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…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The planned inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo State has sparked intense controversy and debates across the Southwest and beyond, with some supporting the initiative while others strongly criticize it. Critics argue that establishing a Sharia court in the South West undermines the region’s cultural and religious diversity, where no…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ishaq Salako, has commissioned a state-of-the-art laboratory in Yaba, Lagos, to boost the country’s capacity to diagnose and manage infectious diseases such as HIV, COVID-19, and Lassa fever. The laboratory, located within the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) premises, is…
U.S. Surgeon, General Vivek Murthy has called for alcoholic drinks to carry cancer warnings on their labels, urging consumers to be more aware of the risks associated with alcohol consumption. His advisory, released on Friday, highlighted that alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancer. “Alcohol…
All African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. He announced the plan last month but in his final state-of-the-nation address on Friday he said that the policy had come into effect at the beginning of the year. Visa-free travel within the continent has…
