By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the rapid deployment of an Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda, as the country battles its sixth outbreak of the Sudan strain of the virus. Mike Ryan, WHO’s emergencies director, expressed optimism about the vaccine’s potential, saying, “I believe this is …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its call for the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute electoral offenders, citing the slow pace of justice in electoral cases. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the lack of a time-bound framework for electoral offences and …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Billionaire Bill Gates has confirmed his relationship with Paula Hurd, the widow of former Oracle CEO Mark Hurd. The Microsoft co-founder shared the news on TODAY, saying, “I’m lucky to have a serious girlfriend named Paula. So we’re having fun, going to the Olympics and lots of …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel A passenger boat carrying 20 travelers was hijacked by suspected pirates along the Bonny-Okrika waterways in Rivers State on Thursday. However, a swift response from the Bonny Local Government Council and security agencies led to the rescue of nine passengers. According to Hon Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox, Chairman …