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University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, has quarantined ten persons following the death of a patient in the hospital on Wednesday with symptoms suspected to be Ebola virus.

Sepp Blatter’s controversial 17-year reign as the Fifa president appears all but over after its ethics committee provisionally banned him for 90 days before the election to decide his successor in February. The Uefa president, Michel Platini, who was the favourite to succeed his mentor-turned-rival until he too become embroiled in corruption allegations, has been handed an identical sanction, dealing a huge blow to his presidential ambitions. Fifa said on Thursday that Issa Hayatou is taking over as acting president.

Lionel Messi has been ordered to appear as a defendant after Spain’s public prosecutor argued the Barcelona Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, have been ordered to appear in court on charges of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of more than €4m (£3m). Spain’s public prosecutor has recommended a jail sentence totalling 18 months and fines of more than €2m for Jorge Messi for allegedly defrauding the state of €4.2m for the years 2007-2009. Although the prosecutor has argued Lionel Messi should not have to answer the charges as his father oversaw his finances, a court document published on Thursday showed the judge in the case had ruled he must still appear as a defendant.

Facebook's new Reaction emoji, which give users options beyond a simple thumbs up. FACEBOOK BACK IN SEPTEMBER, during a town hall Q&A at Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a declaration that could hugely change the way the social network’s nearly 1.5 billion users use the site: that Facebook is working on a type of “dislike” button. “People have asked about the dislike button for many years,” he said. “We’ve finally heard you and we’re working on this and we will deliver something that meets the needs of the larger community.”

Rihanna has opened up on how she deals with rumours and misconceptions about her relationships with male celebrities as well as her tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown. Rihanna Credit: Mirror.co.uk In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, she talks about things as varied as her eating patterns. “Legit, I have been in the gym every day this week because I am not willing to give up my food. But I will sacrifice an hour for the gym.”

The cream of Africa’s musical stars have announced the release of a brand new remix of Strong Girl, the anthem for women’s empowerment inspired by ONE’s Poverty Is Sexist campaign. Waje, Omotola and Bono The campaign calls on world leaders to implement smart policies and targeted investments in the health, education and economic empowerment of women and girls to unleash their human, social, political and economic potential. The mix of 14 male and female stars, in partnership with ONE, recorded the new version to show that women’s empowerment is a song that everyone – men, boys, girls and women – must sing together to amplify Strong Girl’s powerful message that poverty is sexist.

One of Nigeria’s best goalkeepers, Vincent Enyeama has said that he is no longer a player with Nigeria’s senior football team, Super Eagles. Enyeama who took to his Instagram page, ‘vinny 2908’, said he has served Nigeria his best while in the pitch and now, has retired from active play with Eagles to focus on his club career. “I have fought a good fight for more than 13 years. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith and sang the anthem with passion. henceforth, there is laid for me a crown which only GOD can reward me for my 13 years of national services. God bless Nigeria.

Play 0:00 / 0:35 Fullscreen Mute Share Khloe Kardashian has revealed a glimpse at her gruelling workout regime - and it's everything we imagined and more. While most of us are drenched and panting after a hard routine in the gym, the reality star stripped off into a cut-out skimpy black swimsuit for her stretches - and looked a million dollars. Sharing a video of her mini shoot ahead of the workout, Khloe showed off her toned figure and famous curves in the barely-there one-piece, posing in any number of positions in front of the camera.

The pop singer was pictured walking around completely naked before taking a dip in his pool Not feeling shy: Justin Bieber goes skinny dipping Justin Bieber fans are about to be sent into meltdown because photos of the 21-year-old completely naked have just made their way onto the internet. The NSFW snaps show the singer strolling around his Bora Bora villa in the sunshine with no clothes on and we mean no clothes - there's not a pair of boxers or swimming trunks in sight.

Spokesperson of the senate, Dino Melaye, says the senate has received more petitions against Rotimi Amaechi's ministerial nomination asides the petition from Senators from Rivers state which was presented to the senate by Senator George Sekibo yesterday October 7th. "The petitions from the senators from Rivers state is not the only one that we have received. We will continue to receive petitions after the screening exercise"he said

In his leader's speech at the Tory conference yesterday, out-of-touch David Cameron failed to even mention tax credits during a 56-minute address Grinning: David Cameron will plunge a further 600,000 people into poverty next year Grinning David Cameron will plunge more than half a million people into poverty with his tax credit cuts, a report warns today. Think-tank the Resolution Foundation says up to 600,000 people will be pushed below the breadline next year, but this will be “hidden” by changes to the way poverty is defined.

Mr Babatunde Fowler WorldStage Newsonline-- Deputy National Publicity of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank has advised the newly appointed acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland a Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. William Babatunde Fowler to step aside for Senate clearance to avoid a situation where the legislators will reject his appointment for assuming office without clearance.

Taylor added: “I think I should take some time off. People might need a break from me. I’m going to hang out with friends" Does Taylor need time off? Pic: Jordan Hughes/NME Taylor Swift has opened up about dealing with the pressures of her huge fame in a tell-all chat with NME. Admitting she turns to her mum when times get hard, Taylor revealed a more vulnerable side to herself.

New scenes from KUWTK show the star dealing with the end of their relationship The fallout of Kourtney Kardashian 's split from Scott Disick becomes apparent in the next episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians as the distraught star admits she's worried for her now ex-boyfriend. The couple were together for nine years and had three children together, but split in July after he was photographed with ex-girlfriend Chloe Bartoli.

The Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Kogi State, Prince Bode Ogunmola has carpeted Prince Audu for accusing the PDP of being behind the N11 billion scandal that has dominated political discourse in the state over the last two weeks. Reacting to reports by Audu’s campaign organization that PDP was the brain behind the story, Ogunmola asked the APC to put its house in order and look inwards for scapegoats.

Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara President Muhammadu Buhari last night met behind closed doors with the leadership of the National Assembly. Principal officers of the two chambers were led into the meeting by Senate President Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara. The meeting was held at the Conference Room of the First Lady Wing of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

With the announcement of ministerial nominees from 21 states, attention has shifted to the remaining 15 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which slots are yet to be filled.