A trending video purportedly showing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the September 21 Edo State election, Monday Okpebholo, making a gaffe that “we’re going to provide you with insecurity” at a campaign rally in Ovia North Local Government Area has been debunked as fake. Africa Health Report AHR, findings show that the…
The federal government has announced its plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT. In a statement dated 7th September, 2024 issued by the head of Media and Publicity at the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Abdullahi Haruna, this aimed to ensure a steady supply of blood during…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, (NUT) has urgently called for a Hardship Allowance for teachers, citing rising transport costs worsened by recent fuel price hikes. NUT Secretary General, Dr. Mike Ene explained in an interview on Sunday that the Constitutional arrangement placing education on the Concurrent List complicates the situation. “With education being under both…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed a faith-based organization, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, for alleged illegal production and sales of unregistered “miracle water” and soap with false claims of healing and miracle properties. The organization, led by one Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto, claimed that the products were…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has responded to a recent viral video and media reports alleging that one of its officers was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger while attempting to impound a vehicle belonging to a traffic offender. In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Corps Commander Olusegun…
The Presidency has clarified that a yacht flying the Nigerian flag in St. Tropez is not government property, following viral social media footage. Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, Otega Ogra, responded to the controversy on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. “The yacht in question belongs to a private…
Researchers have developed a test that detects prostate cancer using dried blood samples in under 15 minutes. The study, titled “Insights into Polycrystalline Microstructure of Blood Films with 3D Mueller Matrix Imaging Approach,” was conducted by Aston University in Birmingham and published in Scientific Reports. The test analyzes crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood to identify…
The Edo State Government has indefinitely postponed the resumption of all schools due to the recent increase in fuel prices. The decision, announced via a memo from Ojo Akin-Longe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, was made on Saturday. “The Edo State Government announces the postponement of the resumption of both public and private…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPPS) to direct their concerns regarding the non-mobilisation of Higher National Diploma (HND) students for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to the relevant authorities. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja on Friday, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB’s Registrar, clarified that…
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing surge in cult-related killings, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The alarming rise in these senseless murders has sent shockwaves across the nation, with many calling for urgent action to stem the tide of violence. Korede Abdullah delves into the heart of this…
