WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The World Health Organization on Wednesday, August 14 declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. The UN health body convened its emergency mpox committee amid concerns that a deadlier strain of the virus, clade Ib, had reached four previously unaffected areas in Africa. This strain had previously been contained to…

Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared mpox a “public health emergency of continental security.” This alarming declaration comes in response to the rapid spread of a new variant of the virus, known as Clade Ib, which has already resulted in over 13,700 cases and 450 deaths across…

‘Irritated’ George Clooney Slams Quentin Tarantino Over Alleged Criticism

It seems there’s some tension brewing between Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino. The “From Dusk Till Dawn” co-stars might not be collaborating anytime soon after Clooney publicly expressed his frustration with the famed director.In a candid interview with GQ’s September issue, Clooney addressed a recent comment Tarantino made, where the director questioned…

Police arrest streetlight pole vandal in Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a suspected vandal for uprooting and stealing a streetlight pole at New Artisan area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspect, Aliyu Saad, was arraigned in the Enugu North Magistrate Court on Tuesday,…

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