In Nigeria, we do not investigate enough why babies die – Ajayi
We can help eliminate sex linked disorders such as sickle cell disease, albinism, blindness, etc. There is some form of congenital deafness that runs in families that we can also screen for. New technology has made it possible for us to identify embryos that can bear some diseases such as cancers in life, so we can easily identify and select the embryos that are free from diseases.
Iheanacho’ll fight for City spot, says dad
AS Kelechi Iheanacho’s prospect for a starting team place seems to have evaporated at Manchester City, his father James Iheanacho has hinted that his son will not go on out loan to any other club.
Internet users decline by 536,346 subscribers in December
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that the number of internet users in Nigeria’s telecommunications networks drifted to 91,910,341 in December 2016.
No to discrimination in Katsina varsity
IT is with total disappointment that we received the news that authorities of the Umaru Yar’ Adua University (UMYU), Katsina, have outlawed “any other religious or tribal association” on its campus except the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN).
Rann IDPs’ camp bombing victims’ families want compensation
As the Chairman of Kala Balge Local Government Area, Alhaji Babangida, claimed that over 250 persons were buried after the accidental air raid on the internally displaced persons, IDPs’ camp in Borno State, it has been gathered that families of some victims are asking for compensation.
Ighalo too expensive for West Ham –Pulis
Manager Tony Pulis thinks West Brom will be priced out of a deal to sign Nigeria international Odion Ighalo.
Winners of Chris Ikomi /Chevron essay competition emerge
Six winners have emerged in the 2016/ 2017 Chris Ikomi Memorial Essay Competition organized by Chevron Nigeria Limited in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC and Delta State Government.
Herdsmen abduct ex-Delta council boss, 2 others
THE immediate past transition committee Chairman for Ughelli North Local Government Area, Chief Friday Akpoyibo, has been abducted by suspected herdsmen along the Auchi-Abuja Road.
Maritime varsity: Community, others, disagree with Warri monarch
THE Benikrukru Community Executive Council, BCEC, of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, has disagreed with His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri, over the land ownership of the site of the Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko.
Delta North APC stakeholders resolve differences
AS part of efforts towards reconciling their differences, stakeholders of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta North senatorial district, have agreed to work together for the collective interests of the party in the area.
Ugwuanyi bags award on Infrastructural development
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State is among recipients of the Authority Newspapers Awards (2016) for Excellence and Good Governance.
Isekhure’s suspension: Ihogbe N’Ore family gives BTC 14 days to prove allegations
LAST week’s suspension of the Isekhure of Benin, Chief Nosakhare Isekhure, by the Benin Traditional Council, BTC, has taken a new twist as the IHOGBE N’ORE family of Benin Kingdom has given the BTC a 14-day ultimatum to provide proof of the allegations against Chief Isekhure, or risk legal action
Konta ‘prepared’ for Serena quarter-final
British number one Johanna Konta believes she has done everything she can to be ready for her first meeting with 22-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams at the Australian Open. Konta, 25, will face second seed Williams in the quarter-finals tomorrow.
FG tasked on health insurance for all Nigerians
T HE Federal government, has been urged to ensure that all Nigerians are captured under the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, in order to ensure the attainment of universal healthcare in the country, even as government was tasked to provide more Primary Healthcare Centres in the country.
Mob beats suspected thief to death, 4 arrested
Police in Bayelsa State have arrested a 25-year-old indigene of Adamawa State and three others at Twon Brass in Brass Local Government Area of the state for allegedly beating a suspected thief to death.
Rangers: Strikers’ form worries Chukwu
THE Technical Director of Rangers International of Enugu, Christian Chukwu has expressed concern over the poor form of the club’s strikers. The team’s finishing at goal needed to be worked upon for them to retain their winning ways in the ongoing league, he said.
