Ebola vaccinations could start Wednesday in Congo outbreak

Ebola vaccinations could start Wednesday in Congo outbreak

The deadly Ebola virus has killed at least nine people in Congo’s latest outbreak in North Kivu province, the country’s health ministry said Tuesday, while the World Health Organization said vaccinations could begin as early as Wednesday. The outbreak declared last week in North Kivu in the northeast near Uganda and Rwanda is a new outbreak and not connected to the one in Congo’s northwest that was declared over on July 24, WHO’s emergency preparedness…

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Sosoliso plane crash survivor, Kechi Okwuchi undergoes surgery

Sosoliso plane crash survivor, Kechi Okwuchi undergoes surgery

Kechi Okwuchi, the young Nigerian lady who made it to the finals of America’s Got Talent years after she survived a fatal plane crash in Nigeria, has undergone another surgery.   The 28-year-old singer had the surgery yesterday but said it is a non-invasive surgery. She said it’s the second of 3 rounds of co2 laser surgery but promised friends and fans that she will be back on her feet in a few days.  …

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“Channel your pain to our corrupt leaders” – Yul Edochie to Persons Sending Acid Bath Threats to #BBNaija’s CeeC

“Channel your pain to our corrupt leaders” – Yul Edochie to Persons Sending Acid Bath Threats to #BBNaija’s CeeC

Actor, Yul Edochie has got a few words for people still sending death threats to Big Brother Naija Double Wahala housemates months after the show ended. This follows the recent revelation by the show’s first runner up, Cynthia “CeeC” Nwadiora that fans of other former housemates have continued to send death threats with the most recent being an acid bath. In Yul’s response shared via Twitter, he asked that young people redirect their pain and focus on the corrupt leaders who deserve…

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8th August Newspaper Headlines from Nigeria

8th August Newspaper Headlines from Nigeria

1. The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday blocked all entry and exit from the National Assembly in Abuja. The development was alleged to be part of a failed plot to effect a change of the Senate leadership on Tuesday. 2. Some staff of the National Assembly, Tuesday morning went wild in celebration over a failed attempt to impeach the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. A video obtained by DAILY POST showed some staff…

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Nicholas Bett dead: Beijing 400m hurdles gold medallist dies in road accident

Nicholas Bett dead: Beijing 400m hurdles gold medallist dies in road accident

World Championship 400m hurdles gold medallist Nicholas Bett has died in a car crash. The 28-year-old was killed in his home country of Kenya near Nandi a day after returning from the Continental Championships in Nigeria. Bett made history in China after becoming the first Kenyan to win a gold medal in a short distance race on the world stage. He took gold in the 2015 World Championships at the famous Bird’s Nest stadium –…

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Alleged Forgery: Osun PDP Delegates File Fresh Suit Against Adeleke

Alleged Forgery: Osun PDP Delegates File Fresh Suit Against Adeleke

Two delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State have filed a fresh suit against the candidature of Senator Ademola Adeleke in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Mr Olagboye Adedamola and Mr Oyetunji Suredi filed the suit on Tuesday at the Osun State High Court in Osogbo, over the testimonial and statement of result presented by the lawmaker to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which they claimed were fake documents….

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EFCC freezes Benue State Government account

EFCC freezes Benue State Government account

Report reaching Tbc news has it that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen the account of the Benue State government. information gathered indicates that the anti-graft agency gave the order late last night. The development came few days after Ortom dumped the All Progressives Congress for the Peoples Democratic Party.

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Ghana President sacks minister over controversial deal

Ghana President sacks minister over controversial deal

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has relieved his Minister for Energy, Boakye Agyarko of his post with immediate effect. Akufo-Addo ordered Agyarko to hand over to John Peter Amewu, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who would act temporarily. Although no reason was given for the sack, Xinhua reports that local media linked the dismissal to attempts to amend portions of the controversial 510 million dollars power deal signed between Ghana and a UAE-based…

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Reverend King’s campaign posters flood streets ahead of 2019 Election

Reverend King’s campaign posters flood streets ahead of 2019 Election

Reverend King, who is currently incarcerated in prison has his campaign posters already flooding the streets. The convicted prisoner is said to be running for the Presidency in the 2109 election under the platform of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA). The General Overseer of Christian Praying Assembly (CPA), was was arraigned on September 26, 2006 on a six-count charge of attempted murder and murder. He was sentenced to death by hanging in 2007 by…

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Ex Nigerian International Emmanuel Amunike appointed as Tanzania’s Coach

Ex Nigerian International Emmanuel Amunike appointed as Tanzania’s Coach

Emmanuel Amunike has been unveiled by the Tanzanian Football Federation (TFF) as the country’s national team coach. The announcement was made via the official Twitter handle of the TFF during a ceremony in the country’s capital, Dar es Salaam on Monday.  TFF TANZANIA ✔@Tanfootball Rais wa Shirikisho la Mpira wa Miguu Tanzania (TFF) Wallace Karia amemtangaza kocha Emmanuel Amunike kutoka Nigeria kuwa kocha Mkuu wa Timu ya Taifa ya Tanzania “Taifa Stars” inayodhaminiwa na bia ya Serengeti kwa mkataba wa miaka…

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