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Noah Lyles won bronze with 102-degree COVID fever in men's 200-meter final, coach says - Fox News

  1. Noah Lyles won bronze with 102-degree COVID fever in men's 200-meter final, coach says  Fox News
  2. US men disqualified from 4x100 relay after botched handoff  USA TODAY
  3. Noah Lyles' collapse underscores our collective COVID denial  Salon
  4. Coach: Lyles had 102 fever when he won bronze  ESPN
  5. What Are COVID-19 Protocols at the Olympics in Paris?  Sports Illustrated

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Lassa fever, others may trigger next pandemic, says WHO

The World Health Organisation has listed more than 30 pathogens that are likely to cause the next pandemic in the African region. This was revealed in its latest report titled, ‘Pathogens prioritisation: A scientific framework for epidemic and pandemic research preparedness.’ Among the viruses and bacteria are Lassa fever, Mpox, Ebola, dengue fever, respiratory virus,

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400 terrorists, others at large two years after Kuje jailbreak

Two years after the attack on the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, over 400 escaped inmates remain at large, including several terrorists. Despite ongoing efforts, security agencies have been unable to recapture the fugitives. According to data on the Nigerian Correctional Service’s website, over 400 inmates who fled during the jailbreak

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Voice of America 

US election looms over US-South Korea-Japan security cooperation

washington — Experts in Washington are split on their perspectives of the durability of the recently elevated U.S.-South Korea-Japan security cooperation in the event of former President Donald Trump winning the November U.S. presidential election, given his critical stance toward U.S. alliances in the past. Last month, the U.S., South Korea and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation on the Trilateral Security Cooperation Framework (TSCF), which is aimed at institutionalizing the countries' security... Читать дальше...

The Punch 

FG to prosecute developers of collapsed buildings

The Federal Government has vowed to prosecute developers found responsible for the collapse of buildings in the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this declaration during a review meeting with regulatory bodies in the built environment on Friday. Nigeria has witnessed series of building collapses in recent years, resulting in

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The Punch 

FG repaying 69 loans obtained by ex-presidents, W’Bank declares

The World Bank Group Finances has revealed that the Federal Government is still repaying $10.6bn in loans obtained under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, late Umaru Musa Yaradua, and Goodluck Jonathan. Recall that in June 2024, the Debt Management Office said as of March 31, 2024, Nigeria’s domestic and external debts stood at N121.67tn ($91.46bn). The

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The Punch 

Former envoys lament Nigerian passport poor ranking

As the Nigerian passport continues to decline in global ranking compared to those of neighbouring countries such as Ghana and Benin, former envoys have explained why the situation persists. According to the Henley Passport Index 2024, which ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, Ghana is

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The Punch 

How FG, states spent N120bn on pilgrimage in three years

The Federal Government and no fewer than 21 states have spent a total of N119.9bn on subsidies for Christian and Muslim pilgrimages in the last three years, investigations by Saturday PUNCH have shown. The figure was derived from analysing media reports of the amounts the Federal Government and the states offered to sponsor Muslim and

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CSOs demand probe on trapped N4.9bn meal subsidy

Civil Society Organisations have called on the Federal Government to investigate why the Ministry of Finance failed to release a N4.9bn meal subsidy for 112 Federal Unity Colleges across the country. The PUNCH had earlier revealed that a sum of N2,478,056,400 was paid monthly to all the 112 FUCs, but the finance ministry skipped the

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OurSports Central - Frontier League 

Wild Things Take Opener in Crestwood, Drop Magic Numbers

CRESTWOOD, Il. - The Washington Wild Things went into Crestwood, Illinois at Ozinga Field and took the opener of the three-game, weekend series agains... - FL Washington Wild Things

Our Sports Central: American Association 

O'Grady Clutches Up In The 8th With A 2-Run Bomb Pop

Cleburne, TX - For the third night in a row, the Railroaders hit a bomb in the eighth inning whenDH Brian O'Grady hit the go-ahead two-run shot that... - AA Cleburne Railroaders

«The Rio Times» 

Voices of Dissent: Analyzing Nigeria’s Nationwide Protests

(Analysis) In recent weeks, Nigeria, a prominent West African nation, has been engulfed in significant social unrest. Demonstrations erupted across the country, driven by the public’s escalating frustrations over surging prices, unemployment, and perceived widespread corruption. These protests, initially peaceful, quickly encountered severe repression, with law enforcement employing tear gas and live ammunition. Reports from […]