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The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had reported nearly 1,000 cases and 220 deaths, In neighboring Uganda, health authorities have reported seven confirmed cases linked to the outbreak, including two health workers and one death. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, that the Bundibugyo Ebola …

Atiku Abubakar receives ADC flag as 2027 presidential candidate Former Vice President of Nugeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was on Wednesday evening declared the winner of the African Democratic Party (ADC) primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, after a total of 1,846,370 voted. The declaration was made in Abuja after the accountability committee collated and counted the votes cast …

Crystal Palace clinched their first European title after beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa Conference League final played in Leipzig on Wednesday. Jean-Philippe Mateta emerged as the hero for Crystal Palace, scoring the decisive goal early in the second half to give the Premier League side a historic continental win. After a tight first half ended goalless, …

Police operatives attached to the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, have arrested three members of a criminal syndicate that stole motorbikes in Lagos and Ogun States. This was disclosed by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Mr Olohundare Jimoh in a statement issued by the Zone spokesperson, DSP Gbenga Afolayan, Wednesday in Lagos. Jimoh …

Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said he was “still not satisfied” with the terms of the deal negotiated with Iran. He said Tehran was “very intent” on reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but added that “so far they have not got there”, reiterating Washington’s willingness to resume attacks if one is not reached. His remarks came after …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has selected 17 candidates to fly the party flag in the local government elections in the state. The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has scheduled the local council elections for September 26. At least 12 local government officials got return tickets during the party primaries. They include Jude Asogwa (Nsukka), Caleb …

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. Omo-Agege, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide. Sunday Areh, announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of ​​Delta …

Nigerian televangelist and founder of Eternity Network International also known as KOINONIA, Apostle Joshua Selman, has sparked massive reactions on social media after attracting thousands of worshipers to the 21,000 seater AO Arena in the UK for a revival conference. The two-day apostolic gathering, themed “The Sound of Revival,” held on Wednesday and Thursday, witnessed an overwhelming turnout as faithful …

A noticeably understrength Super Eagles took full command of Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) on Tuesday and handed a heavy 2-0 defeat to the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the first semi-final of this year’s Unity Cup football tournament. Coach Eric Chelle fielded a barely recognizable team in the first match of his defense of the trophy he won with the …

The internal crisis in the Accord Party has taken a new direction after the national leadership led by Prof. Chris Imumolen announced plans to hold a primary election for the new governor in Oyo State. Imumolen, who insists he is the party’s genuine National Chairman, canceled parallel primaries previously conducted in the state by the Maxwell Mgbudem-led faction. In a …