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Idowu Abdullahi The World Health Organisation on Thursday issued temporary recommendations for countries experiencing Mpox transmission as part of its global effort to curb the trend. It explained that the recommendations would help efforts of countries battling sustained community spread, clusters of cases, or sporadic travel-related infections. Mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus. This viral illness, which causes rashes and flu-like symptoms, primarily affects central and western Africa. PUNCH Healthwise reports that epidemiologists and public health physicians have said without Africa having access to the mpox vaccines and vaccinating its population against the infection, it would be difficult to…

Friends and supporters of ex-student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, Samson Ajao, who was attempting to set a new world record for longest marathon reading aloud on Wednesday, was celebrated on the streets of Osogbo after he hit 215 hours to set a new Guinness world record. The convoy that conveyed Ajao and his supporters moved through Gbongan/Osogbo road and Odi-Olowo Street in Osogbo in celebration after he achieved the feat. Ajao, who started read-a-thon on Monday, May 6, in Osogbo, Osun State aimed to beat the current Guinness World Record holder, Rybai Isakov who held the record…

Maggie Smith, the prolific, multi-award-winning actor whose work ranged from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to Harry Potter to Downton Abbey, has died aged 89. From her Oscar-winning roles in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and “California Suite” to her beloved portrayal of Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise, Dame Maggie’s versatility and talent knew no bounds. Her impressive resume includes: – The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)– Hedda Gabler (1969)– Travels with My Aunt (1972)– A Private Function (1984)– A Room With a View (1985)– Gosford Park (2001)– Harry Potter franchise (2001-2011)– Downton Abbey (2010-2015)…

Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has joined Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Ahmed Musa in reacting to Jamie Carragher’s controversial comments about the Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports.  Carragher recently downplayed AFCON’s significance on a show by arguing that it is not a major tournament capable of helping an African player win the Ballon d’Or. The former Liverpool defender’s comments have sparked backlash from African football figures, who view AFCON as one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. pic.twitter.com/ch0k28R1JN — Arne Slot (@arneslotttt) February 24, 2025 Speaking to Sports Boom, Eguavoen defended the tournament and criticised Carragher…

Elon Musk has indicated that X, formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to charge all users for accessing the platform. The X owner said erecting a paywall around the business would ward off the bots, or automated accounts, that have become a bugbear for Musk. Read Also: NLC To FG: You’ve Had Enough Time To Meet Our Demands Speaking in a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, the Tesla CEO and world’s richest person suggested that X was going to charge its user base. Currently, Twitter only charges users for its subscription service X Premium, which offers perks…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Folashade Odumosu, the wife of A former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu. The victim regained her freedom on Wednesday. It was gathered that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, led the operation that saw to the rescue of the retired AIG’s wife. Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed Folashade’s rescue via a press statement issued on Thursday. During the operation, the kidnappers were neutralised. The police spokesman added that Mrs Odumosu is currently undergoing a medical evaluation and has since been reunited with her family. The statement read, “In…

A tense legal battle unfolded at the Lagos State High Court today as 35 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly arrived to defend their decision to remove Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. The lawmakers are facing a lawsuit filed by Obasa, who claims his January 13, 2025, removal was unlawful. Photos captured the arrival of the 35 lawmakers, who entered the court in anticipation of the crucial hearing. The legal showdown stems from Obasa’s challenge to his ousting, which he alleges occurred while he was out of the country. The courtroom was set for a clash of legal…

A tanker driver lost his life in a fire incident that occurred along the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State on Friday. PUNCH Online gathered in a Friday statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, that the accident occurred at about 9:24 am. Adekunle disclosed that the tanker, which was conveying 33,000 litres of petrol, colluded with a truck that was loaded with fertilizer, causing a fuel spill that ignited the fire. He said, “The petrol tanker was carrying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, while the articulated truck was loaded with…

President Bola Tinubu has signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The 2025 budget is 99.96% higher than the 2024 appropriation bill of ₦27.5 trillion. Tinubu signed it in his office at the State House in Abuja on Friday. The bill was increased from the initial figure of ₦49.7 trillion the Nigerian leader submitted. The National Assembly had on February 13th approved the bill after a series of revisions. A breakdown of the budget shows that it includes a total expenditure of ₦54.99 trillion and statutory transfers of ₦3.65 trillion. The recurrent (non-debt) expenditure is ₦13.64 trillion. The…

A fresh wave of fuel scarcity may soon hit Nigeria as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), demanding the payment of over N100 billion in unpaid bridging claims. If the government fails to meet this demand, the association has vowed to withdraw its services nationwide; a move that could cripple fuel distribution and worsen the already fragile economic situation. Bridging claims cover the cost of transporting fuel from depots to different parts of the country to ensure uniform pump prices. Despite promises…