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Chika Otuchikere At least 16 people have died from the ongoing cholera outbreak in Niger State. A total of 451 individuals have also been infected by the disease. This was disclosed by the Health Specialist of the United Nations Children’s Fund, Dr Ahmed Tsofo, during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Faruq Bahago, on Thursday. Tsofo, who led a UNICEF delegation to the palace, said the visit was part of efforts to seek the traditional institution’s support in tackling the outbreak and other pressing public health issues in the state. “As you must have heard from our…

Victony has joined forces with the legendary Terry G for “Tanko“, a feel-good street anthem about hustle, success, and enjoying the spoils of hard work. From the first verse, Victony reflects on his rise from wearing Dunlops to performing on the biggest stages, making it clear he’s unfazed by critics and laser-focused on his goals. Terry G, on the other hand, brings the infectious, no-holds-barred flavour he’s famous for, urging everyone to shake off their worries and enjoy the moment. The accompanying video unfolds on a sunny beach where joy feels almost tangible. A group of kids run barefoot across…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined other stakeholders in condemning the planned Local Government (LG) election in Rivers State. Atiku, in a statement on his official X account on Saturday, said conducting the council elections in Rivers State will have implications for the rest of Nigeria. “It is in one’s interest to help put out the fire in your neighbour’s house to safeguard against your house being torched,” the former VP wrote. “I agree that what is playing out in Rivers State, with an illegal sole administrator, unknown to our constitution, conducting council elections, has implications for the rest…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency by-election, Hon. Bola Oluwole, has rejected a proposal by his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Hon. Adesola Elegbeji, to amend the electoral process to allow political parties to retain legislative seats in the event of a member’s death or resignation. Elegbeji had told journalists on Thursday that political parties should be allowed to nominate a replacement without going through another election, arguing that the seat “rightfully” belongs to the winning party. “In the nearest future, the constitution or the Electoral Act should be amended so that when this…

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has warned intending defectors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State against expecting automatic tickets or attempting to hijack the party’s structure. Speaking during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Enugu over the weekend, Nnaji said the APC would welcome new members but stressed that every aspirant, including current office holders, must go through the party’s primaries. He noted that party members and leaders had made sacrifices to reposition the APC in Enugu and would not “fold their arms” and allow defectors to take control.The minister accused…

A notorious criminal kingpin has entered into another truce with Nigerian authorities in Zamfara state, wracked by years of deadly violence and kidnappings — yet doubts remain about whether it will lead to lasting peace. Gangs locally known as “bandits” have for years been terrorising communities in northwest and central Nigeria, raiding villages, kidnapping residents for ransom, and burning homes after looting them. Bello Turji, a 31-year-old former herder, has made a name as one of the country’s most gruesome bandit leaders through his indiscriminate killings and threatening videos, though last month he reached a deal with Nigeria’s federal authorities…

Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a possible outbreak of the Chikungunya virus in the country due to worsening environmental and climatic conditions. The NCDC, in a public health advisory signed by its Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, on Friday, said although no confirmed cases of Chikungunya had been recorded in Nigeria in 2025, the risk of transmission is high. Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes — the same species that spread Dengue and Yellow Fever. Unlike the malaria-causing Anopheles mosquitoes that bite at night, Aedes mosquitoes…

There have been a lot of talks about Kelechi Iheanacho’s future this summer due to his inability to adapt to life at Sevilla… Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas are considering a move for Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho’s future is uncertain at Sevilla, as he has failed to adjust to life there since joining last summer. The Super Eagles star who turns 29 in October joined Los Nervionenses in a free transfer last summer, but things have not gone well for him so far. Kelechi Iheanacho (Photo credit: Imago) He had to play second fiddle…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown its weight behind extending voting rights to eligible inmates in Nigeria’s correctional facilities. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit by the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ofori, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu noted that the commission recognises the right of every Nigerian citizen to vote, including those in custody who are yet to be convicted. According to him, the right to vote is a human right which cannot be taken away from…

Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar is the Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State. Before his appointment by Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, he was the Secretary General/Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) from 2016 to 2024. Abubakar is a trained nurse who went on to acquire a doctorate degree in Nursing Education. In recognition of his contributions, he was conferred with the Fellowship of the West African College of Nursing (FWACN).Having spent over 35 years of his life in the health sector, Abubakar is truly a medical professional in every sense of the word. He understands the challenges of…