UNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, has gained international recognition following a groundbreaking discovery in kidney disease research led by Prof. Ifeoma Ulasi, a prominent nephrologist at the institution. The research, conducted in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various national and international collaborators, including Ghanaian researchers, has identified a genetic link that could enable targeted treatment and early intervention for kidney disease patients. The study found that nearly one-third...

N9 Billion Raised to Fuel Violence in #EndBadGovernance Protests – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that around N9 billion was allegedly raised by unidentified groups and individuals to incite violence during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. This revelation was made by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, during the Civil Space Guard Conference, organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in Abuja. Adejobi stated that prior to the protests, the...

Google Invests in Nigeria’s AI Future with N2.8bn Grant and Training Programme

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google to enhance artificial intelligence, AI, talent development across Nigeria. The grant, provided through Google to Data Science Nigeria, will support the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives to upskill Nigerian youth, underemployed, and unemployed citizens, focusing on advanced AI skill development and education. This funding forms part of Google’s broader $5.8 million commitment to digital skills programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Dr...

Olukoyede Marks One Year as EFCC Chair with $105 Million Recovery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has disclosed the recovery of over N248 billion and $105 million, as well as securing 3,455 convictions in its anti-corruption campaign over the past year. The Chairman of EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, announced this on Thursday in Abuja at a briefing marking his one-year anniversary in office. Represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, Olukoyede stated that the EFCC had also initiated legal proceedings against four...

Army Dismisses Reports of Bandits Taking Over Military Training Camp in Niger State

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports of insurgents’ takeover of a military training area in Kontagora, Niger State, describing the claims as “vicious insinuations” intended to incite public fear. This clarification follows reports alleging that bandits had invaded the camp, causing residents in 23 communities across Kontagora and Mariga to flee. In a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, on 30 October 2024, the Army expressed concern over...

Reps Pass Bill to Protect Students from Sexual Harassment in Universities

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at addressing sexual harassment in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, titled “A Bill for an Act to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions and related matters connected therewith.” The bill proposes a maximum of 14 years imprisonment for offenders convicted of sexual harassment and a penalty of five years imprisonment or a fine of N5 million for heads of institutions who...

Tinubu Appoints Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS. The appointment follows the absence of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently receiving medical treatment in the United States of America. In a statement released on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the development. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the...

Nigeria’s Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seat, Gets Biden’s Backing

President Bola Tinubu and his United States counterpart, Joe Biden, held a phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of finance crime compliance, and other bilateral issues. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed the 30-minute call, stating that it followed Gambaryan’s release on October 23 after spending eight months in detention. In April, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned Binance and Gambaryan on charges...

Tinubu Commends Armed Forces, Announces N500 Million Donation to Nigerian Legion

The Federal Government on Tuesday donated N500 million to the Nigerian Legion as part of efforts to support veterans and their families. President Bola Tinubu praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their steadfast commitment to tackling the security challenges confronting the country. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, during the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund at the...

Northern States Call for Energy Diversification Amid Blackout Crisis

…Tinubu Issues Directives for Immediate Action The governors of the 19 northern states have called on the Federal Government to diversify energy sources following widespread power outages that have crippled 17 states in the region over the past two weeks. Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, and Katsina are among the worst-hit states, with others like Sokoto, Zamfara, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, and Nasarawa also heavily affected. The power outages, attributed to vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line...

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