Prostate Cancer Cases To Double In 2 Decades, Study Predicts
Projections based on current trends suggest that prostate cancer diagnoses will double globally between 2020 and 2040, as per new research. The statistics paint a picture of escalating yearly prostate cancer cases, set to soar from 1.4 million in 2020 to 2.9 million by 2040, according to projections. Over the same period, fatalities from the […]
Panic As 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York
Reports reaching the desk of Africa Today News, New York has it that a 4.7 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the New York City (NYC) area of New York State, United States of America. At 10:45 am (New York Time), an earthquake hit, causing panic among the residents. Africa Today News, New York reports that […]
Ikpeazu Affirms Commitment To PDP, Denies Exit Intentions
Former Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has given his word to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful in the state, affirming his loyalty to the party and his intention to work together with fellow members in its restoration. Speaking at the party’s caucus gathering convened at the newly established party headquarters in Umuahia, the […]
ECOWAS Should Oppose Factors Fueling Disunity, Says Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian President, has hammered on the imperative of ECOWAS member countries to consolidating their bonds, fortify alliances, and stand firm against divisive influences. Addressing the commencement of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, Tinubu, in his capacity as the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, emphasized […]
Falana Urges NANS To Defend Students, Not Govt Interests
Human rights campaigner, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, expressed concern yesterday about the National Association of Nigerian Students’ (NANS) current leadership, suggesting they have departed from the union’s founding ethos to serve as a mouthpiece for the government. Falana made these remarks during the inaugural session of The Yinka Odumakin Inter-faculty Debate and Public Lecture, organized […]
UN Rights Council Mulls Pause In Arms Sales To Israel
The UN Human Rights Council convened on Friday to discuss the possibility of urging a cessation of weapon transactions with Israel, amid its conflict in Gaza, resulting in over 33,000 fatalities, predominantly among non-combatants. Should the text be approved, it would signify a historic moment, as it would be the inaugural instance of the United […]
Reps Minority: Electricity Tariff Hike Insensitive, Callous
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has denounced the recent surge in electricity rates nationwide, branding the move by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as callous, heartless, and malevolent. Kingsley Chinda, the caucus leader, underscored in a statement issued from Abuja on Friday that the sudden escalation, adding to the already heavy burden on […]
Why Israel Is ‘Losing PR War’ In Gaza – Trump
A former President of the United States, Donald Trump has issued a warning that Israel is “losing the PR war” in Gaza because of the flood of distressing images coming out of the enclave. In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday, Trump criticized Israel for releasing the “most heinous” and “most […]
Rivers Crisis: PDP Caretaker List Fake, Can’t Stand – Fubara
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has described the purported list of the Caretaker Committee members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the State, circulating in the national and social media as fake. Governor Fubara stated that the list was fabricated by individuals seeking cheap publicity and causing unrest. He emphasized that their […]
“Brace For Heat Stress,” NiMet Warns Nigerians
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has cautioned Nigerians warning them of likely heat stress across the country in the coming days and weeks. In a weather alert accompanied by a pictorial representation of the map of the country marked with five different colours, the agency indicated the degree of the heat stress. Kano, Gombe, Sokoto, […]
Budget Padding: I Didn’t Suspend Ningi, Akpabio Insists
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has declared that he was not responsible for the suspension of Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, over allegations of budget padding contrary to speculations in some quatres. Ningi, through his lawyer Femi Falana, has requested the suspension imposed on him to be lifted. Ningi warned that if […]
We Recorded 141 Terror Cases, 214 Kidnappings In 8 Weeks – IG
The Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force, Olukayode Egbetokun has revealed that 141 terror cases, 214 kidnappings and 537 homicide cases were reported to the police in the last eight weeks. Egbetokun reported that law enforcement arrested 3,685 suspects for various crimes, and rescued 401 kidnap victims. Egbetokun said on Thursday this while fielding questions […]