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Month: May 2026

Celebrity boxing: Doctor advises Portable to undergo brain scan

A Nigerian doctor based in Canada, Arinze Onwumelu, has advised singer Portable to undergo a medical brain examination after his celebrity boxing bout with skit maker Carter Efe. The bout, held over the weekend in Lagos, ended with Portable on the losing side. DAILY POST reports that the fight drew widespread attention from fans and…

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Kwara Police clarify detention of minor

By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe Kwara State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging the unlawful detention of a minor in Arandun community, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, the Command described the viral video as misleading…

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Expert calls for urgent action on Xenophobia in South Africa

The President of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, has called for urgent continental intervention to address rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Oluwafemi made the call in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, where he expressed concern over growing anti-migrant hostility in parts of South Africa. He warned African leaders against…

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What is hantavirus, deadly infection behind cruise ship deaths explained

Hantavirus, the disease which has caused a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship in the southern Atlantic, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed Monday it was dealing with “a serious medical situation” on board the MV Hondius, travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde. Hantaviruses…

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US military denies one of its ships hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US military denied on Monday that any of its Navy ships had been hit in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian state media reported that a US frigate was targeted by two missiles. “No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports,”…

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Doctor urges Portable to undergo brain scan after boxing match

A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, has advised singer Portable to undergo a brain scan following his celebrity boxing match with skit maker Carter Efe in Lagos over the weekend. The high-intensity bout, which attracted widespread attention from fans and celebrities, saw Portable defeated, sparking reactions across social media. In a post and viral video,…

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Bureaucracy, knowledge gaps hindering access to health fund – Epidemiologist

A senior health official in Kano State has said that bureaucracy, knowledge gaps among stakeholders, and weak systems are slowing access to health emergency preparedness funds in the state. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Suleiman Illiyasu, made this known during a key informant interview conducted under a three-day capstone project by Connected Development through its Follow…

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Nalaraba drops governorship ambition, eyes Senate seat

By Edwin Philip, Lafia A member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, has withdrawn from the Nasarawa State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections and declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Nasarawa South. Nalaraba, who represents Awe, Keana and Doma Federal Constituency, announced his decision during a…

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NPFL: Bayelsa United receive Emo, Chinedu’s boost for Rangers’ clash

Bayelsa United are expected to welcome back James Emo and Emmanuel Chinedu for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter against Rangers. Both players missed the Prosperity Boys’ clash against Katsina United last week due to injury. Their return is expected to boost coach Meremu Okara’s side as they push for survival. Bayelsa…

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Why I am leaving ADC – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained the reasons behind his decision to exit the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises, external pressures, and a worsening political environment. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi described Nigeria’s political space as increasingly toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and persistent scrutiny, which he said continues to undermine…

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