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Schools have reopened in Ebola-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after authorities abandoned plans for remote learning in high-risk zones. The decision followed concerns that prolonged remote learning could cause pupils in affected areas to fall behind their peers. Government data showed the Ebola death toll had exceeded 3,000, with 6,186 confirmed […]

Scotland international Scott McTominay said he was feeling fine a day after his club Napoli revealed that he needed surgery on a minor heart issue. McTominay, who was voted Serie A’s best player during Napoli’s 2024/25 title-winning campaign, spoke to reporters at the professional footballers gala in Milan on Wednesday. He said that the issue […]

A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. Tom Bischof and Michael Olise also got on the scoresheet as Bayern struck back after trailing early on when the hosts struck through a superb Robin Meissner strike. […]

By Omeiza Ajayi Few months to the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Wednesday said it was still awaiting the full release of a substantial budget proposed for the polls, even as it moves ahead with plans for a mock presidential election designed to test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) […]

By Efe Onodjae A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that its founder, Dr Karl Von Batten, was offered $3 million and invited to a confidential meeting in London to persuade him to end the firm’s campaign concerning allegations against President Bola Tinubu. The firm, […]

The UK government has launched a £1.5 million-a-year scheme to help train up to 100 new criminal barristers every year. The scheme, launched on Tuesday, September 1, will provide young people with the practical training they need to become qualified criminal barristers in England and Wales. The government said the programme would give more talented […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as rain continued to disrupt the tournament schedule. Reuters reports that Medvedev, the 2021 champion, defeated American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 on Louis Armstrong Stadium. The Russian was briefly frustrated when two birds landed […]

By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of a Chairman, members of commissions, a Senior Special Assistant and 14 Liaison Officers across various parts of the state. The appointments, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel Jatau, are part […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua a “coward” and accused his fellow British heavyweight of “conning everybody” as negotiations for their long-awaited all-British showdown continue. Fury made the fresh attack on Joshua on Wednesday, amid a dispute over where the proposed heavyweight blockbuster should be staged. According to Sky Sports, the fight […]

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was among 26 wealthy individuals allegedly targeted in a kidnapping plot uncovered by French authorities. French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the alleged plot was orchestrated by an 18-year-old identified as Clement L, who was reportedly directing activities from prison using two mobile phones. The individuals targeted allegedly included footballers, […]

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States — though adding that if he were part of the British royal family he would not have taken them back. “I’m happy about it. I was not a fan,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office a […]

Players making their first appearances in the UEFA Champions League will receive special “debut patches” on their jerseys during the 2026/27 season. The initiative is part of a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics, with the small patches set to appear on the sleeves of players making their Champions League debuts. The patch features the […]