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Nigeria’s medical regulator has taken disciplinary action against three senior doctors following an investigation into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, alongside the hospital’s anesthesiologist, Dr Titus Ogundare,…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer Achraf Hakimi,, is set to stand trial on charges of rape, his lawyer and a French prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday. The allegation stems from February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman reported to police in Val-de-Marne, southeast of Paris, that Hakimi had raped her. Hakimi, 27, who played a pivotal role in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, citing sustained progress in curbing inflation and stabilising the economy. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the bank’s 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, where all…
James Milner etched his name into Premier League history on Saturday, becoming the league’s all-time appearance record-holder after starting for Brighton & Hove Albion in their away match against Brentford. The 40-year-old midfielder made his 654th Premier League appearance, surpassing former Aston Villa and Manchester City star Gareth Barry to claim the outright record. Milner’s…
Popular TikToker Peller has survived a generator fire at his residence in the early hours of Saturday, escaping unhurt in what he described as a near-disaster. The social media influencer disclosed the incident in a video posted on his Instagram page, which showed flames consuming his generator as he urgently called for help. According to…
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Olusola Odumosu, has reported a calm security environment across the Federal Capital Territory as voting continues in Saturday’s Area Council elections. Speaking to journalists after inspecting polling units in different parts of the FCT, Odumosu said security assessments from the field showed an orderly process,…
Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced plans to return to professional boxing later this year, ending an eight-year retirement after first taking part in an exhibition bout with Mike Tyson. The 48-year-old, who retired unbeaten in 2017 with a perfect 50–0 record, confirmed the decision on Friday, insisting he remains capable of…
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh 10% global tariff just hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down most of the sweeping import duties his administration introduced last year. Trump criticised the ruling as “terrible” and attacked justices who voted against the policy, calling them “fools,” while promising to explore…
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has condemned comments made by Jose Mourinho following allegations of racial abuse against Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Benfica. Vinicius scored the only goal in Madrid’s 1–0 win but was cautioned for his goal celebration. The match was briefly stopped after he reported alleged racist…
Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its readiness to host a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as preparations accelerate toward the awards’ landmark 10th anniversary. The announcement came on Tuesday during the AFRIMA Francophone stakeholders’ meeting in Abidjan, where Serge Akpatou, Deputy Director General of the Ivorian Bureau of Copyright, highlighted the country’s…