Meet Dr. Samuel Achilefu, Nigerian doctor who invented first cancer visualization goggles
Dr. Samuel Achilefu, a Nigerian-American scientist, developed cancer-visualization goggles that use near-infrared fluorescence to help surgeons distinguish malignant tissue from healthy tissue during surgery with exceptional precision.
I almost thought this moment would never come”, Yemi Alade on first Grammy nomination
In a landmark achievement, Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade has earned her first-ever solo Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for her soulful and inspiring track, “Tomorrow.”
How I’ve lived with HIV for 20 years; in Mushin we don’t give up – Bisi Alimi
By Damilola Ogunsakin Today, December 1st, 2024, marks the 37th World AIDS Day, a global event that brings together individuals, communities, and organizations to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, commemorate those who have lost their lives to the disease, and advocate for the rights of people living with HIV. The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen […]
CBN launches redesigned website today
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will launch its newly redesigned website (www.cbn.gov.ng) today.
Minimum Wage: Sokoto LG staff, Primary school teachers to benefit – NLC chairman
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Sokoto State Chapter has assured local government staff and primary school teachers in the state that they will benefit from the approved ₦70,000 national minimum wage being implemented by the Sokoto State Government.
World AIDS Day: Shun stigma, discrimination, embrace compassion, testing – NACA
As Nigeria commemorates this year’s World AIDS Day on 1st December, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has charged Nigerians to shun all acts of stigma and discrimination, and rather embrace compassion and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS, even as every Nigerian should strive to know their HIV status.
Ex-wife of former Ivory Coast president, Simone Gbagbo ‘Iron Lady’ to run for president in 2025
Ivory Coast’s former first lady Simone Gbagbo on Saturday announced she would run for president in 2025, vowing to build a new and improved version of the west African nation.
Biafra declaration in Finland is a scam – IPOB warns
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from a purported Biafra declaration in Finland, describing it as a scam orchestrated by an infamous and unknown group.
Kogi boat mishap: IGP orders immediate investigation into tragic incident
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun IGP has directed the Force Marine Officer to lead a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the boat mishap that killed scores of people in Kogi state.
Emmanuel Egboh: A mission of endless possibilities in Nigeria’s security sector
Founder and CEO of Advonics Services Nigeria Limited, Emmanuel Egboh, is one of the few patriotic Nigerian businessmen focused on helping to enthrone and entrench a safer country…
Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choice to lead FBI
US President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency’s current leader.
