The Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative (NSYEI), a movement birthed by a former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, and a Nigerian activist, Najaatu Muhammad, has described Nigeria’s northern region as poverty capital of the world. The Director General of the movement, Dr. Abdullahi Idris, disclosed this to journalists after a high-level meeting in Kaduna…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shed new light on the complex relationship between sleep duration, high blood pressure, and cognitive decline. The study found that individuals with high blood pressure who slept for shorter durations were more likely to show poor cognitive…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Gynaecologists are sounding the alarm, warning pregnant women diagnosed with gonorrhoea to seek immediate medical attention to prevent adverse effects on their pregnancy. According to Dr. Ochuwa Babah, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, gonorrhoea is a serious infection…
In the face of mounting challenges in northern part of Nigeria in particular, many entered 2025 with high hopes and anticipation for positive changes under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. It’s no news that the country is grappling with a multitude of issues ranging from economic instability, rising insecurity and poor healthcare, heated debates…
The United Kingdom is facing a serious flu outbreak that has seen over 5,000 patients hospitalised by the end of December. The National Health Service on Friday reported an average of 4,469 flu-related hospitalisations daily in the week leading up to December 29, a nearly 3.5-fold increase compared to the same period in 2023. On…
In his New Year message for 2025, President Bola Tinubu announced the unveiling of the National Values Charter, which has already received approval from the Federal Executive Council. The Charter is set to be launched in the first quarter of 2025 and aims to foster patriotism, unity, and trust between the government and citizens. The…
The Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have released a report highlighting the urgent need for therapeutic vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) to tackle cervical cancer, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the disease burden is highest. Although highly effective prophylactic HPV vaccines can prevent up to 98% of infections, millions…
Petrol pump price has drooped to N600 per litre in Borno as the State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, announced a government subsidy on fuel for farmers in areas affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Speaking in Bama town on Friday evening, Zulum revealed that the cost of fuel, which has soared to N1,000-N1,200 per litre in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos State The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Yemitan who are twins, for allegedly killing and dismembering a sex worker, Darasimi, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to SP Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State Police spokesperson, the suspects lured Darasimi to their home, where she was killed…
In a phenomenal study published in the journal Nature, researchers have identified a natural compound produced by the liver that has shown remarkable potential in slowing down the aging process. The compound, known as lithocholic acid (LCA), has been found to improve muscle recovery, strengthen grip, and boost endurance. According to Lin Shengcai, a metabolic…
