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The Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Katsina says its children’s ward is overwhelmed by an influx of suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases, while the number of infections and deaths from the disease in Katsina State remains unclear. The hospital said on Saturday that patients were being referred from health facilities across the state, resulting in severe overcrowding and pressure on available bed spaces. It did not disclose the number of children currently on admission, the number of laboratory-confirmed cases or deaths recorded so far. PREMIUM TIMES reported on Saturday that the federal government had activated an emergency multi-agency task force involving…
Eva Mendes has opened up about a tattoo inked on her wrist in honor of her husband, Ryan Gosling. “It’s the only one I have, the only one I’ve ever wanted,” Mendes, 52, wrote in response to a fan who shared praise for the actress’ body art, which was visible in a Sunday, August 30, Instagram carousel posted by the actress. In her series of black-and-white images, the Hitch star, who is believed to have quietly married Gosling, 45, in 2022, holds her arm up to the camera from the back seat of a car. Scrawled upon her wrist are…
The Iranian army, on Monday, said it struck US bases in Jordan with explosive drones in retaliation for an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the drone also targeted troops and helicopters stationed at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates—a claim the UAE denies. The Iranian military said, “Since early this morning, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army has targeted locations housing US military helicopters and personnel at Al Minhad base in the UAE with dozens of explosive drones.” It described Al Minhad as an important logistics and air transport hub…
President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has always been driven by a single-minded vision: a Nigeria where every citizen enjoys equal opportunity, economic security, and a high quality of life. He did not seek power for the sake of office, but to build a lasting legacy that future generations can be proud of and build upon. Real structural reform requires time for the seeds planted during tough seasons to yield their full harvest. Granting President Tinubu a second term guarantees continuity, locks in these macroeconomic gains, and allows the country to transition fully… Every nation faces pivotal historical moments that demand…
Freida Parton is honoring sister Dolly Parton after the country music star’s death at age 80. “Thank you all for bearing with me as I mourn the death of my big sister,” Freida, 69, wrote via Facebook on Saturday, August 29. “I know to the entire world, she was a superstar, but to me, she was my Dolly Momma. She was the sister who would climb into bed with me when I was little because we were both afraid of the dark. She was the woman who stepped up and became my Momma, raising me from ages 13 to 18.…
After two successive weeks of loss, Nigerian stocks found resilience last week amid stronger buy pressure, helping market capitalisation appreciate by 0.8 per cent. The oil & gas index propelled the fairly good performance, thanks to substantial gains by Seplat Energy, contrary to the penultimate week when it fared worst among the five sector indices. In a way, it is a reassurance that investors’ interest in energy stocks is building up in view of the vibrant outlook on the sector that spikes in the price of crude holds for producers as the US-Israel war against Iran continues. The upbeat market…
Two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside led the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday’s Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford. PC Matthew Blades, described as a “proud Red” by United, was a regular at Old Trafford. The club paid tribute to him in Sunday’s match programme, while his widow attended the game with their children. PC Blades and his colleague PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision between their police car and a vehicle going the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough early on 22 August. Five people in the other…
Influencer Jordyn Woods is defending her decision to include longtime friend Jaden Smith in her bridal party when she married now-husband Karl-Anthony Towns. “‘Why is Jaden with all of the girls?’” Woods, 28, wrote via TikTok on Saturday, August 29, alongside images of Smith, also 28, posing next to the bride and her bridesmaids. Woods went on to note that Smith was present at her bridal shower and even helped Towns, 30, dress for the big day. (While a woman’s bridesmaids have historically been all women, it’s become more common to organize a coed group. Taylor Swift even recently entrusted…
World leaders will converge on New York, United States, for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 8 September. Debates will last for five days, beginning on 22 September, on shared global concerns or goals. This would be the last for the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, whose two-term tenure expires in December. It would, therefore, be a cherished moment for global diplomacy as the august assembly selects Mr Guterres’ successor, and seeks solutions to global challenges and pathways to confront the series of existential threats facing the United Nations itself. Nigeria will be among the 150…
The Middle East war has flared again for the first time in a month, with American strikes on Iran prompting retaliation from Tehran on Monday. Here are the latest developments: – Iran attacks Jordan, UAE – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Monday they attacked two US military air bases with ballistic missiles in Washington-allied Jordan, causing “heavy damage,” state media reported. Jordan’s army said it had intercepted eight missiles, without stating their origin. Iran said later it had targeted US military personnel at an air base in the United Arab Emirates. – US strikes Iran – The United States said Sunday…
