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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has warned Nigerians against relying on unverified home remedies for Ebola Virus Disease, stressing that substances such as bitter kola, salt water, herbs, and seasoning cubes cannot prevent or cure the deadly infection. The agency issued the warning in a public advisory obtained by our correspondent, titled “Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Myths vs Facts,” amid growing concerns and online rumours linked to a regional Ebola outbreak. According to the NCDC, Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola, but misinformation surrounding fake cures could create panic and endanger lives. “There is…
Three suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun duel with operatives of the Oyo State Police Command and local hunters in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state, while a 50-year-old abducted man, Mosudi Gbolagade, was rescued from captivity. PUNCH Metro learnt that Gbolagade, who had earlier been kidnapped at Okaka in the same local government area, was held captive within the Otu community. A statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, on Tuesday stated that the victim sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, but he is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. The…
Everything about Nigeria always seems to have its own unique features. Politics, of course, is one of them, and by extension, the nation’s electoral process. Some practices and realities are peculiar to Nigerian politics, so much so that our political culture has expanded the country’s political lexicon in remarkable ways. Terms such as money politics, vote-buying, ballot snatching, and political thuggery have become widely associated with the Nigerian democratic experience. Yet, one of the most enduring tragedies of Nigerian politics remains the phenomenon of political godfatherism. Across the country, elected officials and aspiring politicians frequently rise not necessarily because they…
Popular Oyo State-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed appreciation to supporters across Oyo State following his emergence as the Accord Consensus Candidate for the 2027 governorship election, declaring that the “journey to a greater Oyo has begun.” Hamzat had declared his intention earlier in January. In a Tuesday statement released after his emergence, Hamzat described the wave of support from party stakeholders, followers, and residents across the state as both humbling and inspiring. “I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming support shown to me following my emergence as the Accord Consensus Candidate for the 2027 Governorship Election in…
Experienced Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has taken it upon himself to prepare uncapped shot-stoppers Arthur Okonkwo and Michael Atata for the mental demands of representing Nigeria, urging both players to stay composed and trust their abilities, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Uzoho, who has been one of the more seasoned figures in the Unity Cup camp in London, spoke to journalists ahead of Nigeria’s opening semi-final against Zimbabwe at The Valley on Tuesday (today). The Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper made his senior Super Eagles debut in a pre-World Cup friendly against Argentina in November 2017 and remains one of the most…
Once upon a time, you could probably guess why most things appeared on your feed. Maybe you followed the creator who posted it; maybe you’d liked their stuff in the past; maybe all your friends were into them. That’s not how it works anymore, though. The stuff you see on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and elsewhere has become much harder to trace — the feeds are run by algorithms with lots of conflicting incentives, and they are being gamed by an army of internet users you might not even know exist.On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge’s Mia Sato…
Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE continues to rally, possibly targeting $100 as its next all-time high, as inflows to its exchange-traded funds highlight investor demand. Inflows into the HYPE ETFs reached $89 million over the past nine days, which is equivalent to nearly $9.2 million in daily buying pressure. The combined assets under management (AUM) across Bitwise’s BHYP and 21Shares’s THYP climbed to $89 million within days of launch, giving HYPE one of the fastest ETF accumulation curves among crypto investment products.Total spot HYPE ETF net inflows. Source: SoSoValueBitwise CEO Hunter Horseley said BHYP alone recorded roughly $12 million in trading volume during…
Colton Underwood is firing back at an online troll who claimed to feel “bad” for the reality star’s son, Bishop, seemingly because he has gay parents. Underwood, 34, took to Instagram on Tuesday, May 26, to share a photo of himself and husband Jordan C. Brown posing for a selfie with Bishop, 20 months. Over the image, the Bachelor alum included a screenshot of an Instagram comment that read, “I feel bad for that kid.” In the next slide, Underwood wrote to the critic, “Genuinely curious what you meant by this. Because if you ‘feel bad’ for Bishop, I’d love…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary descended into acrimony on Tuesday as a contestant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, boycotted the official announcement of results, claiming the process was marred by widespread vote rigging and irregularities. Mr Hayatu-Deen announced his decision via a post on X, stating he would not be present at the result declaration scheduled for Tuesday. “I will not be attending the announcement of the ADC Presidential Election Results today,” he wrote. “I am concerned by reports from across the country of widespread vote rigging, some of which I myself observed, and will therefore be taking advice on my…
Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two injured persons following a bandit attack on Lusuru village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred after armed men attacked the community in the early hours of Tuesday, forcing residents to flee for safety. Details of the operation were contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, troops responded swiftly after receiving a distress call at about 12:15 am, engaging the attackers and forcing them to flee towards the River Kaduna axis. Security sources added…
