FG to quarantine China passengers
The Federal Government on Sunday said it would activate surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following the current surge of a respiratory virus.
Reports indicate that the virus has led to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures and public concerns in China.
The virus, attributed to the Human Metapneumovirus, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children. Neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are closely monitoring the HMPV situation, having reported a few cases but no widespread outbreaks, according to reports. CULLED FROM PUNCH
EL-RUFAI DEBUNKS DEFECTION RUMORS
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has debunked the rumour that he has left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and has decamped to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A close aide to the former governor told newsmen that the rumour is the handiwork of mischief makers, noting that El-Rufai, being a prominent political figure, couldn’t have decamped to the PDP without making it public.
Also reacting to the rumour on his verified X handle, formerly known as Twitter, El-Rufai asked the public to disregard the rumour and patent lies about his political affiliation. CULLED FROM CHANNELS
SPORT
Nigeria wins 2024 Middle Stump Cricket Awards
Nigeria won all 13 available awards at the 2024 edition of the Middle Stump end-of-the-year award for cricket in Africa, which was held at the Cricket Lab of the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval in Lagos on Friday.
The award was put together to celebrate cricketing excellence across Africa and it was an evening to reward an extraordinary year for Nigerian cricket, which saw the country clinch a historic bronze medal at the African Games in Ghana and also qualify for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup in Malaysia.
Head coach of Nigeria women’s national cricket team, Leke Oyede, who led the Female Yellow Greens to the historic bronze medal win at the African Games in Ghana won the Coach of The Year award ahead of Uganda’s Jackson Owang, Cathy McComb of Malawi and Nigeria’s U-19 women’s coach Sarah Bhakitha. CULLED FROM PUNCH
INTERNATIONAL SCENE
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to announce resignation
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media.
According to the report, it is unclear when exactly Trudeau will step down, but a resignation is expected to come before a national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
The development comes as Trudeau’s popularity continues to dwindle in Canada, with a national election planned for October 20. CULLED FROM DAILY POST
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
GOSPEL SINGER NATHANIEL TO MINISTER IN D.C
Renowned Nigerian gospel artist and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The Akwa Ibom-born cleric announced the invitation on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event and writing: “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast is a non-political, faith-based event held every four years before the swearing-in of a new administration. It focuses on prayer and worship as spiritual support for the U.S. government and presidency. VANGUARD
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