Diphtheria: Kano Govt Rules Out School Closure over Outbreak

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools over a diphtheria outbreak. The government said the decision was aimed at preventing students from contracting the disease. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for a rethink […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

Plateau Orders Statewide School Closure over Diphtheria Outbreak

Academic activities have been suspended in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Plateau State following suspected cases of diphtheria in parts of the state. The state government announced the decision on Saturday, directing schools to shut from Monday, September 7, 2026, until further notice. Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, said the precautionary […]

Kano Rules Out School Closure Over Diphtheria Outbreak

Kano State has ruled out any delay to the new academic term despite a continuing diphtheria outbreak, insisting that current infection rates do not justify k...

Diphtheria: Kano govt rules out school closure over outbreak - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Kano State Government has ruled out the closure or postponement of school resumption over the ongoing outbreak of diphtheria in the state. The government said the current situation does not warrant keeping children away from school, adding that schools would resume as scheduled. The spokesperson for the state Ministry of Health, Nabilus Kofar-Naisa, said …

Plateau State Diphtheria Outbreak Forces Immediate School Shut Down

In response to a growing diphtheria outbreak Plateau State health officials are taking urgent action to safeguard children and communities. Following a formal directive issued by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, authorities have ordered the temporary shutdown of all primary and secondary schools across the region. <p>The post Plateau State Diphtheria Outbreak Forces Immediate School Shut Down first appeared on Reporters At Large.</p>