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Janet Ogundepo The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jean Kaseya, has blamed the lack of interest among some international partners for the unavailability of vaccines for the latest Ebola outbreak, warning that African countries must unite to contain the disease. Kaseya said African countries, including Nigeria, were mobilising resources and working with international partners to strengthen the response, urging leaders to avoid politicising the outbreak or blaming one another. He said the continent needed greater investment in vaccine development, local manufacturing, diagnostics and medicines to prevent Africa from being left behind in future outbreaks.…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored the winner in Fulham’s first league victory of the season, and Fulham visit Coventry City on Saturday looking to repeat it. Fulham ended a run of four defeats and two draws by beating Hull City 1-0 at Craven Cottage, with Iwobi scoring in the 33rd minute, according to SABC Sport. It was manager Alvaro Arbeloa’s first Premier League win in charge. Match facts Competition: Premier LeagueDate: Saturday 24 October 2026Kick-off: 15:00 WATVenue: Coventry Building Society Arena The venue and time come from the 2026-27 Coventry City season page. The kick-off also matches the Nigerians…

The Senate on Thursday ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to urgently investigate the killing of 113 persons, including six mobile police officers, in a series of attacks on communities in Benue State, while directing security chiefs to step up operations to prevent further bloodshed. The lawmakers also urged the Chief of Army Staff and heads of other security and intelligence agencies to intensify operations in the affected areas to prevent further attacks and protect vulnerable communities. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende (APC, Benue North-East) over recurring killings in…

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Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi and Hull City host Brentford at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, with the Tigers looking to build on a Premier League return in which Ajayi scored their first top-flight goal in nine years. Hull went up through the Championship play-offs, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 at Wembley in May, according to Brentford FC. Ajayi scored in their 2-0 win over Manchester United on the opening weekend, as Soccernet reported. Brentford arrive sixth in the table with 13 goals, according to Sky Sports on 21 October. Match facts Competition: Premier LeagueDate: Sunday 25 October 2026Kick-off: 14:00 GMT (15:00…

The Christ Apostolic Church gives Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, N30m monthly to support its operations, the church’s president, Pastor Samuel Oladele, has said. Oladele disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists on the campus of the university during activities marking its 20th anniversary. He said the church initially provided N20m monthly to the faith-based institution before increasing the support to N30m. According to him, the establishment of the university required prayers, planning, sacrifice and institutional discipline. ‎”The journey from vision to reality required prayer, planning, consultation, sacrifice and institutional discipline. A Planning and Implementation Committee, inaugurated…

  Idowu Abdullahi Biochemistry practitioners have called on the Federal Government to strengthen laboratory surveillance, improve early detection and intensify public health education to contain the spread of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria. The President of the Biochemistry Practitioners Plant Treatment of Oasis Association of Nigeria, Ikotun Olayemi, made the call following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a statement on Thursday, the BPAON president also urged Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant and committed to preventive health measures. Olayemi stressed the importance of scientific research, accurate diagnosis and public awareness in controlling infectious…

Autographed polaroid photo of Cardi B at the NPR Music office for her Tiny Desk Concert set. Photo Credit: NPR Music/Instagram If you thought you knew what a Cardi B live set looked like, think again. The rap superstar recently stepped into the NPR Music office for her debut Tiny Desk Concert, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Word got out fast, drawing one of the biggest crowds the office has ever seen as people from all walks of life lined up to watch hip-hop’s most unfiltered star take over the iconic workspace. Dressed sharply in leather trousers…

Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena says he is strong, likes to keep the ball forward and can score goals, and his numbers at Al Ittihad give Eric Chelle a fresh option as Nigeria chase a place at AFCON 2027. The 20-year-old made his Nigeria debut last month and scored against Madagascar, according to Afrik-Foot NG, which published its interview on 21 October. Nigeria won that qualifier 2-1 in Uyo, as Soccernet reported earlier this month. Afrik-Foot describes him as Nigeria’s most expensive teenage signing in history. He now plays for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, after spells in France and…

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of seven new districts and the appointment of district and village heads across parts of the Zuru Emirate to strengthen traditional institutions and improve grassroots administration. The approval, announced in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, was made public in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. The new districts are Peni, Mahuta, Bangu, Gele, Chonoko and Ummu, while Chonoko Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area has also been upgraded to district status. The governor also approved the appointment of new district heads for…