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FG issues Lassa fever alert as death toll hits 102, cases now 4,632

With recent cases at 4,632, the Nigeria Centre for Disease on Sunday gave a fresh warning over Lassa fever cases, having recorded 102 deaths.

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Mediterranean diet voted best for 2022

The Mediterranean diet has been voted as the best diet for 2022, for the fifth year running, according to ratings by the US News and World Report.

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FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to ‘curb non-communicable diseases’

The Federal Government has introduced an excise duty of N10 per litre on all non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sweetened beverages.

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Lockdowns no longer necessary to contain COVID-19 – Africa CDC

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says lockdowns were no longer necessary to contain COVID-19. According to Africa’s top public health agency, African...

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Rivers Polytechnic Lecturer Appeals To Governor Over Withheld Salaries

Zoe Solomon Tamunotonye, a lecturer at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, has publicly appealed to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Executive Governor of Rivers State, over the continued withholding of his salaries and alleged inhuman treatment by the institution. In an open letter addressed to the Governor, who is...

FG, States, LGs Receive ₦1.928trn From FAAC Allocation

The Federal Government, states and local government councils have shared a total of ₦1.928 trillion as Federation Account revenue for November 2025. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disclosed this in a statement after its December 2025 meeting held in Abuja. The ₦1.928 trillion shared comprised ₦1.403 trillion in...

CBN Withdraws Operating Licences Of Two Mortgage Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the operating licences of two mortgage banks. The apex bank explained that the move is part of renewed efforts to clean up the mortgage sub-sector and ensure strict adherence to banking laws and regulatory standards. The two banks affected are Aso...