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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country, coinciding with the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected nearly all states. Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of the NCDC, issued the warning at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Idris said that since June, the NCDC has been actively managing a cholera outbreak that has spread across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, impacting 187 Local Government Areas. According to him, as of July 15, Nigeria has recorded 3,623 suspected cholera cases and…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, and Chairman House Committee on Sports, Ekene Adams, has passed on. He reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday although the cause of his death has not been ascertained at the time of filing this report. Different sports groups in the country have started mourning Adams. “My good friend and one of our frontline members of the NPFL Club Owners Association, Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon Ekene Abubakar Adams is Dead,” Former secretary of the club owners association Alloy Chukwuemeka wrote on Tuesday. “May God…

Grammy award-winning British singer, Adele has announced that she is taking a break from music to explore new creative pursuits. The ‘Hello’ singer, who has been living in the United States for the past two years, explained that she would be relocating to her home country when her residency expires in November. She told fans not to expect new music from her, stressing that she wants a “big break.” “I don’t have plans for new music at all. I want a big break, and I think I want to do other creative things just for a little while,” Adele said…

The detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, was on Tuesday, whisked into the courtroom at the Federal High Court, Abuja in a wheelchair. Gambaryan, who was dressed in a black T-shirt with blue jeans trousers, is facing a money laundering charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alongside the cryptocurrency firm. When the matter was called, he stood up from the wheelchair and walked slowly into the dock. The EFCC lawyer, Ogechi Ujam, told the court that though the matter was scheduled for the continuation of trial, the commission’s lead counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, was not in court.…

Nigerian passport holders intending to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are now mandated to first obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) before applying for a visa. Available information on the Emirate’s verification website suggest that Nigerians have to pay a non-refundable N640,000 fee for document verification. It said that the issued document verification number will be valid for only 14 days from issuance. “To visit the UAE with a Nigerian passport, it is mandatory to first obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) before applying for your visa. In accordance with the new visa issuance guidelines established by the Government…

England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year. “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England,” said Southgate. “It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. “But it’s time for change, and…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police command has banned the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), from staging any protest in the nation’s capital. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh in a statement on Monday night, raised the alarm, stating that the proscribed organization, also known as Shi’ite had concluded plans to embark on a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic calendar day of Ashura. She explained that antecedents showed that such activities, carried out by the Islamic group, often resulted in significant disturbances in the Nigerian capital city, leading to anarchy and chaos. “The command therefore urges any individual or member…

Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the former Vice President of Nigeria, has celebrated her 57th birthday in grand style. Mrs. Dolapo took to her Instagram on Monday with a photo of herself and her husband, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, with roses. In another post, she continued her celebration with a short video clip of herself placing roses in a flower vase while her husband sat on a couch, clapping with excitement. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9cbxm3I6CY/?igsh=MXRzcDh5aTZlbWxjbw== She captioned both the photo and video, saying, “57 roses, and halleluyah forever! Thanking God for another year. I give all glory to God. #57today #ThankYouLord” Her husband said,…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has showered his wife, Dolapo, with lovely words as she celebrates her 57th birthday. Osinbajo took to his social media pages on Monday to wish his wife a lovely birthday. Sharing photos Prof said, “Happy Birthday, my love #dolapoosinbajo. Your love, kindness, and generosity make all our lives so much happier. Love you always. He continued, saying: “This year I decided to share my favourite photos of Dolly #dolapoosinbajo doing her favourite things.” Reacting to the former Vice President’s post on Instagram, Nollywood actress Joke Silva wrote: “Happy birthday to the Jewel…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has sought the assistance of the World Bank to provide funding worth $50 million to support state governments for the installation of solar plant pilots and infrastructure upgrades. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun spoke on the initiative when he met with a World Bank delegate on Monday in Abuja. The team was led by the Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiamé Diop while the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Ms. Olu Verheijen was in attendance. A statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations,…