…to contain the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak following confirmation of a case in Nigeria, warning that the epidemic has become a major regional public health threat. The Director-General of Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya, made the appeal on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after speaking with Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Healt…
…of October 2026, Baba was 100 years old. “He turned 100 in May. We were all looking forward to his 101st birthday, but God knows best. We’re happy, we thank God for his life and for the impactful life he lived,” he said. We will celebrate, not mourn him Taiwo said the family viewed the death as an opportunity to celebr…
…Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has strengthened its presence in Kwara State with the deployment of 34 campaign vehicles and the inauguration of state executives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, held in Ilorin, attracted political stakeholders, community leaders and supporters of Preside…
…who was 98 at the time, and her mother-in-law also left home and walked towards the station after watching the incident unfold on television. According to Morayo, the women walked past people causing the unrest without being harmed as they desperately tried to find her. Reflecting on the experience, she said the incide…
…translated into practical solutions rather than remaining on library shelves, while warning against the falsification of data and encouraging them to uphold integrity in their professional practice. Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Prof. Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, congratulated the inductees and urged…
…by the special grace of God, we have decided to break the cycle. Nigeria must move forward. “Nigerians must be made to feel that they are citizens with honour and dignity. Nigerians have no reason to be poor. They have no reason to be poor. But at least, Nigerians are entitled to live a dignified life. “That is why the…
…directives."Lawal, who commiserated with the family and colleagues of the deceased, warned that the government would not tolerate negligence that puts workers' lives at risk.She said the incident will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate regulatory sanctions applied, reiterating that workers' lives are non-negoti…
…another hotspot of the street violence. “It’s that thing you see on TV, in all the good war films.” Macron, currently on a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to bring down prices, has acknowledged shortcomings in the handling of the protests. France is wrestling with a multitude of crises…
…Svitolina, in a post on Instagram, cited the emotional toll of her native Ukraine's war with Russia as a need to find herself. "Everyone knows how much Ukraine means to me. What I have rarely spoken about is what the war has done to me inside," Svitolina wrote. "Last year, I told you I needed to step away from the cour…
…The dual-state engagements come barely 24 hours after the movement inaugurated its Kwara State executives in Ilorin, where Tompolo announced the deployment of 34 campaign vehicles in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election campaign. Representing Tompolo at the Kwara ceremony, the Managing Director of Tanti…
…The judge did not hold the nightclub defendants - The Highlight Room, Tao Group, and The Warwick- responsible for paying any damages to Fattorini's family. Fattorini was a casting associate at Playboy and also had part-time modeling gigs including for Maxim and FHM Thailand. Merriman spent eight years in the NFL, inclu…
…will appear higher in your Google feed!Richard Riehle, the character actor who brought warmth, wit and unforgettable energy to more than 400 film and television productions, has died. He was 78.Close friends confirmed to TMZ that Riehle passed away from natural causes last Thursday in Los Angeles, bringing to a close o…
…had been vomiting for two days after his first admission — a detail the doctor was not aware of at the time. According to BBC Pidgin, medical staff believed the cause of death was "acute kidney injury secondary to severe dehydration and shock."NAFDAC also noted that the same medications given to Daniel had been used to…
By Ayobami Okerinde Ghana forward Andre Ayew has recalled the heartbreak of the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay, saying Luis Suarez’s handball denied not only Ghana but the entire African continent a chance to reach the semi-finals then. Ayew spoke on the Obi One Podcast released on Monday, reflecting…
…prison officials about the medication and treatment their son required, but their warnings went unheeded."Those emails were ignored," he said. The lawyer blamed inadequate treatment, segregation and transfers between prisons for worsening his client's condition, claiming that "he had a psychotic episode, which has resu…
…dinner during Ramadan, where the singer was seen greeting the billionaire with visible warmth and respect.Dangote praised Burna Boy’s global influence as he recalls a striking sight in Grenada. >The video of Dangote speaking about Burna Boy at an event is below:Reactions to Dangote's support for Burna BoySocial media u…
…until meaningful engagement with the government produced concrete progress towards resolving the issues behind the industrial action.It clarified that no teaching, supervision or lectures, whether conducted online or physically, should take place throughout the strike.ASUU-TSU directed members to suspend all academic a…
…of justice.”Welcoming the verdict, the agency described it as an important step towards securing justice for the victims and their families.“The DCI welcomes the judgment as a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for the victims and their families,” the statement said.The agency added that the case demonstra…
…we once hoped. However, I believe that every individual deserves the freedom to move forward without judgment, ridicule, or public humiliation. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will not be sharing private details or engaging in public discussions about the circumstances surrounding my divorce. I kindly ask that…
…being developed and tested across the global shipping industry. The former ship captain warned that with just six years remaining before the 2032 deadline, Nigeria was lagging in preparations for autonomous shipping, noting that the country had yet to amend its maritime legislation to accommodate the transition to port…
…that the university, which began operations with 246 students in February 2007, had awarded more than 10,000 undergraduate degrees. “From a pioneer matriculating class of just 246 students in February 2007, JABU has, over its 20 years of operation, awarded 10,448 undergraduate degrees. Of these, 426 graduated with firs…
…strengthen the medicine supply chain and improve patient safety.The PSN president also warned against placing the responsibility for identifying fake medicines on patients, insisting that pharmacists and other qualified professionals had a critical role to play in protecting consumers.He said manufacturers conducted qu…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned that Nigerian workers remain under severe economic pressure despite the increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000, insisting that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. The NLC president, Joe…
…Damba police station over the death of the three policemen expressed dismay over the lukewarm attitude of some police officers who do not take the dictates of their job seriously. CP Bello explained that, he visited the duty post where the three policemen were killed some days before the incident, lamenting that, he me…
…other fleeing suspects and recover additional weapons linked to the incident.The command warned individuals and groups against violence, illegal firearms and taking the law into their own hands over land disputes or other disagreements.It urged residents to resolve disputes through lawful channels and report suspicious…