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‎Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 146 Lives in Nigeria in 11 Weeks, 25 Doctors Infected

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‎By Feyisola Adeyeha



‎Nigeria is facing a serious Lassa fever outbreak that has claimed lives across the country, including those of frontline health workers. Doctors treating patients have been infected, and some have died while caring for others.

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‎Report have it that the outbreak has killed 146 people in Nigeria over the past 11 weeks, with health workers among the casualties.

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‎The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 582 cases nationwide in the same period. Twenty-five doctors have been infected while treating pati...

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Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 146 Lives in Nigeria in 11 Weeks, 25 Doctors Infected - Journalng ‎Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 146 Lives in Nigeria in 11 Weeks, 25 Doctors Infected

Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C in Owerri have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit pharmaceuticals valued at over N1.056 billion along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City.

In a press release signed by the Controller, Comptroller Bishir Balogun, on April 11 2026, the seizure comprised 1,025,000 tablets of Tramadol and 10,000 bottles of Barcadin Codeine syrup (100ml each).

Balogun disclosed that the operation, executed on March 15, 2026, was driven by credible intelligence and coordinated enforcement efforts. He explained that officers flagged down a truck suspected of conveying contrab...

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Customs FOU ‘C’ Intercepts N1.056bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Edo - Journalng Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C in Owerri have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit pharmaceuticals

Customs FOU ‘C’ Intercepts N1.056bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Edo

Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C in Owerri have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit pharmaceuticals valued at over N1.056 billion along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City.

In a press release signed by the Controller, Comptroller Bishir Balogun, on April 11 2026, the seizure comprised 1,025,000 tablets of Tramadol and 10,000 bottles of Barcadin Codeine syrup (100ml each).

Balogun disclosed that the operation, executed on March 15, 2026, was driven by credible intelligence and coordinated enforcement efforts. He explained that officers flagged down a truck suspected of conveying contraband goods along the busy expressway.

The driver initially attempted to evade arrest but later abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushland.

A thorough search of the truck revealed that the drugs had been carefully concealed among legitimate goods in a bid to evade detection. Authorities placed the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized items at N1,056,000,000.

Comptroller Balogun described the interception as a clear demonstration of the Service’s resolve to combat the illegal circulation of controlled substances, particularly Tramadol and Codeine, which are widely linked to substance abuse and rising criminal activity across the country.

He warned that smugglers and criminal networks would continue to face intensified surveillance and enforcement actions.

The operation underscores the Service’s commitment to protecting public health and ensuring national security through the continued deployment of intelligence led strategies to dismantle criminal networks.

The seized drugs are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible.

Nigeria has exceeded the existing global record for the longest continuous public speaking marathon, crossing the 200-hour mark in an officially sanctioned attempt monitored under the guidelines of Guinness World Records.



The ongoing initiative, titled “20 Days of Eloquence — Nigeria Speaks to the World,” has now moved beyond the previous record of 127 hours, 31 minutes, and 43 seconds, set in 2018 by Toastmasters District 112 in Auckland. Organisers say the relay is continuing toward an ambitious 480-hour target.



The record attempt, currently underway in Lagos, has remained active for more than eight consecutive days, featuring a struc...

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Nigeria Surpasses Global Public Speaking Record, Targets 480-Hour Milestone - Journalng Nigeria has exceeded the existing global record for the longest continuous public speaking marathon, crossing the 200-hour mark in an officially sanctioned

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has defended the Council’s recent tariff decisions, regulatory interventions, and the delayed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), insisting that all actions taken by the agency are guided strictly by law, due process, and extensive stakeholder consultations rather than external pressure or inconsistency in policy direction.



Speaking in an extensive interview, Akutah explained that tariff regulation is a core statutory responsibility of the Council under Sections 5 and 6 of the Port Economic Regulations 2...

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Shippers Council Defends Tariff Adjustments, ICTN Delay, Says Decisions Driven by Law, Stakeholder Engagement - Journalng The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has defended the Council’s recent

Barr Sam Nwakohu, a former Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has died at age 70.



Sources close to his family told JournalNG that the lawyer died on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at a Lagos hospital after battling with an ailment.



Nwakohu who was CRFFN's CEO between early 2019 and February 2023 re-organised the council and set it on the path professionalism , accountability and self sustainability.



Armed with his impeccable law background,as CRFFN CEO he was severally recognised for relentlessly pursuing economic empowerment and growth through sustaina...

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Nwakohu, Former CRFFN Registrar Dies at 70 - Journalng Barr Sam Nwakohu, a former Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has died at age 70.

