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‘Don’t hide suspected cases’ — Plateau Govt reopens schools after diphtheria closure

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The Plateau State Government has reopened public and private primary and secondary schools after a week-long closure over reported suspected diphtheria cases.

The government in the same vein warned against concealing suspected cases.

The resumption was announced in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, on Friday, September 11, 2026.

The schools were temporarily closed from September 7 as a precautionary measure to allow the government assess the situation and strengthen surveillance and response measures.

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According to the statement, schools across the state are to resume academic activities on Monday, September 14.

The government said measures had been put in place to reduce the risk of transmission, while school authorities were directed to maintain clean and hygienic learning environments.

“All school authorities are expected to have basic precautionary measures, maintain a clean and hygienic learning environment,” the statement said.

Teachers and school management were also urged to remain alert to symptoms and promptly report suspected cases to health authorities.

Parents and guardians were advised to encourage regular handwashing, keep their surroundings clean and seek medical attention where symptoms are noticed.

The government further warned against self-medication or concealing suspected cases, stressing the importance of early detection and treatment.

It urged parents, teachers, school proprietors and students to follow the health advisories as schools resume on Monday.

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Euromatch NPFL: Insurance halt Rivers United's unbeaten run , Ikorodu City, 3SC draw

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Rivers United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season, going down 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Sunday.

Finidi George's side, however, maintained the top spot on the table despite the disappointing defeat.

Bendel Insurance broke the deadlock in the 48th minute through Freeman Wuchirwe.

Chijioke Mbaoma levelled for Rivers United 17 minutes from time.

Jonathan James secured maximum points for the hosts in stoppage time.

At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Ikorodu City rallied from two goals down to force Shooting Stars to a 2-2 draw.

Shooting Stars led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian.

The home team, however, rallied to earn a share of the spoils, with Donald Obiajulu bagging a brace.

Four-time champions Kano Pillars bounced back from last weekend's disappointing defeat to Plateau United, earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Warri Wolves in Ozoro.

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Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United

Barau 1-1 Kwara United

Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes

Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars

Kun Khalifat 1-0 Inter Lagos

Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba

Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars.

Euromatch NPFL: Insurance halt Rivers United’s unbeaten run , Ikorodu City, 3SC draw

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NPFL Matchday 10: Tornadoes Stun Abia Warriors, Nasarawa Sink Enyimba as Ikorodu City, Katsina United Stage Comebacks

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Niger Tornadoes claimed a crucial away victory over Abia Warriors, Nasarawa United continued their impressive run, while Ikorodu City and Katsina United produced dramatic comebacks in an entertaining Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 weekend.

Sports247 reports that the round, which began on Saturday, October 24, continued on Sunday with eight fixtures producing narrow victories, late equalisers and further frustration for struggling Inter Lagos.

Wasiu Jimoh’s 56th-minute strike earned Niger Tornadoes a valuable 1-0 away victory over Abia Warriors, delivering one of the weekend’s standout results. Nasarawa United maintained their winning momentum with another 1-0 triumph, this time against Enyimba.

Jofrank Istifanus scored the decisive goal in the 23rd minute, building on the Lafia Boys’ impressive 2-0 away victory over Inter Lagos on Matchday 9.

Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance defeated Rivers United 2-1, with W. Freeman opening the scoring in the 60th minute before J. Jonathan struck in the 90th minute.

Katsina United staged a remarkable recovery to draw 2-2 against Plateau United in Saturday’s opening fixture. Victor Dawa gave Plateau United a 30th-minute lead before Jibril Ibrahim doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute.

However, Yusha’u Armiya’u responded in the 84th minute, while Umar Rabiu’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a point for the hosts.

At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Ikorodu City also recovered from two goals down to secure a 2-2 Southwest derby draw against Shooting Stars.

Taofeek Otaniyi struck in the third minute before Desmond Ojietefian doubled Shooting Stars’ lead in the 36th minute.

Donald Obiajulu inspired Ikorodu City’s comeback with goals in the 44th and 83rd minutes. Inter Lagos’ difficult campaign continued with a 1-0 defeat to Kun Khalifat with Benjamin 69th minute goal , extending their disappointing run despite changes to their coaching setup.

Elsewhere, Barau FC and Kwara United settled for a 1-1 draw. Anthony Sunday scored in the 40th minute before Goodluck Ogbolu equalised in the 63rd minute.

Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw, leaving both sides with a point. Two fixtures remain outstanding, with Ranchers Bees scheduled to host Doma United on 18th November, 2026 and Rangers International set to visit Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on the 25th November, 2026.

Matchday 10 underlined the league’s competitive nature, with away victories, late comebacks and mounting pressure on struggling teams shaping another eventful weekend

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