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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed several states on high alert for Ebola. Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and some other areas are now under close watch. This decision comes as health officials work to prevent any possible spread of the deadly virus in the country. Health experts are […]
A human rights organisation in Kenya has taken legal action against plans to build a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre. The group is fighting to block the project, saying it raises serious concerns for local communities. This move has sparked fresh discussions about health safety and community rights in the East African country. The rights group […]
A sad incident happened during the Children’s Day celebration in Edo State when a stampede occurred at a stadium event. Several students were injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment. The joyful day turned chaotic as young children gathered for the programme, causing panic and pushing among the crowd. The Edo State Government has […]
Former Abia lawmaker, Nkechi Justina Nwaogu has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). The well-known politician, also called “Mama APC”, made the decision after issues with her party’s senatorial primary. Many people in Abia State are talking about this move as it could change the political game in the area. Nkechi Justina Nwaogu is a […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has strongly denied false reports suggesting that it has suspended the monthly upkeep allowance for students. Many young Nigerians relying on the student loan scheme became worried after a fake notice spread online claiming the payments were paused. The agency made it clear that no such decision has been […]
A talented journalist from PUNCH Newspapers has achieved a great honour. Hannah Johnson, a senior correspondent with PUNCH Digital, has been selected for the Africa Elevate 2026 Scholarship by the International News Media Association (INMA). She is one of 41 African media professionals who won this important award aimed at developing skills in the media […]
The police in Ondo State have arrested five people for their involvement in the kidnapping of school children. This operation shows the security forces’ quick action to protect young students in the area. The suspects were picked up after reports of children being taken from their schools reached the authorities. The arrests bring relief to […]
Funding for the construction of new classrooms under the Federal Government’s World Bank-backed basic education programme has dropped by 55.3 per cent following a major restructuring of the $500 million HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) project. A restructuring document from the World Bank showed that allocations for community-driven construction of […]
Kwankwasiyya leader and chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has tackled Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over comments about the governor being his political stooge. Kwankwaso, in a recent interview, described the governor as “Abba PA,” someone he claimed to have lifted from a low level and made governor. […]
Canada has moved to block thousands of travellers from three African countries as fears over a worsening Ebola outbreak trigger a fresh wave of global border restrictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadian government announced sweeping temporary immigration and quarantine measures targeting residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, […]
