Dar es Salaam — Dr Simon Ntabaguzi, a medical specialist who helped train health workers in Tanzania on how to combat Ebola in case of an outbreak has died of Cancer of the Oesophagus. According to the statement issued by the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) on Wednesday, Dr Ntabaguzi died while receiving treatment at

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to adopt a “one health” approach to fight infectious diseases like Ebola, Lassa fever, Yellow fever and avian influenza. One health approach involves multi-sector coordination – human, animal and environmental health – in combating epidemics. The approach is promoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), but it has not been formalised in West Africa.

Los Angeles (AFP) - Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts icon Conor McGregor confirmed plans for a long-awaited showdown on Wednesday, triggering both criticism and anticipation for what is set to be one of the richest fights in history. Mayweather and McGregor -- kingpins of their sports -- will climb into a boxing ring to face each other at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena on August 26. The 40-year-old Mayweather will be aiming to reach the 50-0 milestone while McGregor is a heavy underdog in the 12-round boxing match. A victory for the Irishman would be a monumental upset.

A bullion van driver and a police officer lost their lives in an accident in Jos yesterday, when their van collided with a truck loaded with soft drinks. It was gathered that the three other persons, who sustained injuries, were rushed to the Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. The accident, which occurred at 5.30p.m. along the Polo-Gada Biyu route, caused traffic gridlock as fear-stricken motorists and pedestrians scampered for safety with the arrival of fierce-looking security officers to guard the van.

Soti is playing no games, as she premieres the music video for her Skelly Beats produced dance anthem "Ekelebe". The singer is signed to Effyzie Music and the partnership has now resulted in her releasing the visuals to here single "Ekelebe". The Effyzzie Music belle teams up with the raved Paul Gambit to create a fun-packed visual that makes a titanic  introduction for the honeyed-voice singer.   It was  announced mtvnews via twitter. #MTVNews | naija's promising singer @sotiofficial has just released the video to ekelebe >>> https://t.co/EtZJabRhs9 pic.twitter.com/XibDpuoplC — MTV Base Africa (@MTVBaseAfrica) June 15, 2017

Bill Cosby, with spokesman Andrew Wyatt, enters court in Norristown, Pa. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press) Courtroom A, the stately space where the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial is unfolding, has been a beehive of activity over the last week — tearful testimony, fiery arguments, large screens projecting text of tabloid-worthy details. Into the evening hours Tuesday, however, the excitement remained in the hallways outside the Norristown, Pa., courtroom.

Governor of Edo State  According to the statement of the man in this video "This is not political but an issue that needs attention, something that has to be taken care of". I repeat again, it is not political. I am sure many Edo indigenes in diaspora even foreigners that are so much interested in investing or want to help grow and stabilize the economy system of Edo state would neither want to be part of such investment nor a part of a system that lacks security, a system where the education is of no importance, a system where the lives of the common man and woman is not a priority to the government.

Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye has been lashed for bragging about a bullet proof car that allegedly saved him from being killed on Monday. The Senator, who is always active on twitter, used the medium to praise the car, while thanking God for having escaped unhurt.