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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia have officially inaugurated the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2026 to advance Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda. The inauguration took place on Friday in Addis Ababa ahead of the continental conference scheduled for 23-27 November, in Addis Ababa. The conference, themed “Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty: Transformation from health dependency and vulnerability to ownership and resilience,” aims to strengthen Africa-led public health solutions and resilient healthcare systems. At the event, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadera Abera, said the inauguration reflected…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, has warned against what he described as the growing threat of “one-man rule” in Nigeria, saying democracy can only thrive where political competition and freedom of association are protected. Adebayo gave the warning on Saturday in Bauchi during the SDP national convention, where he urged political leaders to focus on addressing insecurity, economic hardship and unemployment across the country. The remarks came shortly after delegates at the convention affirmed him as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections through a consensus voice vote.…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains a member of the party. The group disclosed that Jonathan recently participated in the party’s digital membership registration exercise and personally completed his registration in his ward. In a statement issued on Saturday by the faction’s spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, the party dismissed campaign posters circulating on social media linking the former president to other political parties ahead of the 2027 elections. The faction described the posters as misleading and urged Nigerians to disregard suggestions that Jonathan had joined any political party…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested three individuals for allegedly engaging in illegal waste disposal during an overnight enforcement operation carried out in the Ketu-Alapere area of Lagos State. The development was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, through his verified X handle. According to the statement, the operation was conducted by the LAWMA Waste Infractions Surveillance and Investigation Team between May 8 and May 9, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts by the state government to curb indiscriminate waste dumping across Lagos. The commissioner stated that the suspects were…
Veteran Nigerian movie stars, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Sola Sobowale, have won Industry Merit Award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA. The duo were honored with the awards on Saturday night during the 12th edition of the AMVCA awards ceremony held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos state. The awards recognised their decades-long contributions to the Nigerian movie industry and their impact as two of Nollywood’s most respected screen icons. Receiving the award, Shola Shobowale, who appreciated the organisers and her fans, specially appreciated her children for making motherhood an easy journey for her and her…
Akor Adams has said Sevilla worked hard for the thrilling home victory over Espanyol, DAILY POST reports. Luis García Plaza’s men rallied from a goal down to beat Espanyol 2-1 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium on Saturday. Adams came off the bench to score the winner deep into stoppage time. It was the Nigeria international’s ninth league goal of the season for the Rojiblancos. Sevilla moved to 12th position on the table following the win, three points above the relegation zone. Adams said the entire squad is happy with the crucial victory. “I’m very happy for the three points, for my…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he marks his 100th birthday on May 11, describing him as a towering figure of integrity, discipline and national service. Tinubu, in a personally signed statement issued on Saturday, said his “joy knows no bounds” as Fasoranti attains the centenary milestone, adding that the Yoruba leader deserves “all the encomiums that will come his way” for his contributions to Nigeria. “My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti… attain the milestone age of 100 on May 11,” the President said. He described Fasoranti…
Indian police have arrested a Nigerian woman and a taxi driver after allegedly recovering 3.6 kilogrammes of heroin during a special operation near the Goindwal bypass on the Amritsar-Bathinda highway in Tarn Taran. As reported by the Times of India on Sunday, the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation carried out by the CIA Staff, Tarn Taran, following a tip-off. Senior Superintendent of Police, Tarn Taran, Surender Lamba, said the operation was conducted under the supervision of Inspector Rupinderpal Singh. Lamba said police intercepted a grey taxi near the Goindwal bypass and arrested a woman, simply identified as Bela,…
The Ofu Local Government Traditional Council, alongside many indigenes, hosted a grand reception in honour of the Kogi State Deputy Governor, Joel Salifu. The event, held in Ejule on Saturday, was marked by the defection of over 600 members of the Peoples Democratic Party, Social Democratic Party and other political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress in solidarity with the deputy governor. Declaring the occasion open, the Eje Ofu and Chairman of the Ofu Local Government Traditional Council, HRH Akwu Obaje, said the gathering was organised to celebrate “our own son” and acknowledge his loyalty, humility and representation of…
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray claimed a record 26th Turkish Super Lig title with a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Antalyaspor at RAMS Park on Saturday, securing a fourth consecutive championship to equal the club’s own historic streak from 1996 to 2000, Sunday PUNCH reports. The Nigerian striker, who joined Galatasaray permanently after helping them win the domestic double on loan last season, was the defining figure on a night that nearly unravelled before the celebrations could begin. Antalyaspor twice pulled ahead to threaten what had been expected to be a comfortable title party in Istanbul. Soner Dikmen scored…
