Africa CDC writes African health ministers over rising Mpox cases

Africa CDC writes African health ministers over rising Mpox cases

With the continued spread of Mpox across the continent, the African Center for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has written to all African health ministers, calling for coordinated efforts to tackle the infection and improved testing methods. In a letter dated 23 August and signed by the Africa CDC Director-General, Jean Kaseya, the public health body … Read more

I am not from Gabon

I am not from Gabon

Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has debunked social media rumours claiming that he is from Gabon. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram page – @realzackorji – to express his frustration, said the falsehood was not the first about him. “I am a full-blooded Nigerian, hail from Enugu the coal city State, and proud … Read more

When this orangutan got roughed up, he treated his wound with a medicinal plant

When this orangutan got roughed up, he treated his wound with a medicinal plant

When Rakus the orangutan found himself a little worse for wear, he seemed to know exactly what to do about it. In June 2022, the Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia sustained a wound to his face, likely during a scrap with another male. So he grabbed some liana plant, which is known for its medicinal properties, … Read more

Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London, 16 other countries, finally arrives Nigeria

Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London, 16 other countries, finally arrives Nigeria

Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London and 16 other countries, finally arrived in Lagos on Sunday afternoon. On 29 January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Nubi embarked on a solo journey in her car, Lumi, nearly two years after professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju rode from London to Nigeria. Ms Nubi began her journey on 31 … Read more

Worshippers from Nigeria, 35 other countries attend Dunamis Church’s event

Worshippers from Nigeria, 35 other countries attend Dunamis Church’s event

Worshippers from 36 countries including Nigeria on Friday night attended the 2024 edition of “Nations Worship in His Presence,” organised by the Dunamis International Gospel Church (DIGC), Abuja. Besides, thousands of worshippers from several countries joined the one-night service online. The 35 foreign countries from which worshippers came are Angola, Australia, Belgium, Benin Republic, Botswana, … Read more

The guardrails that once prevented wars are failing – POLITICO

The guardrails that once prevented wars are failing – POLITICO

Abishur Prakash is the founder of the Geopolitical Business, Inc. He is a global keynote speaker and the author of five books. His latest book is called “The World Is Vertical.” The Israel-Hamas war is an ominous message to the world: The guardrails that long stopped wars from breaking out are now effectively failing. Of … Read more