Despite inclusive policies, Nigeria has a long road to gender inequality with records of death, poverty and political disenfranchisement prevalent for women. Of 144 countries, Nigeria ranks 122nd in closing the gender gap; One in every three Nigerian women has suffered physical and/or sexual violence; Nigerian women only earn 77 cents for every dollar that … Continue reading Top gender issues in Nigeria
A former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told an Abuja High Court that she has not been in Nigeria since May 2015 because of cancer treatment. This was revealed in a writ of summons against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). Alison-Madueke is asking for … Continue reading Diezani reveals battle with aggressive breast cancer, surgery
Photo by Chokniti Khongchum on Pexels.com The DNA test, also known as “Paternal testing,” has become an excellent method for determining who a child’s father is. When a woman has multiple partners, it raises questions about the paternity of a child born in that situation. DNA testing has become a delicate subject. However, there are … Continue reading The Importance of DNA Tests
Photo by Moose Photos on Pexels.com Overview Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings … Continue reading What is narcissistic personality disorder?
Former Super Eagles star Wilson Oruma has debunked reports about his current health condition. There were reports that he was seriously sick and in urgent need of medical help. Oruma played a big role in Nigeria’s gold medal win at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He had 19 caps for Nigeria and played for some teams … Continue reading Wilson Oruma debunks ill-health rumour
Fang Bin, who documented the initial Covid outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has been freed from jail after three years, sources told the BBC. Mr Fang is one of several so-called citizen journalists who disappeared after sharing videos of scenes in Wuhan, the epicentre of the pandemic. After disappearing in February 2020, he … Continue reading China COVID-19 whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail
Indofood, makers of Indomie instant noodles, has reacted to a recall of its products in Taiwan and Malaysia over an increased cancer risk. Health officials in Malaysia and Taiwan said they had detected ethylene oxide, a compound, in Indomie’s “special chicken” flavor noodles. Ethylene oxide is a colourless, odourless gas that is used to sterilise … Continue reading Manufacturer protests as Taiwan, Malaysia detect ‘cancer-causing’ substance in Indomie noodles
Photo by Asad Photo Maldives on Pexels.com To help countries better prepare for future pandemics, WHO launched a new initiative today that provides guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory pathogen such as influenza or coronaviruses. The new Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Initiative, or PRET, incorporates the latest tools and approaches for … Continue reading World Health Organization launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparedness
The Supreme Court has temporarily extended women's access to an abortion pill until Friday while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect as a legal challenge to the medication's FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday … Continue reading CHEMICAL ABORTIONS: Biden administration under pressure, Supreme Court extends ruling on abortion pills
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is well aware that NBA players will no longer get tested for marijuana and is giving them some pointers on which cannabis strain to smoke when they want to stay active. Tyson, 56, spoke with TMZ Sports on Wednesday to promote his weed company called Tyson 2.0, claiming his product is better than most. "I would prefer [NBA players] … Continue reading Mike Tyson recommends best weed for NBA players
A 23-year-old girl, Destiny Benjamin, has been reported dead four days after a hip surgery, popularly known as Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL, at Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Lagos. Various social media platforms have been awash with the viral video of the procedure since her death. Confirming the development, owner of Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ogbe Omoruyi, … Continue reading Girl dies after undergoing hip surgery in Lagos
Photo by Luciann Photography on Pexels.com A total of 22 persons died from the outbreak of Lassa fever in Bauchi State between January and March this year, according to the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHDA). BSPHDA Deputy Director, Disease Control and Immunization, Haruna B. Wakili, made the disclosure in Bauchi at a … Continue reading Bauchi records 22 Lassa fever deaths
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This study examined the influence of performance level on the prevalence of the relative age effect in youth football within England. The research presented highlights that this criterion influences the distribution of football players within England. The current study consists of corresponding findings to preceding research into English football. (Simmons … Continue reading A Discourse on the Relative Age Effect in Football
Beethoven had a likely genetic predisposition to liver disease and a hepatitis B infection months before his death, tests have revealed. A team of researchers led by Cambridge University analysed five locks of hair to sequence the composer's genome. They were, however, unable to establish a definitive cause of his hearing loss. Lead author, Tristan … Continue reading Tests on Beethoven’s hair prove composer’s genetic health problems
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock (9640561sd) Gwyneth Paltrow 'Avengers: Infinity War' film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 23 Apr 2018 A retired eye doctor has lost "the ability to function at a high level" since a 2016 skiing collision with Gwyneth Paltrow, a court in Utah heard. Terry Sanderson was a "high-energy person", … Continue reading Skier devastated after crash with Gwyneth Paltrow
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