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August 21, 2024

Security tops agenda as Yobe hosts Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum

Security will dominate key sessions at the forthcoming fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum hosted by Yobe.

Lake Chad Basin governors
August 15, 2024

Gavi concerned about mpox emergency in Nigeria, other African countries

Gavi says it is monitoring the mpox situation and is currently engaging closely with countries, Africa CDC, WHO, etc., to support the response to mpox.

Mpox and Muhammad Ali Pate
August 13, 2024

775 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded since inception: WHO

“More than seven million deaths have been reported globally since the start of the pandemic,” it said.

Health workers attending to Covid-19 patient
August 5, 2024

Terrorism threat level raised in Australia

“Australians should be aware but not afraid,” Australia’s domestic intelligence agency ASIO said.

terrorists
July 18, 2024

I’ll reconsider seeking reelection if I have medical problem: Biden

On Wednesday, Mr Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and has since entered isolation, suspending his campaign activities.

Joe Biden
July 18, 2024
Joe Biden
July 9, 2024

Zambia sees COVID-19 cases increase in cold season

The cases have been reported from six of the country’s 10 provinces, with Lusaka Province recording the highest number of cases, Mr Masebo said.

COVID-19
July 4, 2024

Rishi Sunak’s next life

But Sunak is young and immensely gifted. He is not finished quite yet. His death might have been slightly exaggerated.

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak
June 21, 2024

Fitch reaffirms long-term issuer default rating for Afreximbank at ‘BBB’

The ratings affirmation “recognises Afreximbank’s strong profile and increasing systemic relevance to the African continent,” said the bank.

Fitch Group logo and Afreximbank
June 7, 2024

Tinubu’s Inflation: UNICEF says 11 million under-five Nigerian children battling ‘severe food poverty’

Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition.

HUNGRY CHILDREN; TINUBU SLEEPING