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Nigeria Faces Surge in Polio Cases Due to Low Immunization Rates
Nigeria is witnessing an alarming spread of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2), with 70 cases recorded across 14 northern states, according to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).
Dr. Muyi Aina, NPHCDA Executive Director, attributed the rise to low immunization rates and vaccine refusals.
He called for renewed efforts to improve vaccination coverage, urging religious leaders to promote health services.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, emphasized the importance of community support to combat healthcare challenges, especially in rural areas.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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