From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has claimed 221 lives across the country in 2026, with the number of confirmed infections rising to 922 as of the end of Epidemiological Week 26 (22nd – 28th June 2026). The latest Lassa fever situation reports…
Former England forward, Jay Bothroyd, has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur, player Djed Spence could assist Thomas Tuchel in containing Lionel Messi during the Three Lions’ semi-final match against Argentina in 2026. Spence has participated in all six of England’s matches at the current World Cup, including two starts, and has played in both right-back and…
[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a phone scam syndicate accused of selling dummy phones to unsuspecting customers through a network of agents across the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He identified the suspects as Audu Abubakar and Nasiru…
BANJUL, The Gambia, July 14, 2026/APO Group/ — In The Gambia, bold and coordinated efforts are improving access to lifesaving vaccines for adolescent girls across the country. To catch up on vaccination of girls missed during a 2025 campaign, The Gambia implemented a week-long human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9–14 years in…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy has become the first African artist to reach the top of the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart. The Grammy Award-winning musician achieved the milestone with ‘Dai Dai,’ his collaborative FIFA World Cup song featuring Colombian singer Shakira. The track climbed to No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Global 200 rankings….
Mukhtar Mohammad is closing in on a move to Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. Mohammad is reported to have agreed on a two-year contract with the Pride of Rivers. He was in the books of Kano Pillars last season. Mohammad has a record of featuring in the CAF competition with El-Kanemi Warriors. He won the…
