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NGO: Chronic leg ulcer affects 10% of SCD patients
The Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF), an NGO, says that Chronic Leg Ulcers (CLU) affects about 10 per cent of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) patients at one point in their lifetime.
Toronto retires iconic old streetcars for sleek ones
Toronto, Canada's biggest city is retiring on 29 December its historic streetcars and replacing them with sleek new trams.
DSS: Omoyele Sowore's rearrest video mischief, meant for propagandist purpose
The Department of State Services (DSS) says circulation of a video on an attempt to rearrest Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the RevolutionNow protest in a courtroom was mischief.
Kogi/Bayelsa elections: We were confident of securing majority votes – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said it was more concerned with ensuring a peaceful and violence-free atmosphere in both Kogi and Bayelsa States during the last Saturday's election, knowing the odds were in its favour.
UNICEF: Too many Nigerian youths left behind despite progress
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria has lamented that despite gains in the situation facing Nigerian children and young people, many are left behind especially when it comes to education.
Senate seeks ban of Sniper insecticide
The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to ban the production, importation and circulation of Sniper insecticide in the country.
President Buhari tasks ECOWAS security chiefs on crime control strategies
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged ECOWAS security chiefs to share their experiences, re-assess and harmonise crime control and operations in their various countries.
Report: Sugary drinks a factor in cardiovascular disease
A recent research published in a journal, Circulation, reveals an association between sugary drinks and an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Police arrest 3 suspects over 'humiliating' nude woman in viral video in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra State has arrested three persons allegedly involved in production and circulation of a viral video where a nude woman was humiliated.
Police arrest three suspects over 'humiliating' nude woman in viral video in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested three persons allegedly involved in production and circulation of a viral video where a nude woman was humiliated.
WHO employs mobile surveillance system for polio eradication
In an effort to totally eradicate polio from Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a real-time innovative mobile surveillance system aimed at strengthening polio surveillance across the continent.
Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram attack, says video in circulation fake
The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attack on its troops at Metele village in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, but said the video in circulation, which was allegedly released by Boko Haram is fake.
30 drug traffickers convicted in Gombe
No fewer than 30 convicted drug traffickers are serving different jail terms in Gombe prisons, says National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Presidency: Muhammadu Buhari didn't authorise Nasir el-Rufai to punish Shehu Sani
The presidency has denied that President Muhammadu Buhari authorised Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State to punish Senator Shehu Sani, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone in the Senate.
FRSC disowns fake appointment letters in circulation
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has disowned the fake employment letters of appointment into the corps currently in circulation in the country, describing it as a scam.
Venezuela devalues currency by 96 percent
Venezuela has devalued its currency — the bolivar — by 96 percent under a new exchange rate announced by the central bank on Tuesday.
President Maduro announces curbs to cheap gas in Venezuela
President Nicolas Maduro announced that from now on Venezuela's dirt-cheap fuel will be available only to people with a special government aid card that the opposition has denounced as a tool for controlling people.
PDP alleges fresh plot to arrest Senators Saraki, Ekweremadu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has uncovered a fresh plot to arrest Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.