An American doctor tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has now been transferred to Germany for medical care. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, shared this on Tuesday, May 19, while addressing delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, where health ministers and diplomats are meeting to discuss global…
A man has revealed that he survived a kidnap attempt along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. He said he was travelling from Ibadan to Lagos when he was attacked around Ajebo in Ogun State. He wrote: “I survived a kidnap attempt on my way to Lagos from Ibadan along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway — around Ajebo, Ogun State. …
Paul Schrader has revealed he was dumped by his AI girlfriend. The Hollywood filmmaker, best known for writing Taxi Driver, shone a light on his private life, revealing that he’d recently “procured an online AI girlfriend”. However, he said that despite his efforts to connect, she ended the relationship after he tried to explore the boundaries…
Desmond Elliot, who represents Surulere 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, said he thought the move to impeach Mudashiru Obasa as speaker in 2025 had the support of President Bola Tinubu. He explained that the situation left many lawmakers unsure of what was really happening. In January 2025, Obasa was impeached as speaker…
The Government of Botswana has dismissed a viral communique claiming it declared a public holiday for Arsenal fans to honour the new English Premier League champion. The communique bearing official falsely attributed to President Duma Boko, had announced that a public holiday would be observed on Wednesday, May 20, to allow fans to celebrate…
My girlfriend has a car. I don’t. She visits, and sometimes I help pay for fuel. She was on her way to my place when she accidentally hit a pole with her fender, scratching the paint and also damaging part of the fender. She called to tell me about it. She later sent a photo, and…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw took place in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, pairing Nigeria against teams the Super Eagles met several times in recent years. Guinea-Bissau is a familiar opponent, having…
Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has asked influential people including Ooni of Ife, Eniola Badmus, Desmond Elliott, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and others, to use their platforms to speak against the alarming rate of insecurity. Opeyemi stated this while reacting to the recent terror attack in Oyo state where six teachers and a yet-to-be ascertained number…
It was my first time at the church service. Everything felt warm, the songs, the prayers, the faces around me. Except when suddenly I felt a heavy presence on me. You know when someone is watching you; I felt it deep in my skin. I turned to look behind me. A gentleman sat in the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was recently found guilty in a corruption case. According to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, Mamman was arrested around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Kaduna. On May 7, a court convicted Saleh Mamman on all 12 charges…
