Scientists develop devise to diagnose patient for Ebola in 15 minutes
A new device similar to a simple pregnancy home-test could allow doctors to diagnose a patient with suspected Ebola in under 15 minutes, its French developers said Tuesday.
Steenkamp family welcomes Pistorius jail sentence
The family of slain model Reeva Steenkamp on Tuesday welcomed the sentencing of her killer Oscar Pistorius to up to five years in jail.
Ministry set for Silicon Valley Project
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Abdu Bulama on Monday said his ministry would support Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) for the completion of Silicon Valley Project.
Obasanjo had 11 years to “do the needful” but failed Nigeria – Ameh Ebute
FORMER Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute yesterday took a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying he failed to use his three years as a Military Head of State and eight years as an elected president to do the needful in solving the nation’s problems, just as he said if the former president had done his best in addressing some of these sectoral problems, Nigeria would have been better for it.
Maku wants 1% of govt. contract to be dedicated to publicity
The outgoing Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has suggested that in every major project of government, one per cent of the contract sum be dedicated to publicity.
Pistorius sentenced to five years jail for killing girlfriend
South African Paralympian star sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for the killing of his girlfriend last year, as his sensational trial reached a climax.
