WHO has asked African leaders to invest on the fight against cancer

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has tasked African leaders with the urgent need to prioritize the prevention of cancer care by investing hugely in it. Describing the cancer situation in Africa as distressing, the global body warned that without prompt action, cancer-related deaths in the region could reach approximately one million per year by 2030.  […]

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles of England has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. Buckingham Palace clarified that it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement, the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. Buckingham Palace […]

NAFDAC begins enforcement of ban on alcoholic beverages produced in sachets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned alcoholic beverages produced in sachets less, and PET bottles less than 200ml. Its director-general, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, while addressing the media over the development in Abuja on Monday, said the ban was not a sudden development but a result of a multilateral […]

Ex-Vice Atiku Abubakar President speaks on the state of Nigerian Economy

The Presidency and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have traded words over the state of the Nigerian economy and the monetary policies of President Bola Tinubu. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said there is hunger in the land as basic commodities, including bread, […]

Arsenal Beat Liverpool to reignite Premier League Title Race

Arsenal blew the Premier League title race wide open as Gabriel Martinelli punished a howler from Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker to inspire a crucial 3-1 win over the leaders on Sunday. Arsenal’s vital victory moved them into second, two points behind Liverpool after 23 games each. Champions Manchester City, who travel to Brentford later tonight, […]