More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said. “As surveillance efforts have been scaled up in the #DRC #Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far, including 101 confirmed cases,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a Sunday social media post that gave no update on the death toll. Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids. It can cause severe bleeding and organ failure.The country declared an outbreak on May 15 caused…
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Popular health influencer Chinonso Egemba, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has cautioned Nigerians against consuming spoiled tomatoes and other fungus-infested foods. In a health advisory shared on X on Monday, Egemba stated that rotten tomatoes, commonly called Ata Esha or Awarawa, often contain fungal growths that produce harmful toxins. “This tomato, commonly called spoiled tomatoes (Ata Esha) or awarawa… there’s a poison inside this tomato that a lot of you don’t know about, but you’re eating it every day,” he said According to him, the white patches seen inside such tomatoes are caused by fungi that generate aflatoxins, which are linked to…
By TANKO ALI Peter Obi’s media office has noted the ongoing, baseless, and wholly malicious claims aimed at misrepresenting the governance record of Mr. Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, particularly concerning his interactions with individuals from Northern Nigeria during his time in office. It is regrettable, yet unsurprising, that political opponents—unable to confront Mr. Obi’s unmatched record of accountability, fiscal responsibility, and developmental progress—have once again resorted to the outdated and harmful tactics of ethnic and regional division. To clarify for the sake of informed Nigerians, we emphatically state: The recurring myth that Mr. Obi “repatriated” Northerners…
Alex The family of late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, have released the schedule for his final burial rites. He died on Tuesday, May 11, 2026, after battling Kidney cancer. The burial arrangement was announced by his family, on Monday, May 25, 2026, detailing the programme of events. In a statement released by his family, asked the public to continue to keep Alexx, his wife, and the entire family in their prayers during this difficult time. His obituary details- SERVICE OF SONGS Date: Wednesday, 10th June 2026 Venue: The Monarch Event Center, Lekki, Lagos Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dress…
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is emerging as a major driver of Nigeria’s improving economic outlook, following the country’s sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. In its latest assessment, S&P upgraded Nigeria’s long term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to “B” from “B-”, citing stronger economic growth, improved external balances, rising oil production, and expanded domestic refining capacity as key factors supporting the country’s recovery. The global ratings agency specifically identified the operational ramp up of the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals as a major contributor to Nigeria’s improving balance of…
In keeping with a clear understanding of conducting business within the confines of the rules, the Federal High Court in Abuja has again ordered Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited (“Mamuda”) to stop producing its Pop Power Energy Drink, which infringes on the trademark of the popular Fearless Energy Drink brand of Rite Foods Limited. This rulings on Mamuda’s Notice of Preliminary Objection and Rite Foods’ Motion for interlocutory injunction were delivered by Hon. Justice B.F.M. Nyako, on Friday, 22nd May 2026, in the Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025. At the proceeding of the day, Mamuda’s Notice of Preliminary Objection was refused and dismissed, while…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a catastrophic road traffic incident involving a heavily laden 40-foot containerized articulated truck at Second Rainbow inward Oshodi, precisely along the service lane adjoining the Police Tactical Team Station. The harrowing incident was caused by loss of control by the articulated Mark 40-foot truck while in transit. The driver lost total control of the massive vehicle, causing the truck to overturn violently onto a commercial mini shuttle bus while simultaneously ploughing into adjoining roadside commercial outlets within the corridor. Preliminary security investigations revealed that the articulated truck, conveying a fully loaded…
There is a particular genre of financial commentary that mistakes legal process for a factual verdict. A court delivers a first-instance ruling, procedural questions are raised, and before the ink is dry on the appeal filing, the narrative has already hardened: the regulator overreached, investor confidence is shattered, and Nigeria’s financial governance is on trial before the world. Much of the commentary currently circulating about Union Bank of Nigeria belongs to that genre. It is not without merit on certain procedural questions. But it is, at its core, incomplete — and incompleteness in financial journalism carries costs that run well…
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Nestlé Nigeria hosted the “Nestlé for Good Summit” at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, healthcare professionals and development partners to address critical issues surrounding nutrition, sustainability and economic growth. The summit emerged as a major policy and development platform focused on food security, sustainable livelihoods and collaborative strategies aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s nutrition systems while protecting the environment. Participants at the high-level gathering emphasised the urgent need for stronger partnerships between public institutions, private organisations and development agencies to improve nutrition outcomes, reinforce agricultural supply chains and drive…