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The Cross River State Government on Thursday 18th January 2024 announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in Ejah community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubura Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a notification by Dr Henry Ayuk, Cross River Commissioner for Health in Calabar. Ayuk were he also confirmed that the state government […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that he would not ban mining activities in the state. He said this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics on Wednesday 17th January 2024. In his words he said, “I will not go out to ban mining activities because there are people who are legally mining […]
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year – but this year’s festivities might be destroyed thanks to four major viruses sweeping the globe. From the latest Coronavirus strain to the mysterious pneumonia-like virus sweeping China, the Daily Star will be your science guides. We have put together this handy guide of each of the […]
More than a hundred were killed and many injured for no fault of theirs, last Sunday in the Tudun Biri community, Kaduna State. The attack was unbelievable. Survivors said some bodies were in pieces. Another said parts were picked from trees. The aftermath was devastating. The military raided the small community to destroy terrorists but mistakenly bombed civilians. […]
Major Airways – The Central Bank of Nigeria has been cautioned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regarding the potential departure of certain foreign airlines from the Nigerian markets. This warning stems from the existing challenge of $792 million in ticket revenue currently inaccessible within the country. Kamil Alawadhi, the IATA Regional Vice President […]
Chelsea returned to winning ways in the Premier League after a 4-1 victory over London neighbour, Tottenham Hotspur, on Monday. It was a memorable night for the visitors’ Senegalese striker, Nicolas Jackson as he registered a hat trick in the league. The Blues got to a fine start after 21-year-old Cole Palmer converted a penalty […]
Catholic Diocese of Nsukka “I am leaving the church any moment from now” ~ Rev. Fr Obayi Paul explodes The spiritual director of the Okunerere Adoration Ministry, Nsukka, Rev. Fr (Prof.) Paul Obayi popularly called Fr Okunerere has reeled out accusations against his bishop, the Catholic bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Bishop Godfrey I. Onah. The […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. This comes nearly four months after he suspended the erstwhile anti-graft agency chief, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. “Mr. […]
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney was hired as the new manager of Championship club Birmingham on Wednesday. Rooney agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract to replace John Eustace at St Andrew’s after leaving Major League Soccer side DC United last week. Eustace, in charge for just 15 months, was sacked despite guiding Birmingham to sixth place in […]
Eden Hazard Former Chelsea and Real Madrid player, Eden Hazard, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32. The ex-Belgian captain on Tuesday, via his Instagram page posted a statement of his retirement after 16 years of playing football. He wrote, “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the […]
