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Recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa have brought renewed attention to a disease that many people associate with fear and uncertainty. Ebola is a serious viral illness spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, but it is not airborne. While the current outbreak has raised concerns among health authorities, it remains concentrated in affected areas, with no sustained transmission reported in Nigeria. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged deliberate circulation of false information claiming that “bandits invaded Lamini Community in Ido Local Government Area and killed six persons.” The Command said the claim, which spread through a viral voice note on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, triggered panic among residents before it was confirmed to be false. In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the Command “immediately mobilised patrol and tactical teams to Lamini Community and its environs to verify the claim, reassure residents, and douse the palpable…
The Labour Party has unveiled Mrs Julie Obeta as its deputy governorship candidate for the forthcoming general elections in Benue State, describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen women’s participation in governance. The announcement was made on Monday at the party secretariat along Otukpo Road, Makurdi, shortly after the emergence of the party’s governorship candidate, Mathias Byuan. Byuan said Obeta was unanimously selected following consultations with stakeholders across the state. “We have consulted widely with the party stakeholders across the state and today and they unanimously elected Mrs Julie Obeta as the first female governorship candidate who by…
Nigeria’s U17 women national team, the Flamingos, have progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a commanding two-legged display against Guinea. After a dominant 5–0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the job in emphatic fashion with a 6–0 win in the return leg in Ikenne on Sunday, sealing a comprehensive aggregate triumph. Back on home soil, the Flamingos showed no signs of easing off, putting up an even more clinical performance in front of Nigerians. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the 9th minute, converting…
In an update on its developer hub, Strava blames the change on “zero-code AI tools” that allow users to quickly create apps that “hammer” APIs. “We have felt this firsthand — developer applications to our program are up 448% year-to-date, API intermediaries have violated policy terms, and scraping attempts have degraded platform performance for everyone,” the company writes. Reddit similarly began charging developers to access its API in 2023.Additionally, Strava users can now use a new tool that allows them to link their fitness data — including pace, per-second heart rate, GPS data, and more — to Claude. The company…
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has rallied more than 30% in five days to a record high near $74, with a bullish chart breakout now pointing to a potential move above $100.HYPE/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewKey takeaways:HYPE has broken out of a bull pennant pattern, putting its measured upside target near $105.Hyperliquid has become the second-largest blockchain by app revenue on a 30-day rolling basis.HYPE bull pennant hints at rally toward $105Hyperliquid’s rally may have further room to run after HYPE broke out of a textbook bull pennant pattern.The setup developed after HYPE’s sharp late-May rally formed the pattern’s “flagpole,” followed…
Jay-Z delivered some fiery shots on the microphone during his headlining performance at the annual Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia. Jay-Z took aim at former collaborator Kanye West and fellow rappers Nicki Minaj and Drake during his set on Saturday, May 30, according to Rolling Stone. “That lady back on the stuff / She sound like she in love with him / Her Ken can’t even pick they kids / Enough of them,” he rapped, per the outlet, an apparent reference to Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, who was convicted of attempted rape in 1995 and is now a registered sex…
The Ghanaian government has warned its citizens against travelling to South Africa due to rising xenophobic violence against African immigrants. This is the latest in Ghana’s effort to protect its citizens following the repatriation of about 300 Ghanaians last week, and the government’s job initiative, which seeks to provide employment opportunities for the returnees. Ghana, in an advisory issued on Monday, asked its citizens to suspend all non-essential travel to South Africa, stating that African immigrants in parts of the country remain subjected to physical assault and harassment despite public condemnation. Groups presenting as “anti-immigrant vigilantes” have been carrying out violent xenophobic…
Paris Saint-Germain may have retained the UEFA Champions League trophy, but at the final watch party held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, football fans found another reason to celebrate as an evening of football, entertainment and shared experiences brought supporters together regardless of club loyalties. The French champions successfully defended their European crown after edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. While the result left many Arsenal fans disappointed, the atmosphere at Eko Hotels told a different story. One of the standout moments of the night came away from the…
The Lagos State Government has shut down 827 construction sites across the state within the past year as part of ongoing efforts to curb building collapses and enforce compliance with construction and safety regulations. The government said the enforcement campaign is aimed at addressing the recurring problem of structural failures, particularly in informal communities and unapproved developments where some developers often bypass established safety and quality assurance procedures. The General Manager of the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, LSMTL, Engr. Olayinka Abdul, disclosed this on Monday while speaking at the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in…
