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Democracy Day Drama: Atiku Reacts to Tinubu’s Unfortunate Fall

Democracy Day Drama: Atiku Reacts to Tinubu’s Unfortunate Fall

In a surprising turn of events, President Bola Tinubu suffered a fall while on his way to deliver a speech commemorating Democracy Day. The incident occurred earlier today, leaving many in attendance in shock.Reacting to the incident, opposition leader Atiku Abubakar extended his sympathies to the President, saying, “I hope all is well with President Tinubu. Accidents can happen to anyone, and I wish him a speedy recovery.”Atiku’s response came despite the two leaders’ political differences, showcasing a moment of unity on a day meant to celebrate Nigeria’s democratic journey.The President’s office has since released a statement assuring the public that Tinubu is in good condition and will continue with his scheduled engagements.The incident has sparked an outpouring of support from Nigerians across political divides, wishing the President a swift recovery.

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BBNaija9: Likely winner predicted

Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Ben, has predicted that Kellyrae will win the reality show.

In a post-eviction interview with Classic FM, alongside fellow housemate Chizoba, Ben confidently stated that there was no stopping Kellyrae because he has the support of Nigerians.

Although Ben personally favors TJay or Anita to win, he believes Kellyrae is the clear frontrunner.Ben said,

“Who do I want to win? TJay or Anita. But who do I think will win?

Kellyrae. I’ve always supported Kelly, but after learning he’s married to Kassia, my confidence in his win grew.

The Double Kay fans will back Kelly over Kassia, especially after her recent drama with Onyeka, which hurt her game.

”He concluded, “Once Nigerians are behind you, there’s nothing anyone can do.”Chizoba, on the other hand, predicted that her sister, Onyeka, has what it takes to win the show.

This season’s grand prize includes N100 million, a cash prize, an SUV, and additional sponsored rewards.

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Rwanda becomes first African country to launch Mpox vaccine

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Rwanda has launched Africa’s first mpox vaccination campaign, marking a crucial step in the continent’s fight against the disease.

As of Tuesday, 300 vaccine doses were administered to high-risk individuals in a border region near the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC), confirmed the start of the campaign, emphasizing the urgency of controlling the outbreak.

“This outbreak must be stopped quickly,” Kaseya stated, while also highlighting the importance of local vaccine production.

“We are working closely with manufacturers and partners to ensure these vaccines are produced in Africa,” he added.

The Rwandan Ministry of Health prioritized health workers, cross-border traders, hospitality staff, and other high-risk groups in the initial phase of the rollout.

The DRC, the epicenter of the mpox outbreak in Africa, reported 2,912 new cases and 14 deaths in the past week, raising its total to 6,105 cases and 738 deaths since January.

The DRC is set to begin its vaccination campaign in early October, with 165,000 doses already delivered and more pledged by European countries.

Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), called for global cooperation to contain the spread of mpox, stating on X (formerly Twitter), “International collaboration and support are needed to stop the virus.”

Other African countries, including Nigeria, have also received vaccine donations.

In August, the United States provided 10,000 mpox vaccine doses to Nigeria through USAID to support containment efforts.

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AFCON 2025: CAF picks date for Nigeria vs Libya clash

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The official dates for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya have been confirmed, Wavenewsng can exclusively report.

The doubleheader is set for next month, with the Super Eagles hosting the Mediterranean Knights for the matchday three fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11.

The return leg, a matchday four encounter, will take place in Tripoli four days later.

Nigeria currently leads Group D with four points from two matches, while Libya sits at the bottom of the group with one point from the same number of games.

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Adesanya bets $10k on Anthony Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois

Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has placed a $10,000 bet on Anthony Joshua to win his IBF heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois this Saturday.

The bout will take place at Wembley Stadium in London, with 96,000 fans expected to attend. While the venue is familiar territory for Joshua, it will be a new experience for Dubois.

In an Instagram post on Friday, Adesanya shared a photo of his bet, placed on September 17, 2024, with the names

“Dubois, Daniel – Joshua, Anthony” inscribed.He captioned the post: “ÒGÚN‼ This fight got beef… grab the #stake sauce.”Adesanya’s wager predicts Joshua will secure victory between the 10th and 12th rounds, with a potential payout of $50,000.

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Edo Decides: Security tightened as guber election holds today

As electorate prepares to vote in the upcoming gubernatorial election to select a successor to outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, security measures have been significantly heightened across the state.

According to Journalist, voters have already begun arriving at their polling stations.

Security personnel, primarily from the Nigerian Army and police force, have set up roadblocks on several major streets and roads.

In Benin City, military operatives have blocked both sides of the road at Agho and Joromi junctions along Ekenwa Road, causing disruptions for motorists.

Similarly, Oba Market Road, as well as Ebiwe, Forestry, and Mission Road junctions, have been secured by the Army and police.Further roadblocks have been set up by military personnel at Sokponba junction, Sapele, and Airport Roads.

Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) belonging to the Army are stationed at Akpakpava Road near the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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Over 120 young players take part in FIFA Talent Development Scheme

As part of its youth talent development program, the Nigeria Football Federation has successfully completed a two-week training program for the National U15 Boys, otherwise known as Future Eagles in Abuja.

This is in line with FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) initiative aimed at creating a sustainable legacy for long-term talent development in the country.

Head of TDS delegation in Nigeria, Mr. Nasiru Jibril, a former Nigeria international, said the program is a welcome development which will serve as a pathway for every child within the ages of 12-15 to showcase themselves and be discovered.

With the main goal of the TDS project being to help raise the standards of national-team football around the world for both men and women, which is driven by FIFA’s desire for a long-term dedication to global talent development, Jibril said he is confident the program will form the major plank for supplies to our senior national teams in no distant time.

“Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is a project initiated by FIFA in all countries of the world to benefit places like Africa.

Presently, we are trying to go round and give every single child the opportunity to showcase their talent.

Players from the ages of 12, 13, and 14 are the ones we are bringing to this center so we can pick the best out of them and build them into a group where the national teams will be getting supplies from. From 2025, the U17 AFCON will become an annual project, and if there is no program like this, any country may struggle in assembling the best legs to represent her.

” Also speaking, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U15 national team, Mr Patrick Bassey said the process of recruitment has been transparent with merit as key factor, without any form of bias or sentiments.

“In the selection of the players, there has not been any sentiment; every player that was scouted and brought here has the talent, the skill and the commitment to the game.

I believe these players will be very useful to the nation in the long run.

” A total of 120 players divided into two batches were invited to camp for the first phase of the program, with 40 players to be selected for another schedule before the end of the year, according to Coach Bassey.

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