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Nigeria Denies Ebola Outbreak Amid Health Concerns

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has refuted reports of an Ebola outbreak in the country, despite ongoing concerns about Lassa fever and cholera. This denial comes as the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) issued an Ebola alert to healthcare waste handlers.

6 Jun, 16:49 — 7 Jun, 01:22
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Premium TimesMostly Factual10h ago

South-West under siege: Time for governors to find Akeredolu’s courage, By Oluwole Ojewale 

Criminality should never be reduced to partisan talking points. The state has a responsibility to confront all forms of criminality without resorting to ethnic colouration or collective labelling. The dangerous tendency to ethnicise insecurity obscures the real problem, weakens public trust, and distracts attention from the urgent task of protecting citizens. At moments like this, […] The post South-West under siege: Time for governors to find Akeredolu’s courage, By Oluwole Ojewale  appeared...

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Kidnappings, school attacks may cause depression, anxiety in children – Psychiatrists

Psychiatrists warn that kidnappings and school attacks in Nigeria can lead to depression, anxiety, and PTSD in children. Learn the signs and seek support. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappings-school-attacks-may-cause-depression-anxiety-in-children-psychiatrists/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

DSS has become Nigeria’s most proactive agency, by Tonnie Iredia 

In the past, not many people knew anything about the Department of State Services (DSS) formerly known as the State Security Service (SSS). The few who knew something about the organization merely called it, government spy or the Secret Police because it reportedly operated in secrecy, wearing hoods and silencing anti-establishment critics. Indeed, its personnel […] The post DSS has become Nigeria’s most proactive agency, by Tonnie Iredia  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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Futility of United States of Nigeria: The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa - THISDAYLIVE

Futility of United States of Nigeria: The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa  THISDAYLIVE

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