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Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde. So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organisation, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low. However, the suspected outbreak has raised questions over whether the virus, which is normally spread by contact with rodents, is being transmitted between humans. Virginie Sauvage, the head of France’s National Reference Centre for Hantaviruses, told AFP in an interview that identifying the specific strain will provide crucial insight into what…

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 4: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game One on May 4, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA Conference Semifinals tipped off Monday night with two Game 1 matchups between the…

Influencer Priscilla Ojo, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, has opened up on trust, loyalty and the realities of being married to a celebrity, stating that she has confidence in her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, despite the pressures that come with fame. Priscilla made the remarks during an interview on WithChude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she spoke candidly about her marriage and how she navigates public attention around her partner. Juma Jux and Priscilla. Credit: IG| jux.priscy Addressing concerns about infidelity often associated with entertainers, she said trust and discipline remain central to her relationship. “If he…

In a new Child Alert report titled Darfur: 20 Years On, Children Under Threat, UN children’s agency UNICEF warns that while the horrors of 2005 are repeating, the scale of need is now far greater, and international attention is dangerously constrained. A worsening crisis of violenceThe report draws a chilling parallel between the past and the present. Homes, schools, and hospitals are again under fire, but the modern nature of the fighting between rival militaries has become even more lethal.Since April 2024, more than 1,500 grave violations against children have been verified in the regional capital of El Fasher alone.Over 1,300…

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has defended the controversial N6.98 USSD charge imposed on banking transactions and pushed back against growing consumer criticism over data expiration policies, arguing that telecommunications companies still incur costs even when digital banking services fail. The remarks come amid increasing public frustration over charges attached to USSD banking services and the expiration of unused mobile data, issues that have become recurring complaints among Nigerian telecom subscribers. Speaking during a live programme on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 hosted by Jimi Disu, ALTON Chairman Gbenga Adebayo said telecom operators merely provide the connection infrastructure…

Popular herbal seller and social media personality, Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has again apologised over a leaked video involving her, her husband, Adesola Hakeem, and an unidentified woman. The video, which surfaced online last Monday, has generated widespread controversy, with many expressing outrage over its content, while others questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following the viral video, Sisi Alagbo and her husband apologised to her fans, stating that she had been unable to sleep for days since it surfaced online. However, in an emotional video posted on her Facebook page on Monday, Sisi Alagbo broke down…

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has dismissed claims that he financed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a post shared on X on Monday, Otedola said he did not invest in the refinery project, contrary to circulating social media claims. “Reports claiming that Femi Otedola funded the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are completely and utterly false. He has not invested a single kobo, not one dollar, not one naira ” The real story, which those peddling these lies conveniently ignore, is that Mr. Otedola has actually been requesting a special allocation to participate in the refinery’s…

The Nigerian government has demanded a thorough investigation into the deaths of the two Nigerians reportedly killed by officials of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The investigation, it insisted, must be transparent, and the findings, such as autopsy reports and other relevant information, must be shared with it and with the victims’ families. It also demanded that the families of both victims, identified as Ekpenyong Andrew and Amaramiro Emmanuel, must be kept abreast of the investigation and granted access to legal processes. Nigeria’s demands were outlined during a meeting on Monday between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, over alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The anti-graft agency, in a post on its official X handle on Monday, said Ayeni was arraigned on a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and conversion of investors’ funds. He was accused of diverting funds running into N15,665,085,429. According to the EFCC, Ayeni, while serving as chairman of the bank between 2014, allegedly mismanaged and transferred depositors’ funds…