Nigerian socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry, has explained that his brawl with Mohbad was over N2 million owed him by the late singer. Recall that Vanguard had earlier published a report on how Sam Larry came under fire on social media after a video of him and some people harassing late singer, Mohbad…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sudan has declared a cholera outbreak in Gedaref State, where 264 suspected cholera cases, 4 confirmed cases and 16 associated deaths had been reported by 25 September 2023. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether cholera has also spread to Khartoum and South Kordofan states, where increased cases of acute watery diarrhea have…
…say President’s action violates apex bank’s Act. Question Cardoso, deputies’ academic qualifications, experience, competence, integrity. Allege one nominee under EFCC probe for fraud A coalition of 259 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse his nomination of Dr Yemi Cardoso as the new Central Bank of Nigeria Governor. The…
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen told the United Nations on Saturday that his country wants quicker implementation of a peace deal in Tigray, including disarmament of former rebels. “The implementation of the agreement continues to make significant progress despite some delays in the execution of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process,” Demeke said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Popular gospel musicians such as Tope Alabi, Sola Allyson, Seyi Solagbade, Harjovyi, and Ajidara have been penciled down as headline artistes for the seventh edition of the biggest gospel music concert in Nigeria, Luli Concert. Other artists who will also be a part of the concert are Bidemi Olaoba, Central Choir led…
By Ayomide Otitoju In the wake of catastrophic floods that had a devastating impact on libya’s east coast, the world health organization (WHO) is taking swift action to assist affected communities. WHO is supporting urgent efforts to restore access to health care and control the spread of infectious diseases, especially among the tens of thousands…
By Ayomide Otitoju World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis have approved a Political Declaration with ambitious new targets for the next five years to advance the global efforts towards ending the TB epidemic. The targets include reaching 90% of people with TB prevention and care services, using a WHO-recommended…
DAKAR (Reuters) – Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that the Western model of democracy does not work for Africa, as evidenced by a recent wave of coups.Doumbouya took power in a coup in 2021, which was one of eight in West and Central Africa in the last three…
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said something convincing when he met with leaders of Congress on Thursday.Before the meeting, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy brushed off a question about committing for more funding for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.“Is Zelenskyy elected to Congress? Is he our president?” McCarthy asked. “I have questions for him. Where’s the accountability…
