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2 weeks ago |
independent.ng | Chioma Umeha |Toyin F. Adebayo
1 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 747 cases of Lassa fever and 142 related deaths across 18 states as of epidemiological week 22, 2025. The alarming figures were revealed in the agency’s latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, which noted a case fatality rate (CFR) of 19.0%, slightly higher than the same period in 2024. New infections continue to emerge, with Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, and Nasarawa states reporting fresh cases, last week.
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2 weeks ago |
independent.ng | Innocent Oweh |Toyin F. Adebayo
2 …Wike Renames International Conference Centre After HimABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to revitalise infrastructure across key sectors of Nigeria. Tinubu said this on Tuesday while commissioning the iconic International Conference Centre, Abuja, renamed after him by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
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1 month ago |
independent.ng | Toyin F. Adebayo
ABUJA – In a major push to deepen infrastructural development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Executive Committee (EXCO) has approved a total of 19 critical projects aimed at upgrading the city’s urban services, security, and environment. Speaking after the 14th FCT EXCO meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Chidi Amadi reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fast-tracking the transformation of Nigeria’s capital.
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1 month ago |
independent.ng | Toyin F. Adebayo
…We didn’t authorize any statement ABUJA: Northern Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have distanced themselves from recent statements allegedly issued in their name concerning internal matters of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), declaring the statements as false, unethical, and unauthorized.
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1 month ago |
independent.ng | Toyin F. Adebayo
ABUJA – As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 World Family Doctors Day, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has renewed calls for greater investments in primary healthcare to strengthen the nation’s health system and improve outcomes for all citizens.
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