Virus found in China is close to sparking a pandemic, say scientists
A newly discovered coronavirus in China, named HKU5-CoV-2, could be just one mutation away from infecting humans, scientists from Washington State University have warned.
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Ethnic tensions rise in Abraka as Delta police kill four suspected kidnappers
“Some local hunters, railway workers, and police went to rescue kidnapped victims and encountered armed herdsmen. A gunfight broke out, and some kidnappers were killed…Some northerners got angry, entered the bush, and killed two farmers.”
NLC slams Tinubu’s two years: ‘Only pain, no gains’
The same officials who preach sacrifice travel in convoys, feast on bloated budgets, and treat public funds like personal piggy banks. Meanwhile, factories close, jobs vanish, and hunger becomes the defining feature of Tinubu’s Nigeria.
Sallah festivities hit by soaring food prices after Mokwa bridge collapse
The bridge, a vital link between the North and South, was destroyed by flooding, stranding hundreds of trucks conveying perishables and livestock.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 5th June 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1591 and sell at ₦1600 on Wednesday 4th June, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Ozekhome faults Supreme Court’s ruling on Christian farmer who killed herdsman in self-defence
“The facts surrounding the case raised significant questions about fairness, judicial reasoning and the fundamental right to self-defence,” he said.
Ronaldo puts Portugal in Nations League final
Portugal are headed to the Nations League final after defeating Germany for the first time in 25 years.
Agriculture ministry’s N785m budget for hairdressers, barbers raises eyebrows
This trend has been observed in previous years. In both 2023 and 2024, the agriculture ministry’s capital budget included line items for tailoring workshops, grinding machine distribution and laptop donations, all filed under agricultural development.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 4th June 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1595 and sell at ₦1620 on Tuesday 3rd June, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
USSD fees to come from airtime balance — NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed banks to implement a new billing method for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions, effective June 3, 2025.