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Mpox: Children Aged 0-5 Most Affected In 48 Confirmed Cases – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that children aged 0-5 years were the most affected by the Mpox outbreak in...
Napoli Exclude Victor Osimhen from Serie A Squad List Despite Stalled Transfer Deal
Napoli has officially excluded Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen from their Serie A squad list for the season. The club has also stripped...
Despite House of Reps. Re-Opening Directive, NMCN Verification Portal Remains Shut
The official website of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, or NMCN, has remained shut despite a series of protests by Nigerian...
FX Turnover Drops By 25% in August as Naira Struggles
The Nigerian official foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a sharp decline in activity in August 2024. Data from FMDQ reveals that FX turnover...
Fee Hike Protests: Unibadan Management Imposes Three-Week Break, Fee Payment Ultimatum
In the wake of student protests against a recent hike in tuition fees, the University of Ibadan has announced a three-week break, effective...
Super Eagles: Labbadia Turns Down Head Coach Appointment Despite NFF Announcement
Bruno Labbadia has reportedly turned down the appointment to work as the head coach of Super Eagles, despite the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
Air Travellers Condemn N2000 Vehicle Entry Fee at Lagos Airpor
Nigerians have lamented the N2000 fee imposed on vehicles picking up passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Vehicle owners...
Police Issue Another Invitation to NLC President Ajaero, Secretary Ugboaja
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a second invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the union’s...
Despite Economic Hardship, CBN Governor, Deputies Acquire Billion-Naira Bulletproof Cars
Amid ongoing economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, and his four deputies...
PIDOM’s Health Worsens In Detention – Source
An anonymous source at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has told West Africa Weekly that Isaac Bristol’s health has deteriorated further and...
Liberia Shuts Down China Union’s Bong Mines Over Environmental Violations
Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed down the operations of China Union’s Bong Mines due to multiple environmental violations. The shutdown was...
After Eight Months in Prison, Supreme Court Acquits Liberia’s Ex-Chief Justice of Niece’s Murder
Liberia’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Chief Justice Gloria Maya Musu-Scott and three relatives of the murder of her niece, Charlotte Musu. Musu-Scott...