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NCDC Mobilises Emergency Response as Cholera Death Toll Hits 53

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated its emergency operations centre in response to the latest cholera outbreak, which has claimed 53 lives across the country. The update was shared by the agency on its official X platform on Monday. “Following a dynamic risk assessment of the cholera epidemiological situation, which indicates a […]

CBN Report: Consumer Loans Surge as Nigerians Struggle with Inflation

Nigerians are increasingly turning to loans to survive as inflation rises, according to a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Consumer credit rose by 12% to nearly ₦3.9 billion in January 2024, driven largely by soaring inflation. The CBN’s latest economic report revealed that total outstanding consumer credit reached ₦3,823 billion in January […]

Court Okays Forfeiture of Emefiele’s N12.18bn Assets

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of properties valued at N12.18 billion, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the federal government. This decision came after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an application, represented by lawyer Chineye Okezie. […]

Rivers Labour Unions Halt Protest Amid Fears of Violence

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have called off their planned protest against the continued police blockade of local government area secretariats. The suspension was announced by the chairmen of both labour centres, who cited reports of potential violence instigated by individuals posing as union members. At […]

WHO Warns of Escalating Cholera Outbreaks with Over 1,900 Deaths Worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a global cholera outbreak, resulting in 1,932 deaths and 194,897 cases. The outbreak, reported between January 1 and May 26, 2024, has affected 24 countries across five WHO regions. The Eastern Mediterranean Region has recorded the highest number of cases, followed by the African Region, the Region of […]

DMO Reports ₦24.33 Trillion Rise in Nigeria’s Debt in First Quarter of 2024

Nigeria’s total public debt has surged to ₦121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion), according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). As of March 31, 2024, the country’s domestic and external debts have reached this new high, reflecting a significant increase from ₦97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in December 2023. This rise of ₦24.33 trillion within three months highlights […]

Kano High Court Overturns Sanusi’s Reappointment as Emir

Justice Abdullahi Liman of the Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano Emirate. On Thursday, the judge refused to declare the amended Kano Emirate law invalid but overturned actions taken by Governor Abba Yusuf following the controversial amendment by the Kano State House of […]

Fubara Instructs Caretaker Chairmen to Work Remotely Amidst Rivers State Tensions

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has instructed the newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen to operate remotely if accessing council secretariats would disrupt peace. After swearing in the 23 chairmen at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Fubara advised against confrontation with security personnel occupying the council secretariats. He emphasized, “I do not […]

Tinubu and Ramaphosa Discuss Strengthening Nigeria-South Africa Relations

President Bola Tinubu held bilateral talks with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, following Ramaphosa’s swearing-in ceremony. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for diplomatic, economic, and bilateral talks after a successful presidential inauguration ceremony,” presidential aide Olusegun Dada stated on his X handle on Thursday. The meeting, hosted by President […]

NBS Reports Massive Surge in Petrol Prices, Reaching ₦770 Per Litre

The average price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, surged by 223.21% to approximately ₦770 per litre in May 2024, up from ₦238.11 per litre recorded in May 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In its report, “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for May 2024,” the NBS noted […]

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