Nigeria has been hit by a major diphtheria outbreak that began in late May 2022 and continues into 2025, marking the worst surge in decades. As of March 9, 2025, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 42,642 suspected cases across 37 states and 350 LGAs, with 25,812 confirmed cases (including lab‑confirmed, epidemiologically linked,ContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Diphtheria Outbreak: What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Health Crisis”
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Benue Killings: Locals Accused of Sheltering Attackers
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has made grave accusations against certain community members in Benue State, suggesting they acted as accomplices to the assailants responsible for the tragic killings in the Yelwata community. This assertion was made during an extensive media briefing held on Thursday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.ContinueContinue reading “Benue Killings: Locals Accused of Sheltering Attackers”
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