WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued the warning on Monday, saying he would travel to the DRC on Tuesday as the country remains the epicentre of the current outbreak. “The outbreak is spreading rapidly,” Tedros said during a virtual ministerial briefing on the viral haemorrhagic fever, which spreads through direct contact with infected bodily…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade As Muslims prepare for the 2026 Ileya festival scheduled for May 27, some residents in Lagos have expressed mixed feelings about the celebration amid rising food prices and economic hardship. Speaking with reporters at Iju-Ishaga Market, a tomato seller, Mr. Adamu Esa, said he plans to spend the festival with family and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Monday announced a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) aimed at advancing energy development across Africa. In a statement, NNPC Ltd. said the collaboration was discussed during a meeting last week between its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Ojulari, and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election after a landslide victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary held on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The exercise, conducted across 8,809 wards in all 774 local government areas, produced a decisive win…
Romuald Wadagni has been sworn in as President of Benin, formally taking over from his predecessor and former boss, Patrice Talon, in an inauguration ceremony held on Sunday. Wadagni, a former finance minister and technocrat widely seen as continuing Talon’s economic policies, was elected on April 12 with 94% of the vote in a contest…
Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned CAF Champions League winners after holding FAR Rabat to a 1–1 draw in the second leg of the final in Morocco on Sunday, sealing a 2–1 aggregate victory. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams delivered decisive performances as Sundowns secured their second continental title, having previously won the competition…
Arsenal have been crowned English Premier League champions, sealing the title with a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Arsenal lifted the trophy after their first match as confirmed champions, following their title-clinching draw against Manchester City earlier in the week, which secured their first league triumph in 22 years. Arsenal…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gas marketers have raised alarm over the scarcity and rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, with prices reportedly climbing to as high as ₦1,500 per kilogram in parts of the country. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers)…
Pope Leo XIV is set to release a major manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday, outlining the Catholic Church’s ethical response to the rapid global expansion of the technology. The document, titled “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), will be presented at the Vatican in a landmark event, with the pope expected to attend in person…
