The Democratic Republic of Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have risen above 4,000 for the first time in the current outbreak, government data showed, marking a grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading epidemic on record. According to the latest update from Congo’s public health institute, confirmed cases reached 4,053, with 1,850…
American tennis player Sachia Vickery has revealed that her earnings from OnlyFans have exceeded what she made in 14 years on the professional tour. The 29-year-old, ranked 559 in the world, said most of her $2.1 million career prize money was spent on travel, coaches, and medical expenses, adding that her new venture has finally…
Taylor Swift continues to leave the music industry in her glittery, high-heeled dust. The singer-songwriter has officially become the first artist in Spotify history to have five albums with over 9 billion streams each—an achievement that underscores not just her chart-topping prowess, but her rare ability to create albums that the public devours front to…
28 Dec Popular Nollywood actresses Toyin Abraham and Mercy Aigbe have expressed frustration over reports of some cinemas not showing their latest movies. The actresses took to social media to voice their concerns, urging cinema operators to be fair in scheduling and to ensure equal opportunities for all filmmakers. Mercy Aigbe, in a post on…
The National Assembly, on Monday, questioned President Bola Tinubu’s request for loan requests as some revenue-generating agencies of the Federal Government disclosed that they had already surpassed their budgetary revenue target for 2024. The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, said the Federal Government generated N1.5tn in education tax, a substantial amount…
The number of mpox-related deaths in Africa has surpassed 1,000, prompting health officials to call for increased international support to combat the ongoing outbreak. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported that 50 deaths occurred in just the past week, raising the total to 1,100. This alarming surge highlights the significant…
Nigeria has the potential to surpass Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana’s cocoa production considering the downward slide in output from these two big producers as a result of pests and diseases, climate change, smuggling, miners’ activities, land degradation, and unfavourable cocoa economy governance. The National President, Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Comrade Adeola Adegoke, who…
