The World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded the public health risk level of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from “high” to “very high” at the national level, as the virus continues to spread quickly in parts of the country. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the change on Friday,…
A 36-year-old man from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after allegedly spending US$1,800 that his wife entrusted to him for safekeeping. Trymore Shoko appeared before the Western Commonage Magistrates Court, where he was convicted of unreasonable disposal of matrimonial property after failing to return the money to…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has exclusive ownership rights over the “eNaira” digital currency platform and trademark. Delivering judgment on Friday, May 22, Justice James Omotosho issued a perpetual injunction restraining eNaira Payment Solutions Limited from claiming ownership or rights over the “eNaira” trademark. Although…
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the wedding of his son, Donald Trump Jr., to Bettina Anderson this weekend, citing responsibilities at the White House. In a post shared on Truth Social on Friday, May 22, Trump said official duties would keep him in Washington, D.C. “While I very…
Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has filed a lawsuit accusing a former associate of masterminding an alleged fraud scheme that reportedly cost him at least $175 million through unauthorised financial transactions, failed investments and disputed property deals. According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Mayweather claims businessman Jona Rechnitz spent years earning his…
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has credited former mentor Pep Guardiola for inspiring his transition into management following the announcement of Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City. Speaking in Berlin ahead of Saturday’s German Cup final against Stuttgart, Kompany described the opportunity to work under the Spanish tactician at City as “a gift.” Kompany, who captained…
A total of 497 Nigerian migrants evacuated from Niger Republic through the Jibia border have been received by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). The returnees arrived from Agadez, Niger Republic, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport around 12:25 p.m. on Friday, May 22. They were welcomed by officials…
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United’s permanent head coach after guiding the club back into the Champions League. The former United midfielder initially took charge in January on an interim basis following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but the club have now handed him the role full-time after an impressive run of results. Under Carrick,…
Former Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied claims that he is secretly working for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Global TV, Kwankwaso said speculation about a political alliance between him and Tinubu has persisted for years, including during his time in government. The allegation was recently raised…
Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion on Thursday night after finally winning his first trophy with Al-Nassr, ending a three-year wait for silverware since joining the club. The Portuguese captain scored twice as Al-Nassr cruised to a 4–1 victory over Damac FC to clinch the Saudi Pro League title. The result confirmed Al-Nassr as league…
