Korede Abdullah in Lagos Researchers have made a landmark discovery that a gene variant involved in setting cholesterol levels may also determine whether breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body. A study published in Cell on December 9 found that a variant of the PCSK9 gene drives the spread of breast cancer. However,…
As Nigeria enters a new year like other nations of the world, the citizens, smarting from economic hardship in particular, have begun to share their hopes and expectations in the new year- 2025. Interestingly, despite the economic odds faced Nigerians remain optimistic about the prospects for recovery and growth. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report, AHR,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As part of their ongoing commitment to improve the health and well-being of women and children, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Canadian government, has provided over 4,300 bottles of vitamin A to the Bauchi State Government. This donation is part of efforts to ensure a healthier…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to be more determined and steadfast in their rejection of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption, pointing out that the progress of the country is awaiting their resolve in this…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has outlined a series of significant investments in the health sector, aiming to improve access to quality healthcare for its citizens. The state Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday and detailed a range of initiatives undertaken since May 2023, including the…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu for spending over 30% of his time abroad since taking office, urging him to focus on addressing Nigeria’s domestic challenges in 2025. Obi made the comments during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, highlighting that as of December…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has issued birth certificates to over 10 million children and announced plans to establish 4,000 additional registration centers across Nigeria. This development was shared in a statement signed by Director of the Public Affairs Department at the NPC, Talibat Oloruntoba on Wednesday. NPC Chairman, Nasir Kwarra stated the commission’s commitment…
At least 15 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a man, identified by the FBI as a United States military veteran, ploughed a pick-up truck into a crowd of New Year’s revellers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, the United States. The suspect, who has since been killed in a police shootout, has…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has announced funding of up to $9.9 million for a landmark vaccine safety project led by the Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN). The project, titled “Background Rates of Adverse Events for Vaccine Evaluation in Africa,” aims to generate baseline data on naturally occurring clinical…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos It was a tragic sight on January 1, 2025, at Unilag Estate, Magodo area of Lagos, when an electrician, identified as Sheni, was electrocuted by a high-tension wire. According to eyewitnesses, Sheni was contracted by a resident to make wiring connections on the electricity pole when the incident occurred. A resident,…
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