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The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains active, with sustained transmission driving increases in reported cases and deaths. As of 15 July 2026, a cumulative total of 2,124 confirmed cases, including 828 deaths, have been reported from the DRC. The World Health Organisation (WHO) made this known in a statement on Friday. Also, the WHO said German authorities had reported a laboratory-confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case in a humanitarian worker from the US who was medically evacuated from the DRC on July 13. “It is the second US citizen treated in Germany. “In Uganda,…
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a surprise move to Turkish side Bursaspor, ending speculation over his future after opting against returning to Celtic following an impressive loan spell in Scotland. The ambitious Turkish club confirmed the signing on Friday with a cinematic unveiling video shared across its official Instagram platforms before announcing the deal in a statement on its social media channels. Welcoming the Nigerian international, Bursaspor highlighted the experience and pedigree he brings to the club. “Our club has reached an agreement with Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho as part of its squad planning efforts for the new…
The viral photograph of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal has sparked widespread debate online, with many social media users dismissing it as artificial intelligence-generated or digitally manipulated. But PUNCH Online on Saturday reported that the image is authentic, tracing its origins to a 2007 charity photo shoot organised by Barcelona’s foundation and Catalan newspaper SPORT. Nearly two decades after the photograph was taken, Messi and Yamal are set to meet for the first time on the pitch when Argentina and Spain contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday. The image, which resurfaced in 2024 and quickly went…
Brittany Cartwright is speaking up about Jax Taylor’s romance with their once-shared publicist, Lori Krebs. Chatting to Zack Wickham on the Friday, July 17 episode of her “When Reality Hits” podcast, Brittany, 37, vowed to share how she really felt about it all when the time was right. “All I’m going to say about this at this moment is I will be speaking my truth — the truth — on this matter very soon whenever I’m ready,” Brittany said. “As of right now, I am focusing on me and the most important thing in my life, which is my beautiful…
The Anambra High Court in Ogidi Judicial Division has sentenced two men, Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu, to death by hanging for conspiracy, rape and the murder of a 17-year-old girl, Jennifer Anene. The presiding judge, U. I. Ndigwe, who delivered the judgment on Friday in a Suit No. HID/23C/2021, held that the prosecution had proved the three-count charges against the defendants beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge condemned the acts of the convicts, describing them as a violation that demanded accountability and had desecrated societal values. Leading the prosecution, Principal State Counsel Florence Abadom-Igweike told the court that the…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have suffered an unexpected setback in their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after their highly anticipated pre-tournament friendly against Ghana’s Black Queens was cancelled. The international friendly, popularly dubbed the “Jollof Derby”, had been scheduled for Saturday, 18 July, at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca and was expected to provide head coach Justine Madugu with a crucial final test ahead of the continental championship. However, the Super Falcons confirmed on Friday evening that the fixture would no longer take place. In a statement posted on the team’s official…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on Nigerians to remain calm and allow security agencies to conclude investigations into the death of Mary Habila, a member of the medical support team attached to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation also described calls in some quarters for the minister to resign or step aside over the incident as premature, insisting that no one should be judged before the facts are established. In a statement on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ezechi Chukwu, on behalf of the President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, Ohanaeze expressed sorrow over…
Cheater, I’d grumble between huffs as yet another e-bike rider casually skittered past me on a steep ascent. It’s this purist attitude that, for years, has left me blind to one simple fact: electric mountain bikes are fun!My attitude adjustment came a few weeks ago, the very first time I rode an Amflow PX Carbon Pro fitted with the incredibly compact, lightweight, and powerful M2S motor from Avinox, a new DJI offshoot that has incumbents like Bosch and Specialized on edge. The motor doesn’t make me a speed demon, but it does let me suck better by compensating whenever my…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s exes Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul are breaking their silence after the Division of Child and Family Services raised concerns about her parenting. “Tate Paul and Dakota Mortensen have remained publicly silent throughout these proceedings to avoid having serious private family matters turned into more of a public spectacle than they already have due to the insatiable appetite of others to share private family information online to promote views and publicity,” Dakota, 33, and Tate said in a joint statement through counsel to Us Weekly on Friday, July 17. “However, they are deeply concerned that Taylor’s statement…
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, and Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, shared an emotional embrace on Saturday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, rekindling a relationship that began nearly a decade ago when one was a teacher and the other a student. The two coaches met at the FIFA Fanatics event in New York on Friday, marking the first time ahead of a FIFA World Cup final that both finalists jointly engaged with fans before the tournament’s showpiece. After addressing supporters at the event, Scaloni walked across the stage and hugged De la Fuente in a moment…
