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The Oyo State Government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever outbreak with one death in the state. State Health Commissioner, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this at a press conference held in Ibadan on Friday. Ajetunmobi however assured the people of the state of the government’s quick response measures to contain the spread and protect public health. The commissioner said …

Justice Jude Obiora of the Anambra State High Court, Awka, on Friday adjourned a case of alleged fraud and rituals involving a Nnewi-based indigene doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, to June 3. The judge adjourned the case after the court determined that the defendant was not medically fit to accept his plea. The accused, known as “Mmuo Mmili Afulu Anya,” (Water Spirit) …

A civil society organization known as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s recently approved 2026 fiscal policy measures, describing the country’s revised tobacco tax framework as “inadequate for the protection of public health and inconsistent with regional and global health commitments.” According to a press release on Friday by CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Ibrahim …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 47-year-old Cameroonian businessman over alleged N1.5 billion bank fraud in Lagos. The commission confirmed the arrests in a statement posted on its official X account, @officialEFCC, on Friday. EFCC. said the suspect was arrested on Thursday in Ikorodu area of ​​the state in a coordinated operation. According to the anti-graft …

President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr. Muttaqha Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Darma, who hails from Katsina State, was inaugurated in a brief ceremony at State House, Abuja, following confirmation by the Senate. He replaces Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, who resigned from his post on Tuesday. The Special Adviser to …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the Edo government for its approach in safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure during road construction. The NCC said contractors informed the Commission and mobile network operators (MNOs) before starting road construction works. The Executive Vice President (EVC), NCC, Dr. Amimu Maida, who gave the praise during a media briefing on Friday in Abuja, also urged …

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Wednesday kidnapped the Head of Medical Services, General Hospital, New Bussa in Borgu Local Government Area of ​​Niger State, Dr. Tony Eghagagara. Spokesman of the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday in Minna. Abiodun said Eghagagara was abducted at 9.30pm by hoodlums at his private hospital in …

The Nigerian military inaugurated a General Court Martial on Friday to try officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government, officially beginning proceedings in a case that has attracted national attention. The hearing, held at the Scorpion Guards Brigade canteen in Asokoro, began under tight security, with the accused officers transported to the scene at around 8.53am. Journalists were prevented …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Chairman of the Board of defunct Skye Bank Plc Plc, Tunde Ayeni, on charges of money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of funds. A source close to the commission told journalists on Friday that Ayeni, a businessman, was elected on Thursday in Abuja. The former chairman, the source said, is under …

Attempts to resolve the energy sector’s persistent crisis in the past have failed to revive the sector. The recent presidential intervention is a further step towards solving the problem; however, it is unclear how far intervention will go, judging by the rot in the sector; SUNNY IDACHABA writes. From name change to privatization If there is one sector in Nigeria …