November 20, 2025

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of surge in outbreaks of cholera, Mpox, Marburg across the continent. The centre also warned of threat surge in other public health driven by fragile water systems, poor sanitation, and funding gaps. Prof. Yap Boum, Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at Africa CDC, gave...

Security

Troops neutralise terrorists, apprehend 14 suspects, rescue victims nationwide

The Nigerian Army says its troops across Nigeria have in the last 24 hours neutralised scores of terrorists, apprehended 14 suspects and rescued several kidnapped victims. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops also recovered firearms, stolen crude oil, and contraband across theatres of operation. He that...

News

ICPC appoints Odey as new spokesperson

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has appointed Mr John Odey, a Deputy Director, as its new spokesperson and Head, Media and Public Communications Unit. The ICPC’s Secretary, Clifford Oparaodu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, Odey succeeds Mr Demola Bakare, and will also lead...