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The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has reaffirmed its preparedness for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 22 February 2025. The Commission Chairman, Hashim Abioye made this announcement during a press briefing held on Monday. Abioye, stated, “We are ready for the upcoming local government elections on 22 February 2025, and we are unveiling the electoral materials.” The Commission displayed key voting materials, including ballot boxes, ballot papers and double-edge cubicles. Abioye noted that all registered political parties remain part of the electoral process, with no withdrawals reported. “As of today, we have not had withdrawal from any…

Zimbabwe strengthens polio surveillance with new environmental laboratory mongem@who.int Thu, 27/03/2025 – 15:14 27 March 2025…Read More

The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Sikas Agya, has designated High Court 9 as a family court to handle cases related to domestic and child welfare issues. Justice Agya made the announcement on Monday during an advocacy visit by the first lady of the state, Mrs Agyin Kefas, to the state judiciary headquarters in Jalingo. He stated that the newly designated court would have jurisdiction over various family-related matters, including, divorce, child abuse, neglect and juvenile delinquency. According to the chief judge, the court’s primary objective is to protect the best interest of children in all cases brought before…

A landmark step: Lesotho charts its course for pandemic preparedness with an inaugural National Steering Committee meeting for the Pandemic Fund Multicountry Project WHO/Lesotho Credits nangwalel@who.int Thu, 27/03/2025 – 12:04 27 March 2025…Read More

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said her country would take Google to court if it insists on changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to ‘Gulf of America’ for Maps users in the United States. Sheinbaum said her government had written again to the US company arguing that President Donald Trump’s executive order on the subject only applies to the part of the continental shelf belonging to the United States. The letter informs Google that under no circumstances does Mexico accept the renaming of any geographic area that includes part of its national territory and that is under its jurisdiction.…

Strengthening laboratory capacity revolutionizes TB treatment in Congo Kayi Lawson / WHO AFRO Credits lawsonagbluluf… Thu, 27/03/2025 – 11:21 27 March 2025…Read More

United States President Donald Trump has suggested that the 14th Amendment right to American citizenship never had anything to do with modern-day “gate-crashers”. Trump insisted that it had everything to do with granting citizenship to former slaves. The President stated this in a post on Truth Social, claiming that the US founding fathers are “spinning in their graves” at the idea that the country could be taken away from its people. He wrote: “The 14th Amendment Right to American Citizenship never had anything to do with modern-day ‘gate-crashers,’ illegal immigrants who break the law by being in our country. It…

Funke Bucknor–Obruthe has spent the last two decades redefining event planning in Nigeria. As the founder of Zapphaire Events, she built a brand known for its creativity, precision and ability to turn any occasion into something unforgettable. But beyond the business, there is a story, one of love…Read More

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken for the first time since reports emerged that Real Madrid had threatened to quit LaLiga. Los Blancos are furious over refereeing standards in Spain. Sport claimed that Madrid could make a sensational move to leave LaLiga and join a different league. This follows Jude Bellingham’s red card in their 1-1 draw with Osasuna. Bellingham was sent off by referee José Luis Munuera Montero for foul and abusive language in the 39th minute. Montero accused the 21-year-old of shouting “f*** you” in his direction as he vented his frustration. However, Bellingham insisted he said “f***…

Former Manchester United midfielder, Michael Carrick, has backed Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, for success with Middlesbrough, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the Boro on loan from Sevilla after a poor stint in his first six months in Spain. While he’d had hoped for a fresh start in the EFL Championship…Read More