Afternoon recap: Sowore, APC scribe clash, Ebola update, other top stories
From the latest political developments and government policies to breaking news from the metro, key updates from the health sector, exciting happenings in entertainment, and the latest results and headlines from the world of sports, we have gathered the stories you need to know at this time. 1. APC scribe, Sowore clash over Aso Villa Read More:…
1. APC scribe and presidential candidate exchange words over campaign inauguration plan, with the APC official describing the activist as a "skit maker" and "comedian."
2. Nigeria's health minister reveals there is no licensed specific treatment or vaccine for the Ebola virus strain currently causing the outbreak, as patients are receiving supportive medical care.
3. The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention attributes the lack of an approved vaccine for the recent Ebola strain to a lack of international interest, as Western countries would have likely developed one if the outbreak was affecting their regions.
4. Rescue operations are expanding to locate and recover victims of a boat collision in Rivers State's Robertkiri waterways, where a tugboat and a speedboat collided, resulting in possible fatalities among passengers.
5. Nollywood actor and comedian Broda Shaggi shares his story of surviving a stray bullet injury, which left him away from work for months, causing uncertainty about his future in entertainment.
6. Liverpool Football Club releases a biography to honor the life and legacy of former forward Diogo Jota, with proceeds going towards a grassroots football program established in his name by the LFC Foundation.
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