Polio outbreak in Kano and eight other states in Nigeria

Kano State is one of nine states in Nigeria that have recently experienced a polio outbreak, according to the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). During a high-level meeting with government officials and development partners, Rahama Farah, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, sounded the alarm. He disclosed that low routine immunization coverage, particularly … Read more

Assessing the safety of terrorized regions: Governor Abdulrazaq and security chiefs

Mahmuda,’ an alleged terrorist gang, has control over the Kaiama Local Government Area and its environs. On Monday, top military and intelligence officers, together with Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, performed a security assessment of the area. According to a statement made by SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, in Ilorin on … Read more

The head justice of Ghana has been suspended by President Mahama

In response to three petitions, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and launched an investigation. The President’s Office made this information public in a statement they released on Tuesday. The statement states that the President, following discussions with the Council of State, has decided that there is sufficient evidence to … Read more

Niger: Govt. bans Okada and Keke NAPEP between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m

Minna, the capital of Niger State, is under a curfew that runs from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. every day for commercial motorbike operators (Okada riders) and Keke NAPEP drivers. During a meeting with stakeholders, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago made the announcement, saying that the decision was necessary to address the instability that has led … Read more

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira explains why his team defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford

The reason Wolves beat Manchester United 1-0 in Sunday’s Premier League match, according to manager VĂ­tor Pereira, was because his players gave their “souls” to the game. At Old Trafford, Pereira saw Wolves win thanks to a free kick from Pablo Sarabia in the second half. “It was not our best match,” Pereira stated in … Read more

Shearer says Chelsea’s last five games will be the toughest

Alan Shearer, a legend at Newcastle United, has cautioned Chelsea that they are at a disadvantage when competing with their Premier League opponents for a top-five finish this season. With Liverpool and Arsenal virtually assuredly finishing first and second, respectively, in the Premier League, they will both qualify for the Champions League. But it’s going … Read more

William Saliba, Arsenal defender, reveals ideal club

William Saliba, a defender for Arsenal, has revealed his ideal club as Real Madrid expresses interest in signing him. The France international has risen to prominence as one of the world’s top defenders, and rumors have circulated that Real Madrid are interested in signing him. Boot Room recently interviewed the defender, and he talked about … Read more

Speed Following Burna Boy’s award of Portable for defeating him, Darlington responds

Highly divisive After Burna Boy gave Portable a present as a reward for defeating him, Nigerian artist Speed Darlington responded. According to the Naijatrial, Portable emerged victorious over Darlington in Friday night’s “Chaos in the Rings” celebrity boxing bout. In his post-match interview, Darlington claimed that Portable had used “juju” to get the better of … Read more