“President Obasanjo remains one of the leaders under whom our nation saw tremendous growth. To date, he continues to add his voice of wisdom to solving the many challenges facing us as a nation.“I wish him and his family abundant health and happiness in the new year and beyond as he continues to contribute to our national development.” Peter Obi
Photo Story: Obi Visits Farotimi, Says “He Exemplifies Courage In The Face Of Adversity.”
“I made time to visit my dear younger brother, Dele Farotimi. Since his return from the correctional center in Ekiti, I have not had the opportunity to meet with him.“I was pleased to find him in good spirits and deeply encouraged by his unwavering dedication to the struggle for a better Nigeria.“Dele Farotimi exemplifies courage in the face of adversity, consistently taking bold stands for good governance in our nation.“I wish him a fruitful and productive year as we continue to work together toward the development of our country.” Peter Obi
Biden to Honor Hillary Clinton, George Soros and 17 Others with Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House Ceremony
President Joe Biden will award the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons, the White House announced Saturday.The list of 19 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients includes former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire donor George Soros. The recipients are scheduled to receive the awards at a White House ceremony Saturday. Four people are being honored posthumously.The medal is “presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” the White House said in a news release.“These nineteen Americans...
HMPV Virus in China: Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis And Prevention
China is currently facing an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and videos on social media purportedly show congested hospitals and overburdened healthcare systems.“Recent cases detected include pathogens such as the rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus, with cases of the human metapneumovirus among people under the age of 14 showing an upward trend, especially in northern provinces,” as per a report published in Reuters. What is HMPV virus seeing surge in China?Discovered in 2001, HMPV belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, the same family as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It typically causes...
Naomi Osaka Reaches ASB Classic Final After Semifinal Victory Over Alycia Parks
Naomi Osaka advanced to the ASB Classic final after a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory over world No. 78 Alycia Parks in the semifinals. This marks her first final appearance since 2022. The former world No. 1 returned to competitive tennis in 2024 after taking a break in 2023 to become a mother. Speaking to Sky Sports Tennis about reaching the final, Osaka shared her excitement about achieving a new career milestone. “Of course, I’m really happy to get through to the final, but I’ve actually never reached the final of a tournament the week before Melbourne, so this is a...
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Confirms HMPV Outbreak, Representative Downplays It Severity
The new Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) viral outbreak in China has been acknowledged by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the state-run China Daily newspaper.Kan Biao, a representative for the agency, downplayed the severity of the reported outbreak, stating in a news conference that a rise in infections for HMPV, influenza, rhinovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia is expected during the winter. Kan says the spread of Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses are “at a low level.”As noted by the American Lung Association, HMPV is a leading cause of acute respiratory infection and, similar to influenza, is spread by close contact with...
Ogunmodede Invites 26 Players for First Camp of CHAN 2025
Daniel Ogunmodede has invited 26 players as the Eagles begin camping in Ikenne-Remo for CHAN 2025. The tournament is scheduled to take place from February 1st to 28th. Notably, Ismail Sadiq received a call-up despite his impending move to FK Partizan. However, he is expected to be replaced if the deal is formally announced, as only home-based players can participate in the CHAN. The full list of 26 Eagles invited to camp in Ikenne-Remo: Goalkeepers: Defenders: Midfielders: Forwards: