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The Benue state government has reported 243 suspected cases of Lassa fever since January 2025, with 13 deaths recorded.
State Epidemiologist, Dr. Asema Msuega, who gave the update said 18 of the cases were confirmed through laboratory tests.

“Of the deaths, five were from confirmed cases while eight were classified as probable. Probable deaths are those of persons suspected to have Lassa fever who died before samples could be taken,” Dr. Msuega explained. He added that one of the victims was a health worker.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has said he bears no grudge against anyone over past actions against him, stressing that forgiveness and reconciliation were essential for political stability, national cohesion, and development.

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers.

The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN.

The Federal Government has announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary as “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”

Independence @ 65: FG Sets Theme for Celebration The Federal Government has announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary as “Nigeria @ 65:

A former aide to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, Umar Sani, has accused billionaire businessman Femi Otedola of hypocrisy in his recent comments on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy regime.

Umar Sani Accuses Otedola of Hypocrisy on Fuel Subsidy A former aide to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, Umar Sani, has accused billionaire businessman Femi Otedola of hypocrisy in his

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with the outgone Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Tinubu Meets Ex-Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with the outgone Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja, Nigeria, to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, holding in New York, United States of America, from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Senator Shettima, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the global event, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement and join other dignitaries at the UN high-level general debates, among other side events.

The Vice President will also announce Nigeria's new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement at this year's UN special event on climate.