Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, BASPHCDA, has reported a meningitis outbreak in the State. An official of the Agency who spoke on condition of anonymity said 6 cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, CSM, have been recorded in the province. The official also revealed that due measures have been taken to curtail the spread of…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Red Line Rail Project in Lagos. The project, an intra-state rail service is aimed at improving transportation within the city, spans 37 kilometres. In inaugurating the project, the President reiterated his administration’s commitment in improving on the nation’s infrastructural development. He also said there is no going back…
Bordeaux’s Alberth Elis has woken up from an induced coma after a serious head injury. The Honduras international clashed heads with Guingamp defender Donatien Gomis after just 40 seconds of a French Ligue 2 match on Saturday. Bordeaux confirmed on Sunday that Elis had surgery following the incident. In a statement released by Bordeaux on…
Britain’s Andy Murray says he is not planning to “play much past this summer” but hopes to compete at another Olympic Games before he retires. The future of Murray, three-time Grand Slam champion, has come under increased scrutiny after he has struggled for wins in recent months. Murray lost to France’s Ugo Humbert in the…
Wayne Rooney says he is aiming for a quick return to management in order to help fulfil his dream of taking charge of Manchester United or Everton. The ex-United and Everton striker was sacked by Championship side Birmingham in January after 83 days in charge. Rooney previously had spells in charge of Derby County and…
Spain have emerged winners of the inaugural Women’s Nations League their second major trophy in six months by beating France 2-0 in the final Spain beat England in the World Cup final in August and against France on Wednesday Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey gave them a comfortable victory in Seville. Ballon d’Or winner Bonmati…
Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match for provoking fans in a Saudi Pro League match against Al-Shabab. Al Shabab supporters chanted “Messi” – Ronaldo’s long-term rival Lionel Messi – after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat in Riyadh. Portugal captain Ronaldo cupped his hand to his ear and made a gesture to the fans….
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned from football for four years for a doping offence. The former Manchester United player was provisionally suspended in September after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. France international Pogba, 30, was randomly tested after Juventus’ first match of the season on 20 August….
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has uncovered a scandal at Onitsha General Hospital in Anambra State. It was discovered that 406 individuals were illegally added to the hospital’s staff list after the federal government took over. During a hearing with the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character, Hon…
The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a bill that aimed to include Anambra State as a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In response, Prince Chris Azor, Chairman of the Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET), expressed his disagreement with the Senate’s decision. He called on the people of Anambra, the Southeast, and all patriotic…
