For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified an Mpox vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the ongoing epidemic. The announcement coincides with the arrival of the first MVA-BN vaccines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the outbreak. Since January, the DRC has reported nearly…
A Georgia judge dismissed three counts from the indictment accusing former US president Donald Trump and co-defendants of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. Two of the charges dismissed by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee involved Trump, reducing the total charges he faces in Georgia to eight felonies. Despite…
Online users were set abuzz after comedian Basketmouth, real name Bright Okpocha, shared a seemingly romantic photo with media personality Victoria Eze on Instagram, hinting at a “new chapter” in his life. The post led to widespread speculation of a new relationship or engagement, leaving fans both excited and skeptical, with some suspecting it might…
Morocco has confirmed its first case of Mpox in the tourist city of Marrakesh, marking the first reported case in North Africa since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency last month, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced on Friday. “Africa CDC confirms the first Mpox case in…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has donated ₦50 million and six speedboats to support victims of the recent flooding in Borno State. The donation was presented to Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum during a visit to Maiduguri, as confirmed in a statement by Fintiri’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. Expressing his sympathy over the…
The US State Department announced on Thursday the unconditional release of $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt, amidst ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. While the US previously tied portions of this annual aid to human rights progress in Egypt, this year the State Department cited “progress” in specific human rights areas….
The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified an Mpox vaccine for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the global fight against the disease. The announcement comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the epidemic, receives its first batch of MVA-BN vaccines. Since January, the DRC has reported nearly 22,000…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye over accusations of anti-party activities. Melaye, who once served as chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was suspended by the PDP executives in his Ayetoro Gbede Ward 1 after he failed to respond to a summons. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which reveals Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of ₦6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024. This marks a 6.6% increase from the ₦6.52 trillion surplus in the first quarter. In a statement by his Special Adviser…
