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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention of the Africa Union, Africa CDC, has confirmed a total of 21,466 Mpox cases and 591 deaths in 13 African countries since the beginning of 2024. The agency has also advocated the approval of Mpox vaccines for use by all the Afric Union Member States, amid global shortages. The Director General of the Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya who gave the update in a letter to the Ministers of Health of the African Union Member States, called for a holistic approach to the Mpox response among African Union Member States. In the…

Popular Canadian singer, Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, have welcomed their first child. The news was revealed in their latest Instagram post, captioned: “Welcome home Jack Blues Bieber.” The post included a heartwarming image of Hailey Bieber’s hand gently holding a tiny foot, signaling the arrival of their newborn son. The couple has kept much of their journey to parenthood private, making this announcement a delightful surprise for their followers. Jack Blues Bieber, the name chosen for their son. Justin Bieber, known for his music and massive social media presence, has often shared his excitement about starting a…

The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has vowed to increase Nigerians’ trust in the judicial system. She maintained that such a task would not be hers alone but the collective duty of all Nigerians. “We will take the judiciary to new heights. We will improve its reputation and ensure that people have greater confidence in the judiciary. “I believe that it is not a one-person job. We all have to be involved because we all recognise the areas that need improvement. I believe there will be cooperation because we all want to see a better judiciary.” Kekere-Ekun…

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy has described the country as “collateral damage” in a candid reflection on the nation’s current state. Speaking in an interview with Tidal on Friday, the African Giant shared why the country’s cultural diversity has become a bane against its growth. The Grammy-winning artist also expressed his concern over the socio-political challenges facing the country, emphasising that the nation and its citizens often suffer the consequences of poor governance and external influences. Burna Boy’s remarks highlight his continued outspokenness on issues affecting the country, as “he urged for more accountability and better…

President Bola Tinubu returned to France today, Friday, after briefly arriving in Nigeria to preside over Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). On Friday, at 11.40 a.m., Kekere-Ekun took her oath of office and signed the oath register in the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. Kekere-Ekun succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Thursday, August 22, 2024, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Tinubu also congratulated Ariwoola, whose journey in the judiciary he described as a “successful public service career,” commending him for his services to the nation. He…

Chelsea will not shy away from bringing in a new number nine before the transfer window deadline if the player improves their squad, their coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Chelsea have splashed out over 160 million pounds ($210.7 million) on signing players such as winger Pedro Neto, forward Joao Felix, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Swedish-Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. The West London club have strikers Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu is another option after the 18-year-old joined from LaLiga club Barcelona in July. “I just communicate the players that I like and the players I don’t like.…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria is an inspiration and a beacon of hope to young women who aspire to break glass ceiling across sectors and seek to make a meaningful impact on society. The President stated this at the State House in Abuja during the swearing-in of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the CJN. “Justice Kekere-Ekun is a beacon of hope to many young women who aspire to break the glass ceiling and make a meaning impact on our society,” he stated. President Tinubu urged the acting Chief Justice…

A student of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Oluwaseyi Adebayo has lost his life after falling into a fish pond while hiking with his colleagues. The 400-level student of the Department of Animal Production at the University was said to have gone bike hiking with some of his colleagues on August 10 when he slipped from a hilltop and landed in a fish pond where he died. The locals in the area refused to release the corpse of the student to the authorities of the university until some rituals were performed to prevent a similar occurrence from…

Manchester City have completed the signing of former captain Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona on an initial one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. The German midfielder, who was Pep Guardiola’s first signing at the club in 2016, spent seven years at City before joining Barcelona on a free transfer in 2023. The 33-year-old won 14 trophies in his first spell at the Etihad, scoring 60 goals in 304 appearances. “My seven years at Manchester City were a time of pure contentment for me, both on and off the pitch,” said Gundogan. “Everyone knows the respect I have…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has transferred all its retained assets to OVH Energy Marketing Limited, the operator of Oando Petroleum and a company owned by President Bola Tinubu’s nephew, Wale Tinubu. The Company has now transferred its Retail ownership and assets to OVH following a court approval, People’s Gazette reported. The NNPCL Retail is primary importer of petrol in Nigeria. In October 2022, the NNPCL announced it had acquired OVH Energy Marketing, owner and operator of the Oando downstream assets from Nueoil Energy Limited a month after Nueoil Energy acquired OVH, which would. This transaction allowed the…