World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday approved Bavarian Nordic’s (BAVA.CO) new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. It said the age group is considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks of the disease that has triggered global concern. The WHO said in a statement that it gave the Jynneos vaccine prequalification for adolescents…
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has pledged to actively support the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. He said his decision to join the party was driven by a desire to contribute to national renewal, drawing on his experience in business, economic reform, and philanthropy. Reflecting on his 2022 presidential bid,…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced a suspension of its attacks on Iranian targets following a newly agreed two-week ceasefire with Tehran. The military said on Wednesday that the decision was taken in accordance with instructions from Israel’s political leadership, adding that forces remain on high alert in case of any breach. The ceasefire…
A group of Islamic scholars in Zamfara State has raised the alarm over what it describes as a serious moral and spiritual decline under the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal Dare. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Zamfara Islamic Scholars Forum, led by its Chairman, Malam Ibrahim Yakubu Gusau, condemned the recent use of…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to inaugurate the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA6) initiative. The AfDB, in a statement on its website, said both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the ongoing Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9)…
A man in Colorado had a close call with a mountain lion while he was soaking in a hot tub at a rental property. The incident occurred on March 18th in Nathrop, Colorado, where the couple was staying in a heavily wooded area around five miles west of the town. According to reports from Colorado…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has urged Gov. Abdullahi Sule to direct the State Commissioner of Police to deploy security personnel to Doma Local Governmenf Area of the State. The speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau made the call after the member representing Doma South constituency of the state, Mr Musa Ibrahim brought…
“Discover the legal woes of 18 Nigerian nurses residing in Texas, USA, as they face charges related to fraudulent educational credentials. Explore ‘Operation Nightingale,’ a multi-state crackdown on diploma fraud, and its implications.” Nigerian Nurses in Texas Caught in Fake Certificate Scandal In a significant legal development, a group of 18 Nigerian nurses residing in…
The mother of Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, has died at the age of 93. The death was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, issued on Sunday in Katsina. He said: “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of…
The Central Council of Jews in Germany has cautioned its communities against voting for populist parties in February’s election. Josef Schuster, has warned that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) were home to anti-Semites. He saidthey are from the extreme right and radical enemies of Israel and Ukraine…
