Rabies Transmission via Organ Donation in the United States Has Been Documented Only Four Times Since 1978, and Every Case Was Fatal.

Rabies Transmission via Organ Donation in the United States Has Been Documented Only Four Times Since 1978, and Every Case Was Fatal.

The recent Michigan case, where a man died after receiving a rabies-infected kidney from a donor who had contracted the virus while saving a kitten from a skunk, is the fourth such incident in U.S. history. Each of these cases has underscored the extraordinary rarity but devastating consequences of rabies transmission through transplantation.

The first known occurrence was in 1978, when a corneal transplant led to rabies infection in the recipient. At that time, rabies was not considered in donor screening, and the case highlighted the potential for human-to-human transmission via tissue.

Timeline of Events: Burkina Faso’s Detention and Release of 11 Nigerian Military Personnel

Timeline of Events: Burkina Faso’s Detention and Release of 11 Nigerian Military Personnel

Emergency Diversion and Landing A Nigerian Air Force C‑130 aircraft traveling from Lagos to Portugal for a ferry operation experienced a technical issue mid‑flight. Due to this malfunction, the crew diverted and made an emergency landing in Bobo‑Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. The diversion, according to Nigerian authorities, followed standard international aviation safety procedures and was not a planned entry into Burkinabè airspace.

Collapse Of Two Buildings In Morocco’s Fes Kills 22

Collapse Of Two Buildings In Morocco’s Fes Kills 22

The city of Fes was struck by a devastating tragedy when two adjacent buildings collapsed overnight in the Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood of the Al-Massira area.

Authorities confirmed that 22 people lost their lives, making it the deadliest building‑related disaster Morocco has experienced in recent years. Sixteen additional victims were injured, and emergency teams continued searching for others who might still be trapped beneath the rubble.

Impacts of President Tinubu’s Directive on VIP Police Escorts

Impacts of President Tinubu’s Directive on VIP Police Escorts

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to restrict police escorts for ministers and VIPs unless cleared directly by him is more than just a bureaucratic adjustment, it carries significant political, social, and cultural implications for Nigeria.

Political Class

For Nigeria’s political elite, this directive represents a sharp departure from long-standing privileges. Traditionally, ministers, lawmakers, and senior officials have enjoyed automatic access to police escorts, often seen as a symbol of status and power. By centralizing approval under the presidency, Tinubu is signaling that security resources are not entitlements but tools to be deployed strategically. This could create tension among officials who feel exposed or undermined, but it also forces them to align more closely with national priorities rather than personal convenience.

Eko Hotels’ Biggest Holiday Event, Tropical Christmas Wonderland, Returns December 20

Eko Hotels’ Biggest Holiday Event, Tropical Christmas Wonderland, Returns December 20

Eko Hotels & Suites is once again preparing to transform Lagos into a festive paradise with the return of its signature holiday spectacle, Tropical Christmas Wonderland, beginning December 20, 2025, and running through January 2, 2026. This annual celebration has become one of Nigeria’s most anticipated end‑of‑year attractions, drawing families, tourists, and culture lovers into a world of theatre, music, food, and vibrant African creativity.

A Celebration of Joy, Culture, and Togetherness

The 2025 edition promises an even more immersive experience. Dr. Iyadunni Gbadebo, the creative visionary behind the Wonderland, describes it as an environment built to spark happiness, strengthen family bonds, and create lasting memories at a time when togetherness matters most. Her vision blends global festive traditions with distinctly African storytelling, performance, and hospitality.

Collapse Of Two Buildings In Morocco’s Fes Kills 22

Collapse Of Two Buildings In Morocco’s Fes Kills 22

The tragic collapse of two adjacent buildings in the northern Moroccan city of Fes stands as one of the deadliest structural failures the country has experienced in recent years.

According to official reports, the incident occurred overnight in the Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood within the Al-Massira area, leading to the deaths of 22 people and injuring 16 others.

Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian military personnel

Burkina Faso Releases 11 Detained Nigerian Military Personnel

The recent release of eleven Nigerian military personnel by Burkina Faso has drawn significant regional and international attention.

The incident began when a Nigerian Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft, en route to Portugal for a ferry operation, made an unexpected emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. 

Man dies of rabies after receiving kidney from donor who became infected while saving kitten from skunk

A Rare and Tragic Case of Transplant-Related Rabies

In late 2024, a deeply unusual and heartbreaking medical case unfolded in the United States, culminating in the death of a Michigan man who had received a kidney transplant.

The donor of that kidney, an Idaho resident, had unknowingly contracted rabies weeks earlier after a heroic but fateful encounter with a skunk while rescuing a kitten.

No VIP police escorts without my clearance- President Tinubu tells Ministers

No VIP Police Escorts Without My Clearance – President Tinubu’s Directive to Ministers

President Bola Tinubu has issued a firm directive that no minister or senior government official will be allowed to use police escorts unless they obtain his personal clearance. This move is part of a broader effort to redeploy police officers to frontline duties in combating kidnapping, terrorism, and other security challenges facing Nigeria.

During the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House in Abuja on December 10, 2025, Tinubu restated his earlier order withdrawing police officers from Very Important Persons (VIPs). He emphasized that ministers and top officials who feel vulnerable due to the nature of their assignments must route their requests for escorts through the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who will then seek direct presidential approval.

SPECIAL REPORT | Geopolitical implications of Burkina Faso’s accusation against the Nigerian Air Force

Geopolitical implications of Burkina Faso’s accusation against the Nigerian Air Force

The accusation that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 violated Burkina Faso’s airspace is more than an aviation dispute, it is a revealing flashpoint in a region where alliances, legitimacy, and security doctrines are being renegotiated under pressure.

The episode arrives at a delicate moment, with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) consolidating military-led governance and distancing itself from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) frameworks, while Nigeria projects regional leadership amid cascading threats. What follows is a focused analysis of how this incident could reshape relations between ECOWAS and the AES, and recalibrate West Africa’s security architecture.

Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace

Burkina Faso Accuses Nigerian Air Force of Violating Its Airspace

In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the growing tensions in West Africa, Burkina Faso has accused the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of violating its airspace.

The incident unfolded when a Nigerian military C-130 aircraft, en route to Portugal, made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest city.

Overview of Fubara’s defection and its immediate stakes

Overview of Fubara’s defection and its immediate stakes

Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection reverberates beyond Rivers State, touching long-running dynamics: governors navigating party conflicts, institutional fragility, and elite mediation overshadowing party structures.

His move is framed as a survival calculus amid intra-party strife and federal–state power plays, while the PDP’s rebuttal centers on agency and accountability, arguing he chose this path and cannot outsource blame.

The contest is less about ideology than control of political machinery, legislative alignment, and security of tenure within Nigeria’s hybrid presidential system.

Defection: ‘You Willingly Travelled This Path, Don’t Blame Us,’ PDP Tells Fubara

Defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and PDP’s Response

The political landscape of Rivers State, Nigeria, witnessed a dramatic shift when Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The move, made public during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, has sparked intense reactions and highlighted deeper issues within Nigeria’s democratic framework.