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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said the outbreak doesn’t meet the crit…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In DRC, Uganda Global Health Emergency - Trending News

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning of significant regional and global risks. The decision, announced by the …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Business

Auto exports jump 38% as Indian firms gain ground in emerging markets

Even as global trade remains clouded by tariff tensions, slowing consumption and geopolitical uncertainty, India’s automobile exporters appear to have found a rare pocket of resilience. April’s sharp 38 per cent jump in vehicle exports suggests Indian automakers are increasingly turning overseas ma…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Sports

Barcelona squad named for Real Betis

The next Barcelona match is upon us! The La Liga champions play their final home game of the season against Real Betis at Camp Nou in what will also be Robert Lewandowski’s farewell match, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. W…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Makinde-backed PDP to screen over 3,000 aspirants for 2027 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says a total of 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of preparations for the selection of candidates across various elective positions. Among them are 2,122 aspirants for the sta…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

NDC adopts consensus primaries for all positions in Nasarawa

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress has adopted the consensus mode of primaries for the governorship, national assembly and state assembly elections in Nasarawa State. Chairman of NDC in the state, Dogo Shammah stated this on Saturday at a One-day North Central Zona…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Business

CAF to hold AFCON 2027 qualifying draw Tuesday

The Confederation of African Football will on Tuesday conduct the qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The event will mark the start of the road to the continent’s flagship football tournament to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. CAF disclosed this in a statement publi…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Obi decries insecurity, neglect of boy child

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the welfare of the boy child in Nigeria, citing insecurity, poverty, and poor investment in education and healthcare as major threats to their future. Obi made the remarks in a post sha…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Oyo school attack: Yorubaland now under siege, says Afenifere

Following the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday expressed dismay and called on state governments to act, saying, “Yorubaland is now under siege.” The organisation, in a state…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Why I chose marriage over staying at home — 16-year-old Borno girl

A 16-year-old junior secondary school dropout, (name withheld) says she chose marriage over staying at home when presented with the options by her parents. She disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Saturday during a media dialogue organised by the PAGED Initiative in Maidugu…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Timi Frank urges fair treatment of El-Rufai in detention

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for the release of businessman Tunde Ayeni and urged authorities to ensure the safety and rights of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on his Facebook page on Sunday,…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Business

BON Bread safe, free of harmful substances — NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has declared that Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, makers of BON Bread, is not in violation of any of its regulations. The agency stated this after conducting a scientific investigation into a viral social media video alleging …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Why mental health care in Nigeria needs a new approach

It started with a headache. At least, that is what she told the nurse. A middle-aged woman sat quietly in the outpatient clinic, her hands folded tightly in her lap. She had visited the hospital three times in two months complaining of headaches, fatigue, and body pains. Her blood pressure was norm…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

VIDEO: Kenya's president calls Nigerians 'in-laws', says English remarks misinterpreted

Kenyan President William Ruto has defended his recent remarks on English proficiency and education standards, saying his comments were misinterpreted and taken out of context after sparking online controversy. Speaking at the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi on Tuesday, and aired by…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Dele Momodu laments ‘bullying’ of Atiku, recalls PDP ticket with Obi

Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, noting that Peter Obi once ran alongside him on a joint presidential ticket. In a post shared on X on Monday, Momodu said it was “extremely sad” that Atiku, who s…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Make-or-Break Trip — How Their Tour Down Under Was Last-Ditch Bid to Save Their Beleaguered Brand

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's whirlwind trip to Australia was billed as a mix of private, business and philanthropic engagements – but sources told RadarOnline.com the cash-hungry couple secretly saw their six days Down Under as a make-or-break moment for their beleaguered global brand. "The sta…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Risk Management Basics Every African Forex Trader Needs to Know

As we move forward in Africa, we can see that the Forex trading space is still growing exponentially. Whether it is in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana, there is a new generation of traders coming into the space, leveraging technology as well as an increase in financial literacy levels. What …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Health

Osun sacks monarch convicted in US for fraud, declares stool vacant

Osun State sacks Oba Gbenga Oloyede, the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, after his US conviction for COVID-19 fraud. The stool has been declared vacant. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-sacks-monarch-convicted-in-us-for-fraud-declares-stool-vacant/

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

NAF air strike destroys terrorist base in North-East

The Nigerian Air Force says it has carried out a coordinated air strike targeting terrorist positions in Guduf, located in the Mandara Mountains, as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations under Operation HADIN KAI. The Mandara Mountains, where the strike took place, are located along the nort…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Emefiele: Court summons police chief, one other in $6.23m fraud case

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has summoned former Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, and a Commissioner of Police, Eloho Okpoziakpo, to testify in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. …

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