Nwakohu, Former CRFFN Registrar Dies at 70

Barr Sam Nwakohu, a former Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has died at age 70.

Sources close to his family told JournalNG that the lawyer died on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at a Lagos hospital after battling with an ailment.

Nwakohu who was CRFFN's CEO between early 2019 and February 2023 re-organised the council and set it on the path professionalism , accountability and self sustainability.

Armed with his impeccable law background,as CRFFN CEO he was severally recognised for relentlessly pursuing economic empowerment and growth through sustainable freight forwarding in the country's logistics ecosystem

He initiated freight forwarding educational programmes and achieved the affiliation of CRFFN with universities and other institutes of higher learning

The council's Abuja office and a training arm - the Nigeria Institute of Freight Forwarding (NIFF) with hostel accommodation for freight forwarding scholars sited in the Federal Capital Territory (FTC) were initiated and completed on his watch

The CRFFN, on his watch, achieved construction and full operation of the council's outstations and offices including the collection of Practitioners Operating Fee (PoF) for improved internally generated revenue (IGR) of the council.

An electronic obituary flyer released by his family has indicated specific days for condolence visits at his residence ,20 Ladipo Omotesho Cole Street,Lekki Phase 1,Opposite Lagoon Secondary School.

Announced dates by his family for condolences include Saturday April 11,Sunday April 12, Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19 ,2026

Some employees of the school and retirees who spoke to JournalNG on condition of anonymity described the deceased as a thoroughbred leader who left indelible marks on the council .

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has successfully resolved a dispute between Nigerian airline operator, Air Peace, and the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO).

The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, convened a meeting with representatives of both Air Peace and NAHCO at the Aviation House in Lagos on Thursday, 9th April, 2026.

The meeting addressed the issue of damage to Air Peace aircraft parts allegedly caused by NAHCO personnel, and secured the commitment of both parties to a mutually beneficial working relationship, and continued collaboration in the interest of aviation safety.

In her rem...

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NCAA Resolves Dispute Between Air Peace, NAHCO - Journalng The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has successfully resolved a dispute between Nigerian airline operator, Air Peace, and the Nigerian Aviation

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has reaffirmed its commitment to aviation safety, operational excellence, and staff welfare following a strategic visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mahmud Adam Kambari, to its headquarters in Abuja.





The visit, which is part of the Permanent Secretary’s ongoing familiarization tour of the Agencies under the Ministry, is aimed at strengthening institutional alignment, enhancing collaboration, and reviewing operational priorities within Nigeria’s aviation sector.

During the engagement, the Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Charles Anos...

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Aviation Ministry Permanent Secretary, Kambari , Visits NiMet, Emphasises Aviation Safety , Staff Welfare - Journalng The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has reaffirmed its commitment to aviation safety, operational excellence, and staff welfare following a strategic

The Federal Government has approved the deployment of a contactless biometric passenger verification system, known as VPASS, across Nigeria’s domestic airports as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security, enhance data integrity, and improve revenue generation.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the signing of the concession agreement on 9th April, 2026 at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja.

He explained that the initiative is designed to eliminate discrepancies in passenger data arising from inconsistent airline records, while also addressing unauthorized boarding practices.

Keyamo sa...

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FG Unveils Biometric System to Strengthen Airport Security, Boost Revenue - Journalng The Federal Government has approved the deployment of a contactless biometric passenger verification system, known as VPASS, across Nigeria’s domestic

The Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives, Eghosa Joy Edelduok, has commended the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service for its significant contribution to national revenue generation, revealing that the command accounts for about one-third of the Service’s overall excise revenue collection.

Edelduok made this known on Thursday, 9 April 2026 , during a stakeholders’ engagement with excise traders and industry operators at the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command.

According to Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, the Public Relations Officer of the command who discl...

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ACG Edelduok Commends Oyo/Osun Customs for Significant Contribution to National Revenue Generation - Journalng The Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives, Eghosa Joy Edelduok, has commended the Oyo/Osun Area

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar has reiterated that the country is at the risk of losing its airspace surveillance service due to the obsolete state of the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) equipment because of the difficulties in getting spare parts as the technology is outdated.



Engr. Farouk explained that the life span of such important high-tech equipment is usually ten years but said since 2014 the TRACON equipment began to go out of fashion as countries around the world began to migrate to more sophisticated and advanced technology.

He emphasised that providing air n...

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Obsolete Radar Coverage Equipment: Nigeria Airspace Risks Losing Surveillance Service, Says NAMA MD - Journalng The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar has reiterated that the country is at the risk of losing its