Breast cancer is often perceived as a disease that affects only women, but experts are warning that men are also at risk. While the majority of breast cancer cases are diagnosed in women, a growing body of research highlights that men, too, can develop this disease, albeit at lower rates. Male breast cancer may go…
In a significant move to combat the ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria, UNICEF has donated cholera response kits worth N113 million to Borno State. This vital donation is aimed at improving health outcomes in the region, where cholera has posed a serious public health threat. The response kits include essential medical supplies such as water…
Meta has taken a groundbreaking leap into wearable technology with the launch of Orion, its revolutionary smart glasses. Unveiled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Orion promises to redefine the way we interact with digital content, merging the physical and virtual worlds seamlessly. These advanced smart glasses are designed to deliver an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience,…
With just three weeks remaining until the US presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is intensifying. Both candidates are pulling out all the stops as they battle for key swing states that will likely determine the outcome of the election. Harris, representing the Democratic Party, is focusing…
President Bola Tinubu has departed for France amidst Nigeria’s ongoing petrol scarcity and surging food inflation, leaving many Nigerians concerned about the timing of his trip. As the country faces long fuel queues and record-high prices for essential goods, the economic strain on citizens continues to grow. The petrol shortage has caused transportation costs to…
China has called for the swift and complete withdrawal of foreign troops from Libya in a bid to stabilize the war-torn country. Chinese officials emphasized the importance of respecting Libya’s sovereignty, urging all foreign military forces and mercenaries to leave as part of a broader effort to end external interference and support a Libyan-led peace…
President Joe Biden has postponed his planned trip to Germany and Angola to prioritize the federal response to Hurricane Milton, a powerful storm threatening Florida’s west coast. With winds reaching 145 mph, the hurricane is expected to make a direct impact on the Tampa Bay region, prompting urgent evacuation orders. Speaking from the White House,…
Recent headlines have highlighted significant developments across various sectors, from real estate controversies in Nigeria to major banking scandals in Canada and landmark energy agreements. Demolition Controversy in Lagos In Nigeria, Stella Okengwu, a real estate investor, has voiced her outrage over the demolition of WinHomes Global Estate, a $250 million property allegedly ordered by…
Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, faces fresh charges in the U.S. for obstruction of justice in connection with a long-standing case involving bank fraud and money laundering. Onyema and his associate, Ejiroghene Eghagha, allegedly falsified documents to hinder the investigation into the transfer of $44.9 million. Air Peace has described the charges as recycled…
Rachel Kutumela, a 43-year-old South African police sergeant, faces charges for the brutal murder of six people to collect insurance payouts amounting to over 10 million rand ($570,000). The victims, mostly vulnerable individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, were targeted between 2019 and 2023. Kutumela allegedly took out life and funeral insurance policies in their names. This…