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Last update: an hour agoEbola Watch: Nigeria’s risk is rising, the NCDC says, warning of a high chance of Ebola importation from the ongoing outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda—fuelled by cross-border movement and international travel—while Lagos insists there’s no suspected or confirmed case and has stepped up surveillance and rapid response. Court & Rights: A UK appeal court has ordered the deportation of a Nigerian convicted of multiple attempted rapes after a long legal fight, rejecting earlier blocks that relied on “speculative” future harm claims. Public Health & Safety: Kano authorities seized over N200m in counterfeit medicines, saying the drugs lacked NAFDAC approval and were stored in unhygienic conditions; Nigeria’s Nursing and Midwifery Council also announced new governing board appointments to strengthen regulation. Maternal Health: The First Lady renewed calls to end child marriage and obstetric fistula as the world marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Food & Livelihoods: Eid-el-Kabir costs bite hard in Dutse, Jigawa, as ram prices reportedly jumped over 300%, pushing many families toward sharing meat or skipping sacrifices.
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