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Meningitis outbreak claims lives across Nigeria, NCDC ramps up response efforts

A deadly meningitis outbreak has swept across 23 states, claiming at least 151 lives and leaving 1,826 suspected cases in its wake. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an urgent warning, highlighting the severity of the crisis and the strain it is placing on the country’s healthcare system. According to Read More…

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EU pushes for tariff-free trade to counter U.S. protectionism – an LM news analysis

In a bid to stabilise global trade amidst rising tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the European Union has taken an assertive stance, advocating for a 0% tariff regime. The EU, alongside nations like Vietnam, argues that eliminating tariffs on both sides could lead to a more balanced and frictionless trading system. Read More…

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National Police Day overshadowed by nationwide protest amid rising tensions

The Nigerian government has officially designated April 7 as National Police Day, a landmark decision aimed at honoring fallen officers and celebrating the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). However, the maiden edition of the event, which took place at Eagle Square in Abuja, was overshadowed by nationwide demonstrations as protesters defied police warnings Read More…

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Protesters defy police order, take to Lagos streets in nationwide demonstration

Despite warnings from the Inspector General of Police, demonstrators flooded the streets of Lagos on Monday, April 7, 2025, in a bold protest against cybercrime laws and the looming emergency rule in Rivers State. The protest, spearheaded by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), saw hundreds of participants gathering at Ikeja Under-Bridge before marching toward Read More…

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Getting your introvert child to talk to you

Some years ago, on the Oprah Winfrey Show, one of the guests was talking about children and how they handled bullying and how parents could step in, and she told parents that whenever their kids returned from school, after asking how their day went, we should ask direct questions like, “Did anyone bully you today?” Read More…