A senior medical doctor working with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria, in the Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, has died following complications from Lassa fever. The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ejeh-Ogwuche, confirmed the development on Monday in Makurdi, saying the ministry had activated contact tracing and surveillance measures in response to the case. According to him, the deceased reportedly battled the illness for over two weeks before his condition worsened. Ogwuche said the death occurred at a time the state was preparing to be declared free of Lassa fever. Punch
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Supporters of human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, accused operatives of the Department of State Services of forcefully arresting the activist despite an order remanding him in a correctional facility. The allegation came shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered that Sowore be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his application seeking a stay of execution of an earlier order revoking his bail. The judge also dismissed an application by Sowore seeking his recusal from the case on the grounds of alleged bias and adjourned the matter…
BENIN CITY — Parents and caregivers have been urged to pay closer attention to changes in their children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, as early detection remains crucial in preventing serious mental health challenges among young people. The Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Dr. Imafidon Osama Agbonile, made the call during a lecture on Mental Well-Being in Children at the Church of God Mission International (CGMI) Faith Arena, Benin City, held as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. Speaking before parents, guardians, teachers and church members, Dr. Agbonile said mental health concerns among children…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 22, 2026, re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc ( now Polaris Bank Limited) Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja for an alleged N15.6 billion fraud.Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the EFCC\`s submission of additional proof of evidence.At Monday\`s proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed SAN, informed the court of an amended charge and additional proof of…
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has expressed surprise after discovering that football fans were being charged $30 to watch a FIFA World Cup match at a fan viewing area in Dallas, United States. Ikedieze shared his reaction in a video posted on his Facebook page on Thursday while attending a fan festival for Wednesday’s Group K World Cup clash between DR Congo and Portugal. In the video, Ikedieze expressed surprise at the $30 fee charged to fans watching the match on giant screens, adding a rough conversion to Nigerian currency, saying it was about ₦40,000 in Nigeria.…
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed that she would likely be unemployed if she had not found success in the entertainment industry, crediting her music career with changing the direction of her life. Speaking in a recent chat with EE72, the singer reflected on her rise to fame, her journey with Mavin Records, and the realities of life in the spotlight. “If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating…
Benedict Johnson, the Nollywood actor, is currently receiving medical attention for an undisclosed health condition that requires surgical intervention, the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed. Abubakar Yakubu, the AGN president, confirmed the development to TheCable Lifestyle on Saturday, addressing concerns raised by a viral video showing Johnson inside an MRI scanning machine. The footage had generated significant public speculation regarding the actor’s health status. Yakubu acknowledged the guild’s awareness of Johnson’s condition and affirmed its commitment to providing necessary support. “Yes he is ill. Actually, he is actually ill. And requires surgery. The guild is aware and we are…
Popular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, says he has fulfilled traditional customs by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, during a family introduction ceremony. The event was captured in a video posted by Peller on his Instagram page on Sunday. It shows the streamer in traditional attire, a white shirt with George wrapper and red coral beads, while Jarvis appeared in a red wrapper, adorned with matching coral accessories and a beaded crown. Peller captioned the video on Instagram, “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love.…
Seventy young professionals have graduated from the NLNG Train 7 Project Human Capacity Development Basic Training Programme, completing an intensive one-year programme in Data Analysis and Supply Chain Management. The milestone underscores NLNG’s commitment to developing a skilled, industry-ready workforce and strenghtening Nigeria’s capacity to compete in an increasingly dynamic global energy sector. Beyond their core specialisations, the graduates received practical exposure in key oil and gas support areas, including Health, Safety and Environment, Business Management, Information Technology, Document Management, Nigerian Content awareness, and on-the- job training, a blend of technical and workplace skills critical to the industry value chain.…
-Investors confident of earnings outlook Shareholders have expressed confidence in Access Holdings Plc’s long-term value creation strategy as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues implementation of a deliberate plan to consolidate its pan-African and global investments into greater sustainable returns to investors. Speaking on the outcome of the group’s annual general meeting, shareholders, according to The Nation newspaper, said they were confident that Access Holdings has been well positioned for sustainable growth and high value-creation in the years ahead. They said the performance of the group in the past 15 months highlighted the fundamental strength of Access Holdings, which provides…