According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), males account for 67% of Mpox cases recorded in Nigeria since January 2024. The NCDC reports that men have been predominantly affected, making up approximately 70% of the 6,001 suspected and confirmed Mpox cases since September 2017. Children under five years old are the […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reconstituted the board of directors of Keystone Bank. Lady Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman, alongside five non-executive directors: Abdul-Rahman Esene, Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello. Additionally, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello have been named as executive
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The Oyo State government has prohibited teachers’ meetings during school hours, effective immediately. According to Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, this directive aims to ensure strict adherence to the unified school timetable in all public schools. Adeniran warned head teachers and teachers to refrain from holding meetings
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The Lagos State Government has justified the increase in boarding fees in its model colleges, citing the need to ensure better welfare for students. The new fee, N100,000 per session, is a significant increase from the previous N35,000. According to the state’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the old fee was unrealistic in 2024.
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Asue Ighodalo, the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, does not have the power to determine the next governor of the state. Ighodalo’s statement was in response to Wike’s claim that he told Governor Godwin Obaseki he would not support Ighodalo in
France Football, the organizers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or, has released a video showcasing why Ademola Lookman was nominated for the 2024 award. The video highlights Lookman’s crucial role in Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ run to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where he scored three goals and provided one assist. Additionally, it showcases his
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The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Maulud. In a statement, she urged Muslims to embody the Prophet’s virtues of peace, kindness, humility, and selflessness in their daily interactions. Walson-Jack called on the Muslim Ummah to seize the spiritual moment to pray
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The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced that the three countries will soon launch new biometric passports. This move is part of their efforts to strengthen their alliance and solidify their ties after withdrawing from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The new passports will be introduced in the
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President Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Sunday night to commiserate with the State over the recent devastating flood. This is due to the overflow of the Alau Dam, submerging nearly half of Maiduguri and displacing thousands. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that over 23,000 households have been impacted by the
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that it will sell petrol obtained from the Dangote Refinery at varying prices across different regions in Nigeria. The prices, which are above N1,000 per litre, will be highest in the far north, at N1,019 per litre in places like Borno State, and N999.22 in Abuja,
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