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An unconfirmed number of children have been confirmed dead in Mbutu Community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State due to an outbreak of diphtheria.The Chairman of Aboh Mbaise LGA, Barr. Iheukwumere Henry Alaribe, confirmed the death of the children in a statement dated May 26, 2025. Diphtheria is caused by a toxin-producing bacterium called corynebacterium diphtheriae.SPONSOR AD The bacteria usually infect the nose and throat, but can also affect the skin and is spread through the air via respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, or through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated objects.Already, the local government…

At least three bandits were killed in the Teng community of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State.Disclosing this development on Tuesday in Jos, the spokesman of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major Samson Zhakom, said troops from OPSH and 3 Division intercepted and killed the bandits in a nearby bush. Major Zhakom revealed that four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were recovered from the slain bandits, adding that the seized weapons are currently in the custody of the troops.SPONSOR AD He noted that the bandits were heading to attack the Teng and Kayarda communities.Narrating the incident, Major Zhakom said, “On 27 May…

Troops of the Nigerian military attached to Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised many terrorists attempting to infiltrate troops’ new location in the New Marte area of Borno State.It was learnt that the terrorists were planning to wreak havoc on the location before they were decimated by both ground and air troops attached to the theatre of operation. The terrorists’ foiled attack happened on Tuesday morning, by soldiers from the 24 Task Force Brigade Garrison and 134 Special Forces Battalion.SPONSOR AD Confirming the development to journalists, acting spokesman at the Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, Reuben Kovangiya, disclosed that some…

Music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, was among the dignitaries who attended the launch of Wear It All Luxury in Abuja, on Thursday.The grand opening, held on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, at Libreville Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. Located in the heart of the capital, the upscale fashion brand promised to satisfy the need of its clients.SPONSOR AD Owned by renowned entrepreneur, Sodiq Babatunde Rufai, Wear it All Luxury reopened its flagship store in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, four years ago.The star-studded affair brought together influential personalities from the fashion, entertainment, and business worlds.Speaking at the event, Rufai expressed…

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Governor Uba Sani has tarred the main road artery that runs through Unguwan Sarki, the ward of his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El Rufai.Unguwan Sarki is one of the communities in Kaduna North local government area of the state. In his goodwill message during the commissioning of the road on Tuesday, The Sarkin Unguwan Sarki, Alhaji Ibrahim Isa, said the road had been abandoned by previous administrations.SPONSOR AD He said the development made the community dusty, adding that most people avoided the ward completely.Emphasising the importance of the road, Alhaji Ibrahim noted that it leads to the Sultan of Sokoto’s Kaduna…

It is believed that about 5 to 10 out of every 100 people in the world will get a peptic ulcer at some point during their lifetime. Although the number of people affected has decreased over the years due to factors like improved sanitation and hygiene, the number of new cases has remained high.An ulcer is an open sore or lesion which occurs on the surface of the skin, mucous membranes, or lining of an organ. It is characterised by a loss of tissue, often involving inflammation and potential pus. Ulcers can occur in various locations, including the stomach, intestines,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new members for the governing councils of the University of Abuja, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU).In February, President Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility for the position. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement gave the names of the governing council members for UNIABUJA as Prof. Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan – South South, Dr. Adedeji Adefuye – South West, Prof. Sarki Abba Abdulkadir – North West…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the explosion that rocked Abuja on Monday afternoon was the result of a suicide bombing attempt.According to NEMA, the incident occurred when an individual wearing an improvised explosive device (IED) attempted to infiltrate the Mogadishu Army Cantonment along the Mararaba-Nyanya expressway. The device detonated during the attempt, killing the bomber on the spot and injuring one passerby. Authorities were alerted to the blast at approximately 1:47 p.m. on Monday.SPONSOR AD NEMA promptly activated a response team, which arrived at the already cordoned-off scene manned by heavily armed security personnel.“Preliminary information indicated…

The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced sightings of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, which means, pilgrimage will start on June 4, while the day of Arafah will fall on June 5.Arab News said the announcement was made by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, adding that Muslims who are not performing the pilgrimage this year will celebrate Eid Al-Adha on June 6. The Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to look out for the crescent moon on Tuesday — Dhu Al-Qa’dah 29 — and report any sightings as soon as possible to their nearest court.SPONSOR AD The…