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Ebola Panic Grips The Nation! NCDC Sounds Urgent Alarm On Deadly Virus.

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September 23, 2026

ABUJA — The Nigerian government has placed the country on high alert following a resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In response, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated emergency preparedness measures and ramped up national surveillance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The directive was announced in an official health advisory signed by the NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris. According to the agency, all preparatory activities are fully underway and will be continuously reviewed based on evolving public health risk assessments and epidemiological data.

Key Prevention and Surveillance Updates

Enhanced Border Screening: Enhanced surveillance protocols have been introduced for all inbound travelers arriving from countries experiencing active or relevant EVD transmission.
Health Declaration Mandate: Travelers from affected regions are required to complete a formal Health Declaration Form to assist public health authorities with contact tracing and monitoring. Passengers from all other countries are currently exempt.
Public Vigilance: The NCDC has urged the public to remain vigilant, watch closely for symptoms associated with Ebola, and immediately report any suspected cases.
Medical Advice: Anyone exhibiting symptoms is advised to promptly seek professional medical care, ensuring they provide a detailed travel history and information on potential exposures.

The health advisory was issued following a Dynamic Risk Assessment conducted in close consultation with public health experts and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The NCDC has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to safeguarding the health of all Nigerians through rigorous, evidence-based surveillance and swift emergency response mechanisms.

Situation Update in the DRC

Recent data highlights the severe scale of the ongoing outbreak in the DRC:

Total Toll: As of September 20, the DRC has recorded a total of 7,672 confirmed EVD cases and 3,699 related deaths.
Current Hospitalizations: There are currently 886 patients receiving treatment in isolation wards.
Recent Spikes: Recent updates show an increase of 58 confirmed cases and 23 deaths across several provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu, Haut-Uélé, and Tshopo.
Recoveries & Contact Tracing: A total of 1,879 people infected with the Bundibugyo strain have successfully recovered, while roughly 79.9% of identified case contacts remain under active medical follow-up.

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THE ULTIMATE CROSSOVER: Magixx Storms PUBG Mobile Version 4.6 As Nigeria Takes Center Stage In Global Gaming!

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September 23, 2026

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PUBG MOBILE is shaking up the Nigerian gaming scene with an exciting mix of new action, African music, and intense esports competition through the launch of Version 4.6, an official collaboration with Afro-pop star Magixx, and the conclusion of the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Nigeria 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The latest Version 4.6 update introduces a darker, supernatural battleground centered around the Vampire Hunters theme, bringing fresh gameplay and survival challenges to players.

To bridge gaming and African pop culture, Nigerian Afro-pop artist Magixx has joined as the official music collaborator for the Version 4.6 Africa campaign. Built around the empowering slogan “BE THE ONE,” the partnership celebrates confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

From September 24 to October 23, players can dive into the limited-time Unlock Magixx Style event. By logging in, playing matches, and completing missions, users can collect poster pieces to claim free rewards, including:

An exclusive outfit and skin.
A custom Magixx Avatar Frame and Voice Pack.
The track “Be The One” as lobby music every time they enter the game.

Team Pride Crowned PMNC Nigeria 2026 Champions

Esports excitement reached its peak at the PMNC Nigeria 2026 Finals on September 13, where top-tier local squads competed for national glory, cash prizes, and a ticket to the international PMGO Africa stage.

Champions: Team Pride—comprising Begho (Oluwadamilola Oladele), Kwila Obadiah, Chico (Maude Usman), and Finish (Farid Mahri)—took home the $3,000 grand prize. Begho was also awarded the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) title.
Podium Finishers: Neon Outlaws secured first runner-up, while Tribe Warriors finished as second runner-up.

A Thriving Tech and Youth Ecosystem

The tournament underscored how gaming in Nigeria is merging with technology, lifestyle, and youth culture, backed by major brand supporters:

Infinix supplied official tournament devices via the gaming-focused Infinix GT 50 Pro, featuring Hydro-Cooling and GT Triggers.
oraimo highlighted its commitment to supporting gamers and creators with everyday lifestyle accessories.
itel celebrated Team Pride’s victory by gifting the champions new itel air conditioners.

