The United Kingdomâs National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a âgame-changingâ twice-daily pill that is said to slow the spread of an incurable type of breast cancer. The drug, Truqap, developed by AstraZeneca, targets the AKT protein, a molecule known to fuel the multiplication of cancer cells. By inhibiting AKTâs action,…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has lambasted former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Dare in a statement on his X Platform, formerly (Twitter), described Obasanjoâs regime as the most corrupt government in the history of Nigeria. He said that Obasanjo has no moral right to condemn any government,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has acknowledged the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States, stating its commitment to mitigating the impact while accelerating economic diversification. In a statement signed by the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, which was released on Sunday, the government…
The Government of Niger Republic says its armed forces have allegedly killed a senior Boko Haram leader, Ibrahim Bakoura, also known as Abu Oumaima, during a military operation in the countryâs Diffa region. Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN), disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, saying the operation was carried out on Aug. 15 through…
Saudi Arabiaâs King Salman has a lung infection and was set to undergo medical tests on Sunday night, the Royal Court said in the latest update on the ageing monarchâs health. King Salman âwill undergo some medical tests this evening, âŚbased on the recommendations of the royal clinics, due to a lung infection,â said the…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, while also throwing his weight behind incumbent Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy for another term. The announcement was made during a rally organized to endorse Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) and President Bola Ahmed…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Partyâs Peter Obi, Former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and former President Olusegun Obasanjo met in Abuja during a colloquium in honour of former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha on his 60th birthday. The event, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel, was chaired…
Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), the Oyo State owned transport company, is set to expand its operations beyond the southwest region, as plans are underway to begin interstate passenger services from Ibadan to Ilorin, Lagos and Abuja, using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses. This was the outcome of a meeting held today in Ilorin, the Kwara…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of funds for the payment of pension arrears, salary increases, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel, following two days of peaceful protests at the Federal Ministry of Finance by military veterans. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, announced the development on Friday, expressing…
The federal ministry of art, culture, tourism, and creative economy is seeking applications for a six-week residency programme that aims to address societal challenges and inspire cultural pride through artistic expression. The programme is in collaboration with MADhouse by Tikera Africa and has âRe-imagining hope residencyâ as its theme. A statement issued on Sunday by…