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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) health ministry has identified the previously mysterious illness in the Panzi health zone as a severe form of malaria exacerbated by malnutrition.   In a statement reported by Reuters, the ministry declared that “the mystery has finally been solved,” attributing the illness to severe malaria presenting as a respiratory illness. Since October, 592 cases …

A brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba has been sentenced to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.     Mathias Pogba will be able to serve his one-year sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than behind bars.     The court also fined Paul Pogba’s brother €20,000 for participating in …

A Kenyan man, Dave Danson was left in shock and heartbroken after his fianc cancelled their wedding two days to the ceremony. Dave shared his story in a Facebook post on December 17, 2024. According to him, he had been looking forward to the big day slated for October 5, 2024, as well as starting a new journey with his partner, who …

Writer, Ikhide Ikheloa, has berated the presidency on how it has handled the Ibadan stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children.    In a post shared ion X, Ikhide said in “saner” countries, the President would have opened a crisis center where hourly updates would be given. He wrote ‘’Nigeria. This is why there is a respect deficit for …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s Funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State which resulted in the loss of 35 children and left many injured.   In a statement released by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the …

Justice Deinde Dipeoplu of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of a warehouse built on a landed property measuring 1.925 hectares of land along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.    The court also ordered the permanent forfeiture of 54 general purpose steel containers.   Channels TV …

Nigerian singer, Davido has acquired a brand 2025 Roll-Royce Spectre worth over $500,000. His close friends including Cubana Chiefpriest took to social media to show off the new luxury whip and congratulate the singer.  Watch the video below..      View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The post Singer, Davido acquires brand new 2025 Roll-Royce Spectre (Video) appeared first on Linda Ikeji …

Timi Dakolo has responded after a revelation he shared from the beginning of his relationship with his now-wife sparked mixed reactions.   He revealed in an interview that his wife, Busola Dakolo, used to be embarrassed when they were dating as he picked her with the branded Picanto he won on Nigerian Idol.    An X user who is single reacted, …

The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi has expressed sadness over the stampede that occured at a children’s funfair organized by his ex-wife, Queen Naomi Ogunseyi, at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Wednesday, December 18.     In a statement released by the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba …

Barton Town FC goalkeeper, James Hitchcock, has d!ed with a ‘serious’ head injury after an alleged attack on a night out. The married father-of-one, from Cottingham in East Yorkshire, died from his injuries in hospital yesterday afternoon, with police to charge a man with his műrder. He was hurt during an alleged attack at York’s railway station last  Sunday. Hitchcock, …