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“This is not COVID,” a WHO the spokesperson told reporters at a briefing in Geneva, as the agency continues to coordinate the response to the deadly outbreak on a cruise ship moored in Cabo Verde. To date, three people have died and several others have fallen ill on the Dutch-flagged ship Hondius, triggering a major international public health response involving …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar-Farouq wanted over fraud charges. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made the announcement on Saturday in a search notice posted on the commission’s website. Farouq, who served as a minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari from 2019 to 2023, is wanted …

“Nuclear energy is at the intersection of energy needs, technological innovation and an evolving security landscape. This creates enormous opportunities,” said Shota Kamishima, Senior Coordinating Officer at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Sustainable supply “If developed properly, nuclear energy can support sustainable development, increase energy security, and even serve as a platform for regional cooperation.” The revival of this …

Daniele Dubois Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns, the first after just 10 seconds, to dethrone a bloodthirsty but brave Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become two-time world champion. Wardley floored his British compatriot early with a right hand flush and dropped him again in the third, before Dubois regrouped and responded with waves …

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In a rare private message to the island’s residents on Saturday, Dr Tedros confirmed he would travel to the Spanish territory to oversee the disembarkation of nearly 150 passengers and crew, following a hantavirus outbreak on the ship that has claimed three lives. “It’s unusual for me to write directly to people in one community, but now I am I …

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe For decades, electricity remained Nigeria’s most enduring national embarrassment. From military administrations to democratic governments, promises of stable energy supplies have come and gone with little to show for it other than recurring darkness, collapsing grids, abandoned projects and growing public frustration. Now, with the appointment of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Energy, expectations are rising …

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Former Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained that his repeated defections between political parties were driven by a desire to unite Nigerians and create a platform for national rebirth. Obi stated this on Saturday while addressing delegates at the National Democratic Congress convention held in Abuja, where he reaffirmed his commitment to building what he described as a …

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