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The Enugu State Government says over 1.5 million children have so far received vaccination against measles and rubella within one week of the ongoing statewide immunisation campaign against the diseases. The Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Ocheku, disclosed this during the flag-off of the integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign held at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, on Wednesday. Ani-Ocheku said the figure represented about 68 per cent of the target population of 2.2 million children in the state, describing it as unprecedented and a demonstration of the state’s commitment to achieving zero cases…

The family of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has dismissed viral rumours circulating on social media claiming that the film icon is dead. Reacting to the reports in a video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the actor’s eldest son, Leo Edochie, described the claim as false and malicious. “I’ve been receiving text messages and calls over the nonsense post by some people that our father, Chief Pete Edochie, is dead. It is a lie from the pit of hell,” he said. Leo added that the actor is alive and in good health, condemning those responsible for spreading the…

News » Premier League news » Everton newsFebruary 11, 2026 21:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Maguire fit for Everton game Manchester United have been handed a big injury boost for the Premier League clash against Everton on the road later this month. The Red Devils played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium. They were outplayed in multiple stages and eventually scored a late equaliser in stoppage time through Benjamin Sesko.In the same game, Harry Maguire was spotted holding his hamstring injury in the opening half after a recovery run and there were fears that he may…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged involvement in the theft and sale of stolen tricycles in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said in a statement on Wednesday that the arrests followed a complaint by Ayuba Muhammad, who reported that his tricycle was stolen at Panshekara Quarters on January 24, 2026. Kiyawa said, “The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property.” He identified five of the suspects as 20-year-old Salim Zakari, 17-year-old Faruk Abubakar, 20-year-old Yusuf Garba, 19-year-old Mastur Shehu, and…

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin —Nine victims abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are still being held in captivity after payment of N40 milliom ransom by the community. A relation of some of the abducted victims, who confided in journalists, yesterday, confirmed that N40 million contributed by members of the community and good spirited citizens had been delivered to the terrorists but the victims were yet to be set free. He said the community was now in dilemma as the fate of the victims remain unknown despite the payment of the N40million ransom to…

By Dipo Olowookere A new digital banking platform created to help business owners in the country to eliminate delays, queues, and operational inefficiencies has been introduced by Ecobank Nigeria. This mobile application is to strengthen the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, allowing them to manage payments, monitor transactions, oversee cash flow, and run day‑to‑day financial operations directly from their mobile devices. The Ecobank Business app, now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, cements the bank’s position as a dependable growth partner to SMEs across all sectors, delivering tools that help…

FG has suspended NAFDAC enforcement on Sachet Alcohol Ban and ordered immediate halt to factory and warehouse closures. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also ordered the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…

From February 20-6, 2026, I was on an official visit to Osogbo. It was the longest I had stayed since I started visiting the Osun State capital. After a hectic work schedule, I decided to take a break to visit the Osun grove, one of the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nigeria. It was an epochal visit.  But before I share what I saw, let me give you a short historical background of Osun, the State of the Living Spring. Osun is one of the six states in the South-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Information gleaned from the official…

Their experiences underline a broader message: inclusive economic growth depends on opening space for those too often excluded, including people with disabilities, youth and home-based innovators.Entrepreneur by necessityFor Shaymaa Saeed, a young Egyptian crochet designer and handicrafts artist with a disability, entrepreneurship was not a lifestyle choice but a necessity. Health challenges prevented her from securing formal work, pushing her to rethink how she could earn a living.“I started my project from home in 2018 due to health challenges, after I was unable to secure a job,” she told UN News. Instead of giving up, I turned my hobby into a…

One of America’s multi-talented music icons, Quincy Jones, is dead. Known for producing such musical legends, including Michael Jackson, news of his death was made public by his publicist, Arnold Robbinson, late Sunday. Quincy is also renowned for writing award-winning films and television series alongside collaborating with other entertainment legends, including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others. He was said to have died at his home within the Bel Air area of Los Angeles, surrounded by family members. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,. “And although…