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Gunmen kill at least 16, including six police officers, in two separate attacks on Honduras coast  At least 16 people, including six police officers, were killed in two separate armed attacks Thursday along the Honduran coast, authorities said. The first attack occurred at a plantation in the northern municipality of Trujillo, where gunmen opened fire on workers, killing at least 10 people, according to police. Officials said the area is part of a resource-rich region that has long been affected by ongoing agrarian disputes spanning decades. In a second incident, armed assailants ambushed police officers in the municipality of Omoa in the Cortés department near the Guatemalan border, killing six officers, including a senior-ranking official. Police said the officers were part of an anti-gang operation and were traveling from the capital, Tegucigalpa, when they were attacked. Authorities said the death toll from the Trujillo shooting could still change, noting that the situation rem...

 Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads rapidly, WHO warns of 'very high' risk amid conflict and shortages  The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and now carries a “very high” risk within the country, as overwhelmed health services, limited supplies, and community resistance hinder containment efforts in a conflict-affected region. While officials stressed that the risk of international spread remains low, they upgraded the national risk level from “high” to “very high,” warning that the situation is likely worse than confirmed figures suggest. Health authorities report 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths, though they estimate the outbreak is significantly larger, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. Medical supplies are being rushed to Ituri province in the northeast, where ongoing violence and widespread displacement have made response efforts more difficult. Aid workers say mistrust, misinformation, and cl...

 DR. SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS SICK BAY UNDER DISTRICT IV SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME … Advocates Establishment of Tuberculosis Hospitals, Dedicated Centres  The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a new Sick Bay under Health District IV School Health programme at New Era junior girls secondary school, Surulere, just as she called for the establishment of more Tuberculosis Hospitals and dedicated centres across the state.  Speaking further at the event, Dr. Sanwo-Olu said establishing Tuberculosis Hospitals and dedicated centres in Lagos is crucial due to the state's high burden of infection, which is driven by its dense population, urban challenges, and the need for specialised care to address multidrug-resistant cases. She stated that establishing Tuberculosis Hospitals and dedicated centres will decentralise care and reduce stigma while improving detection and treatment rates. She disclosed that Nigeria is ranked first in Africa and sixth i...

  FIFA has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become the first edition of the tournament to feature sign language interpretation broadcasts for every match, as part of a broader push to improve accessibility for fans with disabilities. According to a post obtained from its website on Friday, the governing body says the initiative is designed to ensure that all supporters can fully experience matches, whether in stadiums or watching remotely. “FIFA is dedicated to making sure that all fans, including those with disabilities and their families and friends, have an excellent experience at this year’s FIFA World Cup,” FIFA said. The expanded accessibility package builds on services previously introduced at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, including sensory bags and audio-descriptive commentary. For 2026, FIFA is adding new features such as tactile boards and enhanced sensory support services. A key highlight is the introduction of live sign language broadcasts for every match. FI...

 Kogi East APC Leaders Reveal  Zoning Deal, Ask Echocho To Accept Primary Defeat Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi East Senatorial District have defended the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary election, insisting the exercise was free, fair and reflected the true will of party members across the district. The stakeholders urged incumbent Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho and other aggrieved aspirants to accept the outcome in the interest of party unity. Speaking during a press conference, the APC leaders said direct primaries became necessary after consultations among party elders and stakeholders failed to produce a consensus candidate.  The stakeholders further disclosed that Senator Echocho had allegedly been informed of an existing zoning arrangement which ceded the Kogi East senatorial seat to Ankpa Federal Constituency after the completion of his two-term tenure.  According to them, the senator initially accepted the arrangement...

 INEC: We’ll review court verdict on 2027 election timetable before taking action The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will study the court ruling voiding the general election timetable. On Wednesday, a federal high court in Abuja nullified the timelines of INEC for the conduct of party primaries and the nomination of candidates