Written by The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has claimed 168 lives across 21 states in 2025. In its situation report for epidemiological week 38, the agency revealed a total of 4,543 suspected cases, of which 897 were confirmed positive, with a case fatality rate of 18.7 per … Continue reading “Lassa Fever: 21 States, 106 LGAs Affected As Cases Hit 906 In Nigeria”
Georgians began voting in local polls on Saturday, with the opposition urging thousands to take to the streets in a “last chance” to save democracy and the government warning of a tough response to those it casts as seeking “revolution”. The ruling Georgian Dream party is facing its first electoral test since a disputed … Continue reading “Georgia Votes In Local Polls As Opposition Urges ‘Last-Chance’ Protest”
Former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu has dismissed former President Goodluck Jonathan’s claim that Boko Haram once nominated ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as its preferred negotiator in peace talks with the Federal Government. Shehu, who served as Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the late President Buhari, reacted in a statement posted on X … Continue reading “Boko Haram: Garba Shehu Counters Jonathan’s Claim On Buhari As Negotiator”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized harmful cosmetic products worth over ₦170 million in a fresh move to sanitise the Nigerian market. A statement by the Agency on Friday said eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, and two Chinese supermarkets were closed for selling banned, expired, and … Continue reading “FULL LIST: NAFDAC Seizes Over ₦170m Worth Harmful Cosmetic Products, Shuts 10 Shops”
There’s a depth chart of sorts when it comes to athletic apparel. A basic outline of something every player should follow at every single level of the game in order to be at their best. Safety and support Comfort Fashion It’s a pretty basic thing to follow. Ideally you land with equipment that both maximizes … Continue reading “Cowboys rookie made fashion decision that left him with blister-covered feet”
There are several tributes to legendary head coach Nick Saban on the campus of the University of Alabama. A statue featuring the coach clapping, named the Nick Saban Walk of Champions Statue, was unveiled on the campus in 2011. After Saban’s retirement, the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium was named Saban Field in his honor. Now … Continue reading “Nick Saban now has something new named after him thanks to Alabama researchers”
There’s making an appearance on a famous YouTuber’s channel, then there’s glazing them beyond the point of anything acceptable. Tom Brady did the latter this week when he and Danny Amendola went on IShowSpeed’s channel to put him through an NFL workout, before bolding declaring that he could make it in the NFL. It’s part … Continue reading “IShowSpeed couldn’t make it in the NFL. Stop being ridiculous”
In the 1970s, college football looked nothing like what we know today. This is especially true when considering the money tied to the sport. Today, football programs are cash cows for universities, but only if the university committed to the sport long ago. And looking back just a handful of decades at Florida State University … Continue reading “Florida State and Miami’s beef got mascots handcuffed and decided national champions”
Exactly one month from today, there will be college basketball played across the country. Wirth this goosebump-inspiring offseason mile-marker upon us, let’s take an updated look at SB Nation’s preseason top 25 for 2025-26. 1. Houston Cougars 2024-25 Record: 36-4 2024-25 Finish: National Runners-Up There are three, maybe four, teams I think you can make … Continue reading “College basketball rankings: Men’s top 25 teams with one month to go till season starts”
In Game 1 of their Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees made the wrong kind of history. Despite loading the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, the Yankees failed to score a single run and lost 3-1, putting their season a risk. In the decisive … Continue reading “Cam Schlittler’s ‘electric’ stuff moves the Yankees on, and sends the Red Sox home”