Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga, the Wazirin Katsina made a shocker recently with a call to action, urging the northern region of Nigeria to unite and prepare for self-determination, echoing the sentiments of their southern counterparts. This pivotal moment prompts an in-depth exploration of the underlying reasons driving the agitation of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. In…
The Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, has led a delegation from the Forum on a condolence visit to Dutse, Jigawa State, following the recent tragic tanker explosion. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, and made available to the press, Governor Yahaya expressed…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school owners and stakeholders against enrolling candidates for its exams by proxy. In a statement released Monday, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani emphasised the seriousness of the issue, stating, “We have observed that such fraudulent practices often lead to identity…
Noninvasive stool DNA and FIT testing may significantly reduce the need for post-polypectomy colonoscopies, potentially decreasing procedures by 15% to 41%, according to a study from the Netherlands. The Dutch MOCCAS study, published in Gastroenterology, on Monday highlights that annual FIT surveillance, particularly with FIT FOB-Gold at a threshold of 32 µg/g feces, may match…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A landmark study published in March 2023 has revealed a significant connection between caffeine levels in the blood and reduced body fat, potentially lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, the University of Bristol, and Imperial College London collaborated on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the financial and social sciences sectors. Mr. Cardoso stated this recently during a strategic engagement with the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Professor Adeola Adenikinju,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N4.2 trillion in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing its revenue collection for 2022 and 2023. This achievement was disclosed by Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi at a workshop in Lagos, where he was represented by Comptroller Customs Area…
One week after the petrol tanker disaster that killed about 200 residents, echoes of grief envelop the atmosphere of Majiya town of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Survivors and grieving families spoke to our correspondent, Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman who was in Jigawa. Grieving Families Residents include the grieving members of families of…
The Nigerian Army on Sunday refuted reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, died. The social media space has been awash with several reports post by a Nigerian journalist, announcing the death of the Army chief. This has since gone viral. The journalist claimed that Lagbaja had died of cancer…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking the culmination of nearly a century of efforts to eradicate the disease that has afflicted the country since ancient times. This announcement was made in a statement on Sunday. “Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now…
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