December 22, 2025 - The Postcard

News

Gov. Okpebholo Delivers on Recruitment Promise as Edo CSC Conducts CBT for Agric, Environmental Officers

The Edo State Civil Service Commission on Thursday conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for shortlisted candidates seeking employment as Agricultural and Environmental Officers, in a recruitment exercise described as a clear demonstration of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to practical governance. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Sam Oko-Ose, mni, who addressed journalists at the CBT...

Health

Lassa fever claims195 lives in 2025 – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever claimed 195 lives across 21 states by Epidemiological Week 49 of 2025, representing a case fatality rate of 18.2 per cent. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epi Week 49, covering Dec. 1 to 7, 2025, released...

Politics

State police: What I told U.S, European partners-Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said that he had assured the United States and European partners that his administration would implement state police to boost security in Nigeria. He said this during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The president said he...