By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed two new in vitro diagnostics for mpox under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, broadening access to quality-assured testing options. This measure is aimed at improving the accuracy and availability of mpox diagnostics, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The recently approved diagnostics include…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization, clarified on Monday that his support for President Bola Tinubu has no relation to his past corruption case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement posted on social media, Kalu responded to claims made by Dr. Reuben…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of former governor Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities. The suspension, effective immediately, follows a resolution by the Ilesa East Local Government Executive Committee, which called for disciplinary measures to address actions they say undermine party unity. According…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that an estimated 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023, marking the highest number since global TB tracking began in 1995. This figure, up from 7.5 million cases in 2022, places TB once again as the world’s deadliest infectious disease, overtaking…
By Ayomide Otitoju OPay, a prominent player in Nigeria’s fintech industry, has been awarded ‘Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year’ at the 12th Annual Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Awards, celebrating its commitment to innovation and secure digital payments. In a statement on Monday, OPay described the award as recognition of its focus…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a significant move, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) for the first time to assist countries facing outbreaks of mpox. This initiative aims to enhance the response to health emergencies and foster collaboration among nations and health emergency networks. Established in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Operatives from the Enugu State Police Command’s Unity Division successfully thwarted a suspected kidnapping attempt on October 28, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m. near the Neke-Uno area of the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road. Following an intense exchange of gunfire, the suspects fled the scene, leaving behind one AK-47 rifle, two magazines containing a total…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kano State Police Command has apprehended Inuwa Zakari, also known as “Gundura,” a 24-year-old notorious criminal, alongside 14 others during clearance operations conducted between October 25 and 27, 2024. Gundura, listed among Kano’s most wanted, was identified as the attacker in an incident where he, along with accomplices, inflicted life-threatening injuries…
Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri has claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or, overcoming strong competition from Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Dani Carvajal. The Spanish international is the first Premier League player to win the prestigious award since Cristiano Ronaldo’s victory in 2008, marking a 16-year gap. Rodri’s triumph caps a remarkable season in…
