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Two people are suspected of being infected with Ebola in Milan, northern Italy, according to the Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Monday.The individuals, a man and a woman originally from Como, are said to have recently returned from Uganda, where they had been working as aid workers for three months.They reportedly developed symptoms, including high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.The man is said to have suffered intestinal problems, while the woman experienced neurological symptoms, the report said.Ebola disease is caused by viruses belonging to the Orthoebolavirus genus. Three strains are known to cause major outbreaks in humans: Ebola virus (Zaire), Sudan virus, and Bundibugyo virus.The suspected cases come amid heightened concern over Ebola outbreaks in p...

Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has said Siminalayi Fubara voluntarily withdrew from the party’s governorship primary after successfully passing the screening process.Fubara had on May 20 announced his decision to step down from the APC governorship race, stating that he acted out of conviction and in the interest of peace and unity in Rivers State.In a personally signed statement at the time, the governor said he remained committed to supporting whoever eventually emerged as the party’s candidate. Before his withdrawal, Fubara and Kingsley Chinda, an ally of Nyesom Wike, had both undergone screening for the APC gubernatorial primary.Fubara’s appearance after the screening exercise had sparked speculation after he declined to address journa...

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance units to Oyo State following a series of recent kidnapping incidents.According to the Defence Headquarters, the move is aimed at strengthening security operations in affected areas and ensuring the arrest of those responsible for the attacks.Military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja said the Armed Forces acknowledged the security situation in Oyo State and expressed condolences to affected families and residents. He added that the CDS had directed an expanded security response involving aerial monitoring and specialised ground troops working alongside state authorities.He said intelligence-led operations had already begun yielding results and assured tha...

Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary, alleging widespread irregularities and voter suppression during the exercise.In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, Amaechi described the primary results as “fabricated,” insisting that the process failed to meet the standards of fairness and transparency earlier promised by the party.The former Rivers State governor stated that he had made it clear before the election that he would only recognise the outcome if the exercise was conducted in a credible and transparent manner.“I cannot accept results produced from a process that failed to uphold the principles the ADC claims to stand for,” Amaechi said.He further alle...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revise its 2027 general election timetable, citing inconsistencies with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.Delivering judgment on Tuesday, May 26, in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the court held that while INEC has constitutional authority to set and adjust election timetables, it must operate strictly within the legal timelines established by law.The case challenged parts of INEC’s revised schedule, particularly the shortened deadlines for political parties to submit candidate details and carry out substitutions.Justice James Omotosho ruled that INEC cannot lawfully reduce the 90-day period allowed for candidate substitution under section 31 of the Electoral...

The Labour Party has selected former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, as its candidate for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election.According to the party, Maku emerged through a consensus arrangement during the primary election held on Monday at the party’s zonal office in Nasarawa North.The party explained that the exercise followed the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for filling vacant senatorial, federal and state constituency seats nationwide.Supporters and party members across the district reportedly turned out in large numbers to endorse Maku ahead of the election.In Enugu State, the Labour Party also selected experienced diplomat, Simon Ejike Eze, as its candidate for the Enugu North Senatorial District by-e...

“I am concerned by reports from across the country of widespread vote rigging, some of which I myself observed, and will therefore be taking advice on my next steps.”ADC presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has pulled out of the party’s presidential primary process, alleging widespread vote rigging across the country.In a post on his X handle, the former banker said he was concerned by reports from different states, adding that some of the alleged irregularities were personally observed by him.“I will not be attending the announcement of the ADC Presidential Election Results today,” he said.“I am concerned by reports from across the country of widespread vote rigging, some of which I myself observed, and will therefore be taking advice on my next steps....