Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a nationwide state of emergency in Israel, set to last for 48 hours beginning at 6:00 am on Sunday, August 25, 2024. This declaration follows a series of pre-emptive military strikes by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Lebanon. Gallant’s statement highlights that this […]
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Introduction Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, has emerged as a significant public health concern in recent years due to its potential for outbreaks beyond endemic regions. Originally identified in 1958 in laboratory monkeys, the virus has since been recognized as a pathogen that can infect humans, primarily through contact with […]
A confirmed case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been reported in the Okoshe community within the Obudu local government area of Cross River State. This information was disclosed by the Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Egbe Ayuk, during a press briefing in Calabar on Sunday. Dr. Ayuk shared that […]
Governor Osman Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State made headlines today, August 24, 2024, by attending the PDP Governor’s Forum in Taraba. The presence of an APC Governor at a gathering traditionally reserved for members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has sparked widespread discussion across the country. This unexpected move […]
Introduction Over the years, the number of applicants to the University of Nigeria and other top universities across the country has been steadily increasing. This surge can be attributed to Nigeria’s growing population and the desire to gain admission to premier institutions, often referred to as Ivy League universities or […]
The Nigerian Navy has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta. In a recent operation along the Isaka/Ogoloma River in Rivers State, the Navy uncovered an illegal refinery capable of producing over two million liters of Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) daily. This […]
In a heartbreaking event in eastern Indonesia, a 54-year-old woman lost her life after being attacked by a crocodile while bathing in a river. The woman, Halima Rahakbauw, had spent her morning gathering clams in the river near her village of Wali on the Maluku islands. Later, as she took […]
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking a bold step toward regulating the fast-growing world of cryptocurrencies by preparing to issue licenses to cryptocurrency exchanges. This comes after the SEC updated its rules on digital asset issuance, exchanges, and custody, marking a significant move toward creating a safer and […]
Introduction So many Harmful traditional practices are deeply rooted in cultural customs in many clans around the world and have been persisted across generations, inflicting severe physical and psychological harm on women and girls. These practices emanate from long-standing traditions; however, they fundamentally violate human rights and the dignity of […]
What began as a luxurious holiday for British tech titan Mike Lynch and his guests turned into a nightmare when their luxury yacht sank after being struck by a tornado off the coast of Sicily. The 56-meter yacht, named the “Bayesian” and flying under a British flag, was anchored about […]