Science
22 Feb
Citing cancer as the second leading cause of death globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that an estimated 19.9 million new cases of cancer and almost 10 million deaths from cancer are recorded yearly.
22 Feb
The Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer of Isolo General Hospital, Dr Saliu Oseni, has expressed his determination to reposition the the Hospital to enable it to compete favorably with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital
26 Jan
Afrobeats, with its diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural richness, has long been recognized as a powerful force that goes beyond mere entertainment.
26 Jan
The story is told that six decades ago, the Saudi monarch brought their sickness to Nigeria seeking medical care. Even so, presently Nigerians in diaspora are coming back home for surgery and treatment of difficult ailments.
2 Jan
Top practitioners of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)/Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) in Nigeria have dismissed studies that babies born through IVF are more susceptible to cancer, infertility and other degenerative diseases.
1 Jan
Top practitioners of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)/Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) in Nigeria have dismissed studies that babies born through IVF are more susceptible to cancer, infertility and other degenerative diseases.
15 Dec 2023
Nothing lifts a woman’s spirit more than being complimented for her looks, even by a sworn enemy. Some of them are spontaneously unarmed when comments like, “You are flawlessly pretty,” “You look beautiful,” “You are charming,” “You are sexy,” “You are stunning,” etc are passed on to them.
9 Nov 2023
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Uche Nnaji, has directed the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to make Nigeria a hub for local drug product development through the actualisation of capacity building for traditional medicine practitioners ...
9 Nov 2023
Worried about the risk of a new pandemic after COVID-19, a global team of experts has been set up to design an action plan for stopping the next contagion before it starts.
9 Nov 2023
To solve myriads and unabated problems Nigeria and Nigerians are passing through, governments at all levels have been called upon to channel huge resources wasted in purchasing fleets of cars, motorcades and frivolous things for politicians in education...
9 Nov 2023
A Nigerian scientist and professor of Medical Engineering, Prof. Hippolite Amadi, has developed a technology that improves the survival of newborn babies, especially by enabling them to breathe well under harsh climatic conditions
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Nollywood actress, Jumoke George, has shed light on why she was missing from the movie industry for a long 14 years. During an interview on Oyinmomo TV, released today, October 25, 2024, she opened up about the challenges she faced, revealing that refusing to give in to sexual advances from directors contributed to her absence.…
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The Defense Headquarters says a Naval personnel deployed at FOB Dansadua for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in questionable circumstances opened fire sporadically and killed a colleague. The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Friday, said the incident happened on Friday at about 0312hrs in Dansadau area of Katsina State. Buba said…
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Mozambique's capital Maputo on Friday suffered a mobile internet blackout after protests against the re-election of the ruling Frelimo party descended into violence. Protests erupted on Thursday with hundreds of opposition supporters rejecting what they called a ballot "stolen" by a "corrupt" electoral commission in favour of the party which has ruled since 1975. The…
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Chris Wood struck twice in Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Leicester as the New Zealand striker condemned Foxes boss Steve Cooper to defeat against his former club on Friday. [Ad] Ryan Yates put Forest ahead in the East Midlands derby at the King Power Stadium before Jamie Vardy levelled for Leicester. The in-form Wood restored…
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Former Brazil full-back Ze Carlos, runner-up at the 1998 World Cup, died on Friday aged 56, his old club Sao Paulo announced. The club did not specify the cause of death, which local media attributed to cardiac arrest. "It is with great sorrow that Sao Paulo FC announce the death of Jose Carlos de…
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has urged international oil companies, terminal-jetty operators, and other companies involved in stevedoring in the country to refrain from engaging unregistered dockworkers. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, stated this in a statement issued by the Head, Public Relations of NIMASA, Mr Edward Osagie, in…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has said that 13 persons died in road crash on Kaduna -Abuja expressway on Friday. The Sector Commander, FRSC Kabir Nadabo confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Nadabo said, “The road traffic crash occurred near Olam farm on Kaduna-Abuja highway…
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The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned youths not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of violence and destruction during Saturday's council election in the state. The first-class monarch specifically warned against a repeat of the #EndBadGovernance violence, during which innocent residents were killed and property worth millions of naira…
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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has described the demise of former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, as a big loss to the country. Kalu, while extolling the remarkable and unbeatable attributes of the late statesman, applauded the invaluable…
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The Naira closed the week stronger on Friday at the official market, trading at N1,600 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira gained N1.20. This represents a 0.07 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Thursday when it exchanged at N1,601.20…