First case of latest mpox variant detected in UK: health authority
An infection with the latest mpox variant, clade 1b, has been detected in the United Kingdom for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Wednesday. The…
Nigeria’s Tinubu appoints Oluyede as acting army chief – days after Lagbaja’s death rumours spread
Olayomi Koiki Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), a spokesman said Wednesday. According to presidential spokesman Bayo…
At least 10 shot dead in Mozambique post-election protests, medical associations say
MAPUTO – At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country…
In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence
DETROIT – With the U.S. election days just away, officials in the most competitive battleground states are bracing for misinformation, conspiracy theories, threats and possible violence. In Philadelphia, Detroit and…
Iran says missile production not disrupted by Israeli strikes
Iran’s missile production has not been disrupted following Israeli air strikes on the Islamic Republic on Oct. 26, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was quoted as saying on Wednesday by state…
Court grants power-drunk Nigerian lawmaker ₦500,000 bail in case filed by assaulted e-hailing service Bolt driver
Morakinyo Akinosun ABUJA, Nigeria – A driver with e-hailing service Bolt – who was recently assaulted by a lawmaker in Nigeria filed a case against the politician. Stephen Abuwatseya filed…
Spain races to save victims as floods kill 62
Spanish rescuers on Wednesday scrambled to save people trapped by surging tides of muddy water in floods that have killed at least 62 people in the eastern Valencia region. Prime…
Nestle Nigeria records pre-tax loss of ₦255 billion in 2024 amid naira devaluation, economic crisis
Morakinyo Akinosun Nestle Nigeria Plc recorded a pre-tax loss of ₦255.38 billion on the back of significant increase in finance cost in the first nine months of 2024, according to…
Nigerian gold illegally mined, smuggled to UAE, minister says
Martins Olasehinde ABUJA – A huge volume of gold mined in Nigeria is being illegally exported to the United Arab Emirates, an official in the West African country said on…
Daily feeding allowance for inmates in Nigeria to be increased from ₦750 to ₦1,150 (less than $1), official says
Morakinyo Akinosun ABUJA – Daily feeding allowance for inmates in Nigeria is set to be increased, local news outlets reported, citing an official. According to a spokesperson for the Nigerian…