Korede Abdullah in Lagos A startling revelation emerged in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Edward Adamu, the fourth prosecution witness, testified that Emefiele lacked approval from former President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN Board for the 2023 naira redesign. Adamu, led by…
A seminal meta-study has shed new light on the benefits of vitamin D supplementation for maintaining cardiometabolic health. Researchers from China and the United States analyzed 99 randomized controlled trials involving 17,656 participants worldwide, revealing significant advantages of taking vitamin D supplements. The study found that a daily dose of 3,320 International Units (IU) of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer with the approval of a fourth human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Cecolin, for single-dose use. This milestone decision is based on new data that meets the WHO’s 2022 recommendations for alternative, off-label use of HPV vaccines in single-dose schedules. According…
Cameroonians are waiting with bated breath as the rumored death of their life president, Paul Biya, is trending on the social media. Biya’s iron grip on Cameroon has endured for 42 years since he rose to power in 1982. The sit-tight legacy was forged in the shadows of his predecessor, Ahmadou Ahidjo, who ruled the…
A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases has uncovered alarming racial and ethnic disparities in hepatitis C testing and treatment among reproductive-aged women with opioid use disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most pediatric cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are perinatal, transmitted from birthing parent to child…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to join forces in the fight against corruption, emphasizing that no single individual or agency can tackle this menace alone. Speaking at the opening of a Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja, organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the…
President Bola Tinubu has urged calm in Rivers State amid tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election. This was made known in a press statement released on Monday a nd signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The President expressed concern over reports of arson and explosions, calling…
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) Electronic Portal to modernize health research proposal approvals. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, launched the portal, praising its potential to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability. “The electronic platform is more than just a technological tool; it’s a…
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies have seen a significant boost in revenue, reaching N887.86 billion in the first seven months of 2024. This surge is largely attributed to the electricity tariff hike implemented in April, which increased the rate from N66 per kilowatt-hour to N225. According to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, the distribution…
The Federal Government has praised Enugu State’s transformation of its primary healthcare system, acknowledging the state’s impressive strides in revitalizing this crucial aspect of healthcare. Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NHCDA), expressed the government’s admiration during a recent visit to Governor Peter Mbah at the Government House in…
