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Prognostic Value of PCR Cycle Threshold Value in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Iraq, 2022–2023

Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Volume 32, Number 7—July 2026 Research Prognostic Value of PCR Cycle Threshold Value in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Iraq…

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1 month ago Politics

Nigerians count losses as World Cup begins without Eagles

As football’s biggest tournament begins in North America, Nigerians at home and abroad recount the heartbreak, lost opportunities and frustration of watching the Super Eagles miss a second consecutive World Cup, writes PETER AKINBO The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday (today) at the iconic…

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1 month ago Sports

Portugal boss Martinez explains Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes workload management ahead of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes, two of Portugal‘s most pivotal players, had their minutes carefully managed in the final friendly against Nigeria. After the match, head coach Roberto Martinez explained the workload plans in place for both players as the Selecao make their final preparations head…

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1 month ago Politics

Benue pensioners regret funding Alia’s nomination forms, protest arrears

Pensioners under the umbrella of the Concerned Pensioners Association, Benue State chapter, on Wednesday defied heavy rainfall to protest the non-payment of outstanding gratuities dating back to the year 2000. The association is a splinter group of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners registered in 2022…

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1 month ago Politics

Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Aggrieved ex-employees of the defunct Arab Bank and Assurance Bank took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday in a protest, accusing regulatory authorities of systemic neglect and pushing them into acute poverty. The protest was held at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate office at the …

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1 month ago Business

CMSA summit targets sustainable growth, investor confidence

The Capital Market Solicitors Association has said its 2026 Annual Business Summit will focus on strengthening the structural foundations of Nigeria’s capital market, deepening investor confidence and promoting sustainable growth beyond temporary market rallies. During a press briefing on Wednesday…

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1 month ago Politics

FG approves guidelines to regulate honorary doctorate awards

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorates, as part of efforts to restore credibility and integrity to the university system. The new policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, introduces strict rules governing e…

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1 month ago Politics

Kogi vows justice as bandits kill three residents

The Kogi State Government has vowed to bring to justice the bandits who attacked the Iluke community in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state, killing three residents. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Wednes…

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1 month ago Business

‘Feedstock issues cut Dangote petrol production capacity’

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced operations at its gasoline-producing unit by about 34 per cent since May 21 due to a combination of feedstock constraints and technical issues, according to a Reuters report citing industry monitor IIR Energy. The development comes amid heightened concerns…

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1 month ago Sports

Nigeria’s World Cup absence a big miss – Terry

England and Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the Super Eagles will be sorely missed as the tournament begins today, The PUNCH reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished second in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifi…

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1 month ago Technology

Police foil kidnapping attempt in Abuja, rescue five residents

The Federal Capital Territory Command has rescued five residents of Paze in the Byazhin community in the Bwari area of the nation’s capital. The victims were rescued during a clearance operation carried out by the police in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters on Tuesday. A statement on Wednes…

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1 month ago Politics

Gombe, UNICEF launch N1bn intervention for malnourished children

The Gombe State government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have unveiled a N1 billion intervention aimed at tackling acute malnutrition among children across the state. The intervention, funded through a counterpart arrangement in which both the state government and UNICEF contribut…

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1 month ago Politics

FG launches mineral exploration grants to boost mining

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment programme, known as EMERGE, in a fresh push to accelerate mineral exploration, support research institutions and promote local processing of Nigeria’s mineral resources. The initiative, unv…

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1 month ago Politics

FCMB names economist Bismark Rewane board chairman

First City Monument Bank Limited has appointed Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. It stated in a statement that the appointment brings one of Nigeria’s leading economists to the board of the lender …

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1 month ago Politics

Probe deepens into Warri-Itakpe train derailment

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has said its investigation into the derailment of a train operating along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor has progressed with the retrieval of critical evidence and the completion of key on-site investigative activities. The NSIB disclosed this in a statement…

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1 month ago Politics

Guinness, partners seek action against fake goods

Guinness Nigeria Plc, in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration of Nigeria, convened industry leaders, regulators, enforcement agencies and brand owners at its Lagos headquarters on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day 2026 for a high-level engagement themed “Combating Counterfeiting in …

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1 month ago Politics

2027: Gov aspirants spent N30bn on primaries – EFCC chair

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, said some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20bn and N30bn to secure electoral victory. He warned that the trend poses a serious threat to democratic governance…

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1 month ago Politics

APC recruits 4.4m agents network for Tinubu’s reelection — Uzodimma

The Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday said the party had recruited 4,421,150 persons across the nation’s 176,846 polling units as part of its mobilisation plan ahead of the 2027 elections. He expressed conf…

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1 month ago Politics

APC primaries: Aspirants clear Obasa of protest sponsorship allegation

A coalition of All Progressives Congress aspirants who participated in the party’s primaries in Lagos State has dismissed claims linking the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to the recent protest by aggrieved party members over the outcome of the exercise. Viral messages had…

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1 month ago Politics

Tax reforms must protect taxpayers – RMAFC

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, has said ongoing tax and revenue reforms must protect taxpayers while ensuring equitable revenue allocation across all tiers of government. Shehu stated this while receiving a delegation of the Joint Reven…

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