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Not less than 60 people have died of cholera in many communities in Katsina state. The state also recorded over 1,400 confirmed cases of the disease. The latest development was revealed by the state’s commissioner for Health, Yakubu Danja who disclosed the unfortunate incident at the 2021 Annual General meeting of the State chapter of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) which was held at the state capital. The commissioner however, did not give the period during which the data was taken. Danja also stated that orientation programmes centered around prevention and management were underway across the 34 Local government areas of…

Police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl during childbirth, a case that sparked outrage among citizens and rights activists in Zimbabwe. Memory Machaya is reported to have died last month at a church shrine in the eastern region of Marange. The case has exposed the exploitation of minors, as she was reportedly forced to abandon school to get married. The United Nations urged the government to recognise child marriage as a crime and bring an end to the practice. The organisation said it “notes with deep concern” and “condemns strongly” reports into the circumstances surrounding the death. “The…

Nigerian billionaire, Captain Idahosa (Hosa) Wells Okunbo has died of pancreatic cancer in London. Okubo, a pilot by profession battled with cancer for over a year before his demise. The 63-year-old philantrophist had moved to the United Kingdom for treatment after the diagnosis. Doctors had predicted that he would live for just nine months but he managed to survive for 12 months before he passed on. The Edo-born billionaire, popularly called Cappy, was born January 7, 1958. He attended Government Primary School, Benin City, Edo State; Federal Government College, Warri, Delta State; Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, Zaria, Kaduna State,…

A tearful Lionel Messi confirmed that he will no longer be playing for Barcelona as his move to Paris St-Germain is still a possibility but not yet ‘agreed’. Messi, who has spent 21 years at Camp Nou broke down in tears as he confirmed the end of his career at Barca. The Argentine striker stated that Barca could not reach a deal with him due to La Liga’s new salary limit despite offering to earn half his normal wages at the Spanish club. The 34-year-old six-time six-time Ballon d’Or winner, 34, is now a free agent. “My family and I…

Tokyo will pass the baton to Paris on Sunday after staging the Tokyo 2020 Olympics that was delayed by Covid-19 and dismayed a skeptical public but nonetheless still delivered its share of powerful sporting drama. The closing ceremony, which kicks off at 8 p.m. Tokyo time (7 a.m. ET), will cap two weeks of Olympic action that was watched by millions of people around the world but seen in person by a select few because of a pandemic that will stalk the host country long after the athletes have left. While the bubble – the set of venues and hotels…

Tottenham are prepared to consider selling England striker Harry Kane, 28, if Manchester City offer £120m plus another £20m in add-ons. (Star Sunday) City are relying on Kane convincing Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to allow him to leave for the Premier League champions. (Sunday Mirror) Lionel Messi and Paris St-Germain have agreed a two-year deal, with the 34-year-old Argentina forward expected to officially end his 21-year association with Barcelona with “dignity” on Sunday with a Nou Camp news conference. (Le Parisien – in French) If Messi does move to the French capital, he is set to receive a yearly pay packet of 40m euros (about £34m). (L’Equipe – in French) Messi’s…

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a late penalty to secure the Community Shield for Leicester at Wembley. Iheanacho who came on as a substitute scored the only goal that decided the fate of the match. The meeting of last season’s Premier League champions and FA Cup winners was absorbing in parts and looked to be heading for penalties, but Iheanacho struck from the spot into the top corner with a minute remaining after being tripped by Nathan Ake. City’s record £100m signing Jack Grealish was given his debut on 65 minutes, but he could not muster a clear-cut opportunity for a much-changed…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige as he marked his 69th Birthday. President Buhari described the minister as a patriot of Nigeria, who deserves accolades for his service to his country. The president’s wishes were disclosed in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina. “The President joins the medical profession, labour community, the legislature, where the celebrant served as Senator, and people of Anambra State, whom he served as Governor, to salute Dr Ngige for his selfless stewardship to community, state, country and humanity, wishing him greater health, strength and sound…

Security operatives in Borno state have rescued another Chibok girl from her captors. The latest development was disclosed by the Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum at the Government House in Maiduguri on Saturday. The girl who had been married to a Boko haram militant returned with two children whom she gave birth to while in captivity. The circumstances surrounding her freedom were yet to be disclosed as at the time of filing this report. On April 14, 2014, Boko Haram insurgents invaded Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State and abducted 276 students of the school. Although some…

The athletes who represented Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday. The team which was placed 69th among 205 countries arrived at 1pm. The Federal Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare was satisfied with the athletes’ performance in Tokyo as the team managed to clinch two medals at the Olympic games; One bronze in long jump and a silver in wrestling. The medalists are Ese Brume (bronze) and Blessing Oborududu (silver). However, the celebration had a bitter-sweet sensation as Team Nigeria had to face difficult challenges including disqualification and injuries.…