video surfaced online showing Lemarechal, along with teammates Doue Guela and Emanuel Emegha, enjoying Burna…