New DNA test detects cancer before it happens
By Sola Ogundipe A new test can quickly detect potentially cancer-causing DNA damage. The detection of DNA damage in cells can predict whether cancer will develop, but tests for this kind of damage has limited sensitivity. Currently, tests for the cancer-causing potential of chemicals involve exposing mice to the chemical and then waiting to see […]
Imo boils as Ihedioha, suspended LG chairmen struggle over office
By Chinonso Alozie There is confusion in Imo state over the suspended local government chairmen by governor Emeka Ihedioha, who have taken back their offices. Vanguard gathered on Monday in Owerri that the 27 suspended local government chairmen have resolved to move into their offices today as they said it was in line with the […]
Fisker debuts $37,500 electric SUV with a solar roof
Electric vehicle entrepreneur Henrik Fisker has unveiled his first purportedly mass-market EV, an SUV called the Fisker Ocean, ahead of the 2020 Consumer Electronics show. Starting at $37,500, Fisker says the electric SUV will get between 250 and 300 miles per charge, and it will feature solar panels on the roof. Fisker and his eponymous […]
Students protest across India after campus attack
Students in several major Indian cities protested on Monday after students and teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University were attacked by masked assailants. At least 35 students and some teachers were injured after masked men wielding rods and sticks went on a rampage on the campus and vandalised property on Sunday night. Tensions have been running […]
Group calls for inquest into deaths at Sarakis’ Ile-Arugbo, Mandate House
A group, Kwara Progressives Group, KPG, has called for a formal inquest into the deaths of ostensible followers of the Saraki political clan both at the demolished Ile-Arugbo and Mandate House in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. While the state government is in dispute with the Sarakis over the ownership of Plot 1, 3 and […]
Stormi Webster releasing first Kylie Cosmetics collection at two years old
Kylie Jenner revealed that her daughter, who turns two years old on February 1, is helping to create a new Valentine’s Day collection for Kylie Cosmetics. The self-made billionaire posted an Instagram snap of the tiny star hard at work on her Stormi collection, revealing some pretty pink packaging covered with butterflies as well as […]
Budgeting apps a good way to achieve financial resolutions
It’s five days into the new year, how are those financial resolutions coming? A way to jump-start those goals is to grab a smartphone and download a budgeting app for a quick “reckoning,” said Lauren Silbert, general manager of personal finance website The Balance. The Balance ranked the Top 8 budgeting apps for 2020, and […]
Buratai inspects completed, ongoing projects at 3 Div
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has inspected some completed and ongoing projects at 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos. Maj. Ikechukwu Eze, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Jos, said that the inspection took place on Sunday. READ ALSO: Buratai inaugurates […]
Carlos Ghosn may have been helped by ex-Green Beret in escape from Japan
A couple of Americans with names matching private security contractors, including a former US Green Beret who has served time behind bars, accompanied fugitive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan while he was awaiting trial for financial crimes, according to a new report. Ghosn — who stunned the world with his daring escape from Japanese prosecutors […]
Mentally ill woman locked up, beaten, raped by farmer who forced her to be his wife
A mentally ill Chinese woman has reportedly been locked up by a farmer at his home for more than 20 years and forced to have children with him. Her self-proclaimed ‘husband’, 70-year-old Mr Dong, also beats her regularly and even sold two of their children, a neighbour has accused. Mr Dong, who lives in the […]
Buhari greets Amanyanabo of Kalabari at 90
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the “Natural Ruler of Kalabari Kingdom”, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill on the occasion of his 90th birthday on January 4. In a personally signed letter addressed to the King and dated December 30, 2019, the president lauded the traditional ruler for a life well […]
Golden Globe winners 2020: Complete list with nominees
Here is a list of winners at last nights 77th Golden Globe Awards for television. Best Motion Picture, Drama: WINNER: “1917” “The Irishman” “Joker” “Marriage Story” “The Two Popes” Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Cynthia Erivo, “Harriet” Scarlett Johansson, “Marriage Story” Saoirse Ronan, “Little Women” Charlize Theron, “Bombshell” WINNER: Renée Zellweger, “Judy” Best […]
Port Harcourt International Airport records smooth flight schedules after bush fire
Normal flight operations have resumed at the Port Harcourt International Airport after three days of closure following a bush fire. The fire engulfed part of the airport’s surrounding bushes on Saturday and resulting in flights delay. Following the successful extinguishing of the fire, the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) declared the airport safe for flight operations. […]
2020: Obaseki earmarks N6bn for community devt projects in Edo
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will commit N6 billion for the execution of development programmes across the 24 constituencies in Edo State. The governor, in a statement, reassured that the projects to be executed in partnership with members of the State House of Assembly will further bring development closer […]
Government’s hike in electricity tariff against interest of Nigerians ― PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected what it called “the over 200 per cent” increase in electricity tariff announced by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration, describing it as draconian and completely against the interest and wellbeing of Nigerians. The party in a statement charged the federal government to immediately rescind […]
Harvey Weinstein vows he’ll be ‘fully exonerated’ at New York trial
Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial in New York begins this week and is poised to set the tone for the #MeToo era — but despite more than 80 women coming forward with sexual-misconduct allegations against him, the disgraced movie mogul told Fox News he expects to be “fully exonerated.” “I am expecting the truth to be […]
