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The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has warned of a looming surge in cases of Lassa fever in the country. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, saying that although the country had experienced a decline in cases of various diseases, it is approaching the Lassa fever season, which typically occurs annually. “Given the seasonal nature of Lassa fever, we anticipate a potential increase in cases over the next few months. “As such, we are proactively intensifying our preparedness efforts…

Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, has said the current administration is determined to curb out-of-school issues and ensure access to qualitative education in the state. Arigbabu stated this during the First Term Pre-Resumption Stakeholders’ Meeting for the 2024/2025 Academic Session with Principals, Headteachers, and Parent Clubs in public primary and secondary schools, as well as Government Technical Colleges, at Lisabi Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta. He maintained that the free education policy of the government was non-negotiable, warning that the government would not tolerate any reported case of learners being sent home for not paying…

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has confirmed imposing a N50 million tax on residents of Moriki town in Zamfara State. Turji said the tax was imposed on Moriki town following the killing of cattle in the town. In his latest video, the bandit dismissed a report by security analyst Bulama Bukarti that he imposed a N30 million tax on residents of Moriki. He faulted Bukarti for failing to report that security agencies killed cattle in Moriki, hence the fine. According to Turji: “My name is Bello Turji. I heard of someone named Bulama Bukarti, who made statements alleging that Turji…

Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has rescued 719 victims from the flood that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere areas of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Mohammed Barkindo, made this disclosure while giving an update on the flood as it entered its second day on Wednesday. Barkindo explained that the victims were trapped on rooftops, trees, and upstairs in various locations around the town. “SEMA went with divers and rescued 719 people trapped in trees and upstairs, taking them to their chosen locations. The rescue operations started yesterday and continued up to this time today. “We documented their contacts…

A Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is sliding into fascism reminiscent of Gen Sani Abacha’s days. The National Publicity Secretary of the group, Justice Faloye, made this statement on Wednesday. Afenifere also revealed plans to create a political group to challenge the ruling government in the 2027 general election. Faloye described President Tinubu’s administration since May 29, 2023, as a colossal failure, accusing it of harassing perceived opponents. He said Afenifere is concerned about the administration’s direction, noting that it is not only the NLC President who is being harassed but also hundreds of people…

Controversial Nigerian Street-Hop artiste, Portable has ordered his men to beat up a dealer over alleged failure to deliver his new car. The singer, in a viral video on social media, said it has been two weeks that he paid to have his car shipped, yet the vehicle has not been delivered. The car dealer was seen sitting on the floor, distressed and pleading while the singer was heard shouting, “Where is my car? Are you trying to kill me or scam me? I will destroy your life. “He helped me ship a new car from America. It has been…

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan will not join the presidential race in 2027. Patience said Jonathan had occupied the highest political office in Nigeria and has no further political ambition. Speaking while hosting the Greater Igbo Forum in Abuja, the former First Lady said Jonathan had held numerous significant political positions. She assured that the former president was committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to Patience Jonathan: “My husband has reached the pinnacle of political office. What is he looking for again? We are not going in again.” She also…

The gunmen that abducted a councillorship aspirant, Japheth Zarma Yakubu, in Kurmin-Kare community, Kachia LGA of Kaduna State, have demanded a N20 million ransom and two motorcycles for his release. A source told DAILY POST that the bandits’ leader called on Sunday 11:45am through the victim’s phone and asked the family to raise N20 million, and provide two motorcycles, for them. The source further explained that one of the victim’s relatives is negotiating with the bandits to see if the ransom could be reduced. “The relative of the victim came to inform us on how he had been able to…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that no fewer than ten people died during the recent clash that occured between some farmers and herdsmen in Oyo State. The agency also disclosed that three people who are still receiving medical attention in the hospital were injured during the clash that occured in August 2024. The incident according to NEMA took place at Gbenpakan community in Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State. NEMA South West Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Kadiri Olanrewaju, made these revelations while speaking with DAILY POST on Wednesday. Olanrewaju noted that the agency while on assessment…

A 55-year old woman, simply identified as Ifeoma, has slumped and died while sharing a testimony in her church. Ifeoma died during a church service in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State on Sunday. The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin on Wednesday confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. “The church accountant reported that Ifeoma came out singing songs to give her testimony during church service when she suddenly slumped. “She was quickly taken to a nearby hospital but was referred to a hospital in Isolo where she was confirmed dead.” The Police spokesperson also said that…