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The monkeypox outbreak has rapidly spread across Nigeria, now affecting 30 local government areas in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 40 confirmed cases reported. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), there are also 802 suspected cases across 33 states, highlighting the …

Russia has issued a stark warning to the United States and its Western allies, accusing them of “playing with fire” by considering Ukraine’s request to lift restrictions on using foreign-supplied weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory. This comes after Ukraine’s significant incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6, …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has admitted that the ongoing conflict with Russia will ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue, despite the current reluctance from Moscow to engage in peace talks. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, August 27, Zelenskiy outlined his plan to bring an end to the …

The United States government has demonstrated its commitment to global health by donating 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria to assist in the fight against monkeypox. The donation, which was officially handed over on Tuesday, August 27, in Abuja, comes at a critical time as Nigeria struggles with …

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her husband, politician Prince Okojie, are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary today, August 27. The couple, who tied the knot in 2011 and have been blessed with four children, took to social media to express their deep gratitude for the journey they have shared together. …

At a recent event, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo turned a potentially awkward situation into a moment of humor and grace. As he was called to the podium to deliver his address, a Kenyan government official placed a wooden piece on the stage, assuming that Obasanjo might need the elevation …

The Federal Government’s recent decision to set the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Examination (JAMB) at 18 has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. While some educators, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), support the policy, arguing that …

 Singer Scout Willis, the 33-year-old daughter of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis and actress Demi Moore, stirred up attention on social media by sharing a provocative topless photo on her Instagram Story. In the image, Scout, who is also a singer, posed in front of a mirror wearing only a piece …

Neo Akpofure, a former Big Brother Naija star, has hit back at critics who doubted the authenticity of his grass-to-grace story. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Neo shared photos from five years ago when he was working as a Bolt driver, including one where he picked up …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook and Instagram to censor content related to COVID-19, including humor and satire, during the pandemic. In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg admitted that the White House’s actions were “wrong” and expressed regret for …

Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, has passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that has inspired generations of athletes. Maiyegun, a former boxer who won the bronze medal in the light-heavyweight boxing category at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, died on Monday morning at his residence …

Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed concerns over the inability of Nigeria’s opposition parties to effectively challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. In a statement, Lukman highlighted the lack of serious, …

A Texas judge has issued a temporary halt to President Joe Biden’s immigration reform policy aimed at expediting legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens. The policy, introduced in June, was designed to create a streamlined pathway to citizenship for an estimated half a million immigrants married to U.S. nationals. …

French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly denied allegations that the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov was politically motivated, amid growing speculation surrounding the detention.   Durov, who remains in French custody following his unexpected arrest at a Paris airport, faces accusations related to the spread of illegal content on Telegram, …

Actor Ben Affleck has allegedly been spending time with Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during his ongoing divorce with Jennifer Lopez. The “Good Will Hunting” star, 52, has been seen on multiple occasions with Kick, 36, sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship. According …