Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia. Asake’s performance at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days. Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the […]
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Cross River State Government to strengthen its surveillance mechanisms against mpox, citing increased vulnerability due to the state’s unique risk factors. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Ukam Edadi, emphasized the importance of proactive measures, given the state’s status as a major tourist destination with vast forest
People can contract mpox from contaminated objects such as clothing or linens, through sharps injuries in health care, or in community setting such as tattoo parlours.
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Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Wizkid has shared his passion for football, revealing that he would’ve pursued a career in the sport if music hadn’t worked out. He used to play football in school and admires the discipline required to succeed in the game. However, his impatience and dislike for early morning training sessions led him to
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the full implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the supply of crude to Dangote refinery and modular refineries in the country. The association described the establishment of the refinery as a nationalistic and patriotic endeavor and urged the Federal Government and Nigerians to support the Dangote
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can infect humans and various animals. The ongoing outbreak is attributed to Clade I, a strain capable of sexual transmission, which may result in more severe illness and has a fatality rate of up to 10% among those infected. Typical symptoms include a rash that
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The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that a new violence-free state is emerging, despite the killings and chaos experienced during the campaigns for the September 21 governorship election. The party emphasized its focus on promoting transparency and free, fair, and credible elections in the state. The APC Publicity Secretary,
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Nigerians have expressed disappointment and frustration over the recent increase in passport fees announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service. The new fees, which take effect on September 1, 2024, will see the cost of a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity increase to N50,000, while a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity will cost N100,000.
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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the National Union of Postal and Telecommunications Employees (NUPTE) have threatened to shut down the national grid and telecom services at midnight on Wednesday if the Nigeria Police Force arrests the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. The threat comes after the police summoned
Today, an Israeli strike killed a Palestinian commander, Fatah, in southern Lebanon. According to the Lebanese army, Khalil al-Makdah was killed in a drone attack in the port city of Sidon, 40 kilometers south of Beirut. It was also reported by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, that al-Makdah was killed while
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