A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has revealed that the global consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is driving an alarming rise in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income nations. The research, led by Tufts University’s School of Nutrition Science and Policy, found that sugary drinks were linked to over…
The ongoing debate surrounding the classification of Almajiri children as out-of-school has taken a fresh turn, with the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Saidu, asserting that the Almajiri system is a traditional Islamic education model and should not be compared to formal education metrics. “Almajiri children should not be regarded as out-of-school, as…
As 2025 begins, the promise of a better Nigeria is met with anticipation and scrutiny. In his nationwide address, President Bola Tinubu laid out plans to stimulate economic growth and improve the lives of ordinary citizens through bold policy initiatives. While his speeches exude hope, Nigerians at home and abroad call for concrete, tangible steps…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A multiple accidents occurred on Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one male and leaving three others seriously injured. According to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Tuesday, the accident happened while the agency was trying to recover…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government has revealed that 528 organisations, including religious centres, were shut down in 2024 for noise pollution in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Dr Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager of the Lagos Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), during a briefing on the agency’s activities in 2024 and…
Nigerians and consumers of goods and services generally have expressed disappointment with the soaring cost of foodstuffs in the country despite a vow by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, to crash prices. Kyari gavea deadline of 180 days, promising that prices of food items would drop significantly. But that remains…
Anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of pregnant women around the world may raise the risk of autism in their babies. Autism is becoming a serious health condition which experts are finding its treatment challenging. A study looked at the impact on children who are exposed to glucocorticoids – a class of steroids – in the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Police Force has made significant strides in combating cybercrime, announcing the arrest of 751 suspects for cybercrime-related fraud in 2024. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday, the force secured 14 convictions out of 508 cases during the same period. This achievement demonstrates the police…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has classified the country’s risk level for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as moderate, following its circulation in parts of the world, including China. HMPV is a respiratory virus that poses a threat to vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune…