As PUBG MOBILE links supernatural battlegrounds with high-stakes competitive esports, the message to players remains clear: BE THE ONE. The game is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

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Odegbami Says Nigeria Facing Worst Period In Football History.

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September 23, 2026

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Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has declared that the country is experiencing the “worst time” in its football history. The damning assessment comes as the Super Eagles prepare to begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

According to reports, Nigeria is scheduled to face Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 25, with kick-off at 5 pm Nigerian time. They will then travel to face Guinea-Bissau for their second Group L fixture on September 29.

Odegbami, a key member of the squad that helped Nigeria win its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 1980, emphasized that the current crisis extends far beyond the senior men’s national team.

He pointed to the fact that both the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons failed to qualify for their respective recent FIFA World Cups. Furthermore, the country’s age-grade teams and domestic clubs have struggled significantly in recent competitions.

“It has never been this bad in our entire history that we didn’t qualify for the World Cup,” the 74-year-old told BBC Sport Africa.

“Our girls (the Super Falcons), who were African champions, failed to win a competition (the 2025 Women’s Afcon) that was just there for their taking. All our junior teams are not doing well. Our local league is not bringing in money. Something is definitely wrong.”

The dire situation has already triggered major upheaval within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). President Ibrahim Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and several executive committee members resigned from their posts in August.

Currently, a joint delegation from FIFA and CAF is collaborating with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to develop a roadmap for necessary reforms. Consequently, the NFF elections that were originally scheduled for September 27 have been suspended.

Beyond administrative issues, concerns regarding deteriorating infrastructure and a lack of investment have dominated the discourse surrounding Nigerian football. Odegbami noted that several stadiums that were once iconic venues have fallen into a state of disrepair after years of neglect.

He specifically cited the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos—which hosted matches during the 1980 and 2000 AFCON tournaments—alongside the Liberty Stadium (now Obafemi Awolowo Stadium) in Ibadan, Kaduna’s Ahmadu Bello Stadium, and the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

“I weep when I think of the amount of damage they have done to Nigerian football – the infrastructure that we had in the country, some of the historic monuments that were facilities for football in this country,” Odegbami said.

“Whether it was wilful, whether it was ignorance, they did irreparable damage to what was Nigeria’s heritage. Uyo is the best we have in Nigeria, but it is not half as good as what we had from the 1960s to the 90s.”

Odegbami concluded by contrasting Nigeria’s decline with major sporting investments happening elsewhere across the continent. He noted that Senegal is set to host the Youth Olympic Games; South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will stage the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup; Kenya will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships; and Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.

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‘WE ARE NOT SCARED!’ Furious APC Governors Open Direct Lines With Atiku As Party Crisis Deepens

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September 23, 2026

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Some disgruntled governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly initiating contact with Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as tensions rise over the political maneuvering of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The friction stems from Wike’s leadership of the emerging Rainbow Coalition backing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Wike has maintained that the coalition’s support for the President does not extend to backing APC candidates in upcoming governorship and legislative races.

Key Factors Driving the Political Shift

Threat to State Structures: Multiple sources revealed that Wike’s stance has deeply unsettled APC governors, who fear the coalition could destabilize their local political structures during the 2027 elections.
Concerns Over Concessions: Insiders from northern political groups noted that the governors’ primary anxiety is Wike’s claim that President Tinubu has supposedly ceded specific states to the coalition for governorship contests.
Alternative Alliances: With the political dynamics shifting, some dissatisfied governors are viewing Atiku and the ADC as a strategic network to protect their political survival and counter the influence of Wike’s coalition.
The Staggered Timetable: Politicians are also recalculating their strategies based on the election schedule, which sets the presidential and National Assembly votes weeks ahead of the governorship and State House of Assembly elections.