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Lara Adejoro The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Sunday said the work and public health excellence of the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention must be protected. His remarks come in the wake of leadership changes at the U.S. CDC. The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene had also expressed deep concern over recent layoffs and high-profile resignations among senior leadership at the U.S. CDC, as well as the very recent House of Representatives appropriations proposal for a 20 per cent funding cut to the CDC. The ASTMH said the CDC has long…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle shocked fans with his decision to start Bejamin Fredrick ahead of William Troost-Ekong against Rwanda, and the decision paid off… Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has praised young defender Benjamin Fredrick for his performance against Rwanda on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle made a surprise decision to bench team skipper Troost-Ekong in favour of Fredrick against Rwanda. Fredrick, 20, only made his debut for Nigeria at the Unity Cup in June, and Chelle was impressed, hence the decision to start him ahead of the well-experienced Troost-Ekong. Nigeria forward Moses Daddy Simon 15 and Nigeria defender…

A heavyweight continental clash is set for Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Free State Toyota Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Burnley forward, Lyle Foster, was on the scoresheet for Hugo Broos’s side in their 3-0 win over Lesotho on Friday evening has backed his teammates to keep an eye on their goal to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa are yet to play in the Mundial since hosting the 2010 Jabulani edition, and are now on the brink, but they still have a few obstacles to…

The entire community of Shagbe village and its environs in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State was, at the weekend, thrown into confusion following the killing of one person and the kidnapping of eight others by bandits. A source, who spoke with The Guardian, noted that the bandits were armed to the teeth with weapons ranging from guns of different shapes and sizes, as well as clubs. According to a source (names withheld), the bandits waged brutal attacks that scared away youths and other able-bodied villagers. The source told our reporter on the phone that the attack occurred at…

Recently, XRP has been trading sideways around $2.8, with market opinions clearly divided. On the one hand, investors are pinning their hopes on the potential approval of a spot ETF, seen as a key milestone in bringing XRP into mainstream, compliant investment channels. On the other hand, short-term price volatility and macro-market uncertainty continue to make XRP holders cautious. Against this backdrop, many investors are turning their attention to how to diversify their risk without reducing their core holdings. Industry observers note that the compliant and transparent cloud mining model is increasingly being viewed as a complementary strategy by some…

Agency  The National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Uche Nwokwu, has declared that frequent ejaculation may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. Nwokwu made this known on Sunday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, in response to viral social media claims suggesting that men needed to ejaculate 21 times a month to prevent prostate cancer. NAN reports that prostate cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers affecting men globally and continues to be a growing health concern in Nigeria. According to…

A heavyweight continental clash is set for Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Free State Toyota Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Kick-off is 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT), and with both sides vying for top spot in Group C, the clash is one of the most anticipated on the continent. Eric Chelle’s side put themselves back in contention after sealing a 1-0 win against Rwanda, courtesy of a lone goal by Tolu Arokodare. However, Hugo Broos’ men took an even bigger leap towards qualification with a huge 3-0 victory over…

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen suffered an injury to his ankle and has been ruled out of the game against South Africa on Tuesday… Former Inter Milan forward Obinna Nsofor has backed Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers to get amongst the goals for the Super Eagles when they face South Africa on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria defeated Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, but it came at a cost, as top marksman Victor Osimhen was taken off in the first half after suffering a blow to his ankle. Arokodare, who was one of the substitutes, was the…

A retired school teacher, Chief Joseph Adewole Gbenga, popularly known as Obanla, has declared his intention to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections under the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in Ilorin, Gbenga, from Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area, said he retired after 35 years of service as a teacher, head teacher, school supervisor, and member of the State Schools Improvement Team (SSIT), which develops curricula for primary and junior secondary schools in Kwara. The 67-year-old said his foray into politics was motivated by a desire to correct perceived wrongs in governance.“You cannot…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of 3 Division and the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace neutralised an armed militia member in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during a search operation. According to the Spokesman of Operation Enduring Peace, Major Samson Zhakom, the development followed the arrest of the militia on September 4, 2025, at Kaskra in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. At the point of arrest, the suspect was found with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the militia admitted to involvement in several criminal activities in…