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April 15, 2026

WHO raises concern over Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria, urges stronger grassroot interventions  

The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.

Rats and WHO logo.
March 4, 2026

Zambia’s cholera cases surpass 1,100 since August outbreak

A total of 376,573 people in affected districts have been vaccinated against cholera so far.

Zambia
February 26, 2026

Thousands dead or missing on global migration routes in 2025: UN

As of February 24, 2026, a total of 606 deaths had been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea, compared to 285 in the same period in 2025.

Migrants' boat
February 25, 2026

South Korea’s fertility rate rises to four-year high

South Korea’s total fertility rate rose to a four-year high in 2025, supported by continued growth in the number of births, government data showed on Wednesday.

babies
September 30, 2025

FRSC lost five operatives to reckless driving in September: Official

“Disregard for traffic laws and the safety of FRSC personnel will attract serious sanctions and legal consequences going forward,” he warned.

FRSC personnel on highway
January 7, 2023

Kwara SUBEB recruits 600 teachers from database 

The board said that the new vacancies arose due to retirements, deaths, relocation and other factors.

The Kwara Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB)
December 19, 2022

FRSC recorded 19,787 road crashes, 9,227 deaths in two years: Official

The road crashes and deaths represent figures from January 2021 to December 2022.

Dauda Biu
September 20, 2022

Anambra to establish blood banks to reduce maternal deaths

The blood banks would be established in the three senatorial districts to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths in the state.

Charles Soludo
April 24, 2022

17 African migrants die from Tunisian shipwreck

On Saturday the Tunisian coast guard said four boats, carrying 120 African migrants headed for Italy, had sunk off the coast near the city of Sfax.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
April 13, 2022

South Africa: 60 killed in devastating floods

Durban’s port has been affected by the flood as terminals cannot be accessed.

SA floods [Photo Credit: BBC]