Pakistan said Friday it had confirmed a case of mpox, a day after Sweden recorded the first infection outside of Africa involving a new, more dangerous strain of the virus that has killed hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mpox surge in Africa — which has also affected Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda…
The labour leaders in Osun have conferred a high performance rate on Governor Ademola Adeleke for his excellent delivery of governance in the state, especially as it concerns workers’ welfare in Osun. The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Chapter, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo made this known in his address at the two days…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced the lifting of the curfew earlier imposed on Jos, the state capital. The governor announced this on Thursday in a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere. The statement read, “The Plateau State Government has fully lifted the curfew imposed on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis,…
A 22-year-old content creator and food consultant Munachimso Nwana has set a new world record by visiting 150 fast-food restaurants within 24 hours. The record-breaking attempt took place in Abuja and shattered the previous record of 100 restaurants, which was set last year by American YouTuber Airrack. According to the Guinness World Records on Wednesday…
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency on Thursday announced the conviction of a local government worker in the state over the illegal sale of land belonging to the State Housing Corporation. A statement on Thursday, signed by the Executive Secretary of the agency, I.O Tijani, on behalf of the Chairman of OYACA, Honorable Justice Eni Esan…
Thousands took to the streets of Kolkata early Thursday to condemn the rape and murder of a local doctor, demanding justice for the victim and an end to the chronic issue of violence against women in Indian society. The discovery of the 31-year-old’s brutalised body last week at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests,…
The United States President, Joe Biden, shared a key economic victory with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Thursday after securing a cut in drug prices that could resonate with US voters worried about the cost of living. The 81-year-old president and 59-year-old vice president announced the deal as they prepared to make their first…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in the theft of the Bachirawa Police Station sign post in the Ungogo Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the state police command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this on Facebook on Wednesday, adding that the suspects were arrested with the help of…
Tobe Oboli, the 22-year-old son of renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli, has welcomed his first child with his wife, Marelle Bergsma, just five months after their wedding. The exciting news was shared by Omoni Oboli on Monday via her instagram page. In a heartfelt post, the filmmaker expressed her joy and gratitude, sharing…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday, attended the National Campaign Council meeting for the 2024 Ondo governorship election.
