The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a stark warning about the escalating crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the continent. The latest report reveals that Africa experiences the highest mortality rate from AMR, with 27.3 deaths per 100,000 people—surpassing the combined death toll from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Dr. […]
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WHO Warns of Potential Increase in Dangerous Mpox Cases in Europe Following First Detection Outside Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the potential for an increase in dangerous mpox cases in Europe. This alert comes after Sweden reported its first case of the new, more severe mpox strain, Clade 1b, which has been causing a significant outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The case […]
Gaza Cemeteries Overwhelmed: Undertakers Resort to Stacking Graves Amid War’s Devastation
In Gaza, the ongoing conflict has pushed the region’s cemeteries to their limits, with undertakers now stacking graves on top of one another due to the overwhelming number of casualties. The Deir el-Balah cemetery has become so congested that gravediggers are compelled to bury new bodies atop existing graves, creating layers of interred remains. Saadi […]
Appeal Court Overturns Ban on PDP Leaders’ Participation in Party Meetings
On August 16, 2024, at 12:37 PM, by Enioluwa Adeniyi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the orders issued by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, which had barred three prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from attending the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. The PDP leaders affected […]
Carabao Cup Round 2 Fixtures Announced: Thirteen Premier League Clubs Join the Action
The draw for Round 2 of the 2024/2025 Carabao Cup has been officially released, featuring thirteen Premier League clubs not participating in European competitions, along with Burnley, Luton Town, and the winners from Round 1. The fixtures, scheduled for the week beginning August 26, 2024, will see the competition split into Northern and Southern sections. […]
Manchester United Open Premier League Season at Home; Manchester City Face Chelsea Challenge
The 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off with Manchester United hosting Fulham on Friday, while Manchester City will begin their title defense against a revamped Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, will face his first competitive match on Saturday as his team travels to newly-promoted Ipswich. Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp, […]
Delays in Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery Threaten Nigeria’s Economic Stability, EIU Warns
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has raised concerns that ongoing delays in crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals could undermine Nigeria’s economic recovery and exacerbate pressure on the naira. According to the EIU, the $20 billion refinery, which commenced production in January, has faced significant setbacks in petrol production due to […]
Top Industry Leaders to Address Key Issues at 4th CHINET Conference in Lagos
The 4th CHINET Conference, scheduled for August 22, 2024, in Lagos, will bring together leading figures from the insurance, cargo, and aviation industries. Among the confirmed participants are Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Chief Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja, and Mr. Eddie Efekoha, along with other prominent industry experts. This one-day conference will […]
Fuel Prices Near ₦1,000 per Litre as Scarcity Worsens Across Nigerian States
Nigerians are facing growing concerns as the price of petrol approaches ₦1,000 per litre in several states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The erratic supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has led to widespread fuel shortages, with many filling stations across the country unable to provide the product. In Abuja, some independent petrol […]
NEMA Reports Severe Flooding Across 27 States: Over 32,000 Homes Damaged, Nearly 230,000 Displaced
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that recent flooding has affected 27 states in Nigeria, displacing 227,494 individuals and damaging 32,837 homes. Additionally, 16,488 hectares of farmland have been impacted. NEMA’s Director-General, Zubaida Umar, announced that the agency is intensifying public awareness on waste management and drainage maintenance to mitigate future flooding. She […]