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Mpox downgrade likely as more countries reach ‘end phase – Africa CDC

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Africa CDC is poised to downgrade mpox from a continental health emergency, as seven countries have reached the “end phase” and Sierra Leone enters the “control phase,” reflecting sustained progress. This decision is based on stringent criteria, including over 45 days without cases and robust national surveillance and response capabilities. While cross-border population movements present a persistent risk, strengthened regional coordination and bilateral agreements are effectively mitigating potential outbreaks. The agency’s independent assessment, grounded in African epidemiological data, indicates a confident transition away

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Stakeholders advocate for higher NCD funding, UHC integration

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Nigeria faces a critical and growing crisis from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, yet they receive only a grossly inadequate 6% of the national health budget. Key stakeholders are urgently demanding a dual solution: significantly increased, timely public financing for NCDs and their full integration into the country’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework to ensure equitable access to care. This requires a multi-pronged advocacy effort where the media must amplify

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Reps make case for abandoned road project in Kogi

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A critical Nigerian road project, despite significant federal funding approval, remains dangerously incomplete due to chronic underfunding, severing vital agricultural links and exposing communities to economic paralysis, security threats, and safety hazards. The House of Representatives is now demanding immediate contractor re-mobilization and dedicated 2026 appropriations, framing its completion as both an urgent security imperative and a necessary catalyst for grassroots economic development. This situation highlights a systemic failure in infrastructure execution where approved budgets do not translate to on-the-ground progress

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Stakeholders call for recognition-driven reforms after Integrity Icon award

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Nigeria’s governance stakeholders advocate for a fundamental shift from punitive accountability to a recognition-driven model, arguing that celebrating ethical public servants is critical to rebuilding institutional trust and performance. They emphasize that systemic challenges like bureaucracy and low morale persist not due to a lack of dedicated officers, but because of the absence of sustained systems that reward integrity and measurable results. The core insight is that publicizing the stories of honest civil servants creates aspirational standards, making integrity a visible and valued norm. Therefore, lasting reform requires

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Club marks 20 years, unveils initiative to acquire sporting arena

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The Corporate Kickers Sports Club is transitioning from a 20-year-old social football group into a legacy institution by launching an initiative to acquire its own permanent arena. This strategic move aims to secure the club’s future, transform it from a tenant to an owner, and create an inheritable asset for members’ children. The initiative underscores the profound value of the club, which has evolved from casual recreation into a vital brotherhood providing mutual support and community. Ultimately, this represents a model for sustainable private community

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Niger Delta Games liaison committee inaugurated in Ondo

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The 2026 Niger Delta Games are being strategically refined to focus on grassroots talent discovery, with a new U-20 age limit and strict native-athlete registration to ensure authentic regional development. Learning from past shortcomings, the organizing committee is prioritizing athlete comfort, venue quality, and event coordination for a significantly improved experience. Ondo State exemplifies this mission, committing to scout new talents across all communities and renovate sports facilities, moving beyond reliance on established athletes. The event, backed by the NDDC

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Nasarawa State gets new Police Commissioner

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Nasarawa State has appointed CP Umar Ahmed-Chuso, a highly experienced officer with a distinguished 30-year career spanning strategic operational, investigative, and training roles across multiple states. His immediate priority is fostering robust community-police collaboration to enhance crime prevention and security response. With a strong academic background and advanced international training in human rights and strategy, Ahmed-Chuso’s leadership signals a commitment to professional, intelligence-driven policing aimed at safeguarding lives and property statewide.

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Lagos Police apprehend 13 over mob attack on officer, debunk claims

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The Lagos Police Command has debunked viral claims that an officer was beaten for theft, clarifying he was enforcing parking laws when a confrontation led to an accidental firearm discharge, injuring bystanders and inciting a mob attack. While the officer faces internal discipline for his unprofessional conduct, authorities have arrested 13 suspects for the assault, emphasizing that attacking officers on lawful duty is a serious criminal offense. This incident underscores the dangerous escalation from public misinformation to mob violence and the police’s dual stance of holding

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NSIWC deepens collaboration with ICPC, inaugurates new anti-corruption unit

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Nigeria’s national wage-setting body is intensifying its strategic partnership with the country’s anti-corruption agency, moving beyond formalities to actively share critical remuneration data that aids investigations and prosecutions. This collaboration is institutionalized through a newly inaugurated internal watchdog unit, designed to proactively detect unethical conduct and address systemic vulnerabilities within the commission itself. The initiative underscores a recognition that fair wage policies are fundamental to national equity and must be protected by the highest standards of probity and transparency. Ultimately, this model integrates

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