Russia to Develop Vaccine Against New Ebola Strain

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Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko

Russia possesses its own technological foundation to create a vaccine against the new strain of the Ebola virus, according to an announcement by the Russian Ministry of Health. “Russia is perhaps the only country that has so-called vaccine reserves. Among other things, we now have a foundation that has already been established for a vaccine against the new Ebola strain,” the ministry’s statement emphasized. It was noted that the existence of such reserves allows for the rapid development of medications to prevent various diseases. The effectiveness of Russian vaccine GamEvac-Combi…

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Russia To Develop Vaccine Against New Ebola Strain

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Russia possesses its own technological foundation to create a vaccine against the new strain of the Ebola virus, according to an announcement by the Russian Ministry of Health. “Russia is perhaps the only country that has so-called vaccine reserves. Among other things, we now have a foundation that has already been established for a vaccine against the new Ebola strain”, the ministry’s statement emphasized. It was noted that the existence of such reserves allows for the rapid development of medications to prevent various diseases. The effectiveness of Russian vaccine GamEvac-Combi…

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U.S Commission accuses Nigeria of “tolerating” religious violence

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U.S on 9ja insecurity

…Says authorities fail to prosecute killers The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused the Nigerian federal and state governments of tolerating religious violence and failing to adequately investigate or prosecute perpetrators responsible for attacks across the country. In its 2026 annual report, the commission said religious freedom conditions in Nigeria “remained abysmal” throughout 2025, alleging that authorities “continued to tolerate, inadequately respond to or investigate, or otherwise fail to pursue justice for religious violence by non-state actors.” The report stated that several armed groups continued to…

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Shock, as kerosene price nears ₦4,000/litre from ₦50

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Kerosene price hike

Kerosene prices have surged across Nigeria, with some states now paying nearly ₦4,000 per litre, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS). Household kerosene prices have continued to rise sharply across Nigeria, with residents in several states now paying close to ₦4,000 per litre, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS ‘Household Kerosene Price Watch’ for April 2026 showed that Sokoto State recorded the highest average price at ₦3,965.10 per litre. It was followed by Kebbi State at ₦3,808.75 and Lagos…

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2027: Atiku’ll get Muslim North votes, just as Obi’ll get S’East votes” – Arɗo

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Ardo on Atiku Obi

A former APC chieftain and leading promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Arɗo, has in a recent video shared on Tuesday discussed the political calculations that could shape the 2027 presidential election, particularly the influence of regional voting blocs and opposition coalition efforts. During the interview, Arɗo stated that, “Atiku will get Muslim North votes just as Obi will get Southeast votes”. He made the remark while analysing the electoral strengths of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in the context…

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2027: PDP faction to ratify Jonathan as presidential candidate tomorrow 

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PDP faction to ratify Jonathan

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is to take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse-2, Abuja, beginning at 10am. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and its National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, signed the invitation to the event, yesterday. The invitation described the gathering as a “Special National Convention for the Ratification of…

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Presidency speaks on Tinubu converting to Christianity

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The Presidency has dismissed a viral video claiming that President Bola Tinubu has converted from Islam to Christianity. In the 8-minute video shared on 𝕏 by the Special Assistant to Tinubu on Social Media, Segun Dada, the President is alleged to have joined the Christian religion at a church gathering. However, Dada described the video as a lie, noting that Tinubu has not converted. Tinubu’s aide emphasised that the President has always been a Muslim and proudly supports his wife, who is a pastor. He wrote: “Please disregard the video…

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2027: Omo-Agege joins NDC to run for Delta-Central Senate seat

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Omo Agege joins NDC

Six days after quitting the APC, former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Age has joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and declared he will run for Delta-Central in 2027. In a statement yesterday, Omo-Age said the move followed weeks of consultations with supporters and stakeholders across Delta State. He said the feedback was clear: Deltans want leaders who listen, act with integrity, and deliver results they can see. He said he will run on the NDC platform alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Omo-Age praised NDC leaders including Senator Seriake…

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Afenifere scores Tinubu low on 3rd-year performance in office

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Afenifere scores Tinubu

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has left Nigeria worse than it met it three years ago when he assumed office. In a press release titled: ‘Tinubu’s Third Year Report: Summum Malum or Summum Bonum’, and signed by its leader, His Royal Highness, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere accused the Tinubu administration of breeding poverty, unemployment and insecurity. “Afenifere is fearful of the current course of our democracy, and commiserates with Nigerian citizens following three years…

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#BringBackOurStudents trends nationwide amid renewed school abductions

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#BringBackOurStudents trends nationwide

A renewed wave of public outrage has swept across Nigeria, as citizens, activists, celebrities, and civil society groups revived the #BringBackOurStudents campaign following fresh abductions of schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states.  The movement emerged as many Nigerians rejected official Children’s Day goodwill messages, insisting that government speeches cannot replace urgent action against worsening insecurity targeting schools and children. The campaign draws painful memories from the 2014 #BringBackOurGirls movement after the abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Borno State.  This latest outrage follows the kidnapping of dozens…

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