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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern after confirmed cases spread across borders and deaths among healthcare workers raised fears of wider transmission. WHO said at least eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected […]
The World Health Organization has warned that only one in four people living with hypertension worldwide have their blood pressure adequately controlled, despite the availability of affordable and effective treatment. Marking this year’s World Hypertension Day on 17 May, WHO said hypertension remains the leading preventable cause of premature death globally, affecting an estimated […]
The Ondo State Forum of Permanent Secretaries (ODFPS) has announced plans to celebrate former Tutor-General for Ondo Central, Mrs Adebimpe Adedamilola Owoka, following her retirement from the state public service after decades of service in the education sector. In a statement jointly signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Chief Segun Odusanya, and General Secretary, Mrs […]
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has urged young people not to allow fear or negative opinions stop them from pursuing their dreams after winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Amusan won the women’s 100 metres hurdles event ahead of Zimbabwe’s Ashley Miller, who claimed silver, while […]
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for breaking into a vehicle and stealing hard drives containing unreleased music linked to Beyoncé during a tour stop in Atlanta, Georgia. Kelvin Evans pleaded guilty to charges including entering an automobile and criminal trespass after prosecutors said he smashed the rear window […]
Scientists have raised concern over the possible impact of extreme heat on players and fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The experts warned that rising global temperatures could make some matches unsafe if urgent action is not taken. According to a […]
A drug addiction counsellor convicted in connection with the overdose death of Matthew Perry has admitted he supplied ketamine because he “needed money” and believed he was helping a friend. Erik Fleming, 56, made the confession during sentencing proceedings in a federal court in Los Angeles, California, where he was sentenced to two years […]
Women now outnumber men in higher education worldwide, but they remain significantly underrepresented at doctoral and senior academic leadership levels, according to a new UNESCO global trends report released on 12 May 2026. The report revealed that global higher education enrolment more than doubled over the past two decades, rising from about 100 million […]
Against the backdrop of worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, concerns are growing over the increasing number of people turning to online loan platforms for survival— a desperate move experts say is leaving many trapped in debt, emotional distress and worsening health conditions. Elizabeth Oluwaseyi Jimoh reports this from a financial orientation session held in Ondo […]
Nurses are the backbone of global healthcare— and WHO wants stronger support for them now. Get to know how. WHO CALLS FOR GLOBAL INVESTMENT IN NURSES AHEAD OF INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY As the world prepares to mark International Nurses Day on 12 May, the World Health Organization has called on governments to strengthen […]
