Foundation recruits 30,000 bone marrow donors by 2018
Worried about the huge challenge of convincing Nigerians to become bone marrow donors, a Pan African bone marrow and cord blood donor recruitment group, ARA is targeting 30,000 Nigerians and other Africans as bone marrow donors by 2018. Speaking at maiden edition of the bone marrow drive/launch of the Foundation in Lagos, the Founder, ARA, Ronke Babalakin said the goal is to provide the logistics and infrastructure necessary to ensure the seamless recruitment of bone marrow donors in cities all over Africa including Nigeria.
Real Madrid sacks Benitez, unveils Zidane as coach
Real Madrid has sacked coach Rafael Benitez and appointed football legend, Zinedine Zidane.
Weststar Associates bags excellence awards
Mercedes-Benz has maintained its lead in the Luxury car segment as Particular success was enjoyed by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which won the “Luxury Car of the Year 2015 Award” and the Mercedes-Benz Trucks – voted the “Truck brand of theyear 2015″. This prize was awarded by the National editorial team at the just concluded Nigeria Auto Journalist Awards (NAJA) organized by the Guild of Motoring Correspondents.
US sues VW for at least $20 bn over emissions cheating
The US government sued Volkswagen Monday for installing equipment on nearly 600,000 diesel cars that intentionally subverted clean-air regulations, resulting in excess emissions.
Hillary’s the most qualified White House candidate — Bill Clinton
“In an uncertain world, where borders look more like nets than walls, and no one is in total control, she understands what it takes to keep our country as safe as possible,” he said, dressed in an open-necked shirt, dark pullover and blazer, wearing a Hillary pin on his lapel.
Diabetes and foot health, why you need a podiatrist
EXPERTS say having dia-betes is already a challenge but having to deal with the complications could be even more daunting. The fact is that a person living with diabetes who doesn’t receive correct care will over time come down with serious complications of diabetes and die early. Many countries, including Nigeria, are still unaware of the economic impact of diabetes; consequently stakeholders and policy makers are unable to put effective prevention strategies in place that could reduce the rise in prevalence of this condition.
