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A Benue health worker, Udam Samuel Aseer has said he will never pity thieves after unknown persons stole properties he managed to take out of his room during a fire outbreak.   The post I will never in my life pity a thief – Nigerian man laments after thieves stole properties he …

Four children have been killed by a diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State.   Information Officer of the local government, Mr Tasiu Yahaya said 28 children have been diagnosed with the disease.    He said in a statement;    “Four children have been confirmed dead while …

The FCT Police command has revealed the reason behind the fire outbreak in the Wuse market on Tuesday, March 12.    In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said preliminary investigation revealed that one Ibrahim Yahaya ‘27 years’ was apprehended by operatives of the Abuja …

Two schools located in the Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River state have been closed down following the outbreak of measles.    Commissioner for Health in the State, Dr. Henry Ayuk said the two schools are Navy Secondary School and Penniel Primary Schools, both in the same area.    …

Taraba State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gbangsheya Buma, has announced the outbreak of the viral hemorrhagic fever (Lassa) in the state.   Nine suspected cases were registered at Federal Medical Center, FMC, Jalingo, and the commissioner further revealed that eight persons have tested positive.   He assured residents that the …

The Gombe State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM).    The state government said six persons have died from the infectious disease associated with the inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes.   The state’s Commissioner for Health, Habu Dahiru who spoke at a press briefing on …

About 20 students have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of meningitis in some boarding public schools in Potiskum, Fika, and Fune local government areas of Yobe State.    Daily Trust reported that the deaths were recorded in Government Science Technical College, Government Girls Science Technical College, and Federal Government …

A woman, Mrs. Aminu Inusa, and her two daughters have died in a fire outbreak at their residence in Andaha Town, Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.    The incident happened on Friday night, December 22, 2023.    Mrs. Inusa’s two remaining children sustained injuries and are currently receiving …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is requesting more data from China amid an outbreak of pneumonia in children.     Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, a WHO epidemiologist, said the agency was ‘following up with China’ as hospitals across the country continue to be overwhelmed.     Face masks and social …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has heightened surveillance at all entry points in the nation following the outbreak of bed bug infestations in France and some parts of Europe.   A wave of panic has spread across France as travellers have posted their photos and videos showing bed bugs on …