In light of the concerns over the alleged fake degrees obtained from Nigerian’s neigbouring countries-Benin, Togo, Gom Mirian in this report explores some pertinent questions surrounding the government’s action banning certificates from these countries and its impact on the education system. Fake Degrees: A Deepening Crisis The story of probing questionable degree certificates obtained…
The Cross River State Epidemiologist, Mrs. Inyang Ekpenyong has confirmed two new Mpox cases in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area on Saturday. The announcement follows a previous case reported in Okoshe, Obudu Local Government Area, confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja. Ekpenyong disclosed that a case management team is actively engaged in the…
A health official in Uganda has said that mpox caseload rises to double-digit, emphasizing, “All of patients are infected with clade 1b strain of virus, which is believed to be deadlier variant that can spread through skin-to-skin contact”. The director general of the Health Services of the Ministry of Health, Henry Gatyanga Mwebesa, , told…
The Police Service Commission has approved the posting of CP Peter Opara as the substantive Commissioner of Police Federal Capital Territory Abuja. According to the PSC’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani on Saturday, Opara replaces CP Benneth Igwe who has since been promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police,…
Ahead of the commencement of lifting of petroleum from Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has deployed over 100 trucks to the refinery. This is just as the Lagos State Government has deployed more traffic personnel to manage the expected surge in traffic along the Lekki-Ajah-Epe corridor. The Federal Government had initially…
A new study in Frontiers in Microbiology has uncovered more than 100 different bacteria living inside microwave ovens found in kitchens, labs, and cafeterias. Researchers swabbed the interiors of 30 microwave ovens and cultured the samples, revealing a diverse bacterial community. The study, led by microbiologist, Manuel Porcar from the University of Valencia, identified bacteria…
In a significant step to strengthen Nigeria’s economy, the Federal Government has started selling crude oil to local refineries, with transactions now taking place in Naira. The announcement was made via a statement signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations. During the briefing, Mr. Edun, represented by the Executive Chairman of the…
A new study published in the journal Nature Metabolism suggests that regular exercise over a long period may lead to healthier belly fat in overweight or obese individuals. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology found that exercisers had a greater capacity to store fat just below the skin, which is considered a…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines for the care of patients with influenza, providing healthcare providers with evidence-based recommendations to manage influenza virus infections. The guidelines, designed for healthcare providers, policymakers, and others involved in epidemic and pandemic preparedness, aim to reduce the impact of seasonal and pandemic influenza. According to WHO,…
Nigerian troops in the South South region of the country fighting crude oil vandals and criminal element have denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Three Hundred and Six Million One Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira (N1,306,140.00) only. As the troops remain in a good and strong position in ongoing counter…
