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  Abia State Governor, Alex Chioma Otti, on Friday, May 8, 2026, received his Labour Party (LP) nomination forms free of charge from the National Working Committee (NWC), of the party. Leading other members of the NWC to the Abia State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, where the brief presentation ceremony took place, was the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, who spoke on behalf of the delegation. Senator Usman commended Governor Otti for serving as the poster boy of the Labour Party and for faithfully implementing the party’s ideals of equal opportunities and social justice in the governance of Abia State. She stated that the nomination forms were presented to him free of charge in recognition of his outstanding performance in office and as an encouragement for him to continue delivering quality governance to the people of the state. In his remarks, the party’s National Secretary, Hon. Obioma Iheanacho, thanked Governor Otti for his steadfast faith in and commitment...

  Passengers have been evacuated from the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling through remote islands near South America and Africa following a hantavirus cluster linked to the vessel, raising fresh concerns among global health authorities.  Health authorities confirmed that there have been three confirmed cases and five suspected cases of hantavirus on board the vessel, with multiple deaths already reported and authorities expecting the number to rise as investigations and testing continued. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the outbreak involved the Andes strain of hantavirus — a rare variant capable of limited human-to-human transmission through close and prolonged contact. The outbreak has triggered widespread questions about hantavirus, how it spreads, why it is considered dangerous, and whether there is a treatment or cure. WHAT IS HANTAVIRUS? Hantavirus is a group of viruses mainly spread by rodents such as rats and mice. Humans become infected after exposure to ...

  Real Madrid have confirmed that the club has fined both Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni the sum of €500,000 each. It  is the biggest ever fine in the history of the Los Blancos. This follows an altercation between the two midfielders in training. The  fight led to Valverde being taken to hospital after suffering “a traumatic brain injury”. Tchouameni was back in training on Friday, but Valverde is expected to miss this weekend’s LaLiga clash against Barcelona. The club’s statement read: “Real Madrid C.F. announces that, following the events that led to the opening of disciplinary proceedings yesterday against our players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both appeared today before the investigating officer. “During their appearance, the players expressed their sincere regret for what happened and apologized to each other. “They also conveyed their apologies to the club, their teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans, and both of...

  Nigerian singer, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold has addressed recent rumours suggesting that he and his wife, Simi, welcomed twins, clarifying that the couple only had a son. The speculation emerged on social media after online discussions and fan reactions linked the couple to reports of a multiple birth. Responding to the claims, Adekunle Gold reportedly dismissed the rumours and clarified that the family had not welcomed twins. The singer’s response quickly attracted attention online, with fans continuing discussions across digital platforms. Neither Adekunle Gold nor Simi provided extensive details beyond the clarification, maintaining the couple’s long-standing preference for keeping aspects of their family life relatively private. Industry observers note that celebrity families are frequently the subject of online speculation, particularly when public figures limit personal disclosures. Social media platforms have increasingly amplified unverified...

Colombian pop idol, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, popularly known as Shakira on Thursday teased the new official song for the 2026 World Cup, releasing a brief video of the track filmed at Brazil’s iconic Maracana Stadium. The singer, who also created the 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka”, announced the song, titled “Dai Dai”, on her social media pages. The song was produced with the Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy and is set for official release on May 14. In the 67-second video, Shakira appears on the pitch at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, where she performed in a free concert at the city’s Copacabana Beach last Saturday before two million people. Holding the “Trionda”, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup, Shakira performed excerpts of the song in English, joined by dancers dressed in the colours of teams including the United States and Colombia. The clip, also shared by the FIFA World Cup account, ends with...

  Aurelien Tchouameni (left) with Fede Valverde Fede Valverde was taken to hospital following a serious physical confrontation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid's training facility earlier this week. The clash between the Uruguayan midfielder and his French colleague reportedly escalated dramatically on Thursday, a day after an initial row sparked by a training ground foul. According to Marca, fellow squad members stepped in to separate the pair before Valverde required medical attention, with sources within the club describing the incident as "very serious" and "much worse" than the previous day's disagreement. The altercation is believed to have intensified after Valverde declined to shake Tchouameni's hand when returning to training. An accidental blow during the subsequent dressing room fracas left Valverde with a cut, prompting his hospital visit. Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa reportedly convened an emergency crisis meeting in an attempt ...