Oil pollution: CSOs demand urgent implementation of $12b Bayelsa recovery fund
…lament health impact of fossil fuel pollution By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, and international partners in the United Kingdom, Canada and United States of America, USA, have called for the urgent implementation of the $12 Billion Bayelsa Recovery Fund as recommended by the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission, BSOEC, to find […]
3 dead as cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak spreads across 32 countries – WHO report
By Chioma Obinna A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has sparked a major global health alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the virus has spread across 32 countries, territories and areas, leaving three people dead and hundreds under monitoring. The outbreak, traced to the Netherlands-flagged cruise vessel M/V […]
Mastantuono missing as Messi captains Argentina at World Cup
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.
APC denies fielding non-indigenes in Ekiti Reps primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has dismissed claims that a non-indigene emerged as the party’s candidate in its House of Representatives primary elections.
NCDC places states on high Ebola preparedness alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed several states on high Ebola preparedness alert after a fresh risk assessment classified Nigeria’s chances of importing the deadly disease as high amid regional outbreaks.
US bans drones over World Cup matches, events
The no-fly zones around fan events put on by host cities at stadiums and other locations extend to a radius of one nautical mile and up to 1,000 feet above ground.
Atiku’s aide defends ADC primary, accuses APC of manipulating figures
Media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Paul Ibe, has insisted that the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, which produced Atiku as the winner, was free, fair and credible.
NDC grants waivers to Omo-Agege, Ochei for Delta Senate races
The party said the decision followed the formal defection of both leaders from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NDC.
Anthropic now worth $965bn, tops OpenAI as most valuable AI startup
Founded by former OpenAI employees, including CEO Amodei, Anthropic has a special focus on AI safety even as it rushes out new products in order to remain in the AI race.
Badagry council dismisses viral hotel death report as false
The council said investigations conducted with relevant stakeholders and security authorities confirmed that the report was entirely fabricated and did not occur anywhere within the council area.
US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off – Sources
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal in the Middle East war but were still waiting for President Donald Trump’s approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday. The development came after Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating an ongoing truce following an exchange of fire, […]
