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Nov

14

2026

4 Dead, 14 Hospitalised After Suspected Poisonous Herbal Mixture in Benue

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4 Dead, 14 Hospitalised After Suspected Poisonous Herbal Mixture in Benue Four people have reportedly died and 14 others hospitalised after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture in Oju, Benue State, raising fresh concerns over the safety of unverified herbal remedies. Four people have reportedly died and 14 others hospitalised in Oju, Benue State, after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture sold during a market day. At least four people have reportedly died, while 14 others have been hospitalised after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred in the…

Nov

08

2026

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Benue Herbal Mixture: 4 Mysteriously Dead, 14 Hospitalised in Oju

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Benue Herbal Mixture: 4 Mysteriously Dead, 14 Hospitalised in Oju Four people have reportedly died and 14 others hospitalised after consuming a suspected harmful herbal mixture purchased during a market day in Oju, Benue State. At least four people have reportedly died while 14 others have been hospitalised after consuming a suspected harmful herbal mixture purchased in Oju township, headquarters of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. The herbal preparations were reportedly sold to members of the Igede community by three men identified as Alhaji Mai Magamani, Mohamed and Musa Kolo during the Ihiejwo market day in Oju last…

Oct

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Tracks 54 Contacts as Nigeria Steps Up Surveillance

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Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Tracks 54 Contacts as Nigeria Steps Up Surveillance Nigeria’s Ebola response enters a critical phase as the NCDC identifies 54 contacts and continues searching for others who may have been exposed. Nigeria has identified 54 primary contacts linked to its confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case, with more than 40 in quarantine in Abuja and six monitoring themselves at home, according to the NCDC. Nigeria’s Ebola response has entered a critical contact-tracing phase, with health authorities identifying 54 primary contacts linked to the country’s confirmed case. Although the patient has been evacuated to Switzerland for further medical care, the…

Sep

12

2026

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Nigerian Businessman Dies After Fifth Penis Enlargement Procedure in Thailand

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Nigerian Businessman Dies After Fifth Penis Enlargement Procedure in Thailand Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, a 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, had undergone five penile enlargement injections at a Bangkok clinic before his death in March 2026. Thai health authorities said the clinic had treated him since 2024 and that his final procedure involved 40cc of filler. A UK coroner later linked his death to a pulmonary embolism caused by the filler injection. A cosmetic procedure that was supposed to enhance his appearance ended in tragedy. Nigerian-British businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo had reportedly undergone five penile enlargement injections…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Four Children, Family Dog Die After Eating Reheated Meal in Tragic Incident

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Four Children, Family Dog Die After Eating Reheated Meal in Tragic Incident By our Reporter A family meal has turned into an unimaginable tragedy, leaving a mother grieving the loss of all four of her children and the family dog. The grieving mother, Hawa Jimoh, says they ate the same meal twice before the deaths occurred. Hawa Jimoh’s four children and family dog reportedly died after eating a meal that had been prepared and reheated the following day. Jimoh said she and her husband also ate the food but survived after receiving hospital treatment. The exact cause of the deaths…