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Death toll from meningitis outbreak in Nigeria rises to 56
Abuja, March 20: The death toll of an outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across four local government areas in Nigeria's northwestern state of Kebbi has risen from 26 to 56, health authorities said.
Nigeria reports 80 deaths in Lassa fever outbreak
Abuja, Feb 25: At least 80 deaths have been reported across 11 states in Nigeria amid the latest outbreak of Lassa fever, public health authorities said.
Lookman left saddened with head coach Gasperini's 'deeply disrespectful' comments
Bergamo, Feb 19: Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has released a statement responding to his head coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s "deeply disrespectful" comments after the reigning Europa League champions were eliminated by Club Brugge after losing 2-5 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs.
Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
Niamey, Jan 31: Niger's Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared that the country is free of onchocerciasis.
Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
Niamey, Jan 31: Niger's Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared at a ceremony that the country is free of onchocerciasis.
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally exit ECOWAS
Abuja, Jan 30: The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led nations jointly declared an intention to exit the regional bloc.
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally exit ECOWAS
Abuja, Jan 29: The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led nations jointly declared an intention to exit the regional bloc.
U19 WC: Nigeria women win nail-biter against Ireland to finish campaign on high
Bangi, Jan 29: Nigeria scripted the perfect ending to their U19 women's T20 World Cup campaign, clinching a six-run victory against Ireland in their super six match here at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval on Wednesday.
22 Nigerian soldiers killed by suspected terrorists: military
Abuja, Jan 27: At least 22 Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others wounded by suspected terrorists in a remote town in the country's northeastern state of Borno, the military said on Monday.
U19 WC: Nigeria, USA women record historic wins; Australia edge Bangladesh in nail-biting thriller
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 20: Day three of the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup saw Nigeria and USA claim their first-ever victories in their history of playing the tournament, while Australia edged Bangladesh in a nail-biting thriller to get their second win of the competition.
Nigeria holds mass funeral as tanker explosion death toll rises to 86
Abuja, Jan 19: A mass funeral has been held for the victims of Saturday's gasoline tanker explosion in Nigeria's north-central state of Niger, local authorities said on Sunday, while confirming that the death toll has risen from 80 to 86.
Nigerian president confirms 80 killed in gasoline tanker explosion
Abuja, Jan 19: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed on Sunday that more than 80 people were killed and many others injured after a tanker laden with gasoline exploded when it overturned, spilling its contents on a busy road in the country's north-central state of Niger.
U19WC 2025 warm-ups: Nigeria shine, Bangladesh edge super over
Kuala Lumpur, January 15: Nigeria, the Africa qualifiers, made a strong statement in the ICC Women's U19 World Cup, comfortably chasing down Scotland's target of 62 in just 11.3 overs during Wednesday's warm-up match at the Royal Selangor Club, as per ICC.
Nigeria holds mass burial for over 40 farmers killed by insurgents
Abuja, Jan 14: Nigerian authorities on Tuesday organised a mass burial for at least 40 farmers suspected to have been killed by insurgents during an attack earlier this week in the northeastern state of Borno, which borders Chad.