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By International Desk KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — A rapidly intensifying outbreak of the Ebola virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 130 lives, the country’s health minister announced on Tuesday. At least 2 others were killed in neighbouring Uganda, bringing the death toll to 132. The sharp rise in fatalities comes as total recorded infections spiked to 513, signaling a dangerous acceleration of a crisis that global health authorities warn could spiral across Central Africa. The Congolese Health Minister, Dr. Samuel-Roger Kamba, confirmed the grim milestone during a press briefing, painting…
Admin I Tuesday, May 19.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to over 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos state. The outreach, executed under the Bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative, was carried out in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs and the Sodiq Abiodun Ogundare (SAO) Foundation. Speaking during the event, Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island/Lekki, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Edekobi, represented by the Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Fidelity Bank Plc,…
By Technology News Staff OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal judge on Monday formally dismissed Elon Musk’s high-stakes, $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership, adopting a unanimous advisory jury verdict that found the billionaire waited too long to sue his former partners over the company’s transition from a non-profit to a commercial behemoth. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in an Oakland federal courtroom after a dramatic three-week trial, caps—at least for now—one of the most fiercely watched legal battles in the history of Silicon Valley. However, Mr. Musk immediately signaled that the…
By SCM Staff Writer SAN DIEGO — Five people were killed today in a shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center, authorities said, an attack that has shattered a local community and ignited fierce political outrage over public safety and leadership. Police confirmed that two gunmen opened fire inside the center, killing three victims at the scene. Two other individuals later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total death toll to five. Law enforcement officials, alongside reporting from NBC, have identified the two suspects as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18. Both teenagers are currently in custody.…
By Tife Ayodele I Monday, May 18.26 EJIGBO, Osun – As the Osun State governorship election approaches, the good people of Osun State are preparing to make a choice that will shape their future for years to come. In politics, leaders can sometimes become cold or disconnected from the struggles of everyday people. However, AMBO has always been a humanist. Even when he was working in the private sector, far from the cameras, he was busy helping others. He didn’t start helping people because he wanted to run for office; he helped them because it is his nature…
Admin I Monday, May 18.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Olam Agri’s wheat-milling business, Crown Flour Mill (CFM) Limited, has officially unveiled new wheat flour and semolina brands, Mama’s Choice Flour and Mama’s Pride Semolina, as part of its continued drive to capture evolving consumer needs. The unveiling events, held in Lagos on May 12 and 13, 2026, attracted distributors, dealers, bakers, confectioners from across segments, underscoring anticipation and enthusiasm for the new products. Mama’s Choice Wheat Flour delivers higher yields, consumes less oil, and produces finer, whiter finished products, attributes that help users reduce production costs while increasing profitability.…
By SCM Sport Correspondent SOUTH AFRICAN GIANTS Mamelodi Sundowns took a massive, albeit slender, step toward continental immortality as Bafana Bafana international Aubrey Modiba stole the show under the lights of Pretoria. A breathtaking 1-0 victory over Moroccan heavyweights AS FAR Rabat in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final proved that big games belong to big-game players. On an evening that threatened to be derailed by an extraordinary technical farce involving the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), it was Modiba’s glittering star power that outshone the chaos at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The Brazilians came into the…
By Our Man in Stateside Major League Soccer delivered a proper Saturday night blockbuster as FC Dallas braved a California tech-storm to sink the Western Conference leaders, the San Jose Earthquakes, in an absolute five-goal epic. It was a match billed as a heavyweight clash, but it quickly transformed into a showcase of pure individual star power. Standing head and shoulders above the rest was Dallas’s talismanic forward Petar Musa. The Croatian powerhouse terrorised the Earthquakes’ backline all evening, reinforcing his status as one of the most lethal marksmen across the Atlantic. But this wasn’t a one-man show. In…
By Our MLS Correspondent IT WAS the ultimate late-night robbery deep in the heart of Texas, as Sporting Kansas City turned a tactical masterclass into an absolute smash-and-grab. Under the glittering lights of the Q2 Stadium, the MLS proved once again why it is fast becoming the most entertaining circus on earth, as a three-minute, substitute-powered coup left Austin FC completely shell-shocked. Austin looked to have ridden their luck straight to a hard-fought victory. But in this game, it is not about how you start; it’s about who you bring off the bench to finish it. Enter Manu…
By Our Transatlantic Football Correspondent FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — There is a distinct, electric buzz building across the pond as Major League Soccer edges closer to its World Cup hiatus, and the absolute blockbuster at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night showed exactly why. In a high-octane encounter that had everything a Sun reader could ask for—drama, tactical chess, and penalty box controversies—it was the New England Revolution who walked away with a vital 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC. But while the scoreline tells the story of a tight tactical battle, the real narrative was carved out by the genuine, unadulterated…