Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 80 in Nigeria
Nigeria recorded 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in an information on its official website, that the case fatality rate (CFR) had risen to 19.4 per cent, up from 17.5 per cent in […]
Onogie of Udo-Eguare Kidnapped in Edo State Attack
On Sunday, kidnappers abducted the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional leader in Edo State’s Igueben Local Government Area. According to the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, the number of additional victims involved remains unclear. Yamu reported that the Onogie was ambushed while traveling as a passenger on a motorcycle, and the rider […]
INEC Declares Okpebholo Winner Of Edo Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progessives Congress (APC) winner of the Saturday governorship election in Edo. INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruk Kuta, announced the winner on Sunday in Benin after the collation of results from 18 local government areas in the state. […]
