Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in US, World News – AsiaOne
A US patient who had been hospitalised with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday (Jan 6), marking the country’s first reported human death from the virus. The patient, who has not been identified, was hospitalised with the virus on Dec 18 after exposure to a combination of backyard
Threat On Peter Obi: Silence Morka Before He Destroys Democracy, Group Tells APC
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly denounced the recent threat made by Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. The association described Morka’s comments as a grave threat to democracy…
An AI system has reached human level on a test for ‘general intelligence’. Here’s what that means
OpenAI’s o3 model scored at human level on a benchmark test for artificial general intelligence – far higher than any results before…
FG Activates Surveillance Amid Rising HMPV Cases in China—What You Need to Know
Dr John Oladejo of the NCDC has confirmed the Federal Government’s proactive measures against the respiratory virus Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) including quarantine for travellers from China. The post FG Activates Surveillance Amid Rising HMPV Cases in China—What You Need to Know appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world…
First wife gets her husband and his bride-to-be arrested two days to their traditional wedding in Abia
In Abia State, a woman had her husband and his new fiancée arrested just two days before their traditional wedding, accusing him of abandoning her and their children. Ochiegbu Marvelous, an activist with the Behind Bar Human Rights Foundation, Abia chapter, revealed the incident on Facebook on January 5…What You Should Know About Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
There have been many pictures on social media showing crowded hospitals in China with people wearing masks. This has caused some people to worry about a new pandemic. The increase in cases is due to a virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is similar to the flu…
Speed Darlington Sues IGP For N300 Million Over Alleged Unlawful Detention
Nigerian rapper Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has taken legal action against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, demanding N300 million in damages for what he claims was an unlawful detention. Speed Darlington filed the case, tagged FHC/ABJ/CS/1832/2024, as a fundamental rights enforcement suit…
England urged to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan
LONDON, England: England should refuse to play the Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month, according to a letter signed by more than 160 United Kingdom (UK) politicians. The politicians want the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to take a stand against the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights and boycott the men’s…
HMPV Virus Symptoms: Doctor who treated human metapneumovirus cases since 2022 explains the symptoms of the virus
HMPV Symptoms: India has confirmed three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka amid reports of an outbreak in China. Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh clarified that HMPV is not a new or mysterious virus, stressing the importance of awareness and vigilance